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Tarragindi’s 39-Minute CBD Commute Stays Close to Car Travel Time

Tarragindi’s morning public transport commute comes within four minutes of driving, according to new Brisbane-wide analysis comparing door-to-door journeys from more than 200 suburbs.

GoThere Brisbane calculated a 39-minute public transport trip from Tarragindi’s population-weighted centre to Brisbane Central, compared with 35 minutes by car in peak traffic. The fastest journey is completed entirely by bus, with the suburb measured 6.9 kilometres from Central.

A 39-minute trip with no waiting recorded

The study breaks Tarragindi’s morning commute into 11 minutes of walking, no waiting time and 28 minutes riding. The same 39-minute travel time is recorded for the evening journey, leaving no difference between the morning and evening results.

GoThere also records five bus routes and 122 peak departures an hour within 800 metres of Tarragindi’s measured population centre. The number of routes is slightly below the study’s typical suburb, which reaches six routes, but Tarragindi’s peak departure figure is more than double the citywide median of 58 an hour.

The result places public transport four minutes behind the car for the measured morning journey. That gap falls within the study’s “within 10 minutes of the car” measure, which applies to 152 of the 199 suburbs with a practical public transport service.

Nearby suburbs post quicker commute times

Tarragindi’s result is slower than several nearby suburbs measured under the same methodology. Holland Park records a 36-minute public transport trip, while Holland Park West comes in at 33 minutes and Greenslopes at 30 minutes.

The comparison is particularly notable because the suburbs are relatively close geographically but produce different door-to-door journey times. Tarragindi is measured at 6.9 kilometres from Central, compared with 7.2 kilometres for Holland Park and 7.6 kilometres for Holland Park West, yet both record shorter public transport trips.

Other suburbs at similar or greater distances also produce mixed results. Moorooka, 7.7 kilometres from Central, records a 44-minute public transport commute, while Upper Mount Gravatt, 11.4 kilometres away, matches Tarragindi’s 39-minute result.

What Tarragindi’s 39-minute figure represents

The figure should not be read as the average commute for every Tarragindi resident. GoThere measured 205 gazetted suburbs whose population-weighted centres fall within 20 kilometres of Brisbane Central, using one representative point in each suburb rather than individual household addresses.

For the morning test, Google Directions was used to identify the fastest public transport journey arriving at Brisbane Central by 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, 18 August 2026, using the public TransLink timetable. The car comparison used typical peak traffic and added an eight-minute allowance for finding a park and walking to the destination.

GoThere’s connectivity measure counts routes and departures within an 800-metre radius of the suburb’s population-weighted centre. The study notes this is a straight-line measure, meaning rivers, railway lines or other barriers can make actual walking distances different from what the catchment suggests.

Tarragindi sits below Brisbane’s median commute

Across Brisbane, the median public transport commute was 46 minutes, including about 11 minutes spent walking to and from stops. Public transport beat the car outright in 72 suburbs and came within 10 minutes of driving in 152 of the 199 suburbs with a practical service.

Tarragindi’s 39-minute commute sits seven minutes below that citywide median, while its measured car trip remains four minutes faster. For the single-bus journey tested by GoThere, public transport comes within four minutes of driving, while the study records only bus services within Tarragindi’s 800-metre connectivity catchment.

Published 12-Aug-2026

Jessica Mutton Finds Her Feet as Acting Principal in Tarragindi

Photo Credit: St Elizabeth's School, Tarragindi/Facebook

A warm welcome from students, staff and families has marked Jessica Mutton’s first weeks as Acting Principal of St Elizabeth’s Catholic Primary School in Tarragindi, where relationships and student wellbeing are shaping her approach to the role.

Mutton officially commenced at St Elizabeth’s at the beginning of Term 3, stepping into a school community that had already made an impression on her before she took up the position.

It was the relationships across the school that first caught her attention. During her initial visit, Mutton noticed the enthusiasm of students, the dedication of staff and the partnership between families and the school.

