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Shafston Avenue Bikeway Update: What Happens Next

The Shafston Avenue Bikeway project is continuing to progress, with the proposed 1.2-kilometre route set to improve walking, riding, and scooting between Kangaroo Point and East Brisbane.

Read: Preliminary Designs Released for New Kangaroo Point Bikeway Along Shafston Avenue

The preliminary design was released in June, and the project remains listed as “Planned” as it progresses towards construction.

The proposed route will run along Shafston Avenue from Deakin Street in Kangaroo Point to Mowbray Park in East Brisbane.

Information session

An information session about the proposed bikeway was held on August 5 at the Queensland Multicultural Centre, giving people an opportunity to learn more about the proposal and ask questions.

Cr Trina Massey promoted the session, while the Brisbane CBD Bicycle User Group encouraged people to attend and show their support for the project. The Brisbane CBD Bicycle User Group has backed the proposed route, describing the project as a “huge win” for Brisbane’s inner east and the CBD.

The group said the proposal would create a separated route for active transport users along the corridor. The group also said construction was expected to begin in 2027, provided the project progresses as planned.

What the project will deliver

The Shafston Avenue Bikeway forms part of Stage 3 of the CityLink Cycleway. According to the project page, the 1.2-kilometre upgrade is intended to improve walking, riding, and scooting along Shafston Avenue while strengthening the connection between Brisbane’s eastern suburbs and the CBD via the Kangaroo Point Bridge.

The planned upgrade will include a two-way bikeway and a separate footpath. The separate facilities are intended to give people walking, riding and scooting their own spaces along the corridor. The June preliminary design material outlines the proposed route between Deakin Street and Mowbray Park and provides further detail on how the upgraded corridor is intended to operate.

Construction remains planned for 2027

The August 5 information session provided a further opportunity for people to hear about the proposed project, several weeks after the preliminary design was released.

The planned route will run from Deakin Street in Kangaroo Point to Mowbray Park in East Brisbane, creating a dedicated bikeway and separate footpath along the 1.2-kilometre stretch.

The Brisbane CBD Bicycle User Group has described the project as a “huge win” for Brisbane’s inner east and the CBD, while its August 5 post encouraged people to attend the information session and ask questions.

With construction expected to begin in 2027, the Shafston Avenue Bikeway remains a project to watch as the proposed walking and cycling improvements progress towards construction.

Read: Kangaroo Point Bikeway Planning Study: Charting a Path to Better Connectivity

For Kangaroo Point, the route is planned to provide another connection between the existing active transport network around Deakin Street and the route towards Mowbray Park.

The project’s next steps will determine how the preliminary design progresses towards delivery, with construction currently anticipated for 2027.

Published 19-August-2026

Under The Story Bridge: The E-Scooters Hidden In Brisbane River

For people crossing or walking around Kangaroo Point, the Story Bridge is a prominent part of the suburb’s riverside landscape. Beneath it, however, a recent low tide has revealed a less familiar sight, with submerged e-scooters exposed along the Brisbane River.

Read: Kangaroo Point Runners Voice Fears over Rising Street Harassment

The discovery has drawn attention to waste beneath the river’s surface and raised questions about how shared e-scooters are managed once they leave Brisbane’s streets and designated parking areas.

The scooters included models operated by Lime and Neuron, along with older devices from former provider Beam. Some were photographed in varying degrees of decay.

Scooters emerge at low tide

Ocean Crusaders, a Queensland organisation that conducts waterway clean-ups, said it had collected about 150 e-scooters from the Brisbane River near the CBD during the past year.

Its founder, Ian Thomson, said the river contained more rubbish than many people realised and suggested deeper areas could contain additional waste. The figure relates to scooters recovered by Ocean Crusaders near the CBD. It does not establish how many devices have ended up in waterways across Brisbane or how many may remain underwater.

The low tide provided a rare view of the submerged scooters around the Story Bridge, with some showing signs of deterioration. The discoveries are relevant to Kangaroo Point because the Story Bridge connects the suburb with the CBD. The riverfront is also used by pedestrians, cyclists and visitors moving between Kangaroo Point and the CBD.

The submerged devices have also become part of the clean-up work carried out along Brisbane waterways. Operators and clean-up groups may need to locate and recover scooters that enter the river.

