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Historic Kallangur Church to Stay as New Special School Moves Ahead

Pine Rivers Uniting Church will stay at its longtime Kallangur home, with plans for a new special school redrawn to allow both to share the Narangba Road site.

The property had been endorsed for the school project in September 2024, with the earlier plan requiring the church to make way for the development.

That changed in July, when Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek announced the plans would be amended to allow the church to remain while the special school went ahead.

The church and the planned Moreton Bay South special school will now coexist at 30 Narangba Road, ending uncertainty over whether the congregation would have to leave the site.

Exactly how the two will fit together is still being worked out. The school remains in the planning phase, with detailed design yet to be completed and issues including traffic, vegetation, acoustics and stormwater still to be considered.

Details such as access, parking, fencing and the final boundaries between the church and school have not yet been made public.

Earlier Plan Put Church’s Future in Doubt

The earlier proposal went considerably further than simply identifying land near the church. The State Government has confirmed that the September 2024 site decision would have resulted in Pine Rivers Uniting Church being demolished to make way for the school.

By 2026, the Department of Education had advised the Uniting Church in Australia, Queensland Synod of its intention to compulsorily acquire the property. The Synod objected, arguing that the school and the church’s existing ministries could operate on the same site.

Opposition also emerged locally. Division 7 Councillor Yvonne Barlow presented a 61-signature petition to City of Moreton Bay, while former Pine Rivers Uniting Church minister Barry Allen was among those who publicly called for an alternative to demolition.

The Government has since said it worked with the Uniting Church and considered community concerns before amending the proposal. While those representations formed part of the discussion surrounding the site, there is no evidence that any single petition, person or campaign was responsible for the change.

A Local Church Story Stretching Back Generations

The congregation’s history in Pine Rivers is considerably older than the building standing on Narangba Road today.

The church traces its local beginnings to a Sunday school established at North Pine in 1871. A Wesleyan church followed on Dayboro Road in 1877, while Kallangur later became part of the story through the Marsden Home for Boys.

Church records say Frederick Marsden founded the home and a church was built beside it in 1930, serving first the Congregational Church and later the Uniting Church.

A push to bring several Pine Rivers congregations together gathered pace in the late 1980s. Strathpine and Lawnton formally united in 1990, followed by South Pine and Kallangur in 1991, bringing Presbyterian, Congregational and Methodist traditions into the one congregation.

The present worship centre at 30 Narangba Road opened on 21 April 1996.

It remains in active use. Pine Rivers Uniting Church holds Sunday services there and runs children’s and community programs from the Kallangur site.

The distinction matters when describing the site’s history: while the congregation and its predecessors have a long association with Pine Rivers and Kallangur, no formal State or local heritage listing for the present 1996 worship centre has been identified.

Special School Still Planned for 2029

Changing the plan for the church has not changed the Government’s intention to build the new school.

The Department of Education continues to list the project as the new special school for Moreton Bay South, with an opening planned for 2029. It says the school is intended to increase special schooling capacity and provide enrolment relief across the local school network.

Departmental material also identifies Pine Rivers Special School at Lawnton as the existing school associated with the Moreton Bay South project.

There is still some way to go before construction. As of September 2026, the project remains in the planning phase, a design contract is yet to be awarded and a construction contractor has not been appointed.

The Department has not published a final project budget, listing the cost as subject to detailed design and contract award. Nor has it published a confirmed enrolment capacity for the Kallangur school.

Those details should become clearer as the project moves into design.

For Pine Rivers Uniting Church, however, the central question has been resolved. The special school is still coming to Kallangur, but the congregation will remain at the Narangba Road site as the plans take shape around it.

Published 8-September-2026

Petrie Campus Scholarship Program Reaches Milestone Supporting Nearly 100 Undergraduates

Twenty-three students scattered across the bustling North Lakes, Petrie, Mango Hill and Kallangur corridor are suddenly finding room to breathe as fresh financial backing targets the escalating costs of modern higher education.

Strengthening the Local Pipeline

Why should a bright academic future depend entirely on the state of a bank account? Local leaders refuse to let household budgets dictate who gets to succeed. Operating out of the Petrie campus, the annual City of Moreton Bay Scholarship Program has steadily built a reliable net for local learners since 2020.

Ninety-one students have now navigated their university years with this backing, transforming raw potential into professional capability right where they grew up.

