Rotary Community Dinner
7th Feb 2024 The Rotary Club of New Farm invites you to their inaugural Community Dinner on February 7, featuring a special guest speaker from Queensland Brain Institute. The dinner will be held at Stratton Bar and Kitchen, 3 Stratton St, Newstead. Raffles and auction prizes will be awarded on the night, raising funds for
RSL Community Day
26th January 2024 The RSL South Eastern District invites Veterans, families and all members of the local community to their inaugural Australia Day celebration! 10 AM to 2 PM | Limbless Soldiers’ Building, 42 Oxlade Drive, New Farm Program: From 10am there will be free tea, coffee and soft drinks, alongside a morning tea, followed
Bringing river tourism to Brisbane
A new gateway to river tourism for Brisbane is set to open in time for summer this year with a $20 million project to build new pontoons and riverside dining at Howard Smith Wharves. CEO of Howard Smith Wharves, Luke Fraser, said this is an exciting new chapter and he looks forward to seeing these
Can our suburbs survive over-development?
By David Hinchliffe Former BCC Deputy Mayor and Planning Chairman and former local Councillor David Hinchliffe (pictured) speaks out about development. Over-development — like the two 30 storey Kokoda towers proposed at Teneriffe – can kill a community. Development in our much-loved inner north is in danger of getting out of control. In quiet residential
Circa’s first-class new chair
Circa Contemporary Circus is catapulting into 2024 with the appointment of Ann Sherry AO as the new Chair. Announcing the appointment, Circa’s Artistic Director Yaron Lifschitz said: “As Circa embarks on an ambitious growth phase in these unstable times, we look forward to Ann’s guidance and insights as we move forward, touring the globe, building
Thirty years of chronicles
A community group dedicated to preserving and celebrating the history of New Farm is about to mark a milestone of its own. The New Farm and Districts Historical Society turns 30 this year and members are keen for local residents to join in the celebrations. Society President Desley Garnett said the society had its beginnings
New Farm: 50 Stories
Must have for Xmas Local historian and author Gerard Benjamin has released his latest book New Farm 50 Stories just in time to make sure it makes it under the Christmas Tree. Gerard said his previous books, Reflections on New Farm (co-written with the late Gloria Grant), 2008, and Homes with History on the New
Movies and the stars
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
United through volunteer support
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