Operators say vandalism is uncommon

Lime and Neuron have both said vandalism of their vehicles is uncommon in Brisbane. The operators did not provide tracking information or figures showing how many scooters had been written off. That makes it difficult to determine the overall number of scooters that have ended up in the river or how they got there.

Both companies have pointed to measures designed to discourage inappropriate parking and vandalism, including geofencing and no-parking areas. Their teams also retrieve devices when they are able to locate them.

Neuron has said the overwhelming majority of riders and community members use its service responsibly. Lime has highlighted shared e-scooters as a convenient transport option for getting around Brisbane.

The presence of scooters in the river does not establish that operators or ordinary riders are responsible for individual devices found there. It highlights the issue of managing shared vehicles after they leave normal parking locations.

Read: Riverside Expressway at 50: The Vital Road Beside Kangaroo Point

Brisbane’s official e-mobility information says up to 7,100 shared e-mobility devices are available to hire across the city, with Lime Network and Neuron Mobility providing the shared scheme. Parking hubs and virtual parking zones are also used to help manage where devices are picked up and left.

People who find an illegally dumped hire e-scooter or e-bike are advised to report it directly to the relevant e-mobility provider. The question now is how riders, operators and relevant authorities can prevent more shared devices from ending up in the river.

Published 18-August-2026

Kangaroo Point Science Trivia Night Brings a Fun Twist to Sea Legs Brewing Co

Kangaroo Point science trivia night is set to bring a different kind of Thursday outing to Sea Legs Brewing Co. The free event runs on 13 August from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. It forms part of the National Quantum & Dark Matter Road Trip and sits within Science Week.

The quiz keeps the usual pub-trivia feel. However, it adds a science twist that should keep the night moving. The format mixes general knowledge with a few clever extras. It is designed to feel relaxed, not exam-like.

Trivia with a local edge

Teams will face questions across sport, movies, music, geography, pop culture and general knowledge. There is also a bonus activity called “tomorrow’s science headlines”. That should give teams something a little different to tackle between rounds.

The organisers say the night is meant to be fun. They also reassure players not to stress over the science theme. In other words, this is still a pub quiz first and a science event second.

The team limit is six people. If your group is larger, the organisers suggest splitting into two teams. That could turn the night into a friendly battle for bragging rights. It might also make the win feel a bit sweeter.

Prizes are on offer as well. Still, the bigger reward may be the satisfaction of beating your mates on a science-tinged quiz night. That sort of local rivalry tends to travel well in a suburb like Kangaroo Point.

Sea Legs opens the doors

Sea Legs Brewing Co will host the event at 89 Main Street, Kangaroo Point. The venue is wheelchair accessible. Organisers say that makes the night easier for more people to join in.

The event is free to attend. There is also an optional donation to DeadlyScience. That gives the night a community-minded touch without adding pressure at the door.

A smart night out for locals

Science Week often turns up in schools, halls and bigger public events. This one brings it into a pub setting instead. That gives locals a simple reason to head out midweek and try something a bit different.

For anyone in Kangaroo Point or nearby suburbs, the timing works well. The night is short, free and easy to join. It also offers a low-key way to dip into Science Week without needing any specialist knowledge.

So if you fancy a quiz with a sharper edge, Kangaroo Point science trivia night is one to note down. It looks like a neat mix of community spirit, pub banter and science in one familiar place.

Published 11-August-2026

Skye Penthouses at Kangaroo Point Aim to Set Queensland Apartment Price Record

A collection of five luxury penthouses at Kangaroo Point has entered the market as Pikos Group targets a new Queensland apartment price record. The residences form the final release within the completed $250 million Skye by Pikos development, with early buyer interest prompting the company to pursue what could become the state’s highest apartment sale.

Read: Pikos Group Hits Construction Milestone at Skye Residences in Kangaroo Point

Pikos Group has launched the penthouses through a private expressions of interest campaign after completing the 30-storey residential tower. Instead of selling the homes off the plan, the company waited until construction was finished so prospective buyers could experience the completed residences before making a purchase decision.

