Police are calling on members of the public to help identify two men who may have information about a break-in at a Kedron apartment complex earlier this month.
The incident occurred on Wednesday, 11 February at approximately 11:50am. Queensland Police have released CCTV images showing two Caucasian men walking down an internal staircase at the complex.
Authorities have emphasised that anyone who recognises the individuals should not approach them directly. Instead, they should contact Policelink and reference the case number QP2600279178.
Following the incident, police have increased their presence in the area, conducting foot patrols and distributing security awareness flyers to residents throughout the neighbourhood. The initiative aims to help locals assess their own home security measures and stay informed about reported crime in the area.
According to the information provided by police, residents have welcomed the increased communication and support from officers working to keep the community safe.
The distributed flyers contain practical security advice along with relevant police contact numbers. Police have noted that most break-ins are opportunistic in nature, particularly when entry points are easily accessible and valuable items such as parcels are visible from outside.
Security recommendations for apartment dwellers include getting to know neighbours to help identify unusual activity, ensuring communal doors don’t remain open and unattended, and installing properly fitted deadlocks and window locks. Residents are also advised to keep balcony screen doors locked at all times, even when home.
For those with garage access, police suggest avoiding storing valuable belongings in these areas, securing bicycles with photographic records and serial numbers, and removing all valuables from vehicles, including garage remotes. Drivers should verify that garage doors close completely and consider using anti-theft screws for registration plates.
Anyone with information can contact Policelink via the online suspicious activity form at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting, available 24 hours a day, or by calling 131 444.
Students at St Anthony’s Primary School Kedron are turning Lent into action, taking part in a hands-on fundraiser for Project Compassion, aimed at supporting communities living in poverty.
As part of Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion campaign, the Kedron school held its annual Walk to Make a Difference fundraiser, with students carrying buckets of water as they walked laps of the school grounds. The activity is designed to help children better understand the daily challenges faced by millions of people who do not have access to clean water.
“By carrying buckets of water while walking laps of their school, students are invited to step into someone else’s shoes and better understand the physical effort and challenge involved,” principal Martin Wilkie said.
In 2025, St Anthony’s Primary raised $5,399 for Project Compassion.
What Is Project Compassion?
Project Compassion is Caritas Australia’s annual Lenten fundraising campaign focused on alleviating poverty and promoting justice for vulnerable communities. Each year, it encourages Australians to stand in solidarity with people in need by supporting projects both in Australia and overseas.
A Network-Wide Effort During Lent
The initiative forms part of a broader effort across Brisbane Catholic Education schools, with Project Compassion officially launched on February 16 during a liturgy led by Archbishop Shane Mackinlay. Hosted by Caritas Australia at the beginning of the Lenten season, the campaign has inspired around 80,000 students across the Brisbane Catholic Education network to take part.
Other schools participating in similar annual initiatives include St Agatha’s School in Clayfield, St Ambrose’s Primary School in Newmarket, and Unity College in Caloundra.
Support from Other Communities
At Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, the community raised $3,665 for Project Compassion in 2025 and is aiming to exceed that total this year.
Principal Warren Fields said the campaign reflected a strong culture of generosity within the school community.
“The spirit of compassion is seen across this school community,” he said.
He highlighted the efforts of families in 2025, including a Year 1 student, Mariella, who asked for donations in place of birthday gifts to support families in need. She raised $913, which was shared between Mater Little Miracles, Children’s Hospital Foundation, Paradise 4 Kids and Make-A-Wish Australia.
Mr Fields also acknowledged students Isabella, Emilia and Scout, who together raised more than $150, and Mary, Mikey and Louis, who raised over $600 for the initiative.
Every day, roughly 3,800 Queenslanders pick up the phone and dial Triple Zero (000). Now, thanks to the expanded Queensland Ambulance Service Clinical Hub at Kedron, nearly half of those callers are being navigated toward the most appropriate care for their needs — which isn’t always an ambulance.