Adapting to Economic Realities

Bursaries jumped from $2,000 to $2,500 this year, responding directly to the pinch of inflation. Administrators also introduced the programme’s inaugural Indigenous Study Support Bursary, widening the gates for regional participation. Beyond these sixteen flexible cash grants sit seven major undergraduate scholarships, each worth $8,000 annually for the entire duration of a degree.

Could a few thousand dollars really mean the difference between dropping out and earning a diploma? For many young adults juggling rent and textbooks, the answer is an absolute yes.

Fueling Tomorrow’s Economy

Petrie is expanding at breakneck speed. Where will the region find the engineers, teachers, and innovators it needs tomorrow? The answer is sitting in today’s lecture halls. By removing financial barriers, the collaborative initiative ensures homegrown talent stays put rather than drifting away to bigger cities.

Graduates step straight from campus into local enterprises, feeding their newly minted expertise back into the neighbourhoods that supported them from the start.

Updated 2-September-2026

North Lakes, Mango Hill and Kallangur: Three Neighbours, Three Very Different Property Markets

From a $2 million sale on Nicklaus Parade to multi-million-dollar acreage deals on Kinsellas Road East, the latest property data reveals why North Lakes, Mango Hill and Kallangur are no longer moving as one market.

North Lakes, Mango Hill and Kallangur may share schools, shopping centres and transport links, but the latest property data shows they’re heading in different directions.

A new Property Market Overview by Moreton Bay Area Properties, covering house sales to 27 July 2026, found North Lakes and Mango Hill recorded softer short-term median prices, while Kallangur continued to gather momentum.

Five Things We Learned

North Lakes and Kallangur each recorded 41 house sales, the highest activity in the comparison.
Kallangur was the only suburb where the three-month median exceeded its annual median.
Mango Hill remained the highest-priced mainstream market, with a median of $1.065 million.
Homes sold fastest in Kallangur, taking a median of 21 days.
Ryan Suhle, Matt Phillips and Simon Booker topped the agent leaderboards in their respective suburbs.

At a Glance

Side-by-side summary of all three suburbs — trailing 3-month vs 12-month house medians.

Market Indicator	North Lakes	Mango Hill	Kallangur
3-Month House Median	$1,011,000	$1,065,000	$945,000
12-Month House Median	$1,050,000	$1,125,000	$920,000
vs 12-Month	-3.7%	-5.3%	+2.7%
3-Month Sales	41	26	41
Median Days to Sell	27 days	36 days	21 days

A Tale of Three Markets

North Lakes remains the area’s established premium market. Its three-month median house price eased to $1.011 million, about 3.7 per cent below its rolling annual median, but buyer activity remained solid with 41 sales and a median selling time of 27 days.

The suburb’s biggest sale—a $2 million home on Nicklaus Parade—showed buyers are still willing to pay top dollar for standout properties.

Monthly Median Sale Price — North Lakes

12-month rolling trend, August 2025 – July 2026. Houses only.

Mango Hill continued to command the highest median price at $1.065 million, although homes generally took longer to sell, with a median of 36 days.

The report notes that two acreage sales worth $8 million and $7.025 million helped shape the suburb’s results and shouldn’t be viewed as typical residential transactions.

Top Sales — Mango Hill

Highest recorded house sale prices in the trailing 3-month window.

63 KINSELLAS ROAD E

4 bed · 2 bath · 2 car · 12,180m² · Not disclosed

$8,000,000

59–61 KINSELLAS ROAD E

— bed · — bath · — car · 8,834m² · Not disclosed

$7,025,000

ⓘ Properties at 63 and 59–61 Kinsellas Road East are large acreage holdings (8,834–12,180m²) and are not representative of typical residential transactions. They are included for completeness as they settled within the period.

Kallangur, meanwhile, was the standout performer.

Its median climbed to $945,000, above its annual median, while homes sold in just 21 days. Combined with 41 recorded sales, the figures suggest buyers continue to see strong value in the suburb.

Monthly Median Sale Price — Kallangur

12-month rolling trend, August 2025 – July 2026. Houses only.

The People Behind the Numbers

The report also highlights the agents leading sales activity across the three suburbs.

