Sat, February 21, 2026 (Allianz Stadium) – A-League – Men – Round 18 • Sydney FC 1 | Brisbane Roar FC 0
Sun, February 22, 2026 (Spencer Park) – A-League – Women – Round 18 • Brisbane Roar FC 0 | Adelaide United FC 2
Fri, February 20, 2026 (Bulimba Memorial Park – Southside Eagles FC – Field 1) – Kappa Pro Series – Women – Regional Round 1 • Southside Eagles 0 | UQFC 0
Sat, February 21, 2026 (Maroochydore Swans FC – Field 1) – Kappa Pro Series – Women – Regional Round 1 • Maroochydore FC 2 | Annerley FC 3
Sun, February 22, 2026 (Meakin Park – Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 1 • Brisbane Roar B 1 | Brisbane City 3
Sat, February 21, 2026 (Goodwin Park – Olympic FC – Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 1 • Olympic FC 2 | Lions FC 1
Sat, February 21, 2026 (Goodwin Park – Olympic FC – Field 1) – NPL – Women – Round 3 • Olympic FC 0 | Lions FC 0
Sun, February 22, 2026 (Wakerley Park – Souths United FC – Field 2) – NPL – Women – Round 3 • Souths Strikers 1 | Gold Coast United 1
Fri, February 20, 2026 (Brisbane Entertainment Centre) – NBL – Men – Round 22 • Brisbane Bullets 77 | Sydney Kings 117
Sat, February 21, 2026 (The Gabba) – One Day Cup 2025-26 – Men – Match 6 • Queensland Bulls 260 | South Australia Men 135
Global real estate agency CBRE is offering The Learning Sanctuary Tarragindi, a purpose-built 95-place childcare centre at 200 Toohey Road, to the market as a premium freehold investment, with a long-term lease in place to G8 Education, Australia’s largest ASX-listed early childhood education provider.
The centre sits on a 1,363 square metre site adjacent to Wellers Hill State School, in one of Brisbane’s most consistently family-dense suburbs. It operates under a 15-year lease to G8 Education secured until 2035, with two further 10-year options extending to 2055, giving any incoming owner more than three decades of potential tenure with a nationally recognised operator. Expressions of interest close on 12 March 2026.
For Tarragindi families, the sale changes nothing in day-to-day terms. The centre continues to operate normally under G8’s Learning Sanctuary brand, which has operated from the Toohey Road site since the purpose-built facility opened its doors in early 2020. The listing is a straightforward property transaction, not a closure or change of service.
A Suburb Built for Families
The Learning Santuary listing reflects the suburb’s standing as one of Brisbane’s most sought-after family postcodes. Couple families with children make up 56 per cent of Tarragindi’s population, reinforcing the suburb’s appeal to those seeking quality schools and a supportive family environment. The centre’s median household income of $2,934 per week sits 59 per cent above the Greater Brisbane median, and the suburb’s median house price is 44 per cent above the Brisbane average, reflecting the depth of owner-occupier demand in this part of the southside.
Tarragindi’s boundaries are largely defined by the Southeast Freeway and Toohey Forest, with the main residential valley running north to south between Wellers Hill to the east and Tarragindi Hill to the west. Its position roughly seven kilometres from the Brisbane CBD, combined with easy access to the South East Busway and proximity to Wellers Hill State School, makes the Toohey Road site particularly well-located for working families.
The Learning Sanctuary itself is purpose-built across multiple levels, with extensive outdoor environments including a climbing fort, bike track, water play area, sandpits and a vegetable garden. Indoor spaces include a dedicated STEM room. It serves children aged six weeks to six years across long day care and kindergarten programmes, drawing families from Tarragindi, Nathan, Greenslopes, Holland Park West, Moorooka and Annerley.
Early Childhood Education as an Investment Class
The Tarragindi listing is part of a dual campaign run by CBRE, which has simultaneously listed a G8-leased centre in Cowra, New South Wales. CBRE reported almost $440 million in childcare investment sales nationally in 2025, reflecting sustained transaction activity in what the agency describes as a resilient investment sub-sector, underpinned by essential service status, long lease terms and consistent federal funding support.
G8 Education operates more than 430 centres across Australia under 21 brands, caring for around 50,000 children each week through a workforce of close to 10,000 staff. Australia will invest more than $16 billion in early childhood education and care in 2025–26, giving investors in long-leased assets a stable and reliable operating environment.
Brisbane will grow by 28 per cent to 3.288 million residents by 2035, and that growth will fuel strong demand for childcare places across established suburbs. In areas such as Tarragindi, where family households dominate and character residential zoning limits new supply, that demand is likely to remain strong.
