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Local Star Sharn Freier Returns to Brisbane Roar After European Stint

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Redcliffe’s own Sharn Freier has returned to familiar territory, rejoining Brisbane Roar on loan from German powerhouse VfL Wolfsburg for the upcoming 2025-26 Ninja A-League Women season.

The 24-year-old striker, who grew up in the Moreton Bay region and attended Pine Rivers State High School, will pull on the orange jersey once again after an impressive European adventure that saw her establish herself as a regular in the Australian national team.

Freier’s journey from local football fields to international recognition has been remarkable. Starting her career at Pine Rivers United alongside her twin sister Laini, she progressed through the ranks at Moreton Bay United (now known as Moreton City Excelsior) before making her mark with Brisbane Roar.

Her breakthrough came during the 2023-24 season, where she featured in all 22 matches for the Roar, primarily operating from the left wing position. That campaign yielded two goals and five assists, performances that caught the attention of national team selectors and earned her a maiden call-up to the Matildas.

Since making her international debut against Mexico in April 2024, Freier has accumulated nine caps for Australia and found the net twice. Her international career includes appearances at the Paris 2024 Olympics, marking her as one of the rising stars in Australian women’s football.

The forward’s European experience at VfL Wolfsburg, where she signed in January 2025, has added another dimension to her game. The German club noted her usual deployment on the left flank and her Olympic tournament experience when announcing her arrival.

Brisbane Roar head coach Alex Smith expressed his delight at securing Freier’s return, highlighting her ability to take on defenders and create opportunities as qualities that align with the club’s playing philosophy. The coach emphasised how her skillset resonates with the Roar faithful and fits perfectly with their tactical approach.

For Freier, the homecoming represents more than just a football decision. Having started her journey at Pine Rivers United before moving through various local clubs including The Gap FC, her connection to the Brisbane football community runs deep.

The 2024-25 season was cut short for Freier due to an ankle injury that limited her to 11 appearances, during which she managed two goals and four assists. The injury also ruled her out of international fixtures including the SheBelieves Cup and friendlies against South Korea.

Her twin sister Laini, who is 24 minutes older and followed a similar career path, recently announced her retirement from professional football after also earning her first Matildas cap this year. Laini cited her recent marriage as a factor in her decision to move on from competitive football.

The 2025-26 A-League Women season is scheduled to commence on 31 October 2025, giving Freier time to fully recover from her injury and prepare for another campaign with her hometown club.

Freier’s return adds significant attacking firepower to Brisbane Roar’s squad as they prepare for the upcoming season. With her combination of local knowledge, international experience, and European exposure, she represents exactly the type of player who can make an impact in the A-League Women competition.

The loan arrangement with VfL Wolfsburg provides Brisbane Roar with a proven performer while allowing Freier to continue her development in familiar surroundings. For the local football community, particularly in the Redcliffe and Moreton Bay areas, her homecoming serves as an inspiring example of how talent can flourish from grassroots beginnings to the world stage.

Published 18-September-2025

Redcliffe Long Jumper Liam Adcock Hits New High Despite Falling Short in Tokyo

Photo Credit: Australian Athletics/Instagram

Redcliffe long jumper Liam Adcock ended a career-best season ranked among the world’s top five, despite falling short of the final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

Redcliffe Beginnings and Global Rise

Liam Adcock, who grew up in Redcliffe and competed as a Little Athlete before attending Redcliffe State High School and Scarborough State School, has developed from a local competitor into an international athlete. Born in Paddington, New South Wales, the 29-year-old credits his Redcliffe upbringing as central to his sporting pathway.

*Photo Credit: Australian Athletics/Instagram*

Breakthrough Season in 2025

The 2025 season marked a turning point for Adcock. He secured bronze at the World Indoor Championships in Nanjing with 8.28 metres, finished runner-up at the Xiamen Diamond League with 8.15 metres, and claimed victory in Rome with a personal best of 8.34 metres. He also placed third at the Diamond League final in Zurich with 8.24 metres. These results lifted him into the world’s top five, matching performances from leading rivals and positioning him as a medal contender heading into Tokyo.