Signature Collection Released

The centrepiece of the collection is Skye One, a two-level residence spanning more than 1,000 square metres. It features a 247-square-metre rooftop terrace with a private swimming pool, sauna, steam room and outdoor entertaining areas overlooking the Brisbane River and Brisbane CBD.

Unlike the other four penthouses, which are fully completed four-bedroom residences ready to occupy, Skye One is being offered in shell-and-core form, allowing its future owner to customise the interior. The remaining penthouses each include private lift access and expansive open-plan living spaces. Apartments elsewhere in the building start from about $4.4 million.

Founder and executive director Pedro Pikos said the project’s vision was to create homes designed to endure over generations and become more valuable over time. That approach is reflected in the building’s materials, including more than 20,000 square metres of Roman Classic Travertine sourced from Tivoli, Italy.

Interior designer Julie Williamson said the interiors were shaped by Brisbane’s subtropical character and the distinctive Kangaroo Point site, with material selection playing a central role throughout the design.

The release comes as Brisbane’s inner-city apartment market continues to attract premium pricing ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Kangaroo Point has also been identified for significant infrastructure investment as preparations continue for the event.

Read: Kangaroo Point’s Transformation Accelerates as Construction Industry Rebounds

The penthouses are aiming to surpass Queensland’s current apartment price record, set earlier this year when the penthouse at ONE Burleigh on the Gold Coast sold for $30 million. While Skye One offers a substantially larger footprint than the record-holding residence, Pikos Group has not disclosed asking prices, making a direct comparison impossible.

If one of the Kangaroo Point penthouses sells above the current record, it would establish a new benchmark for apartment sales in Queensland.

Published 11-August-2026

Kangaroo Point Crime Figures Climb As Locals Warned About Money Traps

Kangaroo Point residents are being urged to stay switched on after new figures showed 1,173 offences were recorded in the suburb over the past year, with the busiest period landing well after dark.

From 29 July 2025 to 28 July 2026, the 10pm to 6am time slot recorded 514 offences, compared with 409 in the 2pm to 10pm period and 250 between 6am and 2pm. The numbers suggest the suburb sees its heaviest pressure at night, with weekends also standing out in the breakdown.

The most common offence types were traffic and related offences, other theft, unlawful entry, drug offences, assault and property damage. Overnight, traffic offences were the biggest category, followed by theft and unlawful entry. Drug offences and theft also featured strongly across the evening and morning figures.

The day-of-week data points to a clear build-up towards the weekend, with Friday and Saturday recording the highest numbers. The monthly trend is uneven too, with a noticeable lift around September and another rise in December and January.

For a busy inner-city suburb like Kangaroo Point, the figures back up what many locals already know: the nights are the busiest, and the weekend brings more activity than the rest of the week.

Crime Stoppers sounds the alarm

The local crime snapshot comes as Crime Stoppers Queensland warns people not to fall for organised crime money traps. The group has launched a national awareness campaign in Brisbane, saying criminal networks can use fake job ads, social media messages and promises of easy money to recruit people into moving criminal funds.

Crime Stoppers Queensland CEO David Hansen said the tactics are designed to look legitimate at first glance.

“Organised crime is increasingly using sophisticated tactics to lure ordinary people into what appear to be legitimate opportunities,” Mr Hansen said.

The campaign is aimed in part at international students and temporary visa holders, but the warning applies to everyone. Crime Stoppers says people should be careful if someone asks to use their bank account, requests banking details, or pressures them to act quickly and keep the arrangement secret.

“If it seems too good to be true, it probably is,” Mr Hansen said.

Residents are being encouraged to trust their instincts and speak up if something does not feel right. Suspicious activity can be reported anonymously through Crime Stoppers Queensland or by calling 1800 333 000.

Published 29-July-2026

Riverside Expressway at 50: The Vital Road Beside Kangaroo Point

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At the southern tip of Lower River Terrace, a network of walking paths and parklands quietly unfolds beneath the towering concrete belly of the Captain Cook Bridge. Above, thousands of motorists hustle along the M3, crossing the Brisbane River directly into the mouth of the Riverside Expressway.

This specific junction is where the leafy riverside of Kangaroo Point collides with one of Brisbane’s busiest transit corridors.

