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Fortitude Valley LOS Bar Sparks New Trend with Bold Mexican-Thai Fusion

Fortitude Valley’s Ada Lane has become the home of a surprising new culinary mash-up as LOS Bar fuses the fiery flavours of Mexico with the fragrant spices of Thailand in a single, high-energy space.

A New Identity for a Local Favourite

The shift in direction marks a deliberate move to connect the bar more closely with its well-known downstairs neighbour, sAme sAme. While the venue has been a part of the local scene for seven years, the team behind the space decided it was time to bridge the gap between their love for Thai ingredients and their massive collection of spirits.

The change officially took effect in early May 2026, transforming the unassuming spiral staircase entrance into a gateway for a “Mexi-Thai” experience. The goal was to create an atmosphere that feels like a party in the back of a Thai taxi, blending energy with unexpected flavours.

Mixing Traditions on the Grill

The kitchen has moved away from traditional boundaries by finding the common ground between two distinct cultures. Culinary leaders Ben Williamson and Arte Assavakavinvong looked at how both Mexican and Thai cooking rely on charcoal grills and bold punches of heat.

This led to the creation of dishes like the pork jowl taco, which swaps out standard fillings for a Thai-style cut of meat. Other additions include corn ribs seasoned with a spicy butter made from Thai chillies and lime. The staff noted that the idea for these pairings came from seeing how well Mexican street food could be improved by adding classic South East Asian elements.

The Spirit of the Land of Smiles

The drink selection remains a major draw for the area, featuring one of the largest collections of agave-based spirits in the country. With over 360 bottles of tequila and mezcal on the shelves, the bar serves as a specialist hub for enthusiasts. One of the most talked-after items is a cocktail called the Holy Mole, which uses a sauce usually reserved for beef tacos and mixes it with chocolate and hibiscus.

General manager Monte Mouat explained that the aim is to offer a high-quality collection of drinks that remains approachable and fun for the community rather than feeling stiff or intimidating.

A Space for the Community

The interior of the bar has been designed to reflect its moody and vibrant personality, using green walls and dim lighting to set the tone. On the weekends, the energy picks up with a music program that brings in sounds from Mexico City and Europe, transitioning the space from a quiet spot for afternoon drinks into a lively late-night destination. To keep things simple for locals, the venue operates without bookings. It is open on Wednesdays and Thursdays starting at 5pm, and from Friday through Sunday starting at 1pm, welcoming anyone looking for a seat after dinner or a quick drink in the heart of the Valley.

Published Date 30-April-2026

Dublin Rose to Launch Debut Album with Fortitude Valley Show

Brisbane artist Dublin Rose will bring her long-awaited debut album to Fortitude Valley, headlining a launch show at one of the precinct’s intimate live music venues.

The self-titled nine-track record is set for release on 8 May, blending pop, indie rock and folk influences. It includes her latest single They Say, continuing the instinctive, emotionally driven songwriting that has shaped her rise across Brisbane’s live scene.

Many of the tracks were written years earlier, with the final album reflecting both their original form and her development through the recording process. The project captures a period of creative growth, with earlier material reworked and refined in the studio.

Her songwriting remains grounded in spontaneity, with ideas often forming quickly and evolving into fully realised songs in a short space of time. That immediacy carries through the record, giving it a consistent, authentic tone across genres.

Valley launch set for May 23

The album will be officially launched with an 18+ show at Black Bear Lodge on 23 May, adding to the venue’s run of emerging and established acts within the Valley’s live music circuit.

Known for its close-up setting and strong focus on independent artists, Black Bear Lodge provides a fitting backdrop for the release, with a mix of local supporters and wider Brisbane audiences expected to attend.

*Photo Credit: Dublin Rose Music/Facebook*

The launch marks a key moment in Dublin Rose’s live trajectory, following years performing across Brisbane venues and building a steady following.

Following the show, she is set to head overseas for a three-month European run, with performances planned in London, Paris and Ireland, focusing on smaller, intimate shows.

The debut album will be available from 8 May.

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About Dublin Rose

Dublin Rose is a 21-year-old Brisbane-based singer-songwriter and guitarist whose sound blends indie pop-rock and folk, driven by sharp storytelling and a clear soprano vocal style.

