Artists paint picture of solidarity in Victoria Park Olympic debate
Artists paint picture of solidarity in Victoria Park Olympic debate By Kate Lockyer Armed with paintbrushes, pastels, and pencils, artists gathered on the hills and hollows of Victoria Park / Barrambin on January 27 to capture its beauty in protest against the idea of building Olympic stadiums there. Artist / former Brisbane City Council Labor
Suggested Olympic stadium in Victoria Park causes local outcry
Suggested Olympic stadium in Victoria Park causes local outcry By Kate Lockyer Locals have made a heartfelt plea to the powers that be, saying the future of inner-city green space for our children is at stake if Victoria Park is used for an Olympic and Paralympic stadium. Nearby resident Jessica Spencer takes her young daughter
Lemonade stand to stock street pantry
Lemonade stand to stock street pantry Two entrepreneurial young Teneriffians have raised $690.35 to stock the Brunswick Street Pantry through a good old fashioned lemonade stand. Naya and Beckett’s Lemonade Stand was set up to fundraise for the second year on December 7 at The Cannery on Commercial Road. Their father Austin Thompson said: “We
KittyCat services to change in January
KittyCat services to change in January By Joshua McIntosh Brisbane City Council has announced three new cross-river KittyCat services to commence January 28, after community feedback called for more frequent trips. The new services will run between Maritime Museum and QUT Gardens Point, Holman Street and Riverside, and Dockside and Sydney Street. Residents can now
Brisbane’s tallest bridge opens
Brisbane’s tallest bridge opens By Sophie A. Abela Kangaroo Point Bridge, now the tallest bridge in Queensland, was officially opened by Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner at a public celebration on December 15. The bridge is one of five ‘green bridges’ in Brisbane exclusive to foot traffic and personal mobility devices aiming to make moving around
Epic Walk for DV expands
Epic Walk for DV expands By Joshua McIntosh The Epic Walk for Domestic Violence is expanding across the state this year, with simultaneous walks in Arlie Beach and Brisbane. This year’s walks will take place on Sunday, March 30 to raise money for the Women’s Legal Service Queensland (WLSQ). WLSQ provides free legal support to
Run club welcomes all
Run club welcomes all By Kate Lockyer In the opinion of Felons Brewing Co.’s General Manager Jimmie Gold, a runner’s high will get you the same buzz as a few beers by the river – and you can do both at the free Felons Run Club. “We get the same effect from sending people out
Park memorial sought for Luke Davies
Park memorial sought for Luke Davies By Kate Lockyer To his friends, former Newstead resident Luke Davies was a kind, fun-loving man with a generous personality who made time for everyone. “He was just super lovely, you could just see by how many people turned up to his (memorial) that he just touched everyone,” his
Lions Christmas cakes
Lions’ charity Christmas cakes Teneriffe Lions Club is again offering its famous charity Christmas cakes and puddings to our neighbourhood. The Lions Christmas Cake program has been a major fundraising project of Lions Australia since 1965 and raised more than $70 million. Teneriffe Lions alone have raised over $34,000 from cake sales since they were