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Brisbane art inspired by subtropics adorns Sydney Opera House

Two photographers cruising Queensland in a pink Cadillac and the quiet beauty of green tree frogs have inspired an artwork on the Opera House this year.

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How to minimise the problems of a Victoria Park stadium

Works on the Victoria Park stadium are imminent. Legal challenges remain active but should these not succeed some important issues require immediate attention.

Reds return for Sumo Energy rugby cup

Reds Squad members are returning to inject elite-level experience into the Sumo Energy Cup.

Ladbrokes Stradbroke Season has Brisbane buzzing

Ladbrokes Stradbroke Season is out of the gates, with the 2026 edition shaping up to be the biggest in the Queensland racing carnival’s history.

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Business

Relief for Newstead businesses as Energex staff return to office

Newstead’s Energex House has completed its renovations after more than a month of staff working remotely, a relief to small businesses that depend on the building's workers for trade.

CEOs hit the streets for homelessness awareness

For Chairman at Rowland Geoff Rodgers, participating in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout is about more than one uncomfortable night; it's a lifelong dedication to social justice.

Lady Musgrave enlists real estate’s “pink ties” to support young mums

A New Farm CEO is motivated and inspired by the strength of the vulnerable young mums and children of Queensland that she works with every day.

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Arts & Culture

Windsor’s Bands Around Brisbane fly the flag for local music

As similar initiatives disappear across the city, Bands Around Brisbane (BAB) at Windsor Bowls Club proves that lives music is still a drawcard for patrons.

Hamilton Rotary Craft Beer Festival a frothy fundraiser for community

As Hamilton Rotary gears up for their third annual Craft Beer Festival this August, President Victor Gado reflects on the community legacy the club has built.

Australia’s red centre stitched onto global art project ‘the Red Dress’

The dress that was created by 380 artists globally and is the biggest collaborative embroidery project ever, is coming to Brisbane later this year.

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Features

Local News

Hamilton Rotary Craft Beer Festival a frothy fundraiser for community

As Hamilton Rotary gears up for their third annual Craft Beer Festival this August, President Victor...

Plastic turns fantastic at Cook Apartments

A New Farm apartment building has donated more than $2,000 to local charity 3rd Space through Containers...

Brisbane Marathon Festival to limit inner city suburb