She began busking at 12 and has since developed into a regular performer across Brisbane, both solo and with her three-piece band. Her live résumé includes venues such as The Tivoli, The Regatta, Felons Barrel Hall, The Brightside and Black Bear Lodge.

In 2024, she graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music from Queensland University of Technology, where she was selected for the student-run label Vermilion and formed her current band. She went on to win the QUT Battle of the Bands.

Her recent highlights include winning the People’s Choice Award at Brisbane City Council’s QUBE Effect program, supporting touring acts, selling out headline shows at The Brightside and The Junk Bar, and receiving airplay across ABC Radio Brisbane and community radio.

With a growing live presence and upcoming international performances, Dublin Rose is continuing to build momentum within Brisbane’s music scene and beyond.

Published 28-April-2026

Meet the Puppies: Seeing Eye Dogs Take Over Brisbane CBD for Guide Dog Day

Photo Credit: Vision Australia

A group of Seeing Eye Dog puppies will make their way through Brisbane CBD, drawing attention and curiosity as they walk from Central Station to the Botanic Gardens for International Guide Dog Day.

A Walk That Draws Attention

The walk will see puppies-in-training, alongside volunteers and trainers, make their way through the city before arriving at The Gardens Club café on Gardens Point Road. Running from 10:30 am to 11:30 am on 29 April, the Brisbane CBD event brings together those involved in the development of Seeing Eye Dogs, from early training through to placement.

It marks a day dedicated to recognising the work behind each dog, including the role of trainers, veterinary staff, volunteers, donors and the people who rely on them.

International Guide Dog Day — *Photo Credit: Vision Australia*

Opening the Program to the Public

What begins as a walk through the city settles into a more relaxed gathering at the gardens. At The Gardens Club, members of the public are encouraged to come down, enjoy a coffee and spend time with the puppies while learning more about Seeing Eye Dogs and the services available.

The event offers an opportunity to ask questions, explore volunteer roles and understand how the program supports people who are blind or have low vision. Informal moments, including time spent with the puppies, sit alongside conversations about how each dog is prepared for its future role.

The Journey Behind Each Dog

While the interaction may be brief, the path behind each puppy is extensive. It takes around two years of training and care before a Seeing Eye Dog becomes fully qualified, with the cost of raising and preparing a single dog in excess of $50,000.

Across Australia, more than 260 active handlers are currently supported by working Seeing Eye Dogs. Their role is to assist people who are blind or have low vision to move through daily life with greater mobility and independence.

As the only national provider, trainer and breeder of Seeing Eye Dogs in Australia, Vision Australia Seeing Eye Dogs supports people across the country through every stage of this process.

Part of a Wider Day of Recognition

The Brisbane CBD walk takes place as part of International Guide Dog Day, held each year on the last Wednesday in April. The day recognises the broader journey of Seeing Eye Dogs and the people involved in their development.

Similar activities are taking place across Queensland, Victoria and New South Wales, bringing together clients, volunteers and dogs in coordinated walks and community events.

Published 27-Apr-2026

Historic Apothecaries Hall Finds New Life As Never Enough, Fortitude Valley’s Latest Late-Night Destination

Did you know that the former Apothecaries Hall in Fortitude Valley is now home to Never Enough, a vinyl-driven, late-night wine bar and restaurant breathing new life into one of the Valley’s oldest surviving commercial buildings?

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Tucked into 690 Ann Street, the two-storey face-brick building has quietly anchored its stretch of the street for well over a century. Most revellers heading toward Brunswick Street Mall tend to walk straight past it, but the building has a presence that rewards a second look and now, a very good reason to stop in.

Apothecaries Hall — Photo credit: Instagram/Never Enough

Behind the venue are Tyla Dombroski and Trad Nathan, the duo who also own Crowbar (formerly The Zoo), the iconic live music venue whose first-floor windows look diagonally across Ann Street toward Apothecaries Hall.

The pair share a landlord with their new venture, a circumstance that, by their own account, led directly to Never Enough coming to life. After being walked through the space, Dombroski was immediately won over by its heritage character and saw it as the right moment to bring their longstanding passion for food and wine into a venue of their own.

The Concept

Never Enough is designed to be a flexible, come-as-you-are kind of place. Whether you’re after a couple of small plates and a glass of wine after work, or a long, leisurely dinner with a group, the format is built to accommodate it.

