Village Voice Paw-ty in the Park returns
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,
Merthyr Croquet Club celebrates 100th anniversary
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
Gardeners spring into action
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,
Celebrating our city’s “phoenixes” at Brisbane Open House
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
The itch to stitch
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
New Farm and Districts Historical Society celebrates 30 years
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
New CityCat stop at Howard Smith Wharves
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
Community unites to provide dignity to homeless
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
Brisbane or Bris-bin?
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