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Hamilton Road Intersection Upgrade Set to Improve Safety at Wavell Heights Crossing

Traffic lights are coming to the Hamilton Road and Spence Road intersection in Wavell Heights, with plans lodged to overhaul one of the suburb’s busiest and most hazardous daily crossing points.

The Hamilton Road and Spence Road intersection carries heavy traffic throughout the day, with long wait times and limited visibility making it difficult for drivers to safely enter and exit Spence Road. The planned upgrade will install traffic signals at the intersection, along with a series of improvements designed to make the crossing safer and more reliable for drivers, pedestrians and bus passengers alike.

The project is currently in progress, with the construction timeline still being finalised pending funding confirmation.

What the Upgrade Involves

The centrepiece of the works is a full set of traffic signals at the intersection, including signalised pedestrian crossings. The right-turn lane on Hamilton Road into Spence Road will be extended, and both corners of Spence Road at Hamilton Road will be widened to formalise two westbound traffic lanes on approach to and through the intersection.

Bus stops will shift as part of the works. The westbound stop on Hamilton Road (stop 43) moves 30 metres west, and the northbound stop on Spence Road (stop 42) moves 30 metres south. Footpaths will be upgraded, new kerb ramps installed, and stormwater infrastructure on both roads within the project area will be renewed. New road pavement, signage, line marking and landscaping complete the scope.

One change will be permanent from the outset: access from Frankit Street onto Hamilton Road will become left-in, left-out only. A new pedestrian refuge on Frankit Street at Hamilton Road will also be installed. Residents who currently turn right out of Frankit Street will need to adjust their routes once construction begins, and the project team is available to discuss alternative travel options.

A Corridor with a History of Safety Concerns

Hamilton Road has been a focus of road safety investment for several years. The intersection with Bilsen Road was upgraded under the Black Spot Program after recording nine crashes between 2015 and 2021, all of which required medical treatment or hospitalisation. That project delivered dedicated right-turn pockets, updated signal phasing and relocated bus stops, and is now complete.

The Spence Road intersection presents a similar set of challenges. High traffic volumes, extended wait times and limited sightlines have made it difficult for drivers to safely navigate the crossing, mirroring the conditions that prompted action at Bilsen Road.

A Safer Street for the People Who Use It Every Day

For residents living near the intersection, this upgrade addresses a problem that has been part of their daily routine for years. Hamilton Road serves as one of the key east-west connectors through Wavell Heights’ inner north, and the Spence Road junction has long added unnecessary time and uncertainty to morning and afternoon trips.

The inclusion of signalised pedestrian crossings is a meaningful addition for those who travel the area on foot, where crossing Hamilton Road currently requires careful judgement and a degree of patience.

Broader traffic studies have pointed to ongoing pressure across Wavell Heights roads, with congestion on surrounding arterials including Sandgate Road and Gympie Road continuing to push traffic onto local streets. Intersection-level upgrades like this one address safety at specific points, and combined with previous works along the corridor, represent a sustained effort to improve conditions for the community.

How to Stay Across the Project

The construction program is still being finalised, and more detail on timing will be shared once that process is complete. Residents can register for project update emails through this link.

For questions, including advice on alternative routes around the Frankit Street access change, contact the project team on 07 3178 5413 (Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm), or email cityprojects@brisbane.qld.gov.au with the subject line “Hamilton Road and Spence Road intersection upgrade.” Written enquiries can be directed to Infrastructure Services, GPO Box 1434, Brisbane QLD 4001. General enquiries can be made to 07 3403 8888, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Published 31-March-2026

St Kevin’s Students Shave Heads to Support Cancer Research

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Students and staff at St Kevin’s Catholic Primary School in Geebung are preparing to take part in a head-shaving fundraiser this Easter, joining a national effort to support Australians living with blood cancer.

The school is set to host its Shave for a Cure event on Thursday, 2 April, where 12 students and three staff members will either shave or cut their hair. The initiative is part of the Leukaemia Foundation’s World’s Greatest Shave campaign, which raises funds for research and support services for people diagnosed with blood cancer.

The event is also personal for the school community. Organisers have confirmed the fundraiser is being held in support of families affected by cancer, including one family connected to the school who has recently experienced the impact of the disease.

Students Stepping Up

Participants have volunteered to take part as a show of support and solidarity with those undergoing treatment. The act of shaving or cutting hair is often linked to raising awareness about the physical effects of cancer therapies, particularly hair loss.

