Sea Memories and Simple Meals: Brookfield Green Resident Colin Fuller Turns 100


A Brisbane man who grew up in the shadow of Queensland lighthouses has marked a major milestone recently, sharing a simple piece of advice he reckons helped him reach triple figures: eat fish. 



Carinity Brookfield Green resident Colin Fuller turned 100 on 4 February 2026, celebrating with family and fellow residents. 

Born in Brisbane in 1926 to British parents who had migrated to Australia before World War I, Colin’s childhood coincided with the Great Depression. When his father, a carpenter, secured work as a lightkeeper with the Commonwealth Lighthouse Service, the family’s life became closely tied to the coast. 

Those postings took them to a string of maritime stations along Queensland’s shoreline, including Lady Elliot Island, Double Island Point, Caloundra and North Reef lighthouses.  For Colin, it meant days shaped by the sea—fresh air, routine, and plenty of time fishing, an interest that stayed with him for decades. 

Colin Fuller has celebrated his 100th birthday at the Carinity Brookfield Green aged care home in Brisbane | Photo Credit: Supplied

His son, Stephen Fuller, said fish was a staple in the family’s diet back then, and Colin has long believed it made a difference to health and longevity.  Stephen also noted that Colin’s older sister, Joyce, has reached 100 as well—adding a little extra weight to the family’s running theory. 

After school at Kedron State High, Colin began working during World War II, joining the Royal Australian Air Force, qualifying as an aircraft engineer, and working at Oakey Air Base on fighter aircraft. 

In the years that followed, he moved through civil aviation into sales and marketing, eventually holding a long-term role as Sales Manager at appliance manufacturer Westinghouse. 

Colin married his wife, Lex, in 1955 and the pair built their family home at The Gap, raising two children, Stephen and Angela.  When he retired in 1986, Colin and Lex leaned into the things they loved most—travel, family time, gardening and (still) fishing. 

The Fuller family – Colin, his wife Lex, daughter Angela and son Stephen – pictured around 1965
Photo Credit: Supplied

“He is a keen fisherman and regularly camped on Fraser Island. He made his last visit there when he was 90,” Stephen said.  At home, Colin and Lex were also known for their bright garden displays—particularly azaleas and petunias—turning their street into a small seasonal landmark. 



Now a great-grandfather to four little ones—two boys and two girls, ranging from seven weeks to two years—Colin’s centenary was marked with both family pride and plenty of reflection.  His Brookfield Green celebration also included an induction into Carinity’s “100 Club” for centenarians.

Published 5-Feb-2026 

Bringing Joy to Brookfield: How an Aged Care Worker Supports Seniors Through Activities

In Brookfield, an aged care worker is making a difference through music, art, conversation and connection at Carinity Brookfield Green.


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For Carole Pallier, bringing joy is central to her role at Carinity Brookfield Green aged care. As a Diversional Therapist, Carole focuses on supporting residents to maintain quality of life through social connection, creativity and shared experiences.

“My job is to make this part of our residents’ lives enjoyable,” Carole said.

Maintaining hobbies, friendships and interests plays a key role in holistic wellbeing. For many seniors, moving into an aged care home can provide opportunities to re-engage with past interests and build new social connections.

At Carinity Brookfield Green, Carole works alongside Activities Officer Terry Hook to coordinate between five and seven activities or events for residents each weekday. The program provides residents with regular opportunities to engage socially and take part in shared experiences within the home.

Carinity Brookfield Green aged care resident Kay gets into the rhythm of a music concert with a tambourine (Photo supplied)

Concerts, music sessions and arts activities feature prominently on the activities calendar. Sports-based activities are also popular and encourage movement and participation among residents. Together, these activities support residents to build new friendships and social connections.

Carole recognises that not all residents enjoy group activities and ensures time is set aside for individual engagement.

“We have people who do not like group activities, so we set time aside to make sure they get one-on-one attention,” she said. “This could be painting with just one person, a walk in the garden, reading them a book, inviting them to tell their life story, or playing board games.”