The $8.31 million expansion of the QAS Clinical Hub, housed within the Emergency Services Complex at Kedron, was completed in February 2026. It represents one of the most significant upgrades to Queensland’s emergency response infrastructure in recent years, and much of it is happening on Brisbane’s northside.
From Pandemic Stopgap to State-Wide Lifeline
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The Clinical Hub wasn’t always what it is today. It started in 2020 as a relatively modest operation, a small team working 16-hour days during the COVID-19 pandemic, designed to help hospitals and paramedics manage a surge in demand.
What began as a temporary measure grew into something far more enduring. The hub now operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and employs more than 140 staff. Its multidisciplinary team includes senior paramedics, specialist doctors, registered nurses, mental health clinicians, social workers, occupational therapists and physiotherapists, a breadth of expertise that allows the hub to respond to a wide range of needs well beyond a traditional emergency call centre.
The expansion has more than doubled the hub’s physical capacity, growing from 26 workstations to 66, giving clinicians the tools and space to handle the volume of calls the service now receives.
What Happens When You Call
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Queensland’s Triple Zero network receives a call approximately every 24 seconds. In the last three months of 2025 alone, that added up to more than 335,000 calls statewide. Of the roughly 3,800 daily calls, around 1,800 are directed to the Clinical Hub for what the QAS describes as secondary triage and health navigation.
Clinicians take a thorough, case-by-case approach to each call. They may conduct a video or telehealth consultation to get a clearer picture of what a patient is experiencing before determining the most appropriate response. That response might be an ambulance, but it might also be clinical advice, a mental health referral, connection to aged care services, or follow-up through community health programs.
Between July and December 2025, more than 33,000 Queenslanders received care through the hub without an ambulance being dispatched. That’s thousands of hospital trips avoided and ambulances kept free for time-critical emergencies — the kind that cannot wait.
Easing the Pressure on a Stretched System
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The expansion couldn’t come at a more critical time. Queensland’s emergency departments have seen demand climb 4.5 per cent over the past five years. Ambulance ramping, which is the delays that occur when paramedics cannot promptly transfer patients at hospital, remains a persistent challenge, with 41 per cent of patients ramped beyond the recommended time across 26 of the state’s public hospitals.
The Clinical Hub contributes to easing these pressures by identifying calls that don’t require an ambulance response before a vehicle is ever dispatched. Hub Director Sam Herring has described the shift in thinking as moving away from a one-size-fits-all approach to emergency care, one where every Triple Zero call no longer automatically means two paramedics at the front door.
Director of integrated multidisciplinary care programs Sandra Garner has spoken about the hub’s focus on thoroughly understanding a patient’s needs to navigate them toward care that is better tailored to their circumstances than a trip to an emergency department would be.
What It Means for Kedron and Beyond
For locals, the Emergency Services Complex at Kedron has long been a familiar landmark. What many may not realise is that it now houses a critical health coordination centre serving Queenslanders state-wide, a facility that supports around 1,800 people every single day.
Work is already underway to repurpose the former hub space into additional office and training facilities, further supporting the QAS workforce that keeps the service running.
As Queensland’s health system faces rising demand and increasing pressure on frontline services, the expanded QAS Clinical Hub at Kedron offers a practical model for ensuring Queenslanders reach the right care.
A popular school lunchbox staple has been pulled from shelves across Coles, Woolworths and ALDI, after pieces of black rubber were discovered in some Milo snack bars, prompting a nationwide recall and health warning for consumers.
Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ) issued the recall notice for selected batches of Nestlé’s Milo Dipped Snack Bars and Milo Original Snack Bars, citing the presence of foreign matter that may pose a risk of illness or injury if consumed.
The affected products were sold at major retailers including ALDI, Coles, Woolworths and independent stores such as IGA across New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and Western Australia, as well as through online outlets.