The school’s leadership has shared that the event aims to encourage empathy among students while giving them a practical way to contribute to a wider cause. Assistant Principal Religious Education Kristin Byrne is expected to speak about the purpose of the fundraiser, highlighting its role in building compassion and community engagement.

Students will also share their perspectives during the event, explaining why they chose to take part and what the cause means to them.

Supporting Research and Care

Funds raised through the event will go towards the Leukaemia Foundation’s programs, which include funding medical research and providing practical and emotional support to patients and their families.

The World’s Greatest Shave campaign has been running for more than two decades and continues to be one of Australia’s largest fundraising efforts for blood cancer. Donations collected through school events like this contribute to ongoing research into treatments and help fund services such as accommodation, transport assistance and counselling.

The St Kevin’s fundraiser will take place on school grounds, with the community invited to attend and support participants as they take part in the head-shaving activity.

St Kevin’s School joins thousands of Australians who continue to support efforts to improve outcomes for people affected by blood cancer.

Published 1-April-2026

Wavell Heights Student Zahra Patel Named Runner-Up at 2026 WIMARQ Resources Awards for Women

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Wavell State High School Year 12 student Zahra Patel has been named runner-up in the Exceptional Female QMEA Student Award at the 2026 Women in Mining and Resources Queensland International Women’s Day Luncheon and Resources Awards for Women, recognising years of dedication to STEM pathways and the resources sector.

Zahra attended the Brisbane luncheon alongside fellow Wavell student and University of Queensland Science Ambassador Nia Benson and teacher Mr Drago, representing a school that has been part of the Queensland Minerals and Energy Academy since its founding in 2005. The event brought together industry leaders, keynote speakers and students from across Queensland to celebrate the contribution women are making to the resources and energy sector. Attendees heard from keynote speaker Claire Parkinson, a former mining executive and prison governor, who shared insights on leadership and career resilience.

The runner-up recognition in the Exceptional Female QMEA Student category reflects Zahra’s sustained involvement in STEM opportunities over many years, rather than a single standout achievement. She celebrated the result with her family, who were present at the luncheon. Zahra is also a participant in the WIMARQ Mentoring Program, which pairs female Year 12 students with women working in the resources sector, providing one-on-one guidance and professional support as they complete their final year of school and plan for what comes next.

What the QMEA Pathway Offers Students

The Queensland Minerals and Energy Academy is designed to encourage students to enter careers in the minerals and energy sector, providing clear pathways into one of the state’s most innovative and economically important industries. As Australia’s largest industry-led initiative, QMEA bridges education and industry, inspiring students to pursue pathways in the resources sector and STEM fields through innovative programmes that prepare students for future careers and support teachers in delivering engaging STEM education.

Wavell State High School has been a foundation partner school of the QMEA since the academy’s inception in 2005. That two-decade relationship has given Wavell students consistent access to mine site excursions, engineering camps, curriculum-linked forums, industry mentoring and nationally recognised qualifications in resource and infrastructure operations. QMEA Ambassadors, like Zahra, take on additional leadership responsibilities within the programme, representing their school at major industry events and promoting resources and STEM careers to younger students.

The results of the QMEA model are measurable. Female students at QMEA schools who entered a post-school apprenticeship or traineeship did so in the mining industry at almost five times the rate of students from non-QMEA schools. For young women in particular, the combination of industry exposure, mentoring and peer networks that QMEA and WIMARQ provide significantly changes the likelihood of pursuing a career in a sector that has historically underrepresented them.

WIMARQ and the Mentoring Programme

The Women in Mining and Resources Queensland organisation works to attract, retain and advance women across Queensland’s resources sector through advocacy, events and structured mentoring. The WIMARQ Mentoring Program that Zahra participates in pairs selected female Year 12 students with experienced women from the resources industry, creating a direct line of connection between school life and professional careers. For students navigating the transition from Year 12 into university, apprenticeships or employment, that kind of personal guidance from someone already working in the field carries practical value that no classroom programme can replicate.

The International Women’s Day Luncheon and Resources Awards for Women is the centrepiece event of WIMARQ’s annual calendar, drawing senior industry figures and student participants from across Queensland together to recognise excellence and build the networks that sustain women’s participation in the sector over the long term.

