Gardeners spring into action By Kate Lockyer For Senior Team Leader at New Farm Park, Jean-Charles Guex, tending to the roses is a perennial challenge that has kept him passionate about the park for the 28 years he has worked there. Mr Guex said it is tough to grow roses in Australia, especially certain types, […]
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Celebrating our city’s “phoenixes” at Brisbane Open House By Kate Lockyer Rescued from “squatters, graffitists and rave parties”, the Governor of Queensland has described the Brisbane Powerhouse as a “phoenix” that has risen from dereliction. As one of the official hubs for Brisbane Open House which will be held July 13 – 14, the 2024
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The itch to stitch By Kate Lockyer If you hear a ‘click clack’ coming from the New Farm Library meeting room, rest assured it is the knitting needles of a remarkable group of local ladies. The ‘Stitch and Bitch’ crocheting and knitting group is bringing warmth to hospitals, nursing homes, the homeless and others in
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New Farm and Districts Historical Society celebrates 30 years One of Brisbane’s most active local history groups will celebrate a milestone of its own at a special gathering this month. The New Farm and Districts Historical Society will mark its 30th birthday on June 22 with a look back at its many activities and a
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New CityCat stop at Howard Smith Wharves CityCat services to Howard Smith Wharves (HSW) began on May 27, allowing locals and visitors to travel from anywhere on the existing CityCat network. Luke Fraser, CEO of HSW, said: “The river really is one of Brisbane’s superpowers, so showcasing one of our city’s most amazing assets to
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Community unites to provide dignity to homeless By Donald, Kin Ho Wong Lesley Leece, CEO of a support centre for Brisbane’s homeless and vulnerable, aims to gather a community of locals who will assist them as ‘Friends of 3rd Space’. 3rd Space is a day-time drop-in centre open 8:30am – 4pm where people experiencing or
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Brisbane or Bris-bin? By Evie Drinnan Brisbane Comedy Festival’s annual fundraising event, The Debate, attracted a large audience in the Powerhouse’s Pleasuredome on Friday 10 May to raise funds for the New Farm Neighbourhood Centre. This year’s event saw the two teams of comedians battling to argue whether Brisbane is “the peak of perfection or
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New Farm named the Village of Brisbane The Brisbane Open House team has revealed this year New Farm is the Village of Brisbane and will become part of the program weekend.Supporting the New Farm & District Historical Society in celebrating their 30th year milestone, there will be a number of open buildings and homes throughout
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By Evie Drinnan A group of local women created a lasting impact when they founded the New Farm Neighbourhood Centre (NFNC) 40 years ago. They saw the need for a food co-op and set up the NFNC in Hawthorne St, before it moved to its current location three years later. These days, the centre connects
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Review by Mike O’Connor Friday, when I was a very small child, was payday, and payday way back then meant that when Dad got off the tram on his way home from work, he’d stop at the fish and chip shop and buy dinner. His arrival at our front door was heralded by the aroma
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By Evie Drinnan OHM Festival performers Nova Ruth and Grey Filastine have made some gobsmacking changes to their lives, all in the name of climate action. 12 years ago, the Indonesian duo bought an old fishing ship, which happened to be the first peacetime vessel built out of the German u-boat shipyard in 1947, a
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By Anthony, Shi Yan Wong Inspired by her sons’ sporting passion, Teneriffe resident Fiona Zhou would like the Brisbane City Council to set up a table tennis table in New Farm Park. Ms Zhou said the addition could attract more visitors and encourage sports participation within various age groups. “We have basketball, soccer, and tennis
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