Redcliffe is reflecting on the 100-year legacy of Anzac Memorial Avenue, recognising the historic roadway linking Petrie and the coastal suburb as both a tribute to fallen soldiers and an enduring part of the region’s identity.
Stretching approximately 18 kilometres between Petrie and Redcliffe, Anzac Memorial Avenue was created as a lasting tribute to those who served and those who never returned from the First World War. Now more than a century since its official opening on 5 December 1925, the avenue continues to carry both historical and everyday significance.
First envisioned in 1921, the project was designed to honour the war dead while also establishing a vital road connection. Construction began in December 1922, with the completed route becoming Queensland’s first bitumen road linking Brisbane to a seaside destination.
Built By Community And Returned Servicemen
The avenue stands as a product of strong community effort, supported by public fundraising alongside additional financial backing. It was built by returned servicemen, providing meaningful employment at a time when many were adjusting to life after war.
This dual purpose — remembrance and re-employment — became central to the avenue’s identity. It reflected a broader sentiment of recognising sacrifice while supporting those who had served.
Over time, around 1,700 trees were planted along the length of the avenue, forming a living memorial to those commemorated. These plantings transformed the roadway into a landscape of remembrance, where each section carried historical meaning.
While some original trees have been lost or replaced due to changing conditions, the avenue’s character as a memorial remains. The tree-lined route continues to reflect the intention behind its creation, blending natural elements with commemoration.
Photo Credit: City of Moreton Bay/Facebook
Redcliffe’s ANZAC Reflection On A Lasting Legacy
As ANZAC commemorations approach, Redcliffe is placing renewed focus on the avenue’s role in preserving memory. A local museum event marking the centenary highlights the avenue’s origins, its development, and the enduring spirit behind its creation.
The milestone reinforces the avenue’s place within the community, not only as a transport link but as a visible reminder of sacrifice. More than 100 years after it first opened, the roadway continues to honour those it was built to remember.
Photo Credit: City of Moreton Bay/Facebook
Enduring Connection Between Past And Present
Today, Anzac Memorial Avenue remains a key route linking Petrie and Redcliffe while carrying its historical purpose forward. Its continued use reflects how infrastructure can also serve as a place of remembrance, connecting generations through shared history.
In Redcliffe, the centenary and the ANZAC period together highlight a legacy shaped by community effort, practical need, and enduring respect for those commemorated along its path.
Redcliffe is among the key locations where a new high-tech parking patrol vehicle is now operating across Moreton Bay, targeting overstaying and illegally parked vehicles in regulated zones.
Redcliffe Among Key Areas Under New Monitoring System
The patrol vehicle is equipped with number plate recognition technology, GPS tracking and high-resolution cameras, allowing it to scan parked vehicles across regulated areas. When a potential breach is identified, the system records time-stamped images and location data, which are later reviewed before any infringement notice is issued by post.
Redcliffe is one of several locations included in the rollout, alongside North Lakes, Caboolture, Strathpine and Petrie, with the vehicle operating alongside existing on-foot patrols.
The introduction of the system reflects increasing demand for parking across Moreton Bay, particularly in busy centres such as Redcliffe where access to available spaces can be limited. Parking regulation is intended to maintain fair access, improve turnover and ensure that spaces remain available for both visitors and local businesses.
Drivers are required to follow posted signage and comply with road rules, including maintaining clear distances, avoiding footpaths and ensuring driveways and intersections are not obstructed.
Photo Credit: City of Moreton Bay
Community Response Emerges in Redcliffe
Public reaction to the rollout has been mixed. Some residents have supported stronger monitoring, pointing to ongoing issues with unsafe or inconsiderate parking in busy areas and near schools.
Others have raised concerns about whether increased enforcement addresses broader parking shortages, with questions around whether the system places greater emphasis on detecting breaches rather than improving infrastructure.
Photo Credit: City of Moreton Bay
Despite differing views, the introduction of the patrol vehicle marks a shift towards more efficient monitoring of regulated parking areas in Redcliffe and across the region.
The system continues to rely on officer review before penalties are issued, while expanding coverage in locations experiencing higher demand and congestion.
Redcliffe dragon boat teams are building strong form ahead of April’s national championships at Lake Kawana after delivering multiple podium finishes and finals appearances at recent Queensland events.