Why This Matters to the Wavell Heights Community

For families in Wavell Heights and the surrounding northern Brisbane suburbs, Zahra’s recognition is a reminder that Wavell State High School offers its students access to opportunities that extend well beyond the standard secondary curriculum. The school’s two-decade partnership with the QMEA has opened doors for hundreds of Wavell students into careers in engineering, resources, energy and related STEM fields, and Zahra’s runner-up award is one of the most visible expressions of what that partnership can produce.

For young women in the community who are weighing up their options beyond Year 12, the combination of QMEA membership, WIMARQ mentoring and industry events like the International Women’s Day Luncheon represents a genuine pathway into one of Queensland’s most economically significant sectors. Queensland’s resources sector contributed $116.8 billion to the state economy in the most recent financial year and supports the jobs of more than 532,000 Queenslanders, making the pipeline of skilled graduates into the sector a matter of real economic importance for the state.

Students at Wavell State High School interested in the QMEA programme can speak with their school’s QMEA coordinator, or find more information at qmea.org.au. Information about the WIMARQ Mentoring Program is available at wimarq.com.au.

Published 13-March-2026.

Zeehan Street Home Heads to Auction as Wavell Heights Knockdown Rebuild Boom Continues

A brand new five-bedroom home at Zeehan Street in Wavell Heights is heading to auction, and the story behind it is one that is becoming increasingly familiar across Brisbane’s middle ring suburbs. Where a former home once stood, a knockdown rebuild has produced an architecturally designed residence that signals just how rapidly the suburb is changing.

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Crafted by Domrafi Property and designed in collaboration with architect Daniel Zullo of DZ Architects, the property at 33 Zeehan Street features sculptural curves, layered timber and stone finishes, and a curved in-ground pool overlooking a large backyard. It’s scheduled for auction on 14 March.

David Colley, founder of Domrafi Property, spent 15 years running a bathroom and tiling business before deciding to back himself as a developer. He says the shift was deliberate. He wanted to build for himself rather than for clients, and has since completed five knockdown rebuild projects focused on Brisbane’s northern suburbs, including Wavell Heights and Nundah, where large blocks and established neighbourhoods continue to draw families.

33 Zeehan Street before the rebuild (Photo credit: Google Street View)

He says the pace of change across Wavell Heights over the past five years has been striking, with older weatherboard homes increasingly replaced by architect designed residences, and that development has been good for the growth of the suburb.

But Mr Colley is candid about the pressures facing developers in the current market. Finding suitable sites has become increasingly competitive, and Wavell Heights has become an expensive market for knockdown properties. He says a knockdown rebuild project in the suburb now averages just over $3 million in total cost, with suitable knockdown properties commanding prices in the high one millions. His advice to anyone considering a similar project is to run the numbers early and run them carefully.

That caution is echoed by RSM Australia national real estate lead and taxation lawyer Adam Crowley, who says he is fielding a growing number of enquiries from everyday homeowners and first time developers across Brisbane. He says the profile of people entering the knockdown rebuild space has broadened well beyond the construction industry, with doctors, surgeons and other professionals increasingly exploring whether to renovate, rebuild or subdivide their existing block.

Mr Crowley warns that the tax implications of building and selling can catch people off guard. GST obligations, capital gains tax and the limits of the main residence exemption are areas where assumptions regularly prove costly. He points specifically to duplex projects where one dwelling is sold without ever having been a primary residence, noting that in those cases no main residence exemption applies at all. His advice is consistent: get proper structuring advice before breaking ground, because untangling the consequences afterwards is far harder.

Place Ascot agent Drew Davies, who is marketing the Zeehan Street property and has observed the broader trend across Brisbane’s middle ring, says the new generation of knockdown rebuilds is less about size and more about quality. He says boutique family backed projects are increasingly competing directly with traditional developers on craftsmanship and architectural ambition, bringing a level of finish to suburban streetscapes that many would not have expected to see in these neighbourhoods.

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For Wavell Heights, the change is already visible from the street. The question for homeowners sitting on a sizeable block is whether the opportunity to be part of that transformation still stacks up — and according to those closest to the market, it can, provided the groundwork is done properly.

Published 16-March-2026

BotBuilders Robotics Settles Into Geebung Base, Sets Sights on World Championships

North Brisbane robotics club BotBuilders Robotics has relocated to new premises in Geebung, as the team gears up for an international competition in Houston, Texas.