Those connections have remained central as she settles into daily life at St Elizabeth’s.

The school also publicly recognised its new Acting Principal for Primary Principals Day on 7 August, acknowledging the care, dedication and commitment she had brought to students, staff and families in the early weeks of her appointment.

Jessica Mutton — *Photo Credit: Supplied*

Relationships At The Centre In Tarragindi

For Mutton, strong relationships are closely tied to the kind of school environment she wants to help maintain.

Her experience as both a teacher and leader has shaped a belief that students are better placed to thrive when staff feel valued and supported and families remain connected with the school.

At St Elizabeth’s, that approach extends across academic, social, emotional and spiritual development.

The range of experiences available to students was another part of the school that appealed to her. Students are encouraged to discover their strengths, pursue their interests, challenge themselves and contribute positively to the community around them.

That combination of learning and connection is expected to remain a focus during the remainder of the school year.

Building On What Is Already There

Rather than arriving with plans to reshape the school, Mutton’s priorities centre on working with staff and continuing to build on the foundations already in place at St Elizabeth’s.

High-quality learning experiences remain a key part of that work, with attention on helping students grow in confidence, experience success and reach their potential.

The school’s existing balance of high expectations and student wellbeing is also part of the approach she wants to continue.

Mutton sees the Principal’s role as extending beyond individual classrooms to the whole school community. Teaching and learning, faith values and wellbeing sit among the areas she wants to keep at the centre of school life.

Her longer-term hope is that students leave St Elizabeth’s with strong academic foundations as well as the confidence, resilience and values needed to contribute positively beyond the school gates.

Two New Leaders Recognised By BCE

Mutton was one of two recently appointed school leaders featured by Brisbane Catholic Education for Primary Principals Day.

The other was Kelli Broadbent, Principal of St Brigid’s Primary School at Rosewood. Broadbent began as Principal earlier in 2026 and became substantive in the role at the beginning of Term 3.

While their paths to leadership have been different, both were recognised as part of Primary Principals Day on Friday, 7 August 2026, which marked the end of National Primary Education Week from 3 to 7 August.

For Tarragindi, the occasion also provided an early opportunity for the St Elizabeth’s community to recognise its new Acting Principal as Mutton continues settling into the school and working alongside its students, staff and families.

Published 11-August-2026

Inside The Australian Breastfeeding Association’s Tarragindi Group

Photo Credit: Australian Breastfeeding Association Tarragindi Group/Facebook

From breastfeeding education and counsellor support to family walks, play sessions and breast pump hire, the Australian Breastfeeding Association’s Tarragindi Group offers local families several ways to access information and connect with others, with more activities scheduled through Term 3.

More Than Breastfeeding Classes

The Tarragindi Group combines formal breastfeeding education with informal opportunities for parents and families to meet.

Connect & Share sessions are held fortnightly on Wednesdays during school terms, giving families an informal setting to discuss breastfeeding and parenting topics with support from breastfeeding counsellors and educators. During school holidays, Chat & Play sessions provide another opportunity for parents and children to meet.

Other activities include Walk & Talk gatherings, Cuppa & Chat sessions, breastfeeding drop-ins and information sessions. Depending on the activity, participants may hear from breastfeeding educators, health professionals or mothers with lived experience.

The group also runs Breastfeeding Education Classes at Holland Park Library each quarter. These sessions are aimed at expectant parents and cover how breastfeeding works and what to expect during the early weeks with a new baby.

Volunteers gathered for Tarragindi Group activities — Photo Credit: Australian Breastfeeding Association Tarragindi Group/Facebook

Support Open To Different Families

The Tarragindi Group’s activities are not restricted to mothers who are exclusively breastfeeding.

Mothers who are mixed-feeding, bottle feeding, exclusively expressing or not breastfeeding are welcome to attend. Pregnant women are also encouraged to visit the group before their babies arrive.

Fathers, grandparents and friends can attend alongside babies and children of all ages, widening the group’s activities beyond breastfeeding consultations alone.