Expressions of Interest
Expressions of interest for the Learning Sanctuary Tarragindi at 200 Toohey Road close on 12 March 2026. The campaign is managed by CBRE Senior Director Yosh Mendis and Director Michael Vanstone. Further information is available through CBRE’s commercial listing or by contacting the CBRE Brisbane through +61 1300 227 311.
Tarragindi renters are now looking at a typical house rent of about $795 a week, a figure that shows how quickly a “stay-put” suburb can become a stretch when more households are chasing the same small pool of homes.
After the December 2025 quarter, the December 2025 Domain Rental Report reported Brisbane’s median house rent rose to $670 a week and the median unit rent rose to $650, with Brisbane recording the strongest quarterly rise in house rents of any capital city.
What the Data Says in Tarragindi
Tarragindi’s typical house rent is about $795 per week and typical unit rent is about $525 per week, based on recent listings and market tracking. That keeps Tarragindi above the Brisbane-wide median for houses, even as renters become more careful about what they can afford.
Different snapshots can vary depending on which slice of listings is counted. A Tarragindi unit snapshot on rentals page puts the median unit rent closer to $500 a week, based on recent unit listings. Taken together, the figures point to the same message for locals: costs remain high, and small changes can look big when only a limited number of units are listed over a year.
Why Competition Stays Strong
One reason rents can stay elevated, even when conditions soften in parts of the market, is the lack of slack in the wider system. The Real Estate Institute of Queensland reported Greater Brisbane’s vacancy rate at 0.9% in its latest quarterly update, a level it describes as firmly tight. When vacancies sit that low, renters have fewer back-up options and less room to negotiate.
Reports for the December-quarter rise also point to tight supply as the main driver of higher rents across the city, while noting the pace of growth can ease when more renters hit affordability limits.
What Does This Mean for Tarragindi?
For Tarragindi households, the pressure often shows up in the time it takes to find a suitable home within budget. When the typical house rent is near $800 a week, families and sharers who want to stay near established schools, transport links and everyday services can be forced to widen their search or accept trade-offs on size, condition or location.
The citywide trend is also important because it shapes where people look next. An ABC report on Brisbane’s December-quarter results noted Brisbane was a standout for renewed rental growth, while also pointing to a practical limit on what renters can pay.
Economists have suggested rents may keep edging higher in the near term, but the speed of increases can slow as households push back on price.
In a suburb like Tarragindi, that can mean renters place more weight on value and liveability, while the wider vacancy rate remains the key factor shaping the amount of choice people have.
A newly completed wildlife underpass beneath Toohey Road is designed to help koalas and other native animals move safely between habitat areas within Toohey Forest, while reducing the risk of wildlife entering traffic lanes.
Project information outlines the underpass as a measure to minimise animal crossings across Toohey Road and improve safety outcomes for both motorists and fauna. The location sits within a connected habitat area linked to Toohey Forest, where maintaining movement between food sources and shelter areas is considered important for wildlife resilience and survival.
The project also aims to strengthen habitat connectivity, allowing animals to move more freely between bushland areas and reducing the likelihood of animals attempting to cross the road surface.
Photo Credit: CrSteveGriffiths/Facebook
What Was Installed
The underpass includes a 2.4-metre by 2.4-metre culvert installed beneath Toohey Road, positioned southwest of the Toohey Picnic Area. Inside the culvert, a raised log pole frame was constructed to provide a bridge-style option that allows animals to move through the crossing without travelling directly along the ground.
Mulch and natural materials were placed at the base of the culvert to help the structure blend with the surrounding environment and encourage wildlife to use the crossing. Fauna fencing with wildlife escape hatches was installed on both sides of the road to guide animals towards the underpass and away from traffic.
Construction Timing And Access
Construction commenced in mid-November 2025 and was completed within the expected two-month timeframe. Works were undertaken between 7 p.m. and 5 a.m., Sunday to Thursday, to minimise traffic disruption. Toohey Road was fully closed from 8 p.m. Friday 14 November to 5 a.m. Monday 17 November 2025, with detours in place, including via Tarragindi Road.
Vegetation Management
Some tree and vegetation removal was required to allow installation of the culvert and fencing. The project design includes replanting native vegetation selected to support local wildlife habitat, with specialist input guiding vegetation management.
Community responses have included questions about fencing design and long-term performance. A site walk-through has been flagged to identify any gaps or defects in the fencing near the underpass, with repairs planned where needed to ensure the crossing functions as intended.