With the Australian Dragon Boat National Championships set for April 18 to 24 at Lake Kawana, Redcliffe Red Dragons have carried momentum from the Queensland Championships into the national lead-up. The club secured six medals from eight events and placed every crew into finals across the regatta, underlining consistent performance across divisions.
Four gold medals, one silver and one bronze were recorded, with the Senior A Mixed 10s and Senior B Women’s 10s crews claiming dual 2026 state titles in both the 500m and 200m events. Other finishes included fourth and fifth in Senior A Open 10s, alongside 15th in the Women’s 10s 1km and 10th in the Open 10s 1km. Ten members were also selected to represent Queensland across Senior B and Senior C categories.
Redcliffe Pink Snapdragons Carry Form Into Nationals
The Redcliffe Pink Snapdragons enter the April championships following a consistent run of results across recent regattas and the Queensland Championships. The breast cancer survivor crew placed third overall among seven teams at the state event, finishing third in both the 500m and 200m races.
Earlier in the season, the team secured victory at the Battle of the Paddles Regatta in Broadbeach, improving times in challenging conditions to win the final. This was followed by another strong showing at the Te Waka Dragons Regatta on the Gold Coast, where the crew won both their heat and final.
The group’s recent performances reflect its continued development after a period of uncertainty, with the team now established as a growing presence within the Redcliffe dragon boating community.
Both Redcliffe teams approach the April championships at Lake Kawana following strong state and regatta results, with performances across sprint events providing a clear benchmark ahead of national competition.
Across multiple crews and categories, the combination of state titles, medal finishes and consistent finals appearances places Redcliffe in a strong position entering the national regatta.
Redcliffe’s own Patrick Crotty has become the first Australian player to secure a professional Major League Baseball contract for the 2026 season by signing with the world-renowned Philadelphia Phillies.
The seventeen-year-old right-handed pitcher began his journey on a humble backyard patch in Redcliffe, where he first threw a baseball at just five years old. Growing up as the youngest of four brothers, the sport was a constant presence in his life. He shares this deep passion for the game with his mother and his late father.
To keep his father’s memory close during every game, the teenager wears the number 43 on his jersey, representing the age his father was when he passed away. His older brother, Eddie Crotty, noted that the entire family has felt the support of the community as they celebrate this massive achievement for the young athlete.
The path to a professional contract was not without its hurdles. Last year, a significant shoulder injury forced the young pitcher to step away from the mound for six months of recovery. Despite this setback, he worked his way back to peak fitness to represent Australia at the Under-18 Baseball World Cup in Japan.
His Australian manager, Jason Pospishil, observed that the pitcher’s tall and lean frame provides plenty of room for further physical growth. Pospishil also praised the teenager’s character and resilience, noting that his ability to bounce back from injury to perform on the world stage was a significant part of his success story.
Major league scouts began taking serious notice of the local talent during the Australian Youth Championships. In a standout performance against Victoria, the pitcher delivered three shutout innings while more than a dozen scouts watched from the stands. Standing on the mound, he maintained his focus despite knowing he was being watched, eventually leading to a meeting with the Phillies.
His pitching style is defined by a fastball that reaches speeds of nearly 150 kilometres per hour, paired with a sharp slider that keeps batters off balance. While he is proud of his current speed, he acknowledges that he will need to continue getting faster to compete at the highest levels in the United States.
The signing marks a life-changing moment for the family, especially for his mother who has supported four sons through the expensive world of competitive baseball. The young athlete expressed deep gratitude for her financial and emotional support through the various ups and downs of his career. Now, as one of only 43 Australians playing professionally overseas, he is preparing for a long-term commitment. His journey begins with a trip to the Dominican Republic for training while his work visa is finalised. After that, he will move to Florida to start a six-year contract at the rookie league level, fulfilling a dream that started years ago in a Redcliffe backyard.
Long before Redcliffe became the peninsula community it is today, a number of families had already put down roots and taken part in its early civic life. The Greenups were one of them. Dorothy Kathleen Greenup, born in Stanthorpe on 7 March 1895, is among the family members whose story has been recorded.