Breastfeeding counsellors or educators are often available during gatherings to assist with questions, worries or feeding issues.

The local group covers communities south of the Brisbane River to Springwood, east to Tingalpa and west to Sherwood.

Tarragindi Group volunteers standing with children — Photo Credit: Australian Breastfeeding Association Tarragindi Group/Facebook

Volunteers Behind The Tarragindi Group

Much of the group’s work is carried out by volunteers.

Its local team includes breastfeeding educators, counsellors and trainees, as well as volunteers responsible for breast pump hire, treasury duties and group project coordination.

Their work also extends beyond local gatherings. Tarragindi volunteers answer Breastfeeding Helpline calls, respond to online chats, teach breastfeeding education classes, host group catch-ups and organise breast pump hire.

During World Breastfeeding Week, volunteers gathered for dinner while the group also held a Breastfeeding Education Class and its annual celebration morning tea and photo shoot.

Breast pump hire remains another part of the group’s practical services. A Symphony pump is listed as available in Tarragindi, with other available pumps listed in East Brisbane, Coorparoo and Holland Park.

Photo Credit: Australian Breastfeeding Association Tarragindi Group/Facebook

Upcoming Tarragindi Group Activities

The Term 3 calendar provides several upcoming opportunities for families to take part.

A Breastfeeding First Aid session is scheduled for 19 August.

On 2 September, the group will hold Connect & Share: Understanding Supply, covering how breastmilk supply works, common concerns about having too much or too little milk, ways of assessing how much milk a baby is receiving and approaches to increasing or decreasing supply.

The final listed catch-up for the term is a Walk & Talk at Whites Hill Reserve in Camp Hill on 16 September. Families will meet near the playground before walking through the reserve and returning to the park afterwards. A trained breastfeeding counsellor will be available.

No RSVP is required for the Tarragindi Group’s get-togethers, with further information available through the group by email or phone.

Published 10-August-2026

Residents Push for Traffic Signals at Busy Tarragindi Intersection

A petition calling for traffic lights at the intersection of Esher Street and Birdwood Road is gathering support, with residents urging Brisbane’s local officials to address what they describe as safety risks at the busy Tarragindi intersection.

Read: Tarragindi Street Libraries Bring Books To Bus Stops And Walking Routes

The e-petition asks Brisbane to assess the safety risks at the unsignalised intersection, commit to installing traffic signals and publish a timeline for the works. Supporters said the request comes as upgrades are already underway at the nearby Esher Street and Toohey Road intersection, but argued the Birdwood Road junction should also be considered.

Residents Call for Action

According to the petition, severe traffic builds up at the intersection during peak periods. Residents say the congestion can leave motorists frustrated, leading some to fail to give way and contributing to frequent near misses.

The petition also highlighted the nearby shared cycle path, where cyclists merge onto Esher Street immediately beside the intersection. Supporters believe this creates an additional safety risk, particularly during busy periods when traffic is backed up.

Campaign organisers said the intersection is an important route for people travelling between Tarragindi and neighbouring Holland Park. In a community post encouraging people to sign the petition, they described the location as “a ticking time bomb” and argued that relying on luck to prevent a fatality is not an acceptable approach to road safety.

The group is asking Brisbane’s local officials to assess the immediate safety risks, install traffic signals to improve traffic flow and better protect cyclists, and provide the community with a clear timeline for any future works.

Nearby Upgrade

The campaign coincides with Brisbane’s upgrade of the nearby Esher Street and Toohey Road intersection.

According to Brisbane, motorists are “taking risks to navigate the intersection,” with the project designed to make the junction safer and easier to get through. The works include new traffic signals, pedestrian crossings, road widening and other improvements aimed at improving safety and traffic flow.

Petition supporters say those upgrades are welcome but believe the Esher Street and Birdwood Road intersection should also be assessed because they say it experiences significant congestion during peak periods.

Petition Seeks Safety Assessment

The petition asks Brisbane’s local officials to:

Assess the immediate safety risks at the Esher Street and Birdwood Road intersection.
Commit to installing traffic signals to improve traffic management and protect cyclists.
Publish a clear timeline for the proposed works.