Late nights are central to the offering, with the venue working to finalise an extended trading licence that would see food served until midnight, and DJs spinning vinyl upstairs until the early hours on Fridays and Saturdays, drawing from an in-house collection of around 300 records.

In the kitchen is chef Trent Lymn, formerly of The 203, whose menu draws on European traditions alongside South American influences picked up during travels with his Argentinian wife. Smaller dishes include piquillo peppers with anchovy, marjoram and olive oil; fried artichokes with white bean and salsa verde; and fried chicken tenders with white sturgeon caviar and crème fraîche.

More substantial options include Moreton Bay bug and prawn casarecce with tomato sugo, Murray cod in pil pil sauce with Yarra Valley roe, and a 21-day dry-aged cheeseburger with champagne onions and tarragon mustard. The menu will shift with the seasons.

On the drinks side, Mikey Pattison, previously of Alice and The Bowery among others, oversees a wine list that leans toward French and Australian producers, supported by a considered cocktail menu that reflects his considerable bar experience.

The space itself will be familiar to anyone who visited during its previous lives as The Apo or Uh Oh Spaghettio. Exposed brick, heavy timber, metal balustrades and polished concrete are all still present. Dombroski has worked to soften the room with pink and burgundy tones and considered lighting, making it feel as welcoming at 11pm as it does at midday.

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Never Enough is open Wednesday to Thursday from 5pm, and Saturday to Sunday from midday.

About Apothecaries Hall

Photo credit: heritage.brisbane.qld.gov.au

The building’s story stretches back to the earliest days of Fortitude Valley as a commercial district. The former Apothecaries Hall on Ann Street functioned continuously as a pharmacy for about 40 years, with chemist Moses Ward operating at the premises from 1863 until 1875, after which James Henley Fitzgibbon continued the business as a dispensing and family chemist until the early 1900s. Both men were prominent figures in early Brisbane who helped define the pharmacy profession in Queensland, counting among the founders of the Pharmacy Society and Pharmacy Board, and advocating for the enactment of the Pharmacy Act 1884.

The current building was constructed in 1882 to a design by architect Alfred Hubbard, though the date on the façade reads 1862, a reference to the year Ward first opened for business on the site. It has been recognised as a local heritage place since 30 October 2000 and is regarded as one of the oldest intact commercial buildings in Fortitude Valley that still retains its original historic character.

Published 25-April-2026

Man Sleeps Rough in Brisbane Streets as Pet Ban Blocks Temporary Housing

In the heart of Brisbane CBD, where commuters pass the corner of Adelaide and Edward streets, a man is choosing to sleep rough with his German Shepherd. He could have left the streets and enter temporary housing, but the offer came with a condition he would not accept: he has to leave his dog behind.

A hard choice on a city footpath

Reports cited that Steve James was offered temporary accommodation through Queensland’s housing system, but he did not take it after being told his dog could not stay with him. He has treated the animal as family and was not prepared to surrender the one companion that has stayed with him, living on the street. His case has drawn attention because it shows how a housing offer can still leave someone with no real option.

Mr James’s situation is visible on a busy city corner. Animal welfare and housing groups say pets are often a source of safety, routine and emotional support for people sleeping rough. Losing a pet can mean losing the one stable relationship they still have.

Queensland pet rules do not reach every housing setting

Queensland renters have stronger protections than they once did. The state’s rules on renting with pets say tenants can ask to keep an animal, and property owners must respond within a set time frame. The Queensland Government’s rental law changes have been in place since October 2022 and cover many private rentals and social housing tenancies.

But the same protections do not always apply to short-term accommodation used for people who are homeless. Advice from Tenants Queensland shows that pet rules can vary depending on the type of housing agreement. Mr James’s temporary accommodation is often not a normal rental home.

Motels are part of the housing response

Queensland’s Enhanced Outreach Guidelines show that short-term accommodation, including hotels and motels, can be used when people need immediate shelter and no long-term home is ready.

Those placements can help people leave unsafe conditions quickly. But because they are often run by commercial operators, pet policies can be different. A person may be offered a bed but still be unable to bring an animal with them.

Research from the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute has found that companion animals can affect access to private rentals, social housing, emergency housing and homelessness services. The research also notes that restrictions on pets can stop people from accepting accommodation.