Authorities warned consumers not to eat the products and advised returning them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
“Food products containing black rubber may cause illness or injury if consumed,” FSANZ said in its notice, urging anyone concerned about their health after eating the bars to seek medical advice.
Manufacturing fault behind contamination
Nestlé Australia said the issue was linked to an equipment failure at a contract manufacturing facility, which caused small pieces of black rubber to become dislodged during production.
The company has not reported any confirmed injuries linked to the contamination but said the recall was issued as a precautionary measure to protect consumer safety.
Food recalls are typically initiated when foreign materials — including plastic, rubber or metal fragments — are detected in food products, as they can present choking hazards or cause internal injury.
Products affected
The recall applies to the following items with best-before dates of end August 2026:
MILO Snack Bars Original — 210g box (batches 5323TD15, 5324TD15)
Consumers who have purchased the affected products are urged to check packaging for the specified batch numbers.
Photo Credit: Food Standards Australia
Consumer advice
Authorities say customers should avoid consuming the recalled snack bars and return them to retailers for a refund. Anyone experiencing symptoms or concerned about potential exposure should consult a health professional.
Further information is available through Nestlé Australia’s customer service lines or the Food Standards Australia and New Zealand food recall website.
The recall highlights ongoing food safety monitoring processes designed to identify and remove potentially hazardous products from the market.
Located at 21-23 Norman Avenue, the project sits approximately 6 kilometres from Brisbane’s CBD and has reached 30 per cent sold with construction already underway. The project is scheduled for its public launch in March 2026.
The $80-million development is being delivered by family-owned builder-developer Jadecorp, which has been operating since 1997. According to co-founder Maria Dracakis, the off-market sales demonstrate there is genuine demand for design-focused apartments in the area.
Property records show the 1,620 square metre site, spanning two lots, was acquired in November 2022 for a combined $3.35 million. Amended development plans were submitted to Brisbane City Council in July 2025 and received approval at the end of last year.
The building will comprise 52 two and three-bedroom residences across nine levels. HAL Architects designed the project with a 1960s hotel-inspired lobby that pays homage to mid-century design aesthetics.
The developer has reported strong interest in the penthouse residences. These apartments carry a price tag of $2.495 million, which would establish a new price record for Lutwyche if sold at that price.
The development’s centrepiece is the Residents Club rooftop, which has been designed as a private-club style amenity space. The rooftop terrace includes a sunrise pool and deck, a yoga and movement studio, an entertainment lounge, private dining areas, and a garden terrace.
The rooftop terrace features chequerboard paving paired with cobblestone elements and a raised pool sun deck surrounded by lush planting. Two private dining pavilions with integrated barbecues have been incorporated into the design. Residents can choose between pool lounges or secluded lounge nooks for relaxation.
A dedicated revitalisation zone has been created to facilitate yoga and meditation each morning, before residents settle into what the project describes as a calm retreat. The space has been crafted for both entertaining and unwinding in the Queensland sun.
The rooftop amenities have been positioned to take advantage of views across Brisbane’s skyline, while the overall design celebrates the subtropical lifestyle characteristic of south-east Queensland.
The development adds to Lutwyche’s residential offering in Brisbane’s inner north. According to project marketing materials, life at The Rockwell moves at what is described as an effortless rhythm.
The suburb offers a mix of leafy streets, local cafés, shopping precincts and parklands. Residents have the convenience of direct city access while enjoying what the project describes as the quiet charm of Lutwyche, combining the best of Queensland living with proximity to the CBD.
Jadecorp has completed 25 projects throughout its history, totalling $350 million in gross realised value. The family-owned company is confident in the market depth for the residential product, as evidenced by its decision to commence construction with the project 30 per cent sold.
The off-market sales period allowed the developer to secure commitments before the broader public launch. According to the project website, The Rockwell features resort-style amenities, iconic design, and sweeping views to the Brisbane city skyline, celebrating Queensland’s subtropical way of life.