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The Geebung location hosts the club’s weekly sessions, where members drawn from various schools across north Brisbane meet to design, build, and code robots. The club is now preparing for an international competition that will take them to the United States.

BotBuilders is bound for the FIRST Robotics Competition World Championships in Houston, Texas, at the George R. Brown Convention Center from 16–19 April 2025. The annual event, presented by BAE Systems, is the culminating competition of the FIRST robotics season, drawing student teams from across the globe.

The four-day championship unites over 40,000 students, mentors, and participants from around the world. The team has been continuing to refine its robot ahead of the trip. To help cover travel and competition costs, BotBuilders has established a crowdfunding campaign through Chuffed.org to raise funds for the journey.

Cr Adam Allan visited the team at their Geebung premises recently and reported the relocation had gone smoothly. “They moved into new premises in Geebung a little while ago but have not missed a beat and the new location is working well for them,” he wrote on his Facebook page.

During the visit, Cr Allan also had the opportunity to watch the team’s robot in action. “It will be great experience for the young team as they will be competing against and learning from the best in the world,” he wrote. Cr Allan encouraged anyone with an interest in robotics to reach out to the club directly.

Beyond competition, BotBuilders actively mentors other community and school teams and delivers a Robotics Immersion Program designed to build STEM skills and confidence in younger students.

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About BotBuilders Robotics

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BotBuilders Robotics is a not-for-profit, community-based team established in 2016 in north Brisbane. Members are drawn from various schools and meet each week to design, build, and code robots.

The club participates in FIRST Lego League, FIRST Tech Challenge, and FIRST Robotics Competition, and actively mentors other community and school teams. It also delivers a Robotics Immersion Program aimed at developing skills and confidence in STEM among younger students.

Published 28-February-2026

Housing Development Planned For Former Depot Site In Banyo

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A large parcel of publicly owned land in Banyo is being prepared for release to the market for residential development, with the site expected to deliver up to 400 homes.

First Release Site Identified In Banyo

The site is located on Blinzinger Road in Banyo and is described across program and reporting material as being around six hectares, with one program description listing it as 6.4 hectares. The land was previously used as an Energex depot and has been fenced and unused for about a decade.

Material describing the site states it is close to public transport, shops and schools, and indicates it is suitable for residential development. The site has also been linked to earlier industrial operations connected to the electricity network in Brisbane’s north, with reporting describing its past use as a depot and associated facility.

Banyo housing development — *Photo Credit: Pexels*

How The Land Activation Program Works

The Land Activation Program is designed to unlock underutilised publicly owned land for housing by bringing surplus sites to market for development. It allows private developers to identify and register interest in underutilised Queensland-owned land that may be suitable for housing outcomes.

Public sector agencies are also expected to identify land that is no longer required or has no reasonably foreseeable operational use, so it can be released for housing. Economic Development Queensland is responsible for assessing proposals using criteria intended to confirm sites are genuinely surplus and suitable for residential development, including mixed-use outcomes where applicable.

Program material also states Economic Development Queensland can use planning and development powers under the Economic Development Act 2012 to help fast-track housing delivery by addressing site constraints and infrastructure challenges.

For unsolicited industry proposals, program information states Economic Development Queensland will investigate nominated sites and provide advice on suitability within 30 business days.

Affordability Settings Remain In Focus

The approach differs from earlier land partnership models because the sale of publicly owned sites to private developers is not framed as requiring social or affordable housing components. Supporters of the approach argue fewer conditions can help projects proceed faster. Critics argue the absence of mandated affordability settings limits the likelihood of direct benefit for low-income households or people waiting for social housing.

Reporting on the shift has also referenced a KPMG review of the former Ground Lease Model, which was described as estimating a cost of $1.7 billion for 715 dwellings.

What Happens Next

The Banyo land release is identified as the first site to be brought to market under the program, with further sites expected to follow progressively across Queensland as activation strategies are developed. No detailed construction schedule or housing mix has been set out in the material provided.

Published 30-Jan-2026. Updated 16-Feb-2026

Wavell Heights Bin Complaints Add Pressure After City Acknowledges Service Slips

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Missed bin pickups in Wavell Heights have become increasingly unpredictable since it was publicly acknowledged that collection standards have slipped and services need to be improved.

LM Adrian Schrinner acknowledged during the very first session of the year that recent collection performance was not meeting expectations and said Council would use the options available under its contract to drive improvement.

