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Prettiest pups of the village Here they are, our finalists of the Village Voice Dog Photography Competition. The winner will be announced at the Village Voice Paw-ty in the Park on August 24. Register for your FREE ticket at eventbrite.com.au. The prize is a personalised pet portrait by artist Karen Kua, who runs the funky,

New Farm Park roses take out 3rd Place in Photographic Awards Kylie Facey’s New Farm Park Roses blossomed in third place for the 2024 Lord Mayor’s Photographic Awards. The 2024 competition theme ‘Brisbane in its best light’ inspired over 1700 submissions that revealed the people, places and experiences that make our city shine. Snapper Nigel Cowdery

The powerful family bond behind the Powerhouse markets An interview with Astrid Gates, the daughter of Jan Power and the Jan Powers Farmers Markets Managing Director. By Evie Drinnan Tell me a bit about you. Having had a long career in banking, this job doesn’t feel like work at all. I’m continuing mum’s passion, and

The prettiest pups of the village We all know every dog owner’s camera roll is filled with pics of their furry BFF. As part of our sponsorship of the Village Voice Paw-ty in the Park, we are running a special competition for the cutest dog photo! Send in a photo of your pup to editorial@village-voice.com.au

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 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 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 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