The petition will remain open until Monday, 21 September 2026, before Brisbane considers the request through its e-petition process.

Read: Tarragindi Offence Figures Show A Clear Late-Night Peak

Supporters hope a strong response from residents in Tarragindi and Holland Park will encourage Brisbane to investigate the intersection and consider whether additional safety measures are needed.

Published 30-July-2026

Zac Stubblety-Cook Reflects After Glasgow Commonwealth Games Final

Zac Stubblety-Cook has marked his return to international racing with a fifth-place finish in the men’s 100m breaststroke final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Read: Olympic Champion Zac Stubblety-Cook to Represent Australia Again at Glasgow 2026

Competing in the opening session of the Games, Stubblety-Cook qualified fifth fastest overall for the men’s 100m breaststroke final after clocking 1:00.21 in the semi-finals. He returned for the final and finished fifth in 1:00.20, just one hundredth of a second quicker than his semi-final swim.

Photo credit: Instagram/Zac Stubblety-Cook

Long before Olympic medals and world titles, Stubblety-Cook began swimming with the Water Ratz at Wellers Hill State School in Tarragindi. He later progressed through the ranks to become one of Australia’s leading breaststroke swimmers and now trains with Melbourne’s Nunawading Swimming Club.

The Glasgow campaign marks another milestone in the 27-year-old’s return to international competition. Stubblety-Cook won Olympic gold in the 200m breaststroke at the Tokyo Olympics, added Commonwealth Games gold in Birmingham in 2022, and claimed silver in the event at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Congratulates Teammate’s Comeback

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Fellow Australian Sam Williamson claimed the gold medal in 59.17, producing a blistering final 50 metres to complete a remarkable comeback after recovering from a knee injury that at one stage left him learning to walk again.

After the final, Stubblety-Cook reflected on his performance in an Instagram post.

“Left wanting more, executing the best race plan I could. Stoked to be back racing internationally again,” he wrote.

He also praised Williamson’s achievement, writing: “Super proud of @sam_likesjam for accomplishing all he has over the last 12 months and it’s only the beginning.”

Williamson’s victory was one of the standout stories of the swimming program after the breaststroker fought back from a serious knee injury that forced him to learn to walk again before returning to elite competition.

Strong Showing for the Dolphins

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Australia’s Dolphins continued their impressive campaign in Glasgow with another dominant night in the pool, collecting five gold medals and a Games record.

Williamson’s breaststroke triumph was among the highlights as Australia continued to build momentum in the swimming competition, with Stubblety-Cook’s return to an international final providing another positive sign ahead of the remainder of the season.

Read: Wellers Hill Students Celebrate National Storytime with Inspiring Luna Roo Adventure

For Stubblety-Cook, the result may not have delivered a medal, but reaching another international final after his time away from top-level competition represented another important step forward in his comeback.

Published 27-July-2026

Tarragindi Offence Figures Show A Clear Late-Night Peak

Tarragindi recorded 389 offences in the 12 months from 24 July 2025 to 23 July 2026, according to the local crime data attached to the charts.

The timing of the offences shows a clear pattern. The largest share, 177 offences, occurred between 10pm and 6am. There were 130 offences between 2pm and 10pm, while 82 offences were recorded between 6am and 2pm.

The hourly chart shows a clear late-night peak, with offences concentrated after dark.

Monthly and weekly patterns in the suburb

The figures also show monthly variation across the year. Offence numbers rose in January and again in June, while July and August were lower by comparison.

The day-of-week chart shows uneven activity across the week. Saturday appears to record the highest total, with Friday and Sunday also higher than the quieter midweek days. Wednesday appears to be the quietest day in the chart.

Taken together, the figures show that reported offences in Tarragindi were not spread evenly across the year, week or day.

Crime Stoppers warns of money traps

The Tarragindi figures come as Crime Stoppers Queensland is warning people about so-called money traps linked to organised crime.

