Spring Hill is one of Brisbane’s oldest suburbs with a rich and fascinating history. Originally settled in the early 19th century, the area became popular due to its proximity to the city centre and reliable water source. Towards the latter part of the 19th century, Spring Hill saw significant development. Many of the houses builtRead more

It’s great to see townhouses or townhomes in Spring Hill get the prices they are getting as for many years, they were selling for a similar price to apartments.  A change in lifestyle is seeing this shift towards townhouses as an alternative to house or apartment living for many reasons. More and more buyers areRead more

Hamilton’s Cottage is a rare brick nineteenth-century cottage that has survived in one of Brisbane’s earliest suburbs, Spring Hill. The cottage is a rare example of a period Victorian era 1860 – 1890 style Queenslander.  It was built circa 1876 for George Hamilton, a grocer.   The cottage stands as a testament to the past, nestledRead more

I first met Robyn when I was selling her brother’s home at Swann Road, St Lucia many years ago. Later I got to sell for Ted, one of her sons, not once but twice.   I have been blown away by her and her family’s welcoming nature and trust. I’ll let Robyn tell us in herRead more

“We love that Herston is so central and also is such a quiet and peaceful neighbourhood” – Herston home owner Located 2.5km north of the CBD, borders Bowen Hills, Spring Hill, Kelvin Grove, Wilston and Windsor Named after home built c1859 by Robert Herbert, Queensland’s first Premier and lawyer John Bramston Drawn to Herston’s elevation andRead more

“With the cafes, shops and restaurants along Given Terrace and Latrobe Terrace, and a stroll to the Paddo Tavern, Suncorp Stadium, Caxton Street and The Barracks, what’s not to love?”. – Paddington home owner Settled by the British in 1850, Paddington was then known as ‘Ti-tree Flats’ It was renamed after a farm, owned by anRead more

Carol Marsh, who see’s herself as the current custodian of these beautiful heritage stone cottages, shares a brief history about these significant buildings: The stone terrace houses at 17 and 19 Gloucester St., Spring Hill have been “resident” there since 1867. They are semi-detached, 2 up and 4 down terrace houses (with detached kitchens) builtRead more

I like walking around the streets, discovering old buildings under renovation, visiting numerous cafes and pubs and Asian food outlets and grocery stores. Such a vibrant atmosphere not found in the suburbs. Tell us a bit about yourself, what you used to do, any interesting info about yourself. I am a Real Estate agent –Read more

David Turnbull is owner and lead Architect at A’ARKATE’KT A’ARKATE’KT  Red Hill, Brisbane, QLD 4059.   Tell us a bit about yourself and how you got to be where you are now.  As one of four boys I learned to share and not necessarily get everything I wanted and grew up way out west inRead more

Many years ago, it was usual to find “DIY” legal kits for sale in news agencies relating to wills and other important matters. For those of you who don’t know, conveyancing in Queensland is complex. It is not a simple matter as some would think. For those who think they can do their own conveyancing,Read more

The challenges in ageing societies for example are significant, however, the opportunities to make a difference are endless. I am dedicated and passionate about leaving a lasting and positive impact through holistic design and advocacy. – Frank Ehrenberg Tell us a bit about yourself, your background and how you got to be where you are now.Read more

This brick and stone circular tower mill is an iconic landmark in Brisbane, built in 1828 just three years after convict settlement of Brisbane.  It is also culturally significant as the oldest surviving European structure in Queensland and one of only two surviving structures from the convict era. Since flour was needed for the strugglingRead more

As one of the earliest settled areas of Brisbane, Spring Hill was surveyed, subdivided and land sold to investors from the 1850s – within a decade of the Moreton Bay colony being proclaimed as a free settlement.   The Wickham Terrace and Leichhardt Street ridges were the first to be sold and these were divided intoRead more

If you frequent Spring Hill, you will definitely notice this iconic work of art. ‘Blue Angel’ stands proudly at the corner of Fortescue Street and Gregory Terrace, her portrait painted on a traffic signal box. The council box was once bland, dull and occasionally graffitied. This contemporary interpretation of an historical figure, Deaconess May WalkerRead more