Top Agents – Trailing 3 Months

Top agents in North Lakes, Mango Hill and Kallangur by confirmed house sales during the trailing three-month period
Suburb	Agent	Sales (3-Mo)
North Lakes	Ryan Suhle	18
Mango Hill	Matt Phillips	5
Kallangur	Simon Booker	5

Ryan Suhle recorded 18 confirmed house sales in North Lakes during the reporting period, while Matt Phillips topped Mango Hill with five sales and Simon Booker led Kallangur, also with five sales.

The Meaning Behind the Numbers

The figures suggest there isn’t one property market across the North Lakes district—there are three.

North Lakes continues to perform as an established premium suburb. Mango Hill remains a strong family market with a handful of high-end sales capable of influencing headline figures. Kallangur, meanwhile, continues to strengthen as buyers look for affordability without leaving the district.

For homeowners, buyers and investors, that’s the real takeaway: the postcode may be shared, but the market story isn’t.

Explore the Full Report

The full North Lakes, Mango Hill & Kallangur Property Market Overview includes:

Monthly median price charts
Top 10 sales
Agent leaderboards
Bedroom-by-bedroom market breakdowns
Side-by-side suburb comparisons

➜ Read the full report on Moreton Bay Area Properties

Data source: Figures are drawn from the North Lakes, Mango Hill & Kallangur Property Market Overview published by Moreton Bay Area Properties. The report analyses publicly available residential property sales for the three months to 27 July 2026.

Published 5-August-2026

Major Murrumba Downs Wastewater Upgrades To Support Moreton Bay’s Growing Communities

Communities surrounding North Lakes are among those set to benefit from a series of upgrades at Unitywater’s Murrumba Downs Wastewater Treatment Plant, as the utility expands infrastructure to support growth across Moreton Bay.

The treatment plant services approximately 187,000 homes and businesses in Dakabin, Griffin, Kallangur, Mango Hill and Murrumba Downs, as well as Bray Park, Joyner, Lawnton and Strathpine. It processes around 25 megalitres of wastewater each day—the equivalent of about 5.5 million toilet flushes.

The upgrades are part of Unitywater’s $500 million renewals and replacements program, which is aimed at strengthening water and wastewater infrastructure throughout its service region.

Unitywater Executive Manager Sustainable Infrastructure Solutions Mike Basterfield said the works included a range of improvements designed to support the plant’s ongoing operation.

The project involves refurbishing the plant’s bioreactor, replacing aeration diffusers that supply oxygen to microorganisms used in the treatment process, upgrading a cloth media filter tank and constructing a new aeration tank to improve biological treatment.

Upstream of the treatment plant, crews have also installed a 16-metre-high barometric loop—a distinctive U-shaped structure that uses gravity and atmospheric pressure to maintain efficient wastewater flow.

According to Unitywater, the new structure will increase pumping efficiency while helping reduce odour and the risk of blockages in the wastewater network.

Mr Basterfield said the crane lift also drew the attention of children from nearby Green Leaves Early Learning Centre, who later visited the site dressed in miniature high-visibility safety vests.

The barometric loop was installed by Dormway earlier this year, while Downer is delivering the remaining works. The full program is expected to be completed by November 2026.

Published 1-Aug-2026

Goodfellows Road Community Housing Proposal Enters Decision Stage

Photo Credit: DA/2026/2546

Kallangur housing plans for 144 community housing apartments across two seven-storey buildings are at the decision stage. Development application DA/2026/2546 seeks a Material Change of Use permit for multiple dwellings at 1 and 7 Goodfellows Road. The 3521-square-metre site is on the corner of Goodfellows Road and School Road.

The plans provide for 144 studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom apartments, along with 66 parking spaces. The two buildings would each be seven storeys high.

The application was lodged on 21 May 2026 by 1 Goodfellows Road Kallangur Pty Ltd. It was listed as properly made on the same date, with the confirmation stage completed on 22 May.

Plans showing studio and multi-bedroom apartment layouts — Photo Credit: DA/2026/2546

Kallangur Housing Plans Focus On Long-Term Tenancies

Bric Housing would own the development, manage its tenancies and provide on-site services for residents if the proposal is approved. The organisation is separate from the company listed as the development applicant.

The apartments are intended to provide secure, long-term tenancies for local workers, older women, veterans, single parents, couples and small families who live or work in the area.

Proposed seven-storey community housing buildings — Photo Credit: DA/2026/2546

Shops, schools, transport and other services are within about 400 metres of the site. The development was designed with the intention of reducing residents’ reliance on private vehicles.