Dorothy was the daughter of Edgar Brodie Greenup, who had arrived in Sydney with his parents in 1850, attended Kings School in Parramatta, and by 1872 had joined the tin rush to Stanthorpe. He later took up a tract of country in the Texas District, naming the property Copmanhurst, where the family farmed and grew tobacco, earning awards for their efforts.
Mr Greenup was also active in public life. He served on the Inglewood Shire Council for over 20 years, including a period as Chairman, and the Masonic Lodge in Texas was named in his honour. When difficult economic conditions forced the sale of Copmanhurst in 1897, the family relocated to Redcliffe, where Mr Greenup continued his civic involvement as a member of the Redcliffe Shire Council for a further 12 years.
Dorothy attended Cambridge Ladies College in Stanthorpe and later Gennie Memorial School in Toowoomba. In 1910, aged just 15, she accompanied her father on a trip to London, where she studied piano and graduated with honours from the Royal Academy of Music.
On their return, Mr Greenup was elected to the Humpy Bong School Committee. At the time of the First World War, Mr Greenup was serving as chairman of the Redcliffe Shire Council, and both his wife and Dorothy were described as being very active in local affairs.
A group portrait of the “Bluebirds” nurses during their voyage from Sydney to Europe on board the HMAT ”Kanowna” (Photo credit: Australian War Memorial
On 16 December 1915, Dorothy enlisted in the Hospital Transport Corps, listing her age as 20 years and nine months on her Attestation Paper. Six days later, on 22 December 1915, she departed Sydney aboard the HMAHS Kanowna, bound for the Middle East.
Photo credit: Redcliffe & District Family History Group Inc
Dorothy was initially assumed to be a nurse but was assigned duties as a ward assistant on the hospital ship. After the ship’s arrival in Egypt, Dorothy was repatriated to Australia and was discharged on 1 April 1916. She was subsequently awarded the British War Medal and the Victory Medal for her service. According to the Australian Nurses in World War 1 register, believing a mistake had been made, she offered to return them.
She later married Rupert Neville Wyndham in 1935 and died on 25 July 1973. Her service record is held by the National Archives of Australia.
Residents in Caboolture, Redcliffe and Shorncliffe are set to experience short-term but widespread rail disruptions, with train services suspended across key northern lines during early April as part of major network works across South East Queensland.
From April 3 to April 11, multiple train lines including the Sunshine Coast, Caboolture, Redcliffe Peninsula and Shorncliffe lines will be impacted while large-scale infrastructure works are carried out across the rail corridor. During this period, rail replacement buses will operate to keep passengers moving.
Northern lines affected in early April
The closures are part of a coordinated shutdown across the network to allow several major rail projects and maintenance works to be completed at the same time. These include Cross River Rail supporting works, upgrades on the Sunshine Coast line, improvements to the Logan and Gold Coast corridor, new digital signalling systems and general track maintenance.
While the disruptions on the northern lines are shorter than those affecting the southside, they will still impact daily commutes for thousands of passengers travelling between outer suburbs and Brisbane’s CBD.
For commuters in Caboolture, Redcliffe and Shorncliffe, the changes will mean replacing train journeys with buses for several days in early April. This is likely to result in longer travel times and possible transfers depending on the route.
Transport authorities have advised that both express and all-stops rail replacement buses will be available, along with regular bus services. In some cases, regular bus routes may provide a more direct option for passengers heading into the city.
Dates
Lines Impacted
What It Means for You
3–11 April
Caboolture, Redcliffe, Shorncliffe and other lines
Train services replaced by buses
After 11 April
Most northern lines return to normal
Services resume, fewer disruptions
After April 11, services on these northern lines are expected to return to normal, while closures continue on other parts of the network, particularly on the southside.
Plan ahead for travel
Transport authorities are encouraging commuters to plan ahead, check journey options before travelling and allow extra time during the closure period. Changes may vary across different lines and days, so passengers are advised to stay updated through official transport channels.
Although the disruptions are limited to just over a week for northern suburbs, they form part of a broader program aimed at improving the reliability and capacity of the rail network across South East Queensland.
The Miracle Mums Movement Inc., a survivor-led registered charity based in Redcliffe, has secured $150,000 in funding to deliver a 12-month Women’s Wellbeing Program of peer wellness workshops for women across the Moreton Bay region who have experienced domestic and family violence.