Disappointment in Tokyo

Despite his strong form, Adcock was unable to progress beyond qualification at the World Championships. His best effort was 7.94 metres on his third attempt, four centimetres short of making the 12-man final. The result ended his campaign earlier than hoped.

Adcock acknowledged his frustration after the event, saying he felt capable of reaching the final based on his season but could not find his best form in Tokyo. He reflected that when he is at his best, he competes with freedom and enjoyment, but on this occasion may have taken the competition too seriously.

Career Achievements and Development

Before 2025, Adcock had already collected major honours, including winning the 2023 Australian Athletics Championships in Brisbane with 8.06 metres and competing at the World Championships in Budapest, where he missed the final by one centimetre. He claimed Oceania Championship gold in Suva in 2024 and represented Australia at the Paris Olympics the same year. In 2025, he added another national title in Perth, consolidating his position as one of Australia’s leading long jumpers.

Looking Ahead

Adcock, who has trained out of Milan during the European season while also working and remotely coaching other athletes, ends the year ranked fifth in the world. While Tokyo did not deliver the outcome he sought, his results across the season have confirmed his ability to compete with the best.

Published 18-Sep-2025

Street Spotlight: Klingner Rd, Redcliffe

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Long before shared paths and cycle lanes became part of its character, Klingner Rd served as a quiet residential connector in Redcliffe’s expanding suburban grid. Today, the street tells a story of evolution—from a simple residential thoroughfare to an increasingly important link in the Moreton Bay region’s active transport network, where footpaths now share space with verges and modern infrastructure meets established community.

The street’s transformation reflects broader changes across the Redcliffe Peninsula. What began as part of the residential expansion feeding away from the foreshore has grown into a street that balances the needs of long-established residents with the demands of contemporary suburban living. Recent council upgrades have introduced shared paths along sections of Klingner Road, particularly between Ashmole Road and Scarborough Road, signalling a shift towards more pedestrian and cyclist-friendly infrastructure.

This evolution mirrors the suburb’s own journey. Where once the focus was purely on residential car access, streets like Klingner Road now serve multiple purposes—providing not just vehicle thoroughfares but also safe routes for families walking to nearby schools, cyclists commuting to the foreshore, and residents enjoying the peninsula’s coastal lifestyle. The street has adapted, just as the community around it has matured.

Klingner Rd, Redcliffe Residents

NUMBER OF PROPERTIES: 3 units, 91 houses, 50 others
% OF OWNER OCCUPIERS ON STREET: 80%
AVERAGE TIME FOR OWNER OCCUPIERS: 14 years and 3 months
% OF PEOPLE 10+ YEARS: 56%

Klingner Rd, Redcliffe – As It Looked in 1936

SOME RECENT SALES ON KLINGNER RD, REDCLIFFE

Property Address	Sale Price	Sale Date
2/42 Klingner Road, Redcliffe	$635,000	Sep 2025
12 Klingner Road, Redcliffe	$880,000	Jul 2025
32 Klingner Road, Redcliffe	$1,230,000	Mar 2025
3/42 Klingner Road, Redcliffe	$620,000	Mar 2025
22 Klingner Road, Redcliffe	$1,230,000	Feb 2025

SOME TYPICAL PROPERTY SALES ON KLINGNER RD FROM YESTERYEAR

Property Address	Sale Price	Sale Date
4/42 Klingner Road, Redcliffe	$92,500	May 1992
80 Klingner Road, Redcliffe	$89,000	Apr 1992
55 Klingner Road, Redcliffe	$160,000	Dec 1991

SUBURB PROFILE

The median price of a 2 Bedroom House in Redcliffe in 2025 was $753,000
The median price of a 2 Bedroom House in Redcliffe in 2021 was $478,000
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 2 BEDROOM HOUSE IN REDCLIFFE SINCE 2021: $275,000

The median price of a 3 Bedroom House in Redcliffe in 2025 was $795,000
The median price of a 3 Bedroom House in Redcliffe in 2021 was $500,000
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 3 BEDROOM HOUSE IN REDCLIFFE SINCE 2021: $295,000