This approach is also used for residents living with dementia, with activities tailored to individual needs. Music and singing sessions, time spent outdoors in the garden, and gentle hand massages are among the ways residents are supported.

Carole Pallier enjoys sharing her love of photography with Carinity Brookfield Green aged care residents (Photo supplied)

“We also do hand massages and nails, as the touch and physical connection is important,” Carole said.

With a background in art, Carole has introduced creative activities at Brookfield Green, including a painting club she refers to as “à la carte art”. During these sessions, she hand-paints gift cards for residents while they sit together and chat. The focus is on conversation as much as creativity.

Carole also takes residents on fortnightly bus trips to visit a local art café, providing them with an opportunity to enjoy an outing and engage with the local community.

Moments where residents reconnect with past interests are particularly meaningful for Carole. One such experience involved a resident who had chosen not to leave her room for a long time.

“One day, we managed to encourage her out of her room and took her to a room with a piano,” Carole said.


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“You can imagine the tears all round when this lady asked to be wheeled up to the piano and she played her concert music, which she hadn’t done for years.”

Carole said moments like these make the work worthwhile and reflect the value of activities that focus on connection, creativity and enjoyment for residents.

Published 2-February-2026

Brisbane Hailstorm: 4069 Locals Unite After Wild Weather Event

In the midst of violent storm tearing through Kenmore and the wider 4069 community — including Chapel Hill, Brookfield, Fig Tree Pocket, and Kenmore Hills — residents began assisting one another while official crews mobilised. As trees crashed through roofs and powerlines fell across roads, locals rallied — as shown in community posts offering chainsaws, four-wheel drives, and spare rooms to neighbours.



Warnings That Came True

Just a week earlier, meteorologists had sounded the alarm. Weather presenter Tony Auden warned South East Queenslanders that the same mix of wind shear and coastal air patterns behind the 2008 Gap Storm and 2014 supercell was reforming over the region.

“We could potentially have the right mix of ingredients to trigger some dangerous cells,” he wrote on his Facebook page, cautioning that timing and wind changes could turn ordinary thunderstorms into something “really nasty.”

His forecast proved correct. On Sunday, October 26, Brisbane was battered by wind gusts up to 96 km/h and hail up to five centimetres, with heavy rain affecting suburbs from Ipswich to Brisbane’s west.

Powerless but Not Helpless

The storm’s fury was immediate and far-reaching. Nearly 70,000 homes lost electricity across South East Queensland, including almost 40,000 in Brisbane and 15,000 in Ipswich. By dawn Monday, more than 17,000 properties were still without power, with Brisbane’s western suburbs among the hardest hit.

Energex said the storm caused significant damage, and safety concerns were slowing restoration.

Even so, many locals took matters into their own hands — safely. Roads were littered with branches and tangled wires. Local posts reported Kenmore Road between Sunset Road and Spinkabrae Street was impassable due to fallen trees. Residents warned others on social media to steer clear while waiting for Council crews.

Photo Credit: Mark Williams/4069 Community/Facebook
Photo Credit: Lisa Shaw/4069 Community/Facebook

Good Samaritans Step Forward

While Energex and SES worked around the clock, the Kenmore community didn’t stand by. Alessio Cooper, a local small-business owner, posted to the 4069 Community Facebook group, offering help to anyone who needed it.

Alessio Copper
Photo Credit: 4069 Community/Facebook
Photo Credit: 4069 Community/Facebook

Armed with two chainsaws, a pole saw, and a 4WD, Alessio and his mates Cole and Liam spent the day clearing fallen trees from driveways and roads. “We just want to make sure everyone’s safe,” he wrote — a message that drew strong engagement and comments of gratitude in the group.

For some residents, the help couldn’t come soon enough.

Neighbours Coming Together

Group comments show neighbours offering accommodation and assistance; volunteers reported checking on vulnerable residents. With prolonged outages, some families reported difficulty contacting emergency services. 

In the age of social media, the 4069 Community Facebook group functioned as an impromptu hub for local updates and offers of help. Members shared outage information and local damage photos to warn others. The group became a living record of resilience — people offering tarps, generators, or even just reassurance.

