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Andre Rieu’s 2024 Maastricht Concert: Power Of Love – Dog Friendly Screening André Rieu is ready to blow you away with his brand new cinema concert Power of Love. From his picturesque hometown of Maastricht, get ready to experience this must-see big screen spectacular at Dendy Powerhouse Outdoor Cinema’s Dog Friendly Screening! GIVEAWAY – Thanks to […]

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Athenian romance to play out in New Farm Park By Kate Lockyer None other than “bard core”, Renaissance-style pop music with lutes and flutes, in five-part harmony, will be filling the air in New Farm Park for a contemporary staging of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Rhona Bechaz, co-founder of Vox Theatre Arts, is the show’s

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Find your fit and match their freak at Brisbane Festival By Kate Lockyer The hot pink Brisbane Festival banners are up around our city once more, heralding the arrival of this year’s program – much like the banners, it is unapologetically loud and attention-grabbing. Artistic Director Louise Bezzina said the 2024 theme, ‘Find Your Fit’,

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Prettiest pups of the village Here they are, our finalists of the Village Voice Dog Photography Competition. The winner will be announced at the Village Voice Paw-ty in the Park on August 24. Register for your FREE ticket at eventbrite.com.au. The prize is a personalised pet portrait by artist Karen Kua, who runs the funky,

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Growing up in New Farm with Grace Grace Member for McConnel, Minister Grace Grace has many memories of New Farm Park. New Farm Park has been part of my life all my life. It has been a place of play, a place of relaxation, a place for outings, a place for festivals. It’s a place

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There is no place quite like New Farm Park Christopher Derrick founded the New Farm Park website in 2006. Way back in 2006, a quick internet search revealed that a domain name for New Farm Park was available. I secured it. On the same day, a close friend secured www.storybridge.com.au. A fortuitous letterbox drop led

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New Farm Park roses take out 3rd Place in Photographic Awards Kylie Facey’s New Farm Park Roses blossomed in third place for the 2024 Lord Mayor’s Photographic Awards. The 2024 competition theme ‘Brisbane in its best light’ inspired over 1700 submissions that revealed the people, places and experiences that make our city shine. Snapper Nigel Cowdery

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New Farm Park: ‘adventure playground’ to ‘Hinchliffe’s Hilton’ Former Councillor for Central Ward, former Brisbane City Council Deputy Mayor and now artist, David Hinchliffe has many memories of New Farm Park. New Farm Park has played a very important role in my life. It has been my playground and at times my battleground! My parents

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The powerful family bond behind the Powerhouse markets An interview with Astrid Gates, the daughter of Jan Power and the Jan Powers Farmers Markets Managing Director. By Evie Drinnan Tell me a bit about you. Having had a long career in banking, this job doesn’t feel like work at all. I’m continuing mum’s passion, and

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The prettiest pups of the village We all know every dog owner’s camera roll is filled with pics of their furry BFF. As part of our sponsorship of the Village Voice Paw-ty in the Park, we are running a special competition for the cutest dog photo! Send in a photo of your pup to editorial@village-voice.com.au

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Pooch festival Village Voice Paw-ty in the Park returns By Evie Drinnan Last year’s successful Newstead dog festival, Village Voice Paw-ty in the Park, will return for its second year to celebrate International Dogs’ Day. The event will feature entertainment for pooches such as a food tasting experience, agility course, dog show, and pet products,

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Merthyr Croquet Club celebrates 100th anniversary By Kate Lockyer Ask any Merthyr Croquet Club player and they will tell you the game is highly competitive – Club Captain Greg Kerswell said they think of the game as “chess on grass”. The club is celebrating their centenary on July 27, marking 100 years to the day

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