Queensland’s housing shortage has made these decisions harder, with tens of thousands of people waiting for long-term housing. The QCOSS social housing evidence brief also points to high demand across the state. When long-term housing is not available, temporary rooms become a larger part of the system.

Nationally, the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare tracks the large number of people who seek help from specialist homelessness services each year. Many need crisis support, short-term accommodation, or help to stay housed.

Animal groups help people keep their pets

Larger dogs can also be harder to place, making the problem more difficult for owners who cannot easily find temporary care. The Animal Welfare League Queensland has supported people experiencing homelessness by providing pet food, veterinary help and other care through community outreach. The group has worked with people whose animals are part of their support system.

National charity Pets of the Homeless Australia also helps people care for pets during hardship. Its work centres on keeping people and animals together where possible, rather than forcing owners to give up pets because they cannot afford care.

On a Brisbane CBD footpath, Mr James’ situation shows how this crisis is also about finding a place that fits a person’s real life, including the animal that may be helping them get through each day.

Published 24-April-2026

Rare Fortitude Valley Landholding in James Street Precinct Enters Market

Photo Credit: RWC Queensland

A large-scale Fortitude Valley landholding within the James Street precinct has been brought to market, with the 171–181 Robertson Street site positioned as a rare inner-city development opportunity.

At The Centre Of The James Street Precinct

The Fortitude Valley site at 171–181 Robertson Street is located within the established James Street precinct, known for its concentration of retail, dining, and design-focused businesses. Situated about one kilometre from the Brisbane CBD, the area has developed into a recognised inner-city retail and lifestyle destination.

More than 110 specialty stores operate across the precinct, alongside restaurants, galleries, and design showrooms. Ownership within the area has remained tightly held, with limited turnover since its early development.

Large Site With Existing Income Stream

The Fortitude Valley property spans 1,651 square metres and includes two commercial buildings with a combined gross lettable area of 1,769 square metres. Both buildings are fully leased, generating annual net income of approximately $1.18 million.

Zoned MU1 Mixed Use (Inner City), the site allows for a range of potential future uses, including residential, hotel, commercial, or mixed-use outcomes. The property features a street frontage of 34.8 metres and a site depth of 47.3 metres.

Lease arrangements provide for vacant possession of the site by 2028, with the possibility of earlier access through negotiation.

Opposite Key James Street Destination

The Fortitude Valley site sits diagonally opposite the Calile Hotel, placing it within a prominent section of the precinct. The surrounding area has evolved from its industrial origins into a lifestyle-focused destination, contributing to continued demand for sites in this location.

The combination of site scale, location, and existing improvements positions the property as a rare offering within the precinct.

Expressions Of Interest Campaign Underway

The campaign is being managed by RWC Queensland through an expressions of interest process closing on 14 May 2026 at 1 p.m.

Interest is expected from both domestic and international buyers seeking long-term opportunities in established inner-city locations. The property combines an existing income stream with future development potential, reflecting the ongoing activity within Fortitude Valley’s James Street precinct.

Published 22-Apr-2026

Rare James Street Precinct Landholding Listed for Sale at Robertson Street

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A rare development opportunity has emerged in the heart of Fortitude Valley’s James Street precinct, with a prime Robertson Street landholding — long held by the man widely credited with shaping the area into one of Brisbane’s most coveted lifestyle destinations — now available for the first time in decades.

The site, known as Robertson on James, spans 1,651 square metres across two addresses — 171 and 181 Robertson Street — and is being offered through an expression-of-interest campaign run by Ray White Commercial Queensland, closing 14 May. Sources have speculated the site could command a price north of $80 million.

Both properties are owned through the company Ralph Lauren 57, with ASIC records listing Robert John James — known as John — of Hamilton as director. Now 62, James built his name and fortune developing the James Street precinct from the late 1990s, transforming what had been a light-industrial corridor into the upscale retail and lifestyle destination Fortitude Valley locals know today. He remains one of the precinct’s largest landholders.

Property records show he picked up 171 Robertson Street in August 1997 for $540,000, and added 181 Robertson Street to his portfolio in July 2006 for $1.65 million.

The two fully tenanted commercial buildings currently generate around $1.18 million in net annual income, giving any incoming buyer a solid foundation of holding income while longer-term plans take shape. The site carries MU1 Inner City mixed-use zoning and offers 34.8 metres of street frontage with a depth of 47.3 metres — dimensions that the selling agents say lend themselves to a range of possible outcomes, including luxury residential, boutique hotel or mixed-use development.