Elsewhere online, a Reddit thread about Kenmore captured the city’s anger after footage appeared to show someone interfering with power lines during the chaos, allegedly worsening the blackout. “You’re literally taught ‘look up and live’,” one commenter wrote. “How he didn’t get 415 volts to the heart is beyond me.”

Across the Western Suburbs

The storm didn’t spare the surrounding suburbs. Hail up to five or six centimetres was reported in parts of the western suburbs, including Pullenvale. In Goodna and Ipswich, fallen trees blocked railway lines and caused significant transport delays.

Widely shared footage showed the storm front sweeping across Brisbane with frequent lightning. The images were hauntingly familiar to those who remembered The Gap Storm of 2008, which destroyed dozens of homes, many of them in the same corridor between Kenmore and Arana Hills.

After the Storm: The Cleanup, the Forecast, and the Heat

Thunderstorms are still possible across Queensland’s central and south east regions this week as a cool change moves through, although Brisbane and the Gold Coast may be spared the worst conditions. Temperatures in Brisbane will climb to around 37°C before dropping sharply to 21°C on Tuesday, while a Bureau of Meteorology heatwave warning remains in place for central and northern parts of the state where highs could reach the mid-40s, prompting total fire bans and heightened bushfire danger until early next week.

Meanwhile, Energex crews continued restorations across affected zones. The outage map showed widespread outages across Brisbane’s west, with staggered restoration times. For some customers, restoration was expected to take longer than a day due to safety and access constraints.

For many, power may not return until midweek. But in true 4069 fashion, the lights of community spirit never dimmed. As the community often proves, when the lights go out, people switch on for each other.



Where to Get Updates and Help

Power and outages: Energex Outage Finder

Emergency assistance: SES (132 500), Triple Zero (000) for life-threatening emergencies

Brisbane City Council Hotline: 3403 8888

School closures: Queensland Government School Alerts

Community updates: 4069 Community Facebook Group

Published 27-Oct-2025

Meet Lucinda Brimblecombe: The Woman Who Gave Brookfield Its Name

Long before it became the suburb that it is today, Brookfield was a place of timber-cutting camps, bullock teams and early settlers carving out new lives in the wild scrub west of the river. Lucinda Brimblecombe (née Logan), matriarch of one of the pioneering families, is said to have given Brookfield its name in the late 1860s, as a nod perhaps to the lush creeks and rolling pastures that defined the landscape.


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Brimblecombe
James and Lucinda Brimblecombe (Photo credit: housedetective.com.au)

Her husband, James Brimblecombe, had purchased land in the district while still living in Maitland in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales. Upon relocating to Brisbane with his young family in 1869, he built a simple slab hut roofed with timber shingles. He called their home “Bannerfield”, and by August that year, Lucinda and their children had joined him.

They were among the first European families in the area, and the Brimblecombes quickly became known for their success in dairying and agriculture, selling butter and eggs to neighbours and passing trade. But their contribution went beyond the land—they played a key role in laying the foundations of Brookfield’s civic life. James was instrumental in the establishment of the first church and helped bring the first school to the fledgling community.

Brookfield State School (Photo credit: brookfieldss.eq.edu.au) 

The name “Brookfield” began appearing in newspaper reports by 1871, when the area was praised for its fertility and settlement potential. That same year saw the opening of Brookfield State School. Just three years later, a teacher’s residence was built—further proof that the district was quickly evolving into a close-knit community.

James Brimblecombe’s residence ‘Fairview’ at Brookfield, Brisbane, 1920s (Photo credit: State Library of Queensland)

Lucinda and James would spend the remainder of their lives in the area, living at Fairview, their second home, until Lucinda’s death in 1912. James followed three years later. They were laid to rest side-by-side under a prominent headstone in Brookfield Cemetery—a lasting symbol of their place in the district’s history.

Brimblecombe
Photo credit: AMB/FindAGrave

Even after their passing, the Brimblecombe legacy endured. The land on which one of their early properties stood remained in family hands for an extraordinary 122 years. While the original slab home is long gone, a newer house built in 1932 for newlyweds George Harpur Jones Junior and Stella Dalrymple (née Walker) now stands on the site.


