Indulge your architectural curiosity at Brisbane Open House
Indulge your architectural curiosity at Brisbane Open House By Kate Lockyer If you’ve ever walked past an interesting-looking building and felt an urge to have a stickybeak inside, Brisbane Open House gave us the chance to do just that this July. Over 90 buildings, structures, places and spaces across Brisbane were open to visitors, from
Mother and son to elevate “Paris end” of New Farm
Mother and son to elevate “Paris end” of New Farm By Evie Drinnan A mother and son duo are shaping a new retail and hospitality precinct near the Moray Street roundabout, through their wine bar, Grape & Grazing. Nineteen-year-old sommelier Oliver Summons said: “We are in the trenches for this corner. We hope to turn
Another great NFSS fete!
Plenty of fun was had at New Farm State School’s 2025 Fete on August 23, raising money for the school’s P&C projects. Photography: Kate Lockyer
Walk to remember loved ones
The Compassionate Friends Queensland is a self-help support group for bereaved parents, grandparents, and siblings. They held their 12th annual Walk to Remember on June 15 in New Farm Park. After opening formalities commencing at 10am, the group walked around New Farm Park past the Powerhouse to the river landing for their Flower Ceremony. A
WIN: The Friend – A Dog Friendly Preview Screening
WIN: The Friend – A Dog Friendly Preview Be the first to meet Bing – a 150 pound Great Dane – making his big screen debut alongside Naomi Watts and Bill Murray in the heartwarming new film THE FRIEND. Based on the best selling novel, writer and teacher Iris (Naomi Watts) finds her comfortable, solitary
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