The site’s position directly opposite The Calile Hotel at 48 James Street is considered one of its strongest selling points. The Calile is widely regarded as one of Australia’s premier lifestyle hotels, with its James Street address providing guests direct access to the precinct’s mix of fashion, design and dining.

The James Street precinct has grown from its inner-city industrial roots into a high-energy urban retail hub featuring more than 110 specialty stores, award-winning restaurants and cafés, art galleries, design showrooms and grooming emporiums. The precinct sits roughly one kilometre from the Brisbane CBD.

The listing arrives at a moment of heightened interest in Brisbane’s long-term property outlook. Almost 28,000 people currently work in Fortitude Valley, with about 11,500 residents already calling it home. Brisbane City Council has also flagged its own plans for the area, with a Sustainable Growth Precinct Plan in progress that is focused on “growing up, not out,” and which points to the Valley’s proximity to the 2032 Olympic Games venues as a key driver of future housing and mixed-use demand.

The agents noted interest is anticipated from both Australian and international buyers. The expression-of-interest campaign closes on 14 May.

Published 19-April-2026

From Brisbane Girls Grammar to the Front: The Woman Who Pioneered Medicine in Queensland

Long before women were widely accepted in medicine, a Brisbane Girls Grammar student was determined to become a doctor—no matter the barriers. Eleanor Bourne went so far as to transfer to Brisbane Grammar School (Boys) to access the subjects she needed for university, eventually becoming the first woman from Queensland to study medicine. During World War I, she was also one of only 15 Australian women doctors to volunteer for active service.

Queensland’s First Woman in Medicine

Eleanor Bourne was born on 4 December 1878 in South Brisbane, the eldest child of John Sumner Pears Bourne and Jane Elizabeth Hockings. A high-achieving student, she topped the state scholarship exam in 1891 and began secondary school at Brisbane Girls’ Grammar in 1892.

Brisbane Girls’ Grammar School (Photo credit: bggs.qld.edu.au)

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Determined to study medicine—an uncommon ambition for women at the time—she transferred to Brisbane Grammar School (Boys) in 1896 to access the subjects needed for university entry. That same year, she earned the Sydney University Exhibition, a scholarship that enabled her to become the first Queensland woman to study medicine.

Breaking Barriers in Medical Practice

Eleanor Bourne — Photo credit: John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland

After graduating, Dr Bourne quickly made her mark in the medical field. In 1903, she became the first woman resident at Brisbane General Hospital. She also held positions at the Women’s Hospital in Sydney and the Hospital for Sick Children in Brisbane, before entering private practice in 1907.

Dr Bourne giving an eye test in 1915 (Photo credit: State Library of Queensland)

In 1911, she was appointed the first Medical Inspector of Schools in Queensland’s Department of Public Instruction. In this role, she travelled widely through regional Queensland, introducing systematic medical examinations for schoolchildren and setting up early public health practices.

But her determination didn’t stop at breaking barriers in Australia.

Stepping Forward in Wartime

When World War I broke out, Eleanor’s dedication to service led her to London in 1916, where she enlisted as a lieutenant in the Royal Army Medical Corps. She was one of only 15 Australian women doctors to volunteer for active service during the war.

Promoted to major in 1917, she served as medical officer to Queen Mary’s Army Auxiliary Corps and later became Medical Controller for the Northern Command. Her leadership in these roles helped care for the thousands of women supporting the war effort.

Leadership in Public Health

After the war, Dr Bourne remained in Britain and completed a Diploma of Public Health in 1920. She was appointed assistant medical officer to the city of Carlisle, where she oversaw child and maternal welfare services and helped establish a new maternity hospital.

She retired in 1937 and returned to Queensland, having spent her career at the forefront of medical service, education, and public health.

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A Quiet but Powerful Legacy

Dr Bourne never married and died on 23 May 1957 at Nundah Private Hospital. She was buried at South Brisbane Cemetery. Her legacy lived on through her family as well—her sister Florence was principal of Maryborough Girls’ High School, and her brother George served with distinction in World War I.

This ANZAC Day, as we honour the soldiers who gave their lives for Australia and New Zealand, let us also remember the pioneers who changed lives in other ways. Dr Eleanor Bourne’s life was a series of bold steps forward—steps that made it easier for those who followed. Lest we forget.