In a media release dated 23 July 2026, Crime Stoppers Queensland said criminal networks are using fake job offers, social media messages and promises of easy money to recruit people into moving criminal funds.

The warning is aimed particularly at international students and temporary visa holders, but Crime Stoppers says the risk applies to everyone.

The key warning signs include unsolicited job offers promising easy money, requests to receive or transfer money through a personal bank account, requests to share banking details or allow someone else to use an account, and pressure to act quickly or keep financial arrangements secret.

Crime Stoppers Queensland CEO David Hansen said awareness is the strongest defence.

“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.”

Staying alert in Tarragindi

For Tarragindi residents, the message is simple: pause, check the facts and report anything unusual.

Crime Stoppers says anyone with information about suspicious criminal activity can report it safely and anonymously. The organisation also says talking about the warning signs with family and friends can help stop organised crime before it spreads.

For more information or to report suspicious activity anonymously, visit crimestoppersqld.com.au or call 1800 333 000.

Published 24-July-2026

Tarragindi Street Libraries Bring Books To Bus Stops And Walking Routes

Photos taken from Street Library.

Selected Tarragindi street libraries place books beside bus stops, pedestrian routes, a playground and forest surroundings, linking book exchanges with everyday neighbourhood travel.

Street libraries allow people to take books without checking them in or out. A reader may return a title through the wider network, pass it to a friend or leave another book for someone else.

The Tarragindi listings are examples rather than a complete account of every street library available in and around the suburb.

Tarragindi Street Libraries On Everyday Routes

Stop 34 Library is positioned for people waiting for a bus or passing while walking a dog. Its collection is intended to include something for almost everyone.

The Blue House Street Library is also located at a bus stop, with a post box nearby. A small step helps visitors see what has been added or place a book inside.

Beagle Books on Bramston occupies a cul-de-sac used by pedestrian commuters. Visitors are directed to look for Snoopy, while the exchange carries books, puzzles and games for different ages and interests.

Together, the locations place reading material where residents may already pause or pass during ordinary trips through the neighbourhood.

book exchanges — *Photos taken from Street Library.*

Books Beside Parks And Forest

Friends of the Forest encourages visitors to take a book into the forest nearby, listen to the birds and spend time in the natural surroundings. It also operates as a straightforward place to take or leave books.

Just one ‘Moor’ Chapter is situated on a street near a park with a playground. Its collection is open to younger and older book enthusiasts who want to share, swap or exchange stories.

Cracknell Road Estate Street Library is located on high land with attractive surroundings, adding another outdoor setting among the listings around Tarragindi.

Tarragindi street libraries — *Photos taken from Street Library.*

FIND YOUR NEAREST STREET LIBRARY

Collections For Adults And Children

Tarragindi Free Library provides a free way for local residents to borrow and exchange books with one another.

Alcove on Alcorn carries books for children and adults, with quality presented as its main selection standard. Pinzothek also caters for both age groups through a rotating range covering varied subjects.

Weal Street Library follows a simple take, leave and share approach. Blackbery Street Library carries fiction, non-fiction, young adult books and children’s titles, including classics and newer editions.

Street Library Australia maps registered libraries across the country. Readers can search an address, adjust the radius from five to 50 kilometres and view individual locations and photographs where available.

Published 14-July-2026

Olympic Champion Zac Stubblety-Cook to Represent Australia Again at Glasgow 2026

For much of the past decade, Zac Stubblety-Cook has been one of Australia’s leading swimmers, consistently representing the green and gold on the sport’s biggest stages. The Brisbane-born Olympic, world and Commonwealth champion will continue that journey after being selected in the Dolphins squad for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Read: Wellers Hill Students Celebrate National Storytime with Inspiring Luna Roo Adventure

Now 27, Stubblety-Cook heads to Scotland as one of the experienced members of a 60-strong Australian swimming team that blends established champions with emerging talent. The squad will compete from 23 July to 2 August, with the swimming program taking place at Tollcross International Swimming Centre.