The median price of a 4 Bedroom House in Redcliffe in 2025 was $1,135,000
The median price of a 4 Bedroom House in Redcliffe in 2021 was $630,000
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 4 BEDROOM HOUSE IN REDCLIFFE SINCE 2021: $505,000

The median price of a 2 Bedroom Unit in Redcliffe in 2025 was $659,000
The median price of a 2 Bedroom Unit in Redcliffe in 2021 was $377,000
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 2 BEDROOM UNIT IN REDCLIFFE SINCE 2021: $282,000

The median price of a 3 Bedroom Unit in Redcliffe in 2025 was $910,000
The median price of a 3 Bedroom Unit in Redcliffe in 2021 was $610,000
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 3 BEDROOM UNIT IN REDCLIFFE SINCE 2021: $300,000

If you know Klingner Rd, Redcliffe well and you have some anecdotes or details to add, please email us at editor@brisbanesuburbsonlinenews.com.au.

Published 3-September-2025

Phins win over Titans – Now needs a favour from the former Ipswich Cop

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Three tries in the first 11 minutes put the Dolphins in a great position at Suncorp on Sunday, but as easily as they went 18-0 ahead, they went in at half-time, 18 all.

Trai Fuller, Tebila Naufahu and the Hammer crossed the try line within the first 11 minutes, but the Titans then scored three unanswered tries through Brian Kelly. Jaylan De Groot and Kieran Foran, Jayden Campbell converted all the three tries for the Titans, matching Jamayne Isaako for the Dolphins.

Two early second-half tries for the Phins (Naufahu and Katoa), settled them down until AJ Brimson crossed for the Titans. Kodi Nikorima crossong for the Dolphins sixth try, pushing the game out to two scores until Jayden Campbell converted his own try in the 73rd minute, but the Dolphins held on.

Kristian Woolf said., “We took the pressure off them and put it on ourselves in the second half. Once we fixed that in the second half, things turned back in our favour.”

“Tre did some great things…..he’s just so brave, Kurt is exceptional, he’s been pretty crook all week, he hasn’t really trained with the group, so to go out and play the minutes he did and get shifted around, that try he set up in the centres, pretty great skill, then go back in the middle and do what he does there,
he’s a great player for us.”

Former Dolphins Coach Wayne Bennett needs to get the the Rabbitohs up over the Roosters to give the Phins a chance of making the 8, and the Phins would love him to win big. Meanwhile Woolf will be secretly hoping that the Raiders will rest some of their first team stars so that Kayo Stadium can deliver the Dolphins a “w” for the end of season finale!

Regarding Herbie Farnworth coming back next week, Kristian Woolf said there was a chance he could be back. He also backed Trai Fuller after a big performance against the Titans. “Hammer’s our full back but I’m sure we can find a place for Trai somewhere.”

Here’s the nitty gritty:

IF The Rabbitohs can beat the Roosters on Friday night
AND the Phins can beat the table-topping Raiders next Sunday afternoon at Kayo Stadium
AND The net points difference over the 2 games is more than 15 (e.g. the Rabbitohs win by 5 and the Phins win by 11
THEN the Phins will make the play-offs for the first time in their short NRL history.

Published 1-Sept-2025

Redcliffe Prepares for 2027 Women’s Softball World Cup in Olympic Lead-Up

Photo Credit: City of Moreton Bay/LinkedIn

Redcliffe will stage the 2027 Women’s Softball World Cup Finals, with the international tournament set to boost Queensland’s sporting profile in the lead-up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games.

Background and Context

Australia will host the Women’s Softball World Cup for the first time since 1965, when the inaugural event was played in Melbourne and won by the national team. More than six decades later, the 2027 Finals are confirmed for Talobilla Park in Redcliffe.

The announcement strengthens the sport’s case for inclusion in the Brisbane 2032 Olympics. Queensland has committed to covering costs if softball is added, as hosts are responsible for funding sports outside the International Olympic Committee’s 28 core disciplines.