The developer’s confidence in proceeding to market while construction is already underway reflects the strong early response to the design-focused offering. The remaining 70 per cent of apartments will go on sale when the project launches officially next month, with settlement expected following completion of construction.
A man has been charged with attempted murder following an alleged stabbing during a physical altercation at an address in Stafford, with police investigations continuing.
Police allege a physical altercation occurred at a Brennan Street address in Stafford on 29 January, involving a 20-year-old Stafford man and a 30-year-old Boonah man who were known to each other.
During the incident, police allege the Stafford man stabbed the Boonah man several times in the back and neck before leaving the scene in a Holden allegedly taken from the address.
Police and emergency services received reports at about 9:54 p.m. and attended the scene. The injured man was taken to hospital in a serious condition. A knife was seized at the address, and police said no other injuries were reported.
Following further investigations, police arrested the Stafford man in Wavell Heights shortly after 11:30 p.m. the same night.
Police further allege the man had earlier stolen fuel from a service station on Stafford Road, driven into the window of a building on Gympie Road, and crashed into a parked vehicle on Edinburgh Castle Road before being located. The man was taken to hospital for treatment under police guard.
Charges And Court Listing
Police said the Stafford man was charged with attempted murder as a domestic violence offence, along with unlawful use of a motor vehicle, stealing, dangerous operation of a vehicle, driving while adversely affected by an intoxicating substance, and driving without a driver’s licence.
The matter was listed before the Brisbane Magistrates Court on 31 January. Investigations remain ongoing.
Under Queensland law, attempted murder is an indictable offence that requires proof of an alleged intent to kill, rather than an intent to cause injury. The classification of the charge as a domestic violence offence relates to the alleged relationship between the parties and can affect court processes, including bail considerations.
Residents living near the busy Lutwyche Road corridor will soon see two new fast food restaurants take shape on a corner block, following the lodgement of modified building plans that address both engineering challenges and tenant requirements.
The development is planned for the corner site incorporating 555, 561, 563 and 567 Lutwyche Road and 137 Chalk Street in Lutwyche. Modified plans have recently been submitted for application A006935784, making adjustments to previously approved designs.
According to planning documents, the modifications don’t introduce new uses or increase the number of tenancies on the site. Instead, the revisions refine the approved layout of two fast food restaurant tenancies to accommodate tenant-specific needs and address detailed engineering constraints posed by the Northern Busway tunnel that runs beneath the property.
Verve Building Design Co., the firm behind the project, has designed two standalone food and drink outlet buildings for the site. One restaurant will feature indoor dining and a drive-through facility, while the second restaurant—characterised by a distinctive blue exterior—will offer both indoor and outdoor dining with a dual-order drive-through setup.
Photo credit: Brisbane PD Online – A006935784
Both buildings will be set back from Lutwyche Road and the Chalk Street intersection. Vehicle access will be provided from Chalk Street, while pedestrian connections will link Bradshaw Street, Chalk Street and Lutwyche Road.
The Development Details
Photo credit: Brisbane PD Online – A006935784
The first tenancy will span approximately 200 square metres, with an additional 28 square metres allocated for alfresco dining. The restaurant has proposed operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and will be supported by 14 on-site car parking spaces. The single-storey building will reach a maximum height of around 5.3 metres, with an illuminated pylon sign extending to 6.5 metres. The design includes on-site loading and servicing areas, building-mounted signage and landscaping around the tenancy.
The second tenancy, distinguished by its blue exterior theme, will be slightly larger at 249 square metres and will include a mezzanine level designated for staff use only. This restaurant will feature indoor dining, a single drive-through lane with an order bay, and nine allocated car parking spaces. The building will stand approximately 5.4 metres tall, with its illuminated pylon sign reaching 8.1 metres. Like its neighbour, it will include on-site servicing facilities and landscaped surrounds.