The funding enables the charity to expand its existing workshop model into a structured, ongoing program offering regular community spaces where women can access peer support, develop emotional resilience tools, rebuild self-esteem and form the social connections that research consistently identifies as critical to long-term recovery. For a region where domestic and family violence remains one of the most pressing community safety issues, the investment in a locally embedded, survivor-led support model addresses a gap that crisis services alone cannot fill.
Built From Lived Experience
Lou Feltham Smith, a Redcliffe-based survivor, founded the Miracle Mums Movement on a clear conviction: women who survive abuse deserve more than crisis support. They deserve the space to rebuild, reconnect with themselves and create the life they want.
That founding philosophy shapes everything about how the charity operates. Survivors who have transformed their own lives make up the Miracle Mums Movement team and now support others on their journey. The peer model places women with lived experience at the centre of the support process rather than positioning them purely as recipients of professional services. As a registered charity, the organisation partners with qualified professionals and collaborates closely with other Queensland domestic violence services to offer the most comprehensive support and resources available.
The team delivers workshops on the Redcliffe Peninsula using proven self-development principles to foster personal growth and goal achievement. Each session covers different practical strategies for moving toward a better life, with the program structured around three interconnected stages: developing a clear vision for the future, building a concrete plan to pursue it, and implementing that plan with community support over time.
Why Peer Support Matters After Trauma
The design of the Women’s Wellbeing Program reflects a growing body of evidence about what works for survivors of domestic and family violence in the period after they leave an abusive relationship. Crisis services play an essential role in the immediate aftermath, but the journey of recovery extends well beyond that acute phase. Isolation, eroded self-worth, disrupted social networks and the psychological aftermath of prolonged abuse all require sustained, structured support over time.
Peer-based programs are particularly effective in this space because they reduce the social isolation that makes recovery harder and create communities of shared understanding that professional services cannot replicate in the same way. When a survivor’s support comes partly from people who have navigated the same terrain, the therapeutic effect extends beyond the content of any individual session into the relationship and connection itself.
Across Queensland, the number of domestic and family violence occurrences recorded annually nearly doubled between 2017-18 and 2022-23, with police receiving more than 171,000 reports and occurrences in 2023 alone. Behind every statistic is a person navigating the long process of rebuilding, and programs like the Miracle Mums Movement’s workshops exist precisely to support that process in a sustained, community-grounded way.
Support That Stays Close to Home in Moreton Bay
The Moreton Bay region carries a significant domestic and family violence caseload, with the Moreton Police District maintaining specialist co-located DFV support services and the Centre Against Domestic Abuse operating dedicated counselling and court support services from Redcliffe. The Miracle Mums Movement sits alongside those services as a complementary peer-based resource, extending support into the recovery phase rather than duplicating crisis response.
The Miracle Mums Movement is taking its proven Redcliffe model on the road. This $150,000 investment empowers the team to deliver workshops across the Moreton Bay region, breaking down geographic barriers for survivors in Caboolture, Strathpine, and North Lakes who need sustained recovery support close to home.
Women across the Moreton Bay region can submit an expression of interest at miraclemumsmovement.com to join the Miracle Mums Movement workshops and receive updates when enrolments open for the next round.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic or family violence, DVConnect Womensline operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 1800 811 811. For Australia-wide support, 1800RESPECT is available at any time on 1800 737 732. In an emergency, call 000.
For long stretches, this felt like a Dolphins game. They had the ball. They had the metres. They had the momentum.
But in front of 45,882, the biggest NRL crowd of the year, Brisbane absorbed pressure, capitalised on key moments, and punished every Dolphins lapse to walk away 26–12 winners.
The Broncos won the Battle of Brisbane. Not because they had more of the game — but because they made more of it.
They finished with 53 per cent possession, 211 runs to Brisbane’s 186, and a dominant offload count of 26 to five. They broke more tackles, generated more second-phase play, and had three players run for more metres than any Bronco — Jake Averillo (238m), Kulikefu Finefeuiaki (222m) and Jamayne Isaako (196m).
That profile usually wins you games. On Friday night, it didn’t.
The Dolphins didn’t lack effort. They lacked conversion.