Women’s Softball World Cup 2027 — *Photo Credit: City of Moreton Bay/LinkedIn*

Event Details

The Women’s Softball World Cup Finals will be held from April 5 to April 11, 2027. Eight of the world’s top national teams will compete, with organisers scheduling six days of competition across that seven-day window.

The tournament is regarded as the benchmark global softball event before the sport’s return to the Olympic program at the Los Angeles 2028 Games. While some describes it as part of the Olympic qualifying pathway, others frame it as the lead-up event ahead of LA 2028.

Temporary seating will be brought in for the 2027 tournament, alongside upgrades at Talobilla Park such as a new clubhouse. While no new venue is required, more extensive infrastructure may be needed if the sport is confirmed for Brisbane 2032.

Brisbane 2032 Olympics — *Photo Credit: City of Moreton Bay/LinkedIn*

Economic and Tourism Impact

The event is forecast to generate about $6.3 million in economic activity and more than 10,500 visitor nights. A global broadcast audience of roughly 60 million is anticipated, particularly from softball-strong nations such as Japan, South Korea and the United States.

The expected influx of visitors and media coverage is seen as a boost for local businesses and an incentive for further hotel investment in the Moreton Bay region before 2032.

Community and Sporting Growth

Hosting the World Cup provides the national women’s team, the Aussie Spirit, a chance to compete at home for the first time in over half a century. Former champions from 1965, including Margaret Swan, noted the significance for athletes chasing Olympic selection.

Softball Australia emphasised the opportunity to inspire the next generation of players, lift grassroots participation and highlight Redcliffe’s role in Australia’s sporting future.

Outlook

Redcliffe’s hosting of the 2027 Women’s Softball World Cup Finals positions the city as a key stop on the pathway to the Brisbane 2032 Olympics, combining international competition, economic benefits and community impact.

Published 27-Aug-2025

Suttons Beach at the Heart of H.O.P.E.’s Mission for Moreton Bay’s Vulnerable

Photo Credit: HOPE - Helping Out People Equally/Facebook

Suttons Beach has become the front line of grassroots support in Moreton Bay, where a group of local volunteers are giving away food, clothing and essentials to people who have nowhere else to turn.

Expanding Reach Across the Region

H.O.P.E. (Helping Out People Equally) was founded by two grandmothers, Dee and Kylie, to support locals facing homelessness, cost-of-living pressures and family crises. Their pop-up stalls at Sutton’s Beach run every Thursday and Sunday, with free clothing, bedding, shoes and toiletries available to anyone in need.

*Photo Credit: HOPE – Helping Out People Equally/Facebook*

The group will also hold an event in Strathpine on Sunday, 31 August, at the Officeworks car park on Gympie Road, with free food, clothing, children’s activities and even low-cost hair trims from volunteer helpers.

Stories Behind the Need

The need for H.O.P.E.’s services shows hardship is widespread in Moreton Bay. Dee and Kylie said regular visitors include older residents in tents, women sleeping in cars for safety, and families struggling with rent. One man in his eighties, who lost toes to diabetes, only wished for a bed and a warm shower.

The organisers say such stories are common, and their outreach aims to provide comfort, dignity and relief without judgement.

From Donations to Not-for-Profit

What began with the two founders collecting donations in their own cars has now developed into a registered not-for-profit, supported by groups including Nourish Street Inc and Northwest Community Group Inc.

The team still faces practical challenges, particularly the need for a larger vehicle or storage space, but community donations and volunteer help are keeping the service alive.

A Safe Place for Connection

H.O.P.E.’s events offer more than clothing and food. They provide a safe space where people can sit, talk and connect. Visitors are invited to bring a chair, share a meal and spend time together.

Dee and Kylie say everyone is welcome, and locals can support the group through donations or by reaching out their Facebook page.

Published 25-August-2025

HomeFind Pilot to Support Redcliffe Women Facing Homelessness

In Redcliffe, a new approach to supporting women facing homelessness is preparing to take shape. The HomeFind pilot, led by community organisation Encircle, is designed to offer more than a temporary bed. It aims to provide stability, dignity and a pathway to long-term housing.