Published 7-April-2025
Updated 15-April-2026

Treasury Building Brisbane to Become Griffith University’s New CBD Campus by 2027

Photo Credit: COX

One of Brisbane’s most recognisable landmarks is about to begin a new chapter. The Treasury Building Brisbane — a sandstone icon that has watched over the CBD for well over a century — is being transformed into a university campus, with Griffith University set to open its doors there in 2027.

The project brings together COX Architecture, builder FDC Construction and Fitout, and heritage specialists Lovell Chen, working alongside Griffith University to deliver what will become the heart of a new cross-river Brisbane City campus. When combined with the university’s existing creative and performing arts precinct at South Bank, the two locations will form a connected campus straddling the river.

The new campus will cater to undergraduate and postgraduate students in business, IT, and law, and is expected to accommodate around 6,000 students and 200 staff by 2028.

The building itself carries a layered history. Constructed in stages between 1886 and 1928, it originally served as home to various government departments. The site holds deeper significance still — situated along the banks of the Meanjin, it was once a gathering place for First Nations communities and an important river crossing. In 1995, the building was converted into the Treasury Casino, a process that involved enclosing the central courtyard and opening up other interior spaces.

The university’s redevelopment seeks to undo some of those later changes and return the building closer to its original design intent. Salvaged heritage features that have been held in storage will be reinstated, and the centrepiece of the project will be a restored central courtyard — an open, flexible space designed for everything from day-to-day student activity to major events such as graduation ceremonies.

Three large skylights will be added to reconnect the courtyard with the sky above, drawing natural light deep into the building. The design approach, led by COX, treats the building itself as the starting point — its character, proportions, and materials informing how modern learning spaces have been configured within it. Adaptable furniture systems will allow rooms to be easily reconfigured to support different teaching styles and group sizes.

Public access will also be restored. Entry via Elizabeth Street at ground level and through the main Queen Street entrance at the first floor will be reinstated, with a new lift discreetly integrated into the Queen Street façade to ensure equitable access to the heritage entry. Restored heritage rooms will be opened for public tours, keeping the building connected to the broader community rather than becoming a purely private academic space.

The project is significant not just for the university but for the ongoing story of Brisbane’s city centre. The Treasury Building has long been a civic touchstone, and its return to a more publicly engaged use — as a place of learning and community activity — continues that tradition while giving it fresh purpose.

The Treasury Building campus is scheduled to open in 2027. For more information on Griffith University’s Brisbane City campus plans, visit griffith.edu.au.

Published 14-April-2026

St Joseph’s Gregory Terrace Year 8 Student Dominates State Swimming Championships

Branner Tiyapanjanit, a Year 8 student from Spring Hill’s St Joseph’s College Gregory Terrace, has turned in one of the standout individual performances of the Queensland School Sport Swimming Championships, claiming six individual championship titles and taking home the Swimmer of the Meet award, which the college describes as the highest individual honour of the competition.

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St Joseph’s College Gregory Terrace says Branner’s performance at the state-level championships was nothing short of outstanding. To win six individual titles as a Year 8 student going up against Queensland’s best school-age swimmers is an exceptional achievement at this level of competition.

The Queensland School Sport Swimming Championships are conducted under the Queensland Representative School Sport (QRSS) program, administered by the Queensland Department of Education. The 13 to 19 years competition draws competitors from across the state, with athletes required to meet qualifying times before they can take to the blocks.

Photo credit: Facebook/St Joseph’s College Gregory Terrace

The Swimmer of the Meet is described by the college as the highest individual honour of the competition, recognising the single standout performer across the entire meet. To claim that honour on top of six individual titles made for a day that Branner and the Terrace community are unlikely to forget in a hurry.

The Brisbane Catholic boys’ school perched on the hill above the Valley celebrated the achievement on social media, saying it was “thrilled” to recognise Branner’s efforts and describing the result as “truly remarkable.”

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Branner’s championship haul is the latest achievement to come out of the school’s sporting program, and for a college with a long tradition of encouraging young men to pursue excellence both on and off the field, moments like these carry real meaning.

The QRSS swimming program also offers pathways through to national competition via School Sport Australia, giving talented young swimmers a clear road ahead should they continue to develop at this level.

Published 14-April-2026