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Brookfield’s story, like its name, flows from the resilience and vision of people like Lucinda Brimblecombe—a woman whose quiet contribution left a name, and a legacy, that still echoes through the valley today.

Published 20-June-2025

Kenmore, Brookfield, and Moggill Named Queensland’s Best Suburbs for Families

Kenmore, Brookfield, and Moggill have been named the top places to raise a family in Queensland, according to new research ranking the state’s most liveable suburbs for children.


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The West Brisbane trio claimed the top spot in a study by iSelect, which assessed suburbs based on childcare access, affordability, and early childhood development outcomes across 80 locations.

What set Kenmore, Brookfield, and Moggill apart was their balance of key factors, including excellent childcare availability—at 1.39 places per child—and a higher-than-average fertility rate of 1.58 births per woman. These indicators suggest that families aren’t just moving in, but choosing to stay and grow in the area.

Photo credit: iselect.com.au

Southeast Queensland suburbs dominated the top rankings, with Sherwood and Indooroopilly placing second. That region stood out with the highest child development score among the top five at 88.5 per cent. Brisbane’s Inner West followed in third, performing strongly in both child development—at 87 per cent—and affordability, with childcare costing an average of 25.9 per cent of household income.

Top 10 Australian regions for raising a child (Photo credit: iselect.com.au)

iSelect conducted the study using publicly available government data to determine the most family-friendly regions across Australia. Each area was assessed based on five key indicators: the percentage of children meeting developmental milestones, the availability of childcare places, average childcare expenses, the quality of local healthcare services, and the average fertility rate per woman.

iSelect spokeswoman Sophie Ryan said the results reflect broader community strengths, including well-established infrastructure, quality schools and strong local support—all factors that contribute to a stable and family-friendly environment.

While lifestyle destinations like the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast remain attractive, the study noted they were let down by low childcare availability, which affected their rankings.

For one Brisbane family, the decision to move to Kenmore earlier this year after returning from Victoria was an easy one. Their youngest daughter now attends the same kindergarten her father once did, and they were drawn to the suburb’s green spaces, family connections, and semi-rural charm.


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With a mix of lifestyle, accessibility, and strong community foundations, Kenmore, Brookfield, and Moggill continue to lead as some of Queensland’s most family-friendly suburbs.

Published 18-June-2025

Echidna Conservation Talk Held in Brookfield Community

Residents from Brookfield and surrounding suburbs are invited to learn about local conservation efforts as Dr Kate Dutton-Regester presents a talk on echidna monitoring at Kenmore Library.



Community Focus on Wildlife Conservation

An evening session at Kenmore Library on 24 June 2025 will highlight the importance of public participation in echidna conservation efforts across South East Queensland. The event features Wildlife Queensland’s Dr Kate Dutton-Regester, who will discuss the role of citizen scientists in improving understanding of the short-beaked echidna’s distribution and behaviour.

Background to the Initiative

In early 2025, Dr Dutton-Regester secured a $9,292 grant from the Wettenhall Environment Trust to launch the “Building a Baseline: Echidna Conservation Through Community Engagement” project. The program aims to address the lack of reliable data on short-beaked echidnas, a species often assumed to be common despite limited records in areas like the Lockyer Valley.

Aims of the Project

The project is focused on establishing foundational data on echidna numbers and locations. It includes the use of camera traps in the Lockyer Valley and other South East Queensland regions. Community members are being trained to install and monitor the equipment, building capacity for ongoing citizen-led monitoring.

Brookfield echidna conservation
Photo Credit: Wikipedia

Local Participation Encouraged

The Kenmore event invites participation from residents across nearby suburbs, including Brookfield, with the aim of boosting public interest in conservation. Attendees will gain insight into echidna biology, habitat needs, and methods to support long-term protection strategies. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with the talk running from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Entry is via the library’s lift entrance, and refreshments will be available.

Future Outlook



The event supports ongoing efforts to expand community-led monitoring across South East Queensland. The project’s design includes potential collaboration with local councils and community groups in future phases. The project is subject to development and participation.