Few people may realise that one of Redcliffe’s most influential civic leaders began life in Ekibin. Keitha Drake would go on to quietly reshape life on the Redcliffe Peninsula, becoming its first female alderman and one of its most tireless community workers, long before women were a common sight in council chambers.
Born in 1906 as Keitha Mary Cousley Scurr, she was educated at Junction Park State School in Annerley and Brisbane State High School in South Brisbane.
Her early life in Ekibin would ground her in community values that later defined her public service, according to historical accounts compiled by local historians and media outlets. In her younger years, she was an accomplished hockey player and, in 1939, was considered for selection in Brisbane’s A-Grade competition.
A Newcomer Who Stepped Forward
She married George Drake in 1940. They had a son named Henry in 1947. She married George Drake in 1940. They had a son named Henry in 1947.
After arriving on the Redcliffe Peninsula in 1950, Ms Drake quickly became involved in local organisations and welfare work. Within two years, she stood for election to the Town of Redcliffe council and was elected in February 1952.
At the time, council meetings were small affairs with just six aldermen, modest pay and heavy workloads. She served continuously until she died in 1966, a period that saw Redcliffe transition from a town to a city in 1959.
Historical reporting shows voters repeatedly returned her to office and, in later elections, that she attracted more votes than any other candidate, reflecting strong community trust.
Ms Drake focused on everyday issues affecting local families rather than ideology. She worked to improve health services for the peninsula and represented Redcliffe on hospital boards at a time when access to medical care required travel to Brisbane. The opening of the first Redcliffe Hospital in 1961 aligned with the period of her advocacy.
At the time of her death, she chaired the council’s Building and Health Committee. She represented the council on both the Redcliffe Hospitals Board and the Redcliffe Municipal Library Committee.
A Life Beyond Council Chambers
Ms Drake’s influence extended well beyond local government. Over more than a decade, she led the Redcliffe Peninsula branch of the Queensland Spastic League, now known as the Cerebral Palsy League, and played a key role in establishing the local committee. She also served as secretary of the Red Cross for 10 years and chaired the Humpybong Welfare Committee.
Her involvement spanned sporting clubs, arts groups and educational support bodies. Records show she supported cricket, hockey, horticulture, writing groups and youth organisations, while also serving as the first president of Redcliffe State High School’s Ladies’ Auxiliary.
Lasting Recognition
Drake died at Brisbane General Hospital on 12 February 1966. Over a decade later, her contribution was formally recognised when an 18-unit pensioner housing complex at Woody Point was named Keitha Drake Lodge.
Tarragindi recorded 335 offences between 6 January 2025 and 5 January 2026, according to the Queensland Police Service’s Online Crime Map. The figures reveal a suburb where most incidents involved theft and property-related matters rather than violent crime, with clear patterns emerging around timing and location.
The QPS heatmap shows strong concentrations of offences along Toohey Road, Arunta Street, Weller Road, the Pacific Motorway, and Vinray Street near the park. These locations align with the suburb’s main thoroughfares and recreational areas, suggesting that proximity to major roads and parkland creates more opportunities for opportunistic crime. The concentration along transport corridors also provides quick escape routes for offenders.
Photo credit: QPS Online Crime Map
The most common offences were other theft (excluding unlawful entry), unlawful entry, and traffic-related offences. The dominance of property crime over violent offences indicates Tarragindi experiences primarily opportunistic incidents rather than targeted or violent crime.
Time-of-day data reveals a striking pattern: the 2 pm to 10 pm window recorded the highest number of offences (127), followed closely by 10 pm to 6 am (126). Combined, these periods account for nearly 76 per cent of all reported crime, while the 6 am to 2 pm period saw just 82 incidents. This suggests criminals prefer low-visibility hours or target homes when residents are away during evening commutes and social activities.
Photo credit: QPS Online Crime Map
By day of the week, Sunday, Monday, Friday and Saturday were the busiest for reported incidents, creating an extended high-risk period from Friday through to Monday. In contrast, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday saw considerably fewer offences, with the mid-week lull suggesting that routine and predictability during the traditional working week may deter opportunistic crime.
The seasonal data reveals some interesting anomalies. July recorded the highest monthly total with 33 offences, despite winter typically seeing lower crime rates. This was followed by March with 32 offences and December with 30. The quietest months were August with just 19 offences—a dramatic 42 per cent drop from July—and November with 22, before the expected holiday-season spike in December.
Photo credit: QPS Online Crime Map
The yearly average works out to roughly one offence per day across the suburb, with most incidents being non-violent and property-focused. The data suggests that practical vigilance remains the most effective prevention strategy: securing homes and vehicles, particularly during the 2 pm to 6 am window and on weekends, and taking extra care if living near major roads or parkland areas.