On 22 July 2026, the Riverside Expressway officially marks its 50th anniversary. While the vast majority of this elevated highway hugs the edges of the CBD, its southern terminus is permanently anchored to Kangaroo Point via the Captain Cook Bridge.

For residents, cyclists, and pedestrians, this massive infrastructure isn’t a distant freeway; it is a towering neighbor built right alongside their riverfront boardwalks, parks, and apartment complexes.

The Motorway Meets the Suburb

The Captain Cook Bridge serves as the critical link, carrying the Pacific Motorway over the water and depositing it straight onto the Riverside Expressway. While the bridge opened first in 1972, the completion of the expressway four years later forged an unbroken highway system across the city’s edge.

This physical footprint roots Kangaroo Point firmly in the expressway’s 50-year history. The infrastructure doesn’t just affect local commuters; it actively reshapes the suburb’s landscape. The Kangaroo Point Bikeway snakes from Thornton Street right up to the bridge, where it meets the popular Cliffs Boardwalk winding from the Riverlife Adventure Centre.

This tight wedge of land on Lower River Terrace is a masterclass in shared urban space. It serves as the northern launchpad for Veloway 1 (V1)—the major dedicated bicycle highway running south—meaning that within just a few square meters, a major interstate motorway, dense residential apartments, and vital recreational corridors all coexist.

A Radical Plan to Beat 1960s Gridlock

By the mid-1960s, Brisbane’s narrow inner-city streets were choking under a growing volume of automobiles. To solve the crisis, American consulting engineering firm Wilbur Smith and Associates drafted the groundbreaking 1965 Brisbane Transportation Study. Their solution was to bypass the inner-city grid entirely by building an elevated expressway right over the Brisbane River.

Construction kicked off in 1968, a massive engineering feat that slowly draped concrete spans along the northern riverbank. On 22 July 1976, Queensland Governor Sir Colin Hannah officially opened the final 1.4-kilometre leg to a crowd of 300 guests.

The ambitious $37 million project wasn’t without controversy. During the opening ceremony, a small band of conservationists staged a protest from the riverbank below. According to State Library of Queensland records, a Main Roads truck was deliberately parked in front of the demonstrators to block their signs from view—prompting the protesters to simply pick up their banners and march to a more visible spot.

The 2006 Closure: When the City Stooped to a Halt

Because Kangaroo Point shares such intimate space with the corridor, any hiccup on the expressway instantly reverberates through the suburb’s local streets. This vulnerability was starkly exposed during an emergency shutdown in October 2006.

During routine maintenance, inspectors discovered misaligned deck sections and a hairline 0.04-millimeter crack on the Ann and Alice Street ramps. Erring on the side of caution, authorities immediately shuttered the expressway between Elizabeth and Hale streets. While the main lanes reopened three days later once engineers deemed the structure underneath safe, the brief closure triggered an absolute gridlock:

Local Bottlenecks: A subsequent network analysis report revealed that traffic skyrocketed by 19 per cent at the intersection of River Terrace and Main Street in Kangaroo Point as drivers scrambled for alternative routes.
The Wider Ripple: Gridlock bled across the city onto Coronation Drive, Bowen Bridge Road, and various river crossings, while traffic on the Pacific Motorway itself plummeted as drivers actively avoided the city.
Mass Commuter Detours: An estimated 41,000 commuters had to alter their daily routines. Drivers delayed, staggered, or cancelled trips entirely, while thousands abandoned their cars to walk, cycle, or catch trains and buses.

Astonishingly, 40 per cent of those caught in the chaos didn’t even plan on crossing the river. The crisis proved that when the expressway goes down, local suburban streets bear the brunt of a gridlocked city.

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Fifty Years of Coexistence

The sheer volume of traffic highlights the corridor’s immense role in Brisbane’s daily life. State data from 2019 indicated that the Captain Cook Bridge was already carrying over 120,000 vehicles every single weekday, cementing it as one of the state’s busiest structures—a number that has only climbed as Brisbane approaches the late 2020s.

As Brisbane celebrates 50 years of the Riverside Expressway on 22 July 2026, the anniversary carries a unique meaning for Kangaroo Point. It isn’t just a celebration of civil engineering or commuter convenience; it marks a half-century of a suburb intimately sharing its borders, its air, and its riverfront with the beating heart of Brisbane’s transit network.