Read: Homelessness Support Hub Opens in Redcliffe

Encircle, which operates neighbourhood centres in Lawnton, Kallangur, and Redcliffe, has long been at the frontline of the housing crisis. Its staff and volunteers regularly see women over 55 struggling with insecure accommodation, forced to rely on short-term motel rooms or emergency placements. HomeFind seeks to bridge the gap between crisis shelters and permanent housing by creating four dedicated homes in the Moreton Bay region.

For up to 90 days, women will be able to live in a supportive environment while Encircle works with them to secure safe, permanent housing. Wraparound services will provide practical and emotional support, helping residents stabilise their lives during a difficult transition. Referrals will come through the Homeless Outreach Access Program, ensuring help reaches those most in need.

Redcliffe is already home to a network of community support. The recently opened Peninsula Support Hub, a $6.7 million facility, has brought together services such as The Breakfast Club and the Salvation Army under one roof. With HomeFind in the pipeline, the suburb is set to strengthen its role as a central point for addressing homelessness in the region.

Photo credit: City of Moreton Bay/Facebook

While housing shortages remain a pressing challenge across Moreton Bay, the pilot offers a new model of care. By focusing on women, who make up a significant portion of the local homeless population, the program highlights a vulnerable group often left behind in mainstream solutions.

Read: Redcliffe Peninsula Line: A Community on Track for Change

For Redcliffe residents, the project represents more than bricks and mortar. It is a community-led step towards tackling homelessness with compassion and practicality, ensuring women in crisis have not only a place to stay but a chance to rebuild.

Published 25-August-2025

Damaged Yacht Prompts Public Safety Advisory at Margate Beach

Residents and visitors at Margate Beach are being asked to keep their distance from a damaged yacht as local authorities work to secure the area.

Incident and Vessel Condition

Margate Beach in Redcliffe has become a safety concern after a yacht broke free from its mooring and ran aground. The damaged vessel, which had taken on water before beaching, raised worries about possible pollution and hazards.

*Photo Credit: Leonard J Matthews/Flickr*

Inspections found no fuel or oil leaks, but the hull sustained significant damage. Some items have already been removed from the yacht to reduce risks to the community.

Community Safety Measures

Council emphasised that residents and visitors should avoid approaching the grounded yacht to prevent injury. Maritime Safety Queensland has provided safety advice for skippers, including monitoring weather forecasts, planning trips early, and wearing lifejackets.

Beachgoers are being reminded that these measures are designed to protect both individuals and the wider community using the waterways.

Broader Concerns Over Abandoned Vessels

The grounding at Margate Beach reflects wider issues in Moreton Bay, where abandoned or improperly moored boats have frustrated residents for months. Council has issued notices to owners of vessels left in canals and continues to work with state agencies to ensure unseaworthy boats do not pose risks to navigation, the environment, or public safety.

In recent years, only a small number of vessels have been removed by Council, highlighting the challenges in managing waterways effectively.

Ongoing Monitoring and Community Involvement

Both the Council and Maritime Safety Queensland continue to monitor Margate Beach and surrounding waterways to prevent further incidents.

Residents are encouraged to report drifting or damaged vessels promptly, helping authorities maintain safe conditions along the foreshore. Local awareness and compliance play a key role in reducing hazards and preserving the beach for community enjoyment.

Published 19-August-2025

‘Think before you flush’: Redcliffe and Clontarf Among Worst Suburbs for Wastewater Blockages

Redcliffe and Clontarf have been named among the top wastewater blockage hotspots in Unitywater’s latest report, with residents urged to think carefully about what they flush down the toilet or wash down the sink.

Read: Unitywater and Sunshine Coast Lightning Launch Community Partnership in Redcliffe

The two suburbs featured in Unitywater’s top ten list of blockages for 2024/25, with Redcliffe recording 92 blockages and Clontarf 90 over the past year.

Unitywater Executive Manager Customer Delivery, Rhett Duncan, said household habits were a major factor behind the problem.

Blocked pump in Unitywaters wastewater network (Photo supplied)

“The only things that are ok to flush down the toilet are pee, poo and toilet paper,” Mr Duncan said.