For residents in the Toohey Road, Weller Road and Pacific Motorway corridors, or near Vinray Street and the park, the statistics indicate heightened awareness during peak times could make a meaningful difference in preventing opportunistic theft and property crime.
The streets of Tarragindi have been transformed into an open-air gallery, with local residents painting vibrant artworks on traffic signal boxes throughout the suburb. These eye-catching installations celebrate everything from native wildlife to school milestones, turning everyday street furniture into conversation starters.
At the corner of Toohey Road and Weller Road, Year 5 and 6 students from Wellers Hill State School have captured the essence of suburban life in their artwork “Life in Tarragindi”. Completed in July 2025 with support from teachers and parent volunteers, the box depicts locally owned businesses, the leafy canopy of Toohey Forest, and scenes of families, pets and children at play. The students incorporated the area’s characteristic rolling hills and city views into their design.
Derek Johnston’s “Camp on the Hill”, located at Toohey Road and Marshall Road, delves into the area’s history and natural environment. Created in August 2016 through Brisbane Visual Arts Community, the artwork references Tarragindi’s naming after a blackbirded Loyalty Island native who worked for a local landowner. The box also features native wildlife from Toohey Forest. The piece was nominated for Overall Winner and Best Organisation awards.
Laila Lagilli collaborated with her daughters Safia (7) and Chelsea (11) to create “Love Your Unique” at the intersection of Marshall Road, Birdwood Road and Bapaume Road. Completed in May 2018, the artwork centres on trees as symbols of grounding and growth. Lagilli designed elements specifically to catch children’s attention as they pass by in cars, repositioning the magical qualities of trees that often go unnoticed. The work was nominated for Overall Winner and Best 12 and under categories.
Belinda Peel’s “Kookaburra’s Having a Laugh” sits at Bapaume Road and Peronne Road, depicting the iconic Australian bird amused by environmentally friendly transport. The November 2017 artwork earned a nomination for Overall Winner and Best Adult.
Also at Birdwood Road and Weller Road is “The Natives” by Natalie Peel, created in September 2017 with assistance from Matthew and Su Ann Peel. The box presents a snapshot of Toohey Forest and was nominated for Overall Winner and Best 12 and under awards.
Lizz Robb’s “Butterflies in the Breeze” graces 8 Kogarah Street with bold, fluid forms dancing amongst wildflowers. Completed in July 2025 with family members Bentley, Braxton, Ava, Paityn, Aria and Lettee Phillips, the abstract work uses blues, yellows and greens to create a meditative space celebrating nature’s resilience. The expressive composition invites viewers to find solace in the rhythmic movement of flora and the ethereal flutter of butterfly wings.
Wellers Hill State School students marked another milestone at the Toohey Road pedestrian crossing at Salkeld Street with “100 Years of Wellers Hill State School”. The July 2025 artwork celebrates the school’s centenary from 1926 to 2026, featuring the four school houses (Kangaroo, Koala, Platypus and Emu), mascot Wellie, and the school’s unique Japanese bilingual programme and connection to Japan.
St Elizabeth’s Catholic Primary School students Chantelle Webb and Lucia Willis, working with artist Lucy Hamer and Learning Enhancement Teacher Jane Goddard, created “Be a Light for Others” at Fernvale Road and Andrew Avenue in July 2025. The artwork honours Nano Nagle, known as the Lady of the Lamp, one of the school’s patron figures. Nagle visited the poor through narrow streets guided by lantern light and laid foundations for Catholic education in Australia.
Swimming Axolotls
Jim and Matilda Strachan added “Swimming Axolotls” near Bapaume Road and Sterculia Ave in March 2022. Painted on a busy road beside a freeway bridge where native Australian birds and animals already adorn the bridge supports, the father-daughter duo chose to feature axolotls, adding another beautiful creature to the local collection.
About Artforce Brisbane
These artworks are part of Artforce Brisbane, an annual community art programme run by Brisbane City Council since 1999. The initiative invites Brisbane residents of all ages, abilities and backgrounds to paint original artworks on traffic signal boxes throughout the city’s suburbs. More than 5,000 volunteers have painted over 1,200 boxes across Brisbane, celebrating local characters, cultures, histories and landmarks while reducing graffiti and vandalism. The programme is managed by Artfully, a Brisbane-based arts consultancy specialising in public art and placemaking. Each year, approximately 80 painting opportunities become available as the council upgrades intersections and replaces old cabinets.
