William Stewart, 20th century New Farm Park gardener Contributor: William Stewart’s grandson Daryl Messinbird Whilst taking a trike ride through New Farm Park I remembered an old photograph I have showing my grandfather (on my mother’s side) William Stewart on the horse drawn cylinder mower he used at New Farm Park. Also, he tended to […]
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Kaleidoscopic queen of kitsch arrives at Brisbane Powerhouse The Brisbane Powerhouse’s prismatic new Artist in Residence for 2026-2027 plans to help visitors restore junk jewellery, make their very own zines and melt multicoloured keychains. Artist Rachel Burke said she’s looking forward to sharing a space where people can make freely, play with materials and turn
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Your unused yarn could change a life this winter The Teneriffe Lions Club’s Needles-4-Need team needs yarn donations to continue supporting Brisbane’s most vulnerable residents. A simple ball of yarn, a pair of knitting needles and a generous community spirit are making a real difference across Brisbane. Over the past 12 months, the Teneriffe Lions
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Day of family fun at Spring Fair One of New Farm’s favourite community events is back, with the Holy Spirit Spring Fair returning on Sunday, August 30, 2026, from 10am – 4pm at Holy Spirit School. The much-loved event promises a fun day for all ages, with exciting rides, live entertainment, food, games and community
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Dancing do for DV Connect By Emma Standen St Michael and All Angels Church will open their doors for a night of line dancing to fundraise for DV Connect on July 18. Event organiser Julie McAllister is excited for the twist on the fundraiser event. “We were looking to do something a little bit different.
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Breathwork for bowel cancer By Bella Duncan Locals gathered at New Farm Park on June 14 as the Floozie Foundation hosted its first free breathwork workshop in support of Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. Despite wet weather in the lead-up, around 15 people gathered in the sunshine for the community breathwork workshop led by breathwork facilitator
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Brisbane throws open its doors for Open House By Bella Duncan Brisbane Open House returns for the weekend of July 18 and 19, inviting locals to step inside some of the city’s most significant buildings and spaces. Now in its 15th year, the 2026 program is one of the biggest yet, with 93 buildings and
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Powerhouse’s Night Feast is back at New Farm Park By Xu Han Brisbane’s favourite after-dark playground Night Feast is back from July 29 to August 23, entering a new era with its first-ever winter season. Leading the Night Feast program as CEO and Artistic Director at Brisbane Powerhouse, Louise Bezzina said: “Night Feast is about
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Sunday, June 7 will see the Brisbane Marathon Festival take place across the CBD, Kangaroo Point, and New Farm, and will cause closures around New Farm Park. The festival is set to cause significant disruption to the surrounding areas by way of road closure and parking restrictions for much of the day. The New Farm
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“Marion” rolls into New Farm Park for Park Steam Day Teneriffe Lions Club’s Park Steam Day on May 10 was a great day out for families at the park. The steamroller once used as play equipment in the park was lovingly restored by the Queensland Steam and Vintage Machinery Society and returned to the park under
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Do you have a photo of the steamroller in New Farm Park to share? Marion’s big day out Teneriffe Lions Club (TLC) and Queensland Steam and Vintage Machinery Society (QSVMS) are teaming up to bring Marion the steamroller, who once served as a children’s plaything, back to New Farm Park for a steam display day.
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As President of the New Farm Bowls Club across the road from the park, Dean is embedded in the community that makes the park so special. Here he stands on the site of the once iconic Summerhouse Cafe. Photography: Bella Duncan Dean Merlo: A lifetime shaped by New Farm Park By Bella Duncan For Dean Merlo,
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