Published 14-July-2026

Kangaroo Point Runners Voice Fears over Rising Street Harassment

Local female runners, including those traversing the popular Kangaroo Point circuit, are increasingly shunning solitary exercise as a rise in verbal harassment makes them fear for their personal safety in their own neighbourhoods.

The ordeal began at 5:30 am on a Monday, 6 July 2026, in the Redlands, but the ripples of this encounter have moved quickly through the wider Brisbane community. A local mother of two found herself being pursued by a car while on her usual route, subjected to a barrage of offensive comments that made her genuinely fear she would not see her family again.

Reporting the event proved almost as traumatic as the harassment itself. After a previous attempt to involve police resulted in her being told the offender was harmless, she was forced to navigate three separate phone calls and multiple stations before finding an officer willing to take her details.

Why should a morning jog require such high levels of hyper-vigilance? Katie Dall, a professional running coach and the director of Club KT, sees the answer in the faces of the women she trains. Between her sessions at the Teneriffe Athletic Club and her own community programs, she hears the same stories repeated across the city.

Many women have reached a point where they refuse to exercise alone after dark, choosing to train in packs instead. This isn’t just a preference; it is a defensive strategy. Even during the broad daylight of a Tuesday morning, runners are left scanning the road, measuring the distance to the next shop, and mentally preparing for the moment a vehicle might slow down alongside them.

Experts in the field argue that the current approach—which places the responsibility of safety onto the individual runner—is fundamentally flawed. While carrying a phone or choosing well-lit paths are common safety tips, they do little to solve the underlying issues causing this intimidation. Queensland Police have issued a brief statement affirming that everyone deserves to feel safe and that they treat reports of suspicious behaviour with seriousness.

Yet, for many, the damage to their peace of mind is already done. Between the constant “looking over their shoulder” and the conscious choices regarding what to wear or where to run, the joy of the sport is being stripped away. These women are simply asking for the freedom to exercise in their own city without the shadow of fear trailing them every step of the way.

Published Date 13-July-2026

Inner City Brisbane Area Sports Results 10-12 July 2026

AFL

Toyota AFL Premiership

Sun, July 12, 2026 (Gabba, Brisbane • Yuggera – Turrbal) – Toyota AFL Premiership – Men – Round 18
• Brisbane Lions 149 | Essendon 59

FQPL

Sun, July 12, 2026 (Ballinger Park (Buderim Wanderers & Sunshine Coast Wanderers)-Field 1) – FQPL1 – Men – Round 18
• Sunshine Coast Wanderers 0 | Brisbane Strikers 2

NPL

Fri, July 10, 2026 (Nudgee Recreation Reserve-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 18
• Brisbane Roar B 4 | Rochedale Rovers 1

Sun, July 12, 2026 (Luxury Paints Stadium (Lions FC)-Field 1) – NPL – Men – Round 18
• Lions FC 1 | Eastern Suburbs 0

NBL1 North

Sun, July 12, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Men – Round 13
• Northside Wizards 88 | Brisbane Capitals 100

Sun, July 12, 2026 (Northside Indoor Sports Centre) – NBL1 North – Women – Round 13
• Northside Wizards 88 | Brisbane Capitals 60

QRL

Sat, July 11, 2026 (Totally Workwear Stadium, Brisbane) – QRL – Men – Round 17
• Brisbane Tigers 30 | Souths Logan Magpies 16

Sun, July 12, 2026 (Totally Workwear Stadium, Brisbane) – QRL – Women – Round 6
• Brisbane Tigers 32 | Souths Logan Magpies 24

Handcrafted Timber Cross Highlights Kangaroo Point History in Regional Exhibition

Photo Credit: Brisbane Catholic Education

Three native and historical timbers brought together in a handcrafted school cross now represent the deep community roots of St Joseph’s Primary School in Kangaroo Point at a major regional heritage display.

Crafting History Through Local Timbers

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How do you carve generations of neighbourhood identity into a single piece of wood? Former assistant principal Leree Mazzer and Thornlands principal Stephen Adair answered that question by sourcing three distinct timbers, each carrying a direct link to local history.

