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WIN tickets to Melt Festival at Dendy Powerhouse! Wednesday, October 23rd – Sunday, November 10th It’s here and its Queer! In conjunction with the Brisbane Powerhouse, Dendy Powerhouse Outdoor Cinema is excited to present MELT ON SCREEN as part of the MELT FESTIVAL 2024 – The ultimate celebration of LGBTQIA+ artist and allies. Thanks to […]

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River run club whodunnit By Kate Lockyer A thriller series about disappearing members of a run club is about to start filming along the riverwalks of Brisbane, including in Hamilton and Newstead. Co-creators of RUN CLUB, Nikki Brown and Grace Julia said the dark comedy show is full of characters you’ll “love to hate”. They

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HSW’s “bold” hotel development to enhance public space By Kate Lockyer Artemus Group’s recent announcement of plans for a nine-storey luxury hotel and overwater pool deck at Howard Smith Wharves (HSW) comes with the promise it will deliver enhanced public space for all. The vision behind this riverfront precinct has always been expansive, and Artemus

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The reign of the hornet (Riverfire) By Kate Lockyer   A rumbling in the near distance Sheer daring pierces the sky Afternoon joggers glance upwards And I wonder, what is it they spy?   Jacarandas are blooming, warmth fills the air The beginning of spring is dreamlike But the changing of seasons also heralds a

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Merthyr Bowls Club celebrates 75 years By Duyen Cao The historic Merthyr Bowls Club marks its 75th anniversary this October, now a vibrant, modern community club that promotes barefoot bowling. Greg Mahony, a Merthyr Bowls Club committee member, said that the club has successfully lasted 75 years thanks to the friendly community and the emergence

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Unite for Hope Walk By Duyen Cao Vital funds were raised in support of “silent cancers” at Pancare Foundation’s Unite for Hope Walk at New Farm Park in August. Pancare, which organises Unite for Hope, is a charity which supports upper GI cancers such as pancreatic, liver, oesophageal, stomach and biliary cancer. Catherine Mahy, Pancare

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Star designer joins Brisbane Fashion Month By Duyen Cao New Farm designer Sarah Hutson, hot off a New York runway, is set to dazzle with her striking designs at Brisbane Fashion Month (BMF). Ms Hutson said her label, SFH Designs, was only meant to be a six-week pop-up store in New Farm but is now

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Local legend Savour Café celebrates 20th anniversary Matt and Dan Jefferis are celebrating a huge milestone at Savour Café – 20 years of operating in the heart of New Farm. Now known for its bustling atmosphere of long-term regulars and their house coffee blend with its chocolatey dark roast, Savour Café was once known as

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WIN tickets to Spring Carnival Weekend at Dendy Powerhouse! Friday, October 4th – Sunday, October 6th Get ready for a weekend of big-screen action and live entertainment at the Dendy Powerhouse Spring Carnival. Thanks to Dendy we’re giving away a double pass to each of these screenings: GREASE Sing-along Runt Beetlejuice Beetlejuice The Greatest Showman sing-along

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A family warmed by New Farm Park By Haesley Cush Haesley Cush has been a New Farm local for 20 years, and is Principal at Ray White New Farm. It’s late Sunday afternoon, it’s August, the sun is dropping quickly and there’s a slight chill in the air. The Brisbane version of chill is probably

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Jan Power leaves incredible legacy Following the sad news that Brisbane icon Jan Power passed away on August 31, 2024, there has been an outpouring of support from the Brisbane community. Ms Power’s family released a statement on September 2 which said: “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our mother

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