His latest selection adds another chapter to a career that has already delivered Olympic, world and Commonwealth titles in the 200m breaststroke. Between 2021 and 2022, Stubblety-Cook became Olympic champion, world champion and Commonwealth Games champion in his signature event, while also setting a world record.

For the Wellers Hill Water Ratz community in Tarragindi, where Stubblety-Cook first learned to swim, his continued presence on the Australian team is a reminder that international success can grow from local beginnings.

A Career Almost Cut Short

Long before becoming one of Australia’s most decorated breaststrokers, Stubblety-Cook faced a significant obstacle that cast doubt over whether he would continue in the sport.

In 2015, after being selected for the Junior Olympic Cup in Tokyo, doctors discovered a golf ball-sized tumour in his left shoulder. The diagnosis required surgery followed by about six months of rehabilitation, interrupting his development at a critical stage of his career.

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The uncertainty surrounding his recovery left Stubblety-Cook unsure whether he would swim competitively again. After completing his rehabilitation, he returned to competition and earned selection for the 2017 World Junior Championships.

His comeback gathered momentum over the following years. He made his Commonwealth Games debut on the Gold Coast in 2018 before also representing Australia at the Pan Pacific Championships and the 2019 World Championships. His progress continued over the following years, culminating in Olympic, world and Commonwealth titles in the 200m breaststroke.

At the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, Stubblety-Cook won gold in the 200m breaststroke and added a silver medal in the medley relay, further cementing his place among Australia’s elite swimmers.

Dolphins Set for Glasgow

Commonwealth Games Australia has named 42 swimmers alongside the nation’s Para swimmers to form the Dolphins squad for Glasgow.

The Australian team includes some of the country’s biggest names, including Kaylee McKeown, Kyle Chalmers, Cameron McEvoy, Mollie O’Callaghan, Sam Short, Lani Pallister, Tim Hodge and Lakeisha Patterson. The squad also features a strong group of debutants, reflecting the balance of experienced performers and emerging athletes selected for the Games.

Among the selections is Sam Williamson, who returns after recovering from a ruptured patella tendon that required surgery, while 14-year-old Para swimmer Mia Hogan will become the youngest member of Australia’s Glasgow swimming team.

Read: Wellers Hill Bowls Club Among Community Groups Receiving Funding for Climate Action

Australia will be aiming to improve on the Dolphins’ haul of 25 gold medals from the Birmingham Commonwealth Games. Glasgow 2026 will also feature the largest swimming program in Commonwealth Games history, with the addition of the women’s 1500m freestyle and men’s 800m freestyle events.

Published 6-July-2026

Nathan Researcher Finds Brisbane’s Apartment Rezoning May Be Falling Short

Research from Griffith University’s Nathan campus has raised fresh questions about Brisbane’s ability to deliver the higher-density housing needed to accommodate future population growth.

The study found that almost half of the city’s land zoned for apartments and townhouses is too small to support those developments, despite planning changes designed to encourage more homes in established suburbs.

Griffith Study Tests Brisbane’s Housing Strategy

Dr Rachel Gallagher, from Griffith University’s Department of Tourism and Marketing, analysed Brisbane’s zoning alongside land parcel data to assess how much of the city’s upzoned land could realistically be redeveloped.

Her research found that Brisbane’s typical residential block is around 400 square metres, while developments containing multiple dwellings generally require sites of at least 600 square metres.

Only 51.2 per cent of land currently zoned for multiple dwellings met that minimum size.

Dr Gallagher said many property owners would need to combine adjoining blocks through land assembly before redevelopment became possible, but noted the process was difficult, slow and relatively uncommon.

Challenge for Future Housing Supply

The findings come as Brisbane prepares to accommodate significant population growth over the next two decades.

Under the Queensland Government’s South East Queensland Regional Plan, Brisbane is expected to provide more than 210,000 new homes by 2046, with nearly 90 per cent intended to be delivered as higher-density housing within existing suburbs.