Thirteen errors killed momentum, often at the exact point pressure was building. Two first-half tries were wiped out — one for obstruction, one for a forward pass — turning early dominance into frustration.
This is where the game slipped.
The Dolphins were generating pressure but not cashing it in. The Broncos, by contrast, needed fewer chances — and took them.
That’s the entire difference.
Moments That Broke It Open
The shift came immediately after halftime.
First set. Drop from Francis Molo.
Within a minute, the Broncos had struck.
A broken defensive line, a sharp offload, and Reece Walsh was through — a moment of individual brilliance that cut through 40 minutes of Dolphins control. Walsh finished with 182 metres and 11 tackle breaks, repeatedly turning half-chances into genuine threats.
The Dolphins had been building.
The Broncos finished.
Then came the moment that ended it.
Down 16–12 and still in the contest, the Dolphins were defending a high bomb inside their own end. Jamayne Isaako and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow both hesitated.
No call. No catch.
They let it bounce.
At this level, that’s fatal. The Broncos pounced, scored, and the game was effectively over.
High Risk, High Cost
The Dolphins’ attacking identity is clear.
They move the ball. They offload. They play fast and look to break games open through second-phase play.
It worked — to a point.
Those 26 offloads created pressure, but they also fed the error count. At times it felt less like controlled expansion and more like urgency spilling into chaos.
Selwyn Cobbo’s night captured that perfectly.
He ran hard for 181 metres and was heavily involved, but three key errors — including a dropped bomb near his own line and a forced offload under pressure — turned momentum back toward Brisbane at critical moments.
The intent was there.
The execution wasn’t.
Broncos Played the Right Game
The Broncos didn’t need to win the stat sheet. They won the parts that matter.
Their middle held firm defensively, with Cory Paix and Patrick Carrigan combining for 52 tackles each, repeatedly absorbing pressure and resetting the line.
They were cleaner with the ball. More composed in key moments. More decisive when opportunities appeared.
That’s why the scoreboard reads 26–12.
Not dominance. Control, right when it counted.
Reality Bites
This is the frustrating reality for the Dolphins.
They showed enough to suggest they can trouble anyone — their yardage, their offload game, their ability to generate pressure.
But right now, they are asking questions without finishing the answer.
The gap isn’t effort.
It’s timing. It’s composure. It’s execution in the moments that matter most.
Because in games like this, you don’t get rewarded for how much football you play.
Only for what you do with it.
Published 27-March-2026
PRE-MATCH REPORT
Battle of Brisbane: Dolphins Eye Statement Win Over Broncos
The Broncos have owned this rivalry from the start, building a 5–1 record since 2023.
But one result still hangs over it: the Dolphins’ 40–6 demolition in 2024.
That’s what gives this game its edge. One side has controlled the story. The other has already shown how quickly it can be torn apart.
Kick-off is set for Friday, 27 March at 7:00PM AEST at Suncorp Stadium, with live coverage on Fox League and streaming available via Kayo Sports. The match is also listed for free-to-air broadcast on Channel 9 and 9Now.
The 5–1 Record — and the One Result That Changed the Tone
On paper, this rivalry has been one-sided.
Across those five wins, Brisbane controlled the key areas — ruck speed, field position and defensive discipline. They dictated tempo, limited second-phase play and closed games out when it mattered.
That’s the standard they’ve set in this match-up.
The question now is whether they can reproduce it under different conditions — without Haas, with changes through the middle, and against a Dolphins side that has already shown it can disrupt that control.
Team Changes (Key Ins and Outs)
This time, the changes matter. Brisbane have been forced into key adjustments ahead of the derby — none bigger than the loss of Payne Haas.
His absence reshapes the Broncos’ middle rotation, with Xavier Willison stepping into the starting front row and Brendan Piakura shifting into the back row. Adam Reynolds returns and brings control back into the spine, while Ben Hunt’s role adjusts to provide added flexibility around the ruck.
For the Dolphins, the focus is on reinforcing the middle without disrupting what’s already working.
Kenny Bromwich returns to the bench to add experience to the rotation, while Mark Nicholls is promoted into the starting side. Otherwise, the squad remains largely unchanged — giving them continuity heading into a high-pressure contest.