A Suburb-Level Example During High-Pressure Weeks

When collections are missed, the impact is felt quickly on a quiet residential street. Residents have told concerned agencies and media outlets that a skipped service can leave families storing extra rubbish at home, or placing full bins back out and hoping the truck returns. People also want to know when to expect a follow-up run, especially if waste is left out for days.

Citywide complaint numbers add context to the local frustration. A report in 2025 stated that Council was contacted 12,000 times about missed bin collections in the first five months of 2025, showing how often residents felt they had to chase a basic service.

Temporary Waste Sites Show How Disruptions Can Spill Into Daily Life

During the severe weather and clean-up period, a Wavell Heights location was listed for temporary waste support. However, the Wavell Community Hall carpark at Edinburgh Castle Road is one of the sites linked to missed services and access problems in parts of Brisbane.

Brisbane’s March 2025 severe weather event recovery updates outline how disruptions can affect day-to-day services, particularly when roads are blocked, and waste volumes climb. For residents, the main concern is that while a missed collection is understandable during extreme weather, follow-up must be clear and timely.

How To Report a Missed Bin in Wavell Heights

Council guidance says residents can log a missed service after the normal collection window, using its online Report a bin problem form. The bin collection advice says missed red-lid bins can be reported after 4.30pm on collection day, while missed yellow or green bins must be reported within two working days to trigger a response.

Residents say the system works best when paired with clear answers. They want a simple message when a street is missed, a clear plan for the makeup run, and fewer duplicate reports on the same issue.

Published 4-Feb-2026

Wavell Heights food scene heating up with Night Feast dates, Geebung coffee makeover and Ashgrove wine bar return

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Wavell Heights food lovers have plenty happening this summer, from a winter festival announcement to a northside coffee roaster doubling down on its espresso game and a popular wine bar heading back to where it all began.

The Wavell Heights food landscape keeps evolving, with changes happening right across the city from warehouse coffee bars to intimate wine rooms.

Winter Warmers at Brisbane Powerhouse

Night Feast is coming back, but you’ll want to pack a jacket this time. The food festival that turned Brisbane Powerhouse into a month-long culinary playground has switched things up for 2026, moving from spring to the middle of winter.

Mark your calendars for July 29 through August 23. The team behind the festival reckons cooler weather won’t dampen appetites for adventurous menus and one-off dishes you can’t get anywhere else. Think of it as an excuse to warm up with good food while enjoying art installations and live music along the river.

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If you’ve been before, you know the drill. Entry doesn’t cost anything, but you’ll spend plenty on food and drinks from the restaurants taking part.

Last year drew thousands of people to New Farm over four weeks. The festival hasn’t revealed which restaurants are joining the 2026 lineup yet, but expect that announcement soon.

More details at nightfeast.com.au.

Geebung Roaster Levels up Its Coffee Game

Fox Coffee has been roasting beans in Geebung for ten years now, and the team is marking the milestone by ripping out their espresso bar and starting fresh.

If you’ve visited the warehouse on Ellison Road lately, you’ve probably noticed it gets busy. The espresso bar now moves 150 kilos of coffee weekly, which explains why they’re installing six grinders and two coffee machines in the new setup.

The rollerdoor comes down on January 27. Don’t panic though – they’re running a pop-up for the four weeks it takes to complete the renovation. You can still grab your focaccia toastie, bomboloni or Vegemite scroll while construction happens.

The redesigned space should be ready by February. Fox Coffee works with design firm Collectivus to create something that looks sharp but still feels like a working warehouse. New shelving means more retail space for bags of beans to take home.

Find them at 3 Ellison Road, Geebung. Check foxcoffee.com.au for updates on the reopening.

Ashgrove Wine Bar Comes Full Circle

Arcade Wine started on Waterworks Road in Ashgrove before relocating to Redcliffe last year. Now owners Danilo Duseli and Matthieu Rabiet are bringing it back to the original neighbourhood.

The wine bar and bottle shop reopens sometime in late February, though an exact date hasn’t been confirmed yet. When it does open, expect a different vibe from before. The team is introducing a tapas menu to go alongside the wine, shifting from the previous bottle shop-focused model.

The Italian wine list is getting refreshed too. Duseli and Rabiet source from established producers and smaller independent growers across Italy’s wine regions. They typically pour 40 to 50 wines by the glass from a cellar of around 160 bottles.