While upzoning has been promoted as a way to unlock more housing, the Griffith research suggests many sites may never be able to take advantage of the new planning rules because of their physical size.

Looking Beyond Planning Maps

The study found that lot size was only one hurdle facing redevelopment. Character protections, vehicle access and parking requirements could further limit opportunities in Brisbane’s established suburbs.

Dr Gallagher said previous research showed higher-density projects were most successful on larger sites, in areas already planned for increased density and supported by appropriate infrastructure. Many newly upzoned locations did not meet those conditions.

She also cautioned that rezoning land in areas with weaker housing demand may inflate land values without increasing the number of homes built, while restrictive zoning continued to constrain redevelopment in suburbs where demand remained high.

Dr Gallagher said planning policies needed to better reflect the physical realities of individual sites, arguing that land characteristics ultimately determine whether higher-density housing can be delivered.

The research has been published in the journal Urban Policy and Research under the title Misaligned Policy and Practice: Does Upzoning’s Implicit Reliance on Land Assembly Undermine Densification Goals?

Published 22-June-2026

Move Well Brisbane Builds On Active Sessions In Tarragindi

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Move Well Brisbane will expand free and low-cost health and wellness activities across the city, with Tarragindi already offering active sessions at Shaftesbury Street Park.

The program is the next stage of Active and Healthy, which already offers free and low-cost activities across Brisbane. Existing activities include fitness and strength classes, aqua sessions, yoga, movement activities, Zumba, dance, children’s programs, school holiday sessions and activities for older residents.

Move Well Brisbane is expected to launch in late 2026, supported by a $5.6 million allocation in the 2026/2027 budget. The program will introduce more whole-body wellness activities and increase the number of sessions available across a wider range of times and locations throughout the city.

The number of sessions is set to more than double to 20,000 over two years. The number of participating providers is also expected to rise to 400.

At present, about 9,000 Active and Healthy sessions are delivered each year across 218 Brisbane locations. Existing programs include Chillout activities for children up to 17 years old and GOLD activities for residents aged over 50.

The expanded program will also add nutrition and cooking classes alongside existing movement-based activities such as yoga and Pilates. Nutrition Australia Queensland will help deliver food and cooking sessions focused on practical, nutritious and budget-friendly meals and snacks.

Tarragindi Activities Already Listed

Shaftesbury Street Park in Tarragindi is already listed as a local venue for Active and Healthy activities, with upcoming sessions including orienteering and yoga.

An orienteering night navigation session is scheduled at the park on Tue 28 Jul from 5:45pm to 7:15pm. The activity is open to all ages and costs $6, or $12 per family.

Participants will use a prepared map to navigate through nearby parks and outdoor areas. They can complete the activity at their own pace, either alone or with others. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

Bookings are not required. Participants need to bring a torch or headlamp, with the meeting point near the junction of Laura and Gilmore Streets.

A free yoga session is also scheduled at Shaftesbury Street Park on Fri 26 June from 9:00am to 10:00am. It is open to all ages and no bookings are required.

The session includes breathing, stretching, balance and strength movements, with standing poses and mat-based exercises included. Participants are asked to bring an exercise mat, towel, two blocks and a yoga strap if they have them.

The meeting point for yoga is off Laura Street. Both Tarragindi activities are listed at Shaftesbury Street Park, 59 Shaftesbury Street.

More Activities Planned Across Brisbane

Move Well Brisbane will broaden the range of activities available across the existing active and healthy program.

Expressions of interest are being sought from providers for activities including nutritious cooking classes, group fitness, boxing, Pilates, dance, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, aqua aerobics, rock climbing, skating, scooter activities, group sports and weekend programs.

The wider program covers different ages, abilities and experience levels. It includes activities for adults, children and families, along with sessions for older residents and school holiday programs where older residents and young people can take part together.

For Tarragindi, the listed activities at Shaftesbury Street Park provide local examples of the type of active and wellbeing sessions already available before the broader Move Well Brisbane rollout.

Published 18-June-2026