“Toilet paper is manufactured specifically to breakdown in water within 30 seconds, unlike tissues and paper towel which are marketed for their strength, or wet wipes which often contain plastics.

“These unflushables can combine with fats and oils to create large lumps that block the pipes under your house, the wastewater pipes under your street, or clog the pumps that are meant to be pushing this wastewater to a treatment plant.

Wet wipes, oils, fats, paper towels and other items that shouldn’t be flushed or put down the sink mix together causing blockages in Unitywater’s wastewater network (Photo supplied)

“When there’s a blockage in the pipe, the next flush could cause it all to come back up through your bathroom floor drains in a big smelly mess, and no one wants to have to clean that up.”

Other Moreton Bay suburbs also featured prominently on the list, including Caboolture (134 blockages), Narangba (89) and Deception Bay (82). Together with Redcliffe and Clontarf, these areas accounted for almost a quarter of all blockages reported across the wider Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast and Noosa regions.

Unitywater has urged households to keep small bins in bathrooms, avoid rinsing food scraps into sinks, and collect cooking oils in jars to dispose of in the bin. Mr Duncan said simple steps could save homes from costly damage and prevent sewage overflows in streets.
“Pre-wipe pots and pans with paper towel before doing the washing up and keep a jar under the sink to collect larger amounts of used cooking oil and put it in the bin once it’s full,” he said.
“Use a sink strainer to redirect those vegie scraps, coffee grinds and egg shells, which are great in a compost or green waste bin, along with expired milk which can be put onto garden beds.”

Read: It’s Not the Sewers: Redcliffe’s Rotten Egg Smell Explained

Find out more about the hidden problems in the wastewater network at www.unitywater.com/creatures.

Published 19-August-2025

Redcliffe Dolphins Feature Strongly in Queensland Under 18 Emerging Squad

Photo Credit: QRL

Five Redcliffe Dolphins players have been selected in Queensland Rugby League’s under 18 Boys Emerging Origin Camp, highlighting the club’s role in developing future talent.

Redcliffe Representation in Emerging Camp

Queensland Rugby League assembled 30 young players for the annual under 18 Boys Emerging Origin Camp on 11 August 2025. The program is designed to prepare promising athletes for progression to Queensland Under 19s, Hostplus Cup, and higher representative honours.

Redcliffe Dolphins are strongly represented, with Noah Fien, Elijah McKay, Nixon Pasese, Brian Pouniu, and Cody Starr among those chosen. Their selection reflects the depth of talent produced by the club’s junior pathways.

Mentorship and Player Development

The camp combines on-field skill development with off-field education. Former State of Origin players Darius Boyd and David Stagg, along with Keegan Hipgrave, guided sessions focusing on resilience, professionalism, and leadership in a professional rugby league environment.

Participants receive structured feedback from Queensland Rugby League’s pathways team, ensuring individual development plans are aligned with future opportunities in the sport.

Redcliffe Dolphins’ Longstanding Role

Founded on 27 February 1947, the Redcliffe Dolphins achieved full district club status in 1959 and entered the Brisbane First Grade competition in 1960.

Premiership history differs across sources. The club’s official record lists premiership wins in 1965, 1994, and 1996, while other published accounts note only two titles in 1965 and 1994.

Similarly, reports of Queensland Cup success vary. Some sources state the Dolphins have appeared in 12 grand finals, while the club’s own account records seven appearances. Despite these differences, the Dolphins remain one of the most successful sides in the state competition.

Queensland Rugby League — *Photo Credit: Redcliffe Dolphins/Facebook*

Development Pathway to the NRL

The Dolphins organisation also holds a National Rugby League licence, with a professional team competing separately in the NRL since 2023. The semi-professional Redcliffe Dolphins continue to compete in the Hostplus Cup and Brisbane Rugby League, sustaining their role as a critical development base for future Queensland and Australian representatives.

Looking Ahead

The inclusion of five Redcliffe players in the 2025 Emerging Origin squad reinforces the club’s reputation for fostering junior talent. With strong representation in the camp, the Dolphins’ development system continues to provide a pathway from community football to the state’s elite rugby league ranks.

Published 16-Aug-2025