Brisbane’s tallest bridge opens
Brisbane’s tallest bridge opens By Sophie A. Abela Kangaroo Point Bridge, now the tallest bridge in Queensland, was officially opened by Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner at a public celebration on December 15. The bridge is one of five ‘green bridges’ in Brisbane exclusive to foot traffic and personal mobility devices aiming to make moving around
Epic Walk for DV expands
Epic Walk for DV expands By Joshua McIntosh The Epic Walk for Domestic Violence is expanding across the state this year, with simultaneous walks in Arlie Beach and Brisbane. This year’s walks will take place on Sunday, March 30 to raise money for the Women’s Legal Service Queensland (WLSQ). WLSQ provides free legal support to
Run club welcomes all
Run club welcomes all By Kate Lockyer In the opinion of Felons Brewing Co.’s General Manager Jimmie Gold, a runner’s high will get you the same buzz as a few beers by the river – and you can do both at the free Felons Run Club. “We get the same effect from sending people out
Park memorial sought for Luke Davies
Park memorial sought for Luke Davies By Kate Lockyer To his friends, former Newstead resident Luke Davies was a kind, fun-loving man with a generous personality who made time for everyone. “He was just super lovely, you could just see by how many people turned up to his (memorial) that he just touched everyone,” his
Lions Christmas cakes
Lions’ charity Christmas cakes Teneriffe Lions Club is again offering its famous charity Christmas cakes and puddings to our neighbourhood. The Lions Christmas Cake program has been a major fundraising project of Lions Australia since 1965 and raised more than $70 million. Teneriffe Lions alone have raised over $34,000 from cake sales since they were
A legacy of memories
A legacy of memories By Kate Lockyer Fortitude Valley resident Meridith Lawrence has lived a full life and has been able to share her stories with her son thanks to a unique legacy storytelling service. Reflecting on her childhood living in a mansion in New Farm, Ms Lawrence said: “The house on Mountford Road… taught
Fables from a mall balloon twister
Fables from a mall balloon twister By Kate Lockyer Queen Street Mall’s ‘balloon man’ has found a new way of bringing joy to children with his heartwarming picture books. “They all have a little positive message for children. ‘Splat Flat Went Bat’ is about, rather than being disabled, being alternatively-abled,” New Farm author and ballon
Vale Donata Carmela Pecoraro
Vale Donata Carmela Pecoraro: 1933 – 2024 If you have been to or lived in New Farm the last half century there’s a chance you crossed paths with Donata Pecoraro. For 56 years she called the suburb home, living at 110 Merthyr Road a third of that time. Her house opposite Coles known for its
Rotary New Farm’s Light Up Carols and Santa
Get in the festive spirit with the Rotary New Farm’s Light Up Carols and Santa! Enjoy the sausage sizzle while listening to carols under the trees in beautiful New Farm Park. The carols will be held Sun, 1 December from 3pm to 8pm. Queensland Show Choir and solo vocalist Peter Vance will treat you to