3 Things to Watch
1. Can Brisbane Win the Middle Without Haas?This is the game inside the game. Without Payne Haas, Brisbane lose their safest source of momentum. With Bromwich back and Nicholls starting, the Dolphins have reinforced their middle — and if they generate quick play-the-balls early, it puts immediate pressure on Brisbane’s defensive system.
2. Who Dictates the Tempo — and Handles the Stakes?Adam Reynolds will try to control territory and slow the game down. The Dolphins will look to speed it up and play through the ruck. With both sides under real ladder pressure, this isn’t just about style — it’s about who executes better in key moments.
3. The Edges: Averillo vs StaggsThis could be where the game turns. Averillo’s speed and support play shapes against Staggs’ power and tackle-breaking ability in one of the key match-ups on the field — and in a tight contest, one moment here could be enough.
The Haas Void vs the Reynolds Return
This is where the game tilts.
Payne Haas being ruled out removes Brisbane’s most reliable source of momentum. His value isn’t just metres — it’s repeat effort, ruck speed, and the ability to stabilise sets when things start to drift.
Without him, the structure holds, but the margin for error tightens. For Brisbane, it’s a test not just of depth, but of how much pressure this system can absorb at once.
Xavier Willison moves into the starting front row, with Brendan Piakura shifting into the back row. It’s a capable adjustment, but it changes the physical balance of Brisbane’s middle rotation.
From a Dolphins perspective, it presents a clear opportunity.
With Kenny Bromwich back on the bench and Mark Nicholls promoted into the starting side, there’s experience and control through the middle — exactly where Brisbane are most vulnerable this week.
The counter for Brisbane is Adam Reynolds.
His return brings control back into the spine. Last-tackle options sharpen, field position becomes more deliberate, and defensive organisation improves across the line.
It also changes Ben Hunt’s role.
Instead of carrying the side as the primary organiser, Hunt becomes a roaming threat — either through dummy-half or off the bench. That flexibility gives Brisbane a second layer of control when the game starts to open up.
The Defensive Question: Life After Te’o
The bigger concern for Brisbane sits in their system.
Ben Te’o’s exit matters because of what he built. The Broncos’ defence over the past year hasn’t just been effective — it’s been resilient under pressure. Their ability to scramble, reset and hold firm in key moments was a defining feature of their premiership run.
That doesn’t disappear overnight.
But it does get tested.
Last week showed they can still execute it. Doing it again in a derby, under pressure and without their defensive architect, is a different challenge.
If the Dolphins can generate quick rucks and force repeat defensive sets, this becomes less about structure and more about trust — and whether that system still holds.
The Ex-Bronco Factor: Familiarity Cuts Both Ways
There’s no hiding the emotional layer in this one.
Seven Dolphins players have come through Brisbane’s system — Isaako, Cobbo, Farnworth, Nikorima, Flegler, Molo and Plath. That brings familiarity with systems, combinations and tendencies.
But more than that, it brings intent.
Flegler’s likely inclusion adds weight to that. If cleared, it’s his first derby in Dolphins colours after missing previous chances through injury. Molo’s return adds another experienced body to that rotation.
Then there’s Kodi Nikorima.
This is the most settled version of his game. He’s playing direct, picking moments, and controlling tempo without overplaying his hand.
Against a side he knows well, that becomes even more valuable.
He doesn’t need to dominate the game — just steer it into the right spaces and apply pressure where it counts.
How This Game Shapes Up
This shapes as a contest through the middle first, edges second.
If Brisbane can hold ruck speed and limit second-phase play, Reynolds’ kicking game and Hunt’s flexibility should give them control.
But if the Dolphins win that middle battle — through quick play-the-balls, line speed and sustained pressure — the game shifts quickly.
That’s where they’ve shown they can trouble Brisbane before.
The early exchanges matter. This is not a game that will wait to settle.
The edges could also prove decisive.
Jake Averillo’s speed and support play shapes as a direct contrast to Kotoni Staggs’ power and tackle-breaking ability — and in a tight contest, one moment in that channel could swing the result.
What’s Actually at Stake
For Brisbane, this is about stability.
Backing up last week’s win, absorbing the loss of Haas, and showing the defensive system still holds under pressure.
For the Dolphins, it’s about turning momentum into something more.