Native Silky Oak forms the main structure, giving the piece its Australian character. Irish Sessile Oak honours the Sisters of Mercy who journeyed from Ireland to establish local classrooms, while a Camphor Laurel base recalls the Sisters of St Joseph who once rowed across the Brisbane River along banks crowded with young trees.

Sacred Architecture and Design Meaning

The construction relies on a striking visual contrast. Nestled inside a larger outer framework sits a smaller, hollow cross. According to Mazzer, this inner shape represents the risen Christ supporting the surrounding timber.

The larger exterior frame mirrors the wider school network of students, staff, and families. This intentional layout shifts the traditional narrative—it serves as a daily reminder that faith upholds the populace rather than the people dragging the weight themselves.

Preserving Generational Stories

This artwork anchors the Origin Story exhibition organized by Brisbane Catholic Education for Catholic Education Week. Organisers gathered items spanning more than a century, mapping out how local academic culture evolved without losing its core principles. Visitors can inspect a handwritten 1901 enrolment register from Beaudesert, early photographs, and recent student-designed uniforms for brand-new campuses. Together, these artefacts offer local families an intimate look at the real people and everyday traditions behind the region’s classrooms.

Published Date 09-July-2026

A Brisbane Landmark Is About to Begin Its Biggest Transformation in 174 Years

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A heritage estate that has defined the Kangaroo Point bend of the Brisbane River for more than 174 years is entering its most ambitious chapter yet, with Capella Hotel Group and Brisbane developer Verso Projects partnering to transform the Shafston House estate into a luxury residential precinct slated for completion in 2029.

The project will become the first branded residence of any kind in Brisbane, and only the third Capella Residences development in the world, joining Seoul and Bangkok.

A site shaped by more than 170 years of Brisbane history

Shafston House began as a single-storey cottage in 1851, one of Brisbane’s earliest private estates, set on a prominent Kangaroo Point bend overlooking New Farm and the river.

The property passed through several notable eras: it served as an Anzac Hostel for servicemen during World War I, was later used as a base for the Royal Australian Air Force, and most recently housed Shafston International College until the site was sold in 2020.

Prominent Queensland architect Robin Dods designed the estate’s 1904 additions, building on a legacy that includes Red Hill’s St Brigid’s Church and upgrades to the Brisbane General Hospital.

Taking the site into the future, Kerry Hill Architects will spearhead the design of the new residential tower, drawing on a celebrated Asia-Pacific portfolio of high-end hospitality and luxury residential projects.

Inside the new Shafston precinct

The precinct will restore the historic Shafston House and integrate it with a new residential tower rising 28 storeys, with 51 dwelling units across the development.

Two exclusive River Homes will be constructed along the riverbank, complemented by a private marina, porte cochère, and private basement parking.

Residents will have access to six swimming pools, landscaped gardens, wellness and recreation facilities, and Capella’s signature Living Room — a hospitality-inspired communal space designed to deliver the service standard of a luxury hotel within a private residential setting.

The concept positions the precinct as one where residents are effectively the only guests.

Capella’s track record in Australia

The Singapore-based Capella Hotel Group is already present in Australia through Capella Sydney, its five-star property in the former Department of Education building in the CBD, which has collected international acclaim since opening in 2023.

The Shafston project marks the group’s first residential offering in Australia and extends its philosophy of restoring culturally and historically significant sites.

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Verso Projects brings an $8.5 billion development portfolio and more than 6,000 dwellings in its pipeline to the collaboration. Chief Executive Steve Laffey said the partnership was built around a shared commitment to doing justice to the site’s significance.

“We feel honoured to be restoring Shafston Estate to its former glory, elevating it to new heights of luxury and excellence,” Laffey said. “By partnering with Capella — globally recognised for its refined approach to luxury hospitality and deep respect for cultural and historical context — we will elevate this project beyond a residential offering into a world-class destination.”

Capella Hotel Group President Roland Fasel said Brisbane was poised for something significant. “Brisbane is sitting on the cusp of something remarkable,” Fasel said, “and Capella Residences is our commitment to being part of that story.”

Timeline and contact

Private appointments are open now with enquiries via carly@shafstonestate.com.au. A display suite is expected to open in late 2026 ahead of the planned 2029 completion.

Published 8-July-2026