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Woman Critical After Forklift Incident at Brisbane Markets

A woman in her 40s is in critical condition after being struck by a forklift at the popular Brisbane Markets in Rocklea early Thursday morning, May 2, 2024.

The incident occurred around 6:15am, when the woman, an employee of one of the businesses operating at the markets, was involved in a collision with a forklift. She suffered serious head and leg injuries in the incident.

Paramedics were called to the scene and the woman was treated before being transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital in a serious condition. However, her condition has since deteriorated and she is now listed as critical, according to the hospital.

Andrew Young, CEO of Brisbane Markets Limited which operates the site, released a statement saying the incident is being investigated by the company, Workplace Health and Safety Queensland, and the woman’s employer.

“The collision is being treated as a serious incident,” Young stated. “Brisbane Markets considers the safety of everyone working at the site to be our top priority and reinforces to all businesses the importance of adhering to safe work practices.”

He extended well-wishes to the injured woman and her family on behalf of the company.

A spokesperson for Workplace Health and Safety Queensland confirmed their organisation has an open investigation into the incident, but could not provide further details at this time.

The Brisbane Markets at Rocklea are a major produce market supplying fresh fruit, vegetables, and flowers to retailers across Queensland. The large site operates around the clock, leading to concerns about vehicle and pedestrian safety if proper protocols are not followed.

Workplace safety advocates are calling for a thorough investigation and review of procedures to prevent similar tragic incidents in the future at one of Brisbane’s industrial hubs.

Published 4-May-2024

Rocklea’s Brisbane Markets Inches Closer to Stock Market Listing

Brisbane Markets Ltd, the owner of the Brisbane Markets site in Rocklea, is making progress towards a potential listing on the Australian Securities Exchange. The move comes after the company reached a tentative agreement to remove a separate class of industry shares, which had been a key sticking point in the shareholder structure.

The company holds over $259 million in total equity and $512 million in assets, primarily comprising investment properties. Additionally, Brisbane Markets Ltd (BML) has a 44.33 per cent stake in Perth Markets Group Limited (PMGL), having faced resistance from West Australian industry owners over a recent attempt to secure a majority stake.

The issue with the shareholder structure revolves around the Queensland Chamber of Fruit and Vegetable Industries Co-operative Limited, along with other representatives from the supply chain, including growers, retailers, and wholesale industry organization Brismark.

The provision for separate industry shares, established when BML acquired the Brisbane Markets site in 2002, grants the holders the right to appoint a director to the board and veto power over shareholder resolutions.

After two years of negotiations, BML and Brismark have agreed to terms that would pave the way for a stock market listing, subject to shareholder approval. The proposed agreement involves canceling the four industry shares and issuing ordinary shares based on their value at the time of the listing decision.

Both BML and Brismark will engage with their respective shareholders and members to seek approval for the arrangement.

BML’s financial performance has had its ups and downs. In the December half-year of 2022, BML’s operating profit dropped by 6.4 per cent to $7.9 million, primarily due to a $14 million property revaluation cut resulting in a net loss after tax of $4 million.

However, in FY22, the company’s operating revenue remained steady at $46.3 million, and net profit more than tripled to $62.3 million, largely driven by increases in property values at the Brisbane and Perth sites.

The potential ASX listing could value Brisbane’s fresh produce exchange at up to $400 million.

Published 16-May-2023

A Lucky Mum May Win a $200 Swag Bag at the Brisbane Markets in Rocklea this May

Photo Credit: Brisbane Markets/Facebook

Three different markets open every weekend at Sherwood Road in Rocklea and if you’re looking for fresh food, clothes, home items, and unique gifts, especially this coming Mother’s Day, it’s high time to clock a visit to the Brisbane Marketplace. You may even get a chance to win a swag bag worth $200 for yourself or for your mum.

From the 5th to the 12th of May 2019, visitors to any of the markets taking place at the Brisbane Marketplace can enter the Mother’s Day Giveaway contest. Just fill out an entry form at the Information Booth for the draw.

The swag bag contains the following delightful prizes:

Flowerlovers voucher ($50)
30-minute massage from Healing Hands Thai Day Spa ($35)
fiddle leaf fig from My Plants ($75)
Brisbane MarketPlace “Market Money” ($50) to be spent at the markets before the 12th of August

The Brisbane Marketplace has been around for years but there’s always something new to see from the different vendors participating during the night market for Friday, the fresh market for Saturday and the discovery market for Sunday.

*Photo Credit:* *Brisbane Markets/Facebook*

The Brisbane Night Market is at 385 Sherwood Road, where at least 40 food stalls offer every gastronomic delight to satisfy your cravings, including alcohol. It opens from 4:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. A live band performs during this event, which may be a great way to kick off a relaxing weekend with a group of friends.

Across the street at 250 Sherwood Road is the Saturday Fresh Market which opens from 6:00 am to 12:00 p.m. Here, you’ll find an assortment of fruits, vegetables, dairy, and meat, as well as other produce from over 380 stalls.

Every Sunday morning, the fresh market becomes the Sunday Discovery Market where you can score antique items, homewares and collectible, vintage clothing and other second-hand goods. Artisanal craft stalls offer wonderful knick-knacks that you can gift to every member of your family, including your furry pets.

There’s something for everyone at the Brisbane Marketplace. Drop by with the whole family and enjoy the food, shop and meet the local vendors of your community!