I was fortunate to catch up with David Tyler who has left a legacy in inner-city Brisbane. The terrace mansions he has crafted, during his time, all still stand in Spring Hill, Petrie Terrace and Hamilton. Following is part of an in-depth interview which I have divided into a series of articles. David, you wereRead more

Officially opened in 1916, Ithaca Pool clocks up 104 years in Brisbane’s swimming history on the 21st of October this year, 2020. Nestled in Neal Macrossan Park at 14 Caroline St., Ithaca Pool is a far cry from the days of old when it was an excavated hole in the ground. Improved over the years andRead more

These unassuming structures located behind the Old Windmill Tower in Observatory Park played a vital role in the provision of fresh water to Brisbane from 1871 until decommissioned in 1962. In 1863 Brisbane Municipal Council adopted a report by civil hydraulic engineer Thomas Oldham for a long-term solution to supplying water to the city’s rapidlyRead more

Deck the streets with bells, lights and holly There’s no better way to end the year than to take a peek at Christmas time in Paddington during days gone by. Thanks to Queen Victoria’s husband Prince Albert, Christmas has been recognised in Britain since the mid-19th century. It was only natural that in the 1850s Australia’sRead more

These beautifully preserved, Georgian style, semi-detached cottages, at No. 15 and 19 Union Street, stand as a rare tribute to Brisbane’s Colonial beginnings. The photo above shows the homes as they stand today. No.19 is to the left foreground and no.15 is to the rear left. Following is an in-depth account from Brisbane City Council:Read more

It seems apt that the smallest suburb in Brisbane is recognised as the heartland of Queensland’s ‘Little Theatre Movement.’ Originating in Europe in the late 1880s, one of the main objectives of the Little Theatre Movement is to provide amateur actors and playwrights a platform to hone their skills in front of a live audience. Petrie Terrace is homeRead more

A landmark Victorian terrace mansion, heritage listed ‘Florence House’, 256 Petrie Terrace, Petrie Terrace, Brisbane, Queensland, was constructed in 1874 and stands today as a reminder of Brisbane’s colonial history. Decades of grandeur, followed by a downhill spiral of wrack and ruin, led to David C. Tyler undertaking the refurbishment of this unique property inRead more

Marking the end of an era in Brisbane’s golfing history, Victoria Park Golf Course officially closed on 30 June, 2021. Complementing Jonzun’s post, ‘Major Catalyst for Growth – Inner City Suburbs Brisbane Qld’, the golf course is part of the Victoria Park Vision. This exciting initiative by the Brisbane City Council will see 64 hectares of landRead more

Stepping back in time, in this article we take a look at one of Brisbane’s most influential architects, Robert (Robin) Smith Dods. During the Arts and Crafts era that spanned circa 1860 to 1914, he contributed greatly to Australian and European architecture. Robert (Robin) Smith Dods -John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland A manRead more

There is a 13 storey Wyndham timeshare hotel & residential apartment complex proposed for the land at 24 – 30 Hartley Street and McConnell Street, Spring Hill. For more details,
 https://brisbanedevelopment.com/hotel-sort-term-accomodation-proposed-for-spring-hill/

. Not so long a go, I attended a resident action group to discuss the impact of the proposed development not only on the surrounding homesRead more

Photo above: What is now the Story Bridge, looking to The Old Windmill, Wickham Terrace, Spring Hill, far background and just left of centre with the suburb of Spring Hill on the right – State Library of Queensland, John Oxley Library. The history of this suburb can be brought to life with street landscaping andRead more

Victoria Park and Herston Health Precinct are two game changers to our local area. Victoria Park is being transformed to a major public park under the Victoria Park Vision project at a cost of $83m over four years and will be Brisbane’s biggest new park in 50 years. Victoria Park initially spanned an area of 130 hectaresRead more

  Current as at 2nd August 2021, and subject to change by the QLD Government In support of the announcement by the Queensland State Government to limit the spread of Covid, we want to assure you we are proactively working to adhere to the restrictions in place by the QLD State Government so that together,Read more