Community Response
The development has generated considerable interest from local residents, with multiple submissions highlighting both concerns and questions about the project’s impact on the neighbourhood.
Traffic management has emerged as a key concern for residents in the immediate vicinity. Some have pointed out that the intersection of Lutwyche Road and Chalk Street already experiences congestion, particularly during peak periods when motorists attempt to turn into the shopping centre while navigating the busy corridor. The addition of two high-traffic drive-through facilities in this location has prompted questions about how traffic flow will be managed and whether existing infrastructure can accommodate the increased volume.
Residents living closest to the development site have also raised concerns about potential impacts on their daily lives, including noise from late-night operations, increased traffic on Chalk Street, and possible odours from commercial kitchen operations. Some nearby homeowners have expressed worry about how the development might affect local property values.
The effect on Lutwyche’s existing food and hospitality businesses has also been raised in community feedback. Some residents have highlighted the area’s strong community atmosphere and the presence of established local dining options, questioning how the introduction of two fast food chains might impact these existing businesses.
The Developer’s Approach
The coordinated design approach seeks to integrate multiple previously separate lots into a cohesive development that includes parking, landscaping and pedestrian connectivity.
The modifications to accommodate the busway tunnel demonstrate the technical challenges involved in developing urban sites with significant underground infrastructure. The refined layout works within these engineering constraints while accommodating the transport infrastructure beneath the site.
The development includes on-site parking for both tenancies—totalling 23 spaces—and pedestrian connections linking the development to Bradshaw Street, Chalk Street and Lutwyche Road. The site layout includes setbacks from major road frontages and landscaping surrounding both tenancies. Both buildings will incorporate on-site loading and servicing areas.
What Happens Next
With the modified plans now lodged under application A006935784, the proposal will progress through the assessment process. This includes consideration of public submissions and compliance with planning regulations for the Lutwyche Road corridor area.
Residents wanting to learn more about the development or review the submitted plans can access application A006935784 through the Development.i website, where detailed architectural drawings, traffic assessments and other supporting documentation are available for public viewing.
The timeline for the development’s approval and potential construction start date will depend on the assessment process and any further modifications that may be required to address technical or community concerns.
Residents of the “Happy Valley” precinct in Stafford have a new reason to celebrate with the transformation of a historic depot into a bustling social venue.
The building, now known as Happy Jane Cafe, sits in a revitalised pocket of the suburb that locals affectionately call “Happy Valley.” While the structure keeps its original high ceilings and open layout, the space has changed dramatically. The renovation added warm timber and large indoor plants to soften the old warehouse look. It is a mix of the area’s working-class history and its modern lifestyle. The result is a venue that feels more like a peaceful retreat than a transport hub.
The venue focuses heavily on bringing people together. It is not just a place to grab a coffee; it serves as a gathering spot for the whole neighbourhood. The space is pet-friendly and includes corners designed for reading a book or catching up with friends. On the second Sunday of every month, the site hosts the “Happy Lane Markets.”
These events bring in vintage fashion sellers, homeware creators, and local makers, turning the cafe into a busy village square. The large interior also works as an event space for workshops and small celebrations.
The kitchen serves food that matches the relaxed feeling of the space. The menu mixes Australian brunch favourites with flavours from the Mediterranean and the Middle East. One popular dish is the green shakshuka, which comes in a milk bun filled with spinach sauce, broccoli, and kale. For those with a sweet tooth, the banana french toast includes coconut sorbet and pineapple chilli jam.
Lunch options include purple tacos served on soft corn tortillas and filled with chicken, pork, or mushrooms. The cafe also runs a dedicated matcha bar for specialty drinks, such as a pink dragon fruit and white chocolate matcha. Coffee drinkers can order expert brews or try the signature ginger cold brew for something different.
Happy Jane Cafe continues to grow as a central part of the Stafford community. By keeping the history of the building alive while offering a welcoming space for today’s residents, it has become a key part of the area’s new identity.
