By Jillian Goh The scene is set at Brisbane Powerhouse’s new outdoor cinema, with the stars, river, and New Farm Park just next door. Film enthusiasts can now go all year round to the Dendy Powerhouse Outdoor Cinema, the first permanent outdoor cinema in Brisbane. New Farm resident Kim Reynolds said: “It was an amazing […]
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United through volunteer support By Prue Hartley 2023 brought positive changes for the New Farm United Soccer Club, including a record number of registered female players, and these achievements could not be celebrated without acknowledging their volunteer support. At the end of season trophy event, volunteers, committee members and players were recognised for their achievements
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Our “gateway to the Brisbane River” By Kate Lockyer Howard Smith Wharves’ (HSW) transformation into one of Brisbane’s most iconic precincts is a testament not just to the vision of its creators, but to the camaraderie found across every level of the team. Founder and Director Adam Flaskas and CEO Luke Fraser opened the precinct
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By Prue Hartley New Farm United Football Club’s Summer Six a Side season has wrapped up on November 30 after giving new and existing club members a season full of fun and friendly competition down at the New Farm Park fields. Genesiso Falcomer, who helps run the Summer Six a Side competition, said that the
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Nesting in New Farm If you look up into the trees in New Farm Park, you might find some wildlife at home in the park’s nest boxes. 31 nest boxes were installed by Brisbane City Council in August this year to ensure that local wildlife have the habitat they need to thrive. Some of the
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A fusion feast Review by Jillian Goh Brisbane Powerhouse’s Night Feast is a culinary wonderland — and it looks like it too, with its live performances and its dark, stylish ambience. One of the stalls I tried was Wonderbao. Hailing from Melbourne, the stall’s menu combines the Cantonese pastry of bao with non-traditional fillings. I
Tips for a flourishing rose garden The team behind the stunning gardens at New Farm Park, Brisbane City Council, has shared some of their top gardening tips for taking care of roses. PRUNING Pruning is important to remove any damaged, diseased or weak parts of the plant. Pruning also allows good airflow and light
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Roses are red, violets are blue. Come smell the flowers, it’s a great thing to do! Flower enthusiasts are invited to stop and smell the roses in New Farm Park over the next few weeks or risk missing out. Brisbane Cabinet Chair of Community, Arts and Nighttime Economy Vicki Howard said: “Few things better signal
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Brushing up on portraiture A group of creative seniors are proving wrong the adage of old dogs and new tricks with an exhibition of portraits at New Farm library this October. The creative portraiture class from the University of the Third Age Brisbane (U3A) meets in New Farm Park to learn and practice the art
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Running for a LIVIN By Kate Lockyer A group of friends took on a mammoth challenge in September, running 144 laps of New Farm Park in support of mental health charity LIVIN. For 24 hours straight, Gerard Moriarty, Ben Hunter, Luke Bellamy and Billy O’Mealley each ran 5.4kms, or six laps of New Farm Park,
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Review: The Making of Pinocchio at Brisbane Powerhouse By Kate Lockyer This year, Brisbane Festival invited audiences to step into a world of transformation. As we gazed at the performers, entranced, the performers gazed right back at us in a challenge to examine our own approach to the world. Direct eye contact with performers may
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Funky shirts raise awareness By Kate Lockyer Walk into Rayner’s Meats in New Farm on a Friday and you will be greeted with smiles from the team, and a whole lot of colours from their funky shirts. Owner Tom Barratt said they started ‘funky shirt Friday’ to raise awareness for mental health. “Everyone comes into
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