Tarragindi locals don’t need to look far for a dining experience that feels fresh, fun and full of personality. Tucked along Denham Terrace, Oh Monk has quickly built a reputation as one of the suburb’s standout modern Asian eateries, and for good reason.
With a menu designed to push past tradition while still honouring the flavours people love, the restaurant has become a genuine community favourite.
Photo credit: Lucky SHU/Google Maps
Head chef and co-owner Chef Batt brings extensive experience to the kitchen, having trained at Bangkok’s Michelin-starred Le Du and worked at Brisbane restaurants Pawpaw and Longtime. This experience informs the bold flavours found in the restaurant’s contemporary Asian dishes.
Photo credit: Facebook/Oh Monk Asian
The menu is designed to be inclusive. Oh Monk offers several gluten-free and vegan options, and the kitchen has a dedicated gluten-free fryer to cater for coeliac diners. Guests can enjoy a variety of small plates and larger dishes, with highlights including popcorn cauliflower, slow-cooked curries such as Massaman and Panang, Peking duck pancakes, and slow-cooked beef ribs.
Photo credit: Facebook/Oh Monk Asian
Diners and reviewers have praised both the food and service. Feedback mentions warm, attentive staff, as well as dishes described as fresh, flavourful, and balanced, with standout items including the Beijing roast duck, Massaman Beef Curry, and chocolate dessert. Takeaway options are also available for those who prefer to enjoy Oh Monk at home.
Note: Oh Monk will take a short festive break from 22 December to 1 January, reopening on 2 January. Locals planning summer catch-ups may want to book early — especially with the restaurant’s popularity continuing to grow. Bookings and takeaway orders can be made through their website.
Following a hit-and-run on Friday, 21 November 2025 that left a local resident in critical condition, neighbours on Pring Street in Tarragindi have launched a petition calling for urgent safety improvements.
Residents say the incident has reignited long-standing concerns about traffic conditions on their narrow street. They report issues such as speeding cars, limited visibility over a blind hill and frequent near misses involving people, pets and parked vehicles.
According to residents, Pring Street is not suited to heavy or fast through-traffic, yet non-local drivers increasingly use it as a shortcut. They argued that this pattern has made the street unsafe and that the recent crash highlights the need for change.
Photo credit: Google Street View
The petition, posted on Change.org, proposes installing roadblocks similar to those on neighbouring Prior Street to deter non-local through-traffic. The proposal would maintain access for local residents and nearby businesses, including the Windmill Street shops, while guiding through-traffic towards main roads via intersections such as Andrew Avenue that are better designed for higher volumes.
Petition organisers say their goal is to reduce dangerous traffic and improve overall safety. They are encouraging residents to call on Deputy Mayor and Cr Krista Adams of the Holland Park Ward as well as Queensland MP for Miller Mark Bailey to express their concerns.
Photo credit: Google Street View
Brisbane’s Local Area Traffic Management program outlines options such as speed humps, chicanes, roundabouts, slow points and traffic islands, which are intended to calm traffic and discourage rat-running in residential areas. The program also details how residents can initiate consultation and how proposals may be considered for future works.
Some residents say they feel frustrated that their calls for safety treatments have not progressed despite other road changes occurring in nearby areas. They believe Pring Street’s risks have been evident for years and that action is overdue.
Discussions about improving street safety are happening across Brisbane, including calls for lower speed limits and more traffic-calming measures in suburban neighbourhoods. For Tarragindi residents on Pring Street, the petition represents a renewed effort to secure long-awaited improvements. They say their aim is straightforward: to make the street safer for everyone who lives there.
A Tarragindi family is grappling with the reality of being homeless just weeks before Christmas after their Marshall Road home was completely destroyed in a fierce blaze this morning.
Emergency services rushed to the residential property shortly after 11.30am following reports of the fire, arriving to find the home completely engulfed in flames. More than 10 fire crews worked to bring the inferno under control.
Photo Credit: Facebook / Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS)
Queensland Fire Department Cannon Hill Commander Chris Daniel said the fire originated at the front of the house and caused catastrophic damage. The carport collapsed, trapping two vehicles beneath the wreckage.
While the occupants managed to escape with their dogs, they watched helplessly as their home and belongings were consumed by flames. Commander Daniel confirmed the residents were physically unharmed but deeply traumatised by the experience.
The home has been deemed uninhabitable, with the roof expected to collapse completely. Fire investigators are working to determine what sparked the blaze.
Neighbour Hayden Fitzsimmons witnessed the fire’s rapid escalation and attempted to help. He noticed smoke from his own home and spotted a small fire beneath a car. By the time he retrieved a fire extinguisher and returned, the shed was already fully alight and the flames were spreading too quickly to contain.