The proposal is intended to provide homes for people unable to secure housing through the wider market while remaining connected to their community.

Moreton Bay has more than 6000 people on the social housing list, while rental supply is 0.7 per cent, below the Queensland average of 0.9 per cent.

Kallangur corner site at Goodfellows Road and School Road — Photo Credit: DA/2026/2546

Updated Documents Filed During Assessment

The application is code assessable and is listed by Moreton Bay City Council as current at the decision stage. That stage began on 29 June 2026 and has a listed due date of 3 August 2026.

Updated proposal plans, landscape concept plans, a traffic impact assessment, an active and public transport review and a waste management program were received on 29 June. An updated noise impact assessment was received on 3 July.

No decision notice has been issued, and the 144-apartment development remains under assessment.

Published 13-July-2026

Digital Water Meters Roll Out Across Kallangur to Help Detect Hidden Leaks Earlier

Almost 2,300 properties across Kallangur, Murrumba Downs, Bray Park, Strathpine and Warner will have digital water meters installed during June. This rollout helps Unitywater provide faster leak identification, earlier notification of potential leaks to customers, clearer billing and a more complete picture of water use across the network.

The rollout follows an ongoing wave of installations completed across the region. Unitywater Acting Executive Manager Customer Experience Steve Wimberley said since March 2026, Unitywater has installed about 4,000 digital water meters across its service region and sent out more than 160 notifications advising customers they may have a leak.

For Kallangur households, the upgrade means a meter capable of catching exactly the kind of water loss that leads to an unexpected spike on the next bill.

How digital water meters detect leaks earlier

The digital meters provide daily visibility of water consumption to help catch issues early. While a traditional meter is read once every three months, this digital upgrade flags unusual usage patterns much faster, giving Unitywater the ability to alert a household before costs compound.

Mr Wimberley said the installation approach is deliberate.

“We’re installing the meters in ‘network blocks’, which are defined by the water supply infrastructure layout, rather than street-by-street,” he said. “This means residents may see their neighbours’ meters being upgraded but not theirs yet and this is an intentional operational approach.”

Pilot program delivers strong savings and leak detection

The numbers from Unitywater’s pilot program give a clear sense of scale. The pilot program installed digital technology in 10,000 properties and delivered more than 800 million litres of water savings, more than $5 million in customer savings, and early leak identification support for more than 3,500 households.

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This technology aims to prevent scenarios where property owners go away for extended periods and return home to major, undetected water damage. A digital meter flags unusual usage patterns early rather than letting a hidden leak run unchecked for weeks.

What residents need to know about the upgrade

Customers scheduled to receive a digital meter in the next six months will receive a letter from Unitywater, followed by a notice approximately five to 10 days before their installation window. Residents do not need to be home for the upgrade, which takes between five minutes and one hour to complete.

“We don’t always need to turn off your water for this upgrade, but if we do, we will notify you beforehand,” Mr Wimberley said.

There is no additional fee for customers who receive the digital meter as per Unitywater’s schedule. However, customers wishing to have an early upgrade can opt in, which may incur an additional fee.

For more information, visit Unitywater’s Digital Metering Program page at unitywater.com/smart-meters.

Published 16-June-2026

Pine Rivers Honour Gates In Kallangur: A Century Of Local Remembrance

Photo Credit: Moreton Bay Region Libraries

Set along Anzac Avenue in Kallangur, the Pine Rivers Honour Gates carry a story that began more than a century ago, when a local community came together to mark the loss of its First World War soldiers.

A District Remembers

The gates were first established at the Lawnton Showgrounds and officially opened on 28 July 1923. At the time, they served as a memorial to district men who died in service or were killed in action during the First World War.

Marble plaques were placed on the structure, recording the names of 28 local soldiers. A dedication dated July 1923 states that the gates honour those who fell in the Great War, forming the central purpose of the memorial.

Pine Rivers Honour Gates — *Photo Caption: Memorial gates at entrance to Pine Rivers R.S.L. (Returned Services League) Kallangur in 1995*
Photo Credit: Moreton Bay Region Libraries

Built As An Entrance

Rather than a standalone monument, the memorial was designed as a gateway. The structure features four pillars fitted with white marble plaques, with wrought iron gates spanning the entrance.