Kedron was identified for two infrastructure projects under the 2025–26 Budget, with funding allocated for a clinical hub at Kedron Park and a performing arts centre at Kedron State High School.
The 2025–26 Budget outlined infrastructure funding across Brisbane, including health facilities and education upgrades. Within Kedron, two projects were listed for delivery, focusing on clinical service capacity and school infrastructure.
Budget listings provided the most recent confirmed funding figures for both projects.
Clinical Hub At Kedron Park
The 2025–26 Budget listed $7.6 million to construct a clinical hub within the Kedron Park Emergency Services Complex.
Separate project information stated that works were scheduled to commence in March 2025 and would expand the existing Clinical Hub to accommodate additional staff. The facility has operated since 2019, following its establishment during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Clinical Hub provided statewide secondary triage, early clinical advice, alternative care pathway referrals and health navigation. It supported patients through telehealth services, monitored non-urgent cases and escalated responses where required, including support for specialist mental health and falls response pathways.
Performing Arts Centre At Kedron State High School
For Kedron State High School, the 2025–26 Budget allocated $24.9 million for delivery of a new performing arts centre.
Project information indicated the facility was planned to include a purpose-built auditorium with acoustic design, a professional-grade stage, music learning areas, ensemble rooms, and staff rooms and amenities. The building was designed to complement the school’s existing campus.
Construction was planned to occur within a live school environment, with coordination measures intended to minimise disruption to students, staff and nearby areas during works.
The clinical hub and performing arts centre represented two confirmed infrastructure investments for Kedron under the 2025–26 Budget. Funding allocations outlined the scope of works for both projects, with delivery progressing through established planning and construction processes.
An elderly Stafford Heights couple is fighting to save their family home of 36 years as they contest a legal dispute over an alleged unpaid restaurant supply bill.
Carlo and Anna Maria Sica, who operate Carlo Naples Pizza on Lincoln Street in Strathpine, are defending a lawsuit filed in the Brisbane Supreme Court by Global Food and Wine Pty Ltd, a Nerang-based supplier.
The supplier claims the couple owes $48,013 for food deliveries made between 17 October 2023 and 14 January 2025, according to court documents filed on 3 November 2025.
Global Food and Wine alleges that Mr Sica, now 79, signed a personal guarantee on 1 June 2020 as part of a credit account arrangement with the supplier. The company has sought a court order for payment or the forced sale of the couple’s six-bedroom, three-bathroom Trouts Road home.
In August 2025, the supplier’s lawyers lodged a caveat against Mr Sica’s interest in the Stafford Heights property, which is jointly owned by the couple.
In their defence, filed on 12 December 2025, the Sicas have disputed key aspects of the claim. Mr Sica states he has “no recollection of ever executing the personal guarantee and indemnity agreement.”
The defence argues that if Mr Sica did sign the document, he was not adequately informed of its legal implications. Court documents state that at the time of the alleged signing, Mr Sica was 75 years old and “suffering from significant medical conditions and emotional stress.”
The defence further notes that English is Mr Sica’s second language and that whilst he has conversational proficiency, he “did not have sufficient proficiency to comprehend the legal meaning and consequences of the agreement.” The documents state he was not allowed to seek independent legal advice.
The couple has neither admitted nor denied the exact amount owed, stating that “complete records have not been recovered.” Mrs Sica has neither admitted nor denied being a joint holder in the partnership that operated the restaurant.
In their reply filed on 23 December 2025, Global Food and Wine stated they “remain uncertain of the truth or falsity” of Mr Sica’s denial despite making enquiries.
The supplier claims written demands for payment were made in July 2024 but remain unpaid.
No future court date has been set to hear the case.
The Sicas’ son, Max Sica, is serving a life sentence for the 2003 murders of three members of the Singh family—Neelma, 24, Kunal, 18, and Sidhi, 12—in what was described as one of Queensland’s most horrific crimes.