Published 18-June-2025

Centenarian Reflects on Rich Life at Brookfield Aged Care

A 100-year-old man has settled into aged care living in Brookfield, sharing a century’s worth of life experiences spanning war, education, and family.



A life of service and experience

William “Henry” Martell has joined the Carinity Brookfield Green aged care community, bringing with him a life that has spanned military service, education, and business. Born in December 1924 in Haberfield, Sydney, Mr Martell’s early years included hiking across the Hawkesbury and cycling along Manly beach.

Educated at Neuchatel Grammar and later Sydney Grammar School, Mr Martell went on to serve in the Pacific during World War II after joining the Australian Army at 19. His duties included delivering ammunition to troops near Japanese-occupied Bougainville.

Year 12 student
Caption: Henry Martell as a Year 12 student at Sydney Grammar School.
Photo Credit: Supplied

Post-war ventures across continents

Following the war, Mr Martell married Diana Coote in Cornwall, England. While overseas, they ran a 17th-century inn in Devon. They described the years spent there as particularly fulfilling. His career continued with ventures including managing a cocoa plantation in Papua New Guinea. 

Henry Martell
Caption: Henry Martell pictured when he was a university lecturer in Melbourne in the 1960s.
Photo Credit: Supplied

Mr Martell later transitioned into academia. He became a university lecturer specialising in Asian history. He was part of the inaugural teaching staff at La Trobe University in Victoria.

Returning to Brookfield

Henry and Diana Martell
Caption: Henry and Diana Martell shortly after they were married.
Photo Credit: Supplied

Henry and Diana Martell moved into Carinity Brookfield Green aged care after previously living nearby for nearly 30 years. The couple now reside in the facility together. Their birthdays fall one day apart, and their family includes four children, seven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

About Brookfield Green

Brookfield Green is located on Gold Creek Road in Brookfield, approximately 25 minutes from Brisbane’s CBD. The aged care community offers permanent aged care, dementia support, and respite services in a peaceful, semi-rural environment.

Henry and Diana Martell at the Carinity Brookfield Green aged care community
Caption: Henry and Diana Martell at the Carinity Brookfield Green aged care community in Brisbane..
Photo Credit: Supplied

The facility has served the local community for 50 years. Its latest addition, The Residences, opened in 2019 and features private rooms with ensuites in a Hamptons-style setting. Communal areas include lounge spaces, private sitting rooms, and scenic dining areas.

Brookfield Green is operated by Carinity. For further enquiries, you can contact them at (07) 3374 7111 or via brookfieldgreen.org.au.

Marking a century



Mr Martell’s induction into the Carinity 100 Club recognises his centenarian milestone. Reflecting on his life, he credits the people he’s met along the way as central to his experience.

Published 10-Apr-2025

Shovels Ready: Kenmore Community Centre Gears Up for $1.6M Renovation

The Kenmore Community Centre, located at the intersection of Brookfield Road and Branton Street in Kenmore Hills, is set to undergo a $1.6 million redevelopment to enhance its facilities for three key tenant organizations: the Bridge Club, e-Waste Connection, and the Men’s Shed.


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The ambitious project reflects a commitment to improving accessibility and fostering community engagement. Located at the intersection of Brookfield Road and Branton Street in Kenmore Hills, the project represents a substantial investment in local community spaces.

Photo credit: Cr Greg Adermann/Facebook

The project has reached a significant milestone with the appointment of a building contractor, aiming to commence construction in January 2025 and complete by late June 2025. 

A Spotlight on Inclusion: Kenmore Men’s Shed

At the heart of these renovations lies a celebration of mateship and inclusion, exemplified by the Men’s Shed. Known for its proactive approach to accessibility, the Shed is already home to the “Blue Shed,” a space designed to accommodate members with disabilities.

“We raised the worktable by about six inches so that the guys who use wheelchairs can fit under it and use the table comfortably as a workbench,” Blue Shed supervisor Warren Cameron explained.