Decorative scrollwork and carved detailing form part of the design, reflecting how the memorial was integrated into a public space at the showgrounds. Positioned at an entrance, the gates were part of everyday community life from the beginning.

Kallangur memorial gates — *Photo Caption: Entrance Gates to Pine Rivers Showgrounds, early 1900s*
Photo Credit: Moreton Bay Region Libraries

More Names, More Conflicts

Over time, the memorial expanded beyond its original focus. Additional plaques were added to recognise service connected to World War II, Korea, Malaya, Vietnam and Borneo.

These additions extended the record of service across several decades, with inscriptions covering the period from 1939 to 1973. World War II plaques also include names, continuing the memorial’s role in documenting those connected to the district.

war memorial — *Photo Caption: Pine Rivers Honour Gates, North Leagues and Services Club, Kallangur, 1998*
Photo Credit: Moreton Bay Region Libraries

A Move To Kallangur

The gates did not remain at Lawnton. After later relocations, they were moved to their current position at the Pine Rivers RSL memorial precinct in Kallangur.

Records place the final relocation in the mid-1980s, with accounts noting 1986 or 1987. The move shifted the memorial from its original showground setting into a dedicated commemorative precinct.

Kallangur Memorial Gates Today

Today, the Kallangur memorial gates stand within a broader memorial complex that includes several other structures recognising military service.

The original 1923 dedication remains part of the site, alongside later additions that expanded the scope of the memorial. The gates now reflect both their origin as a First World War tribute and their continued role in recording service across multiple conflicts linked to the Pine Rivers district.

Published 20-Mar-2026

Injunction Halts Eviction of Rough Sleepers in Kallangur

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Homeless residents camping at Goodfellows Road in Kallangur have been allowed to stay after a legal order prevented City of Moreton Bay from enforcing eviction notices.

Background and Context

On 8 July 2025, Basic Rights Queensland obtained urgent injunctions to stop the City of Moreton Bay from removing rough sleepers at Goodfellows Road, Kallangur. The action followed earlier clearances at Eddie Hyland Park in Lawnton, where belongings were taken using machinery and police escorts.

By 15 August 2025, the court extended protection for 11 applicants, many of whom had already been displaced from other locations. The order prevents the council from enforcing compliance notices until a full hearing in late November.

The Findings

Justice Paul Smith found that removing tents without adequate housing alternatives posed risks to the health and safety of those affected. While acknowledging concerns raised by residents about health and amenity, he said these needed to be weighed against the protections provided by the Human Rights Act.

The court also found that the council had not provided a binding commitment to pause enforcement, leading to concerns that campers could face further removal.

Authorities’ Position

The City of Moreton Bay said the order was limited to compliance notices and did not change the validity of local laws prohibiting camping on council land. It stated that while it would comply with the ruling, it was disappointing that people remained without permanent housing.

Authorities highlighted its efforts to address homelessness, including $3.7 million invested in the Peninsula Support Hub at Redcliffe, support for the Sleep Bus program, and land allocations at Morayfield and Caboolture for future crisis housing.

Queensland homelessness — Photo Credit: Pexels

Legal and Community Response

Basic Rights Queensland and other community groups welcomed the decision, arguing that people experiencing homelessness should not be penalised for lacking housing. Charities also noted that residents at the Kallangur site had few alternatives and needed stability until long-term solutions were available.

Next Steps

The case is scheduled for a full hearing in November 2025. Until then, those staying at the Goodfellows Road site in Kallangur are permitted to remain in place.

Published 27-Aug-2025

Road Upgrades, Safer Crossings Coming to North Lakes and Surrounds

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Residents in North Lakes, Dakabin and Kallangur will soon notice a wave of street upgrades, with millions of dollars set aside to improve pedestrian crossings, parks and major road links in the 2025–26 City of Moreton Bay budget.

Community Safety Takes Priority

North Lakes families, particularly those around local schools, will benefit from new raised pedestrian crossings designed to calm traffic and make it safer for children walking or riding to school. This includes work near North Lakes State College, where increased pedestrian activity has made safety upgrades a key concern.

Council also flagged upcoming improvements to nearby Griffin and Mango Hill, which share infrastructure with North Lakes. These works are part of a broader $21 million investment across the city to support walkable neighbourhoods. In parallel, lighting at Kallangur Town Memorial Park will be upgraded, adding better visibility for after-hours use.

