September 1, 2026 — 11:10am

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For more than a decade, Darren Henley and other residents of Abbeville Street have been parking on the grassy verge opposite their houses, adjacent to their local park.

The verge is an ideal spot to park to keep the street clear, and many locals who frequent the popular dog park, basketball court and children’s playground also use the space for off-street parking.

Last month, however, Henley received two parking fines totalling $344, and three of his neighbours on the street in Upper Mount Gravatt were each…

Read the full article at SMH.COM.AU