“During the summer months if one of the blokes became overheated, he would have to leave, that wasn’t fair to him. So, at the Blue Shed we installed retractable awnings to give extra space and protection from the sun.”

This ethos of inclusion will be bolstered by the upcoming renovations, which include a new dust extraction system and an upgraded kitchenette. These enhancements will ensure the Shed continues to provide a safe, accessible, and welcoming space for all its members.

Tailored Improvements for Each Tenant

Bridge Club: Expanded and Enhanced Facilities

Photo credit: Google Street View

The Bridge Club stands to benefit significantly from the redevelopment. Plans include an expansive playing space capable of accommodating 14 playing tables – a notable increase from their current capacity. Additional improvements include a new kitchen, an ambulant toilet, and a covered outdoor seating area that will provide members with enhanced comfort and functionality.

e-Waste Connection: Operational Expansion

Kenmore Community Centre
Photo credit: Google Street View

For e-Waste Connection, the project includes the acquisition and renovation of an adjacent building. This expansion will provide much-needed additional office and storage space, complemented by a new ambulant toilet. The upgrade will support the organisation’s continued growth and operational efficiency.

Men’s Shed: Technical and Practical Upgrades

Kenmore Community Centre
Photo credit: Ian Anderson/Google Maps

The Men’s Shed will receive targeted improvements focusing on both technical capabilities and practical amenities. A new dust extraction system will be installed, addressing potential health and safety concerns, while the kitchenette will undergo a comprehensive upgrade to improve functionality.

Communal Space Development

A central building between the Men’s Shed and Bridge Club will be completely rebuilt, introducing several new collaborative spaces. These include:

– A communal meeting space

– A dedicated card dealing room

– A designated area for the Men’s Shed tech hub

– Improved accessible facilities, including a PWD toilet and two ambulant toilets


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Community Impact: Projects That Make a Difference

Beyond physical improvements, the Shed is a hive of activity, contributing to the broader Brisbane West community through meaningful projects. Members create memory boxes and keepsakes for organizations like Precious Wings, which supports families who have experienced the loss of a child.

Longtime member Syd has been instrumental in crafting these keepsakes, sanding and engraving thousands of wooden love hearts to bring comfort to grieving families.

“When the hearts come out of the machine, they get sanded three times very lightly, and that’s something that Syd does,” said Warren. This work, combined with a strong sense of camaraderie, exemplifies the Shed’s impact on individual members and the wider community.

Cr Greg Adermann has confirmed that the project is within budget, and detailed design plans will be shared with the community soon. The renovations will not only modernise the facilities but also expand opportunities for community projects, creating a hub where inclusivity thrives.

Patrick, an 87-year-old Shed member and advocate for accessibility, reflects on the importance of the renovations. “Social connection – it’s essential. Everyone’s got something to contribute. The Men’s Shed makes sure no one is left out.”

Building a Stronger, Inclusive Community

With construction set to begin in January, the Kenmore Community Centre is on track to become a shining example of accessibility and community engagement. The integration of improved facilities, accessible spaces, and inclusive programs will ensure that every member of the community has a place to belong.

Coinciding with the International Day of People on 3 December, the Kenmore Men’s Shed and the Community Centre exemplify what can be achieved when a community comes together with a shared commitment to inclusion and mateship.

Published 26-November-2024

New Flight Paths Set to Increase Aircraft Noise Over Kenmore, Brookfield

Residents in Kenmore, Kenmore Hills, and nearby suburbs could experience increased aircraft noise if the new flight paths proposed by Airservices Australia get approved. The new flight paths aim to redistribute Brisbane Airport’s traffic and noise impact across different suburbs. Tell us what you think about this here.



The national airways safety provider recently announced five new flight path concepts, inviting public comment on changes that could significantly affect communities.

Kenmore and other suburbs in Brisbane’s inner-west and northwest are particularly affected by one of the proposed flight path changes. The proposal involves redesigning departure paths from the new runway, which would see aircraft splitting sooner and flying different tracks over the western suburbs. This change is intended to reduce the concentration of flights over some areas but could lead to increased noise for residents in Kenmore, as more flight paths are directed over the suburb.

