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Woman Spends 23 Hours in Tree to Save Garden | Brisbane News
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- Jun 30, 2026
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- 96
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Summary
A woman named Sharai spent 23 hours perched in a tree at Kurilpa Common, a beloved community garden in Brisbane, to protest its potential sale to developers. The site, unofficially used as a garden since the pandemic and even featured on Gardening Australia, holds deep personal meaning for her — including scattering a friend’s ashes there. Despite locals’ past efforts to protect it, including barricades in 2025, authorities argue the land was never officially designated as a garden and that housing development is a priority. Sharai, now in police custody on trespass charges, insists her tree-climbing act was the only way to physically halt the sale — a dramatic standoff symbolizing the growing tension between community spaces and urban development. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e102183a3d109a42