They’re in the mix, and the gap has narrowed. A win here doesn’t just even the ledger — it reinforces that they’re no longer chasing Brisbane, but starting to challenge them.
They’ve already shown they can beat the Broncos.
Now it’s about doing it again — and proving it wasn’t a one-off.
Friday night won’t just decide the result.
It could say a lot about where this rivalry is heading next.
Published 25-March-2026
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The festival will take place on Saturday, 27 June 2026, at Settlement Cove in Redcliffe, running from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
More than 20 acts are scheduled to perform across the day, with The Screaming Jets leading the line-up. Other confirmed performers include Pricey and Large Mirage, alongside a broader selection of supporting acts.
The event is structured as a single-day program, offering continuous live music throughout its 12-hour schedule.
The festival will feature two stages, including a dedicated Emerging Bands Stage. Performances are arranged to run throughout the day, allowing attendees to move between stages without gaps in the program.
The line-up also includes Whitts End, The Phosphenes, Takeover, Heatstroke, Profanity Fair, Tailor Made Rejects, Tomohung, Burnout, Nocturnal Syndrome, Dedway, Findaway!, Brax, Munkey Town, Che Burns, Metanoia, Paper Plate Pals, Seven Day Storm, Delphic After Party and Noise.
Ticket Access And Family-Friendly Entry
Tickets for the event are priced at $50, while children under 12 can attend free. Gates will open at 10 a.m., with performances continuing through to 10 p.m.
The ticket structure allows families to attend together, with the event positioned as an accessible option for a full day of live music.
Community Creativity Through Poster Competition
As part of the festival lead-up, a poster design competition was opened to the community. Participants were invited to submit artwork to be used as the official festival poster.
The selected design is set to appear on promotional material and merchandise. The winning entry includes a $100 cash prize and four tickets to the festival. Submissions for the competition closed on 7 March 2026.
Limited Capacity Ahead Of Festival Day
The event is expected to operate with limited capacity at the venue. Attendees have been encouraged to secure tickets early ahead of the June festival date.
The Where We Belong Festival combines a full-day music program with emerging talent and community participation, all within a single event at Settlement Cove.
The Dolphins didn’t just beat Cronulla — they broke them.
In a ground where the Sharks hadn’t lost in eight games, the Dolphins absorbed pressure, stayed composed, then blew the game open late to storm away 38–10 in one of their most complete performances yet.
For 70 minutes, it was a grind. The final 10 turned it into a message.
Composure Under Pressure
Early, this was arm-wrestle football. Limited space, heavy contact, and both sides forced to earn every metre.
Jake Averillo struck first, capitalising on a fractured edge, before Isaiya Katoa began to settle the Dolphins into shape with his control and distribution.
Cronulla hit back after the break, and at 16–10 with 20 to play, the contest was alive.
That’s where the Dolphins’ backfield work stood out. Averillo and the outside backs consistently carried strongly out of their own end, easing pressure and helping reset momentum.
The Turning Point
The defining moment came without the ball.
A desperate defensive stand denied the Sharks on the line just as momentum threatened to swing. From the next set, the Dolphins went the length and scored — a momentum flip that shifted the game decisively.
It was the difference between hanging on and taking over.
Left Edge Strikes
Herbie Farnworth set the tone on the left, repeatedly bending the line and creating second-phase play.
His link-up with Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow cut Cronulla apart, most notably just before half-time, while Katoa’s long passing game stretched the defence and created clean finishing opportunities out wide.
Ruthless Finish
Up by eight late, the Dolphins didn’t close the game — they crushed it.
A late surge of tries turned a tight contest into a blowout, with Averillo finishing with a double and the back five continuing to win the yardage battle.
Ending Cronulla’s home streak on their own turf is one thing. Doing it with that level of control is another.
As coach Kristian Woolf put it post-match, “the Sharks put us on the backfoot, Jake Averillo and the back 5 brought the ball out really well.”
That balance — absorbing pressure, then winning the yardage battle — is becoming a defining trait of this Dolphins side.
Can they back it up?
Now it gets bigger.
The Dolphins carry real momentum into next week’s Brisbane derby at Suncorp. If this was a statement, the next game is the test of whether they can back it up.