These changes are part of a broader strategy to share better the noise burden introduced by the city’s new runway, which has been operational since July 2020.

Airservices Australia flight path Brisbane north west Kenmore Brookfield
Photo Credit: Airservices Australia

Proposed Flight Paths

Airservices Australia seeks feedback on the proposed flight paths until 15 September 2024. The concepts are still in the early stages, with detailed population overflight data and noise contours yet to be fully mapped out. 

Affected Suburbs by Set Proposals

  1. Departures Over Land to the West and Northwest
    • Affected Areas: Western and northwestern suburbs.
    • Details:
      • This set addresses redesigning departure paths to reduce noise over western and northwestern areas.
      • Affected areas would include suburbs like Kenmore, Brookfield, Upper Brookfield, The Gap, Ashgrove, and Bardon.
  2. Arrivals Over Land from the North and West
    • Affected Areas: Northern and western suburbs.
    • Details:
      • This set involves redesigning arrival paths to reduce noise over northern and western areas.
      • Likely affected suburbs include Samford Valley, Cedar Creek, Bellbowrie, and Pullenvale.
  3. Departures Over Land to the South and East
    • Affected Areas: Southern and eastern suburbs.
    • Details:
      • This set aims to redesign departure paths to the south and east, potentially impacting suburbs like Woolloongabba, Coorparoo, and Carindale.
  4. Independent Parallel Runway Operations
    • Affected Areas: Suburbs near the parallel runways and areas around Bribie Island.
    • Details:
      • This set focuses on optimizing flight paths for independent parallel runway operations, which could affect Bribie Island and surrounding northern and southern suburbs.
  5. Non-Jet (Turboprop) Arrivals from the North
    • Affected Areas: Redcliffe Peninsula and nearby areas.
    • Details:
      • This set is about redesigning the non-jet arrival path to avoid overflying the Redcliffe Peninsula, directly impacting suburbs like Redcliffe, Margate, and Scarborough.

Kenmore residents and those in other affected areas are encouraged to participate in the consultation process to ensure their concerns are heard.

Airservices Australia flight path to reduce aircraft noise
Photo Credit: Airservices Australia

Community Reaction

Airservices Australia’s move has been met with skepticism from local community groups, who argue that noise sharing is not a real solution to the problem. 

The Brisbane Flight Path Community Alliance (BFPCA), a vocal group advocating for stricter noise controls, has labelled the engagement process as “theatre” and criticised it for prolonging community suffering without implementing meaningful noise abatement measures.



Professor Marcus Foth, chair of BFPCA, emphasised that noise sharing should only be a last resort after exploring all other noise reduction avenues. He and other community leaders are pushing for a curfew and flight caps similar to those in place at Sydney and other major Australian airports. However, these measures are not within the control of Airservices Australia, as they fall under federal jurisdiction.

Published 21-Aug-2024

New Heritage Trail in Brookfield: A Journey Through History

Brookfield residents are invited to participate in the official opening of the new Heritage Trail at Rafting Ground Park. This significant event commemorates the early timber industry and the bullock drivers who transported timber to sawmills, contributing to the construction of Brisbane’s CBD.



Funding was provided through the Pullenvale Ward office for the Heritage Trail project led by the Kenmore and District Historical Society. The trail features five informative storyboards placed strategically along a dedicated path within Rafting Ground Park.

The trail serves as a historical reminder of the crucial role that bullock drivers, also known as bullockies, played in moving timber down the river for the earliest buildings in Brisbane. The storyboards along the trail provide visitors with a vivid narrative of this arduous task and the contributions of these early pioneers.

The community is encouraged to join the opening ceremony at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, 13th July. Attendees will have the opportunity to walk the trail, delve into the stories of the bullockies, and enjoy refreshments, including complimentary coffee. The event promises to be a memorable occasion for all who attend.



The creation of the Heritage Trail has been a collaborative effort between the Schrinner Council and the Kenmore and District Historical Society. The newly completed path, soon to feature the installed plaques, marks the culmination of months of planning and development.

Published Date 24-June-2024