Ashgrove locals who’ve been driving to Redcliffe for the past 18 months can finally walk to their neighbourhood wine bar again. The move back happens because Comino’s Arcade is being redeveloped, bringing Arcade Wine back to where loyal customers first discovered it.

Check out arcadewinebrisbane.com for menu and booking details closer to opening day.

Melbourne Burger Brand Expands to Carindale

YOMG is opening its fourth Queensland location inside Westfield Carindale’s food court this month. The Melbourne brand mixes two things under one roof – proper burgers made with Angus beef, and self-serve frozen yogurt with toppings.

If you haven’t tried YOMG yet, the setup is straightforward. Order a burger, loaded fries or shake at the counter. Fill your own frozen yogurt cup at the toppings bar. The brand has built a following in Melbourne for doing both things well rather than being purely a burger joint or dessert spot.

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Carindale shoppers will find YOMG on Level 1 when it opens later this month. The brand isn’t stopping there either – more Queensland locations are planned for later this year, adding to the expanding Wavell Heights food options across the metro area.

Full menu available at yomg.com.au.

Published 23-January-2026.

Two Men Face Court After Alleged Shaw Road Business Break-in

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Two Northgate residents are facing criminal charges after police responded to reports of a break-in at a Shaw Road business during the early hours of 16 January.

Queensland Police allege the incident occurred at approximately 1am when officers from Hendra Station were called to the scene following reports of two men inside the premises.

According to police, when officers arrived, they allegedly found one of the suspects attempting to leave through a smashed front glass door, whilst the second man was reportedly trying to escape through a rear exit. Both men were taken into custody at the location.

The suspects, aged 25 and 23, were transported to Brisbane City Watchhouse where they were formally charged. The older man faces two charges: obstructing police and entering premises to commit an indictable offence by break. His co-accused has been charged with entering premises to commit an indictable offence by break.

Both men were remanded in custody and appeared before Brisbane Magistrates Court on 16 January.

The incident serves as a reminder for Wavell Heights residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity in their neighbourhood. Police emphasise that community safety relies on cooperation between law enforcement and local residents.

Authorities encourage anyone who witnesses suspicious behaviour to contact emergency services immediately on Triple Zero (000) if a crime is in progress or if there is immediate danger. For non-urgent matters, residents can report incidents through Policelink at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or by phoning 131 444.

Those wishing to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au or phone 1800 333 000.

The matter reference number is QP2600097152.

Published 19-January-2026

Alby’s Cafe: The Newest Brunch Spot for Families in Wavell Heights

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Wavell Heights has secured its own slice of Brisbane’s specialty coffee scene with the arrival of a new family-focused venue, Alby’s Cafe, that brings high-end cafe culture directly to the suburbs.

Daniel Bowles and his business partner Chih-Wei “Tiger” Hsu spent the last few years looking for the right spot to set up shop outside the inner city. Bowles noticed a shortage of quality coffee options after he moved his own family from New Farm to the suburbs.

He felt that communities like Wavell Heights had a real demand for the kind of specialty service usually found in the city centre. This new venture continues the team’s shift away from busy city hubs, following the success of their other venues in Hawthorne and Gaythorne.

The cafe sits inside a classic Queenslander that previously housed a business called Kalisto. The owners refreshed the space with bright green and off-white paint to give it a welcoming feel. A sunroom fills the indoor dining area with natural light, while a back deck offers a spot surrounded by greenery.

The design focuses heavily on serving the local families. Bowles named the business Alby’s after his middle son, and the layout reflects this family-first approach. Parents can relax with their drinks while children stay entertained in a dedicated play area. It is also a dog-friendly location, making it a convenient stop for locals walking their pets nearby.

The kitchen serves a mix of simple crowd-pleasers and creative new dishes. The team brought over popular items from their Gaythorne location, such as the chicken melt toastie and the sausage and egg muffin. New standout options include a beef rendang toastie packed with slow-cooked beef and sweet mustard. For those with a sweet tooth, the house-made banana bread comes fresh from the oven with a dusting of icing sugar.

Coffee drinkers can order beans from Single O, ranging from classic pours to matcha and cold brew. A signature item is the iced tiramisu drink, which features a chocolate espresso base topped with cold vanilla foam. The staff are happy to guide customers through the menu, whether they want a standard morning fix or something different. Locals can even buy roasted coffee beans and organic chocolate to take home.

Published Date 30-December-2025