Brushing up on portraiture
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
Running for a LIVIN
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,
Review – The Making of Pinocchio at Brisbane Powerhouse
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
Funky shirts raise awareness
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
School digs deep for national award
School digs deep for national award A local school has shared first place for the best school vegetable garden in the national 2023 Grow It Local Awards. “It was fantastic to see New Farm State School in my electorate acknowledged for their hard work in the 2023 Grow It Local Awards,” Member for McConnel Grace
Memorial plants pride in hearts
Memorial plants pride in hearts The entrance to New Farm Park will bloom in a rainbow of colours in time for Brisbane Pride Fair Day this September, as a touching tribute to those who have passed away. On Saturday, August 5, Brisbane Pride held a ceremony for the Annual Memorial Garden in New Farm Park.
Hike for Happiness
Join a walking group banding together for mental health charity, Project HAND Inc., at New Farm Park each Sunday and get a dose of good brain chemicals while you are at it. Clayfield local Fraser Lane, who founded Project HAND, said: “Getting out and socialising, connecting with friends, meeting new people, and exercising, releases the
Shooting for Gold
Shooting for Gold By Prue Hartley With record attendance at the FIFA Women’s World Cup, young girls have been inspired to shoot goals and for the stars including the girls at the New Farm United Football Club. Director of coaching for the New Farm United Football Club, Jim Medland said, “I was coaching one of
Coffee, coffee, coffee!
Coffee, coffee, coffee! By Jillian Goh Cafés have ruled Brisbane with an iron fist since avocado toast was discovered. Though the scene is now saturated with a brunch place on what seems to be every corner of the inner city, here are some top contenders in the area to satiate those breakfast or caffeine cravings.