In Dakabin, a raised pedestrian crossing is planned for Marsden Road. The suburb will also receive outdoor gym equipment at Blue Gum Park, encouraging locals to get active in their own community.

Old Gympie Road Set for Major Upgrade

A standout infrastructure project for this corridor is the Old Gympie Road upgrade. Spanning across Dakabin and Kallangur, this seven-year project carries a price tag of $142.5 million. Design and early works will begin during this financial year.

The project aims to address long-standing congestion and improve safety for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians. For Dakabin, this will include a redesign of Alma Road to remove a sharp bend and replace it with a roundabout, with construction starting in 2026.

Kallangur will also benefit from a new zebra crossing on Goodfellows Road, further adding to efforts to slow traffic and protect foot traffic in busy local areas.

Investment in Local Spaces

Beyond roads, North Lakes and nearby suburbs are seeing attention to green and active spaces. Council plans to install new outdoor exercise stations at key parks, including North Ridge Circuit Park (Deception Bay) and John Oxley Reserve in Murrumba Downs, which services Dakabin and Kallangur residents.

A new 3,000 square metre green space is also in development at John Oxley Reserve, with barbecue facilities, seating and paths. This is part of the city’s broader $80 million investment into parks and open spaces.

Balancing Growth With Liveability

Moreton Bay is growing by around 12,500 people each year, adding pressure to roads, parks and schools in suburbs like North Lakes, Dakabin and Kallangur. These areas, close to Brisbane, are now key targets for upgrades under the city’s $1 billion 2025–26 budget.

Mayor Peter Flannery said the focus remains on practical improvements that make a real difference day to day. Over $400 million will go toward capital works including roads, public spaces and safety projects. Locals can expect to see early upgrades by mid-2026, with major roadworks extending to 2031.

Published 18-June-2025

Kallangur Residents Reflect on 50 Years Since Space City Opened

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Kallangur residents are reflecting on the 50th anniversary of Space City, a now-demolished dome-shaped shopping centre once located along Anzac Avenue.

A Milestone for a Lost Landmark

Kallangur locals are marking 50 years since the opening of Space City, a former shopping centre once known for its futuristic domes and unconventional construction. Built in 1978 on Anzac Avenue, the centre housed around 30 retail shops inside seven intersecting domes made using Binishell technology. It was the first commercial application of this method in Australia.

Space City opening — *Photo Credit: Museum of Brisbane/Facebook*

Binishell Innovation in Kallangur

The Binishells were created by pouring concrete over inflated balloons, forming large domes with curved concrete shells. Italian architect Dr Dante Bini developed the method in the 1960s, which was later used internationally for schools, homes, and industrial buildings. The construction of the Kallangur domes reportedly took only three hours and was witnessed by nearby school students and community members.

The design aimed to reduce costs and build times while showcasing architectural innovation. At the time, Space City featured automatic doors and retail staff dressed in space-themed costumes. Tenants included department store Barry and Roberts, fashion retailers, a butcher, and a cake shop. It was also used as a filming location for the 1986 movie “Australian Dream.”

Binishell structures — *Photo Credit: Museum of Brisbane/Facebook*

Closure and Demolition

Despite early public interest, Space City struggled to remain financially viable due to increasing competition from other shopping centres. After a short attempt to repurpose it as a market, the centre permanently closed on 31 December 1985. Over time, the domes became dilapidated and were targeted by vandals before being demolished.

Only two of the five known Binishell structures constructed in Australia remain. Today, the Kallangur site is occupied by Kallangur Fair, which opened in 1993. The centre changed ownership in 2021, selling for $22 million to a Sydney-based investment group.

Community Reflections

Residents have shared memories of visiting or watching the domes being built, with some expressing disappointment that the structure was not repurposed. Others have recalled promotional activities and the novelty of the design, including space-themed staff and unusual architectural features. These recollections have resurfaced online in the lead-up to the 50-year milestone.

Continuing Influence of the Binishell

While the original Kallangur structures no longer exist, the Binishell concept remains active. Nicoló Bini, the architect’s son, has relaunched the technology as a sustainable building method. In 2015, a new prototype was constructed in Malibu for actor Robert Downey Jr.

The Kallangur site remains significant as a local reference point for architectural experimentation during a time of suburban expansion north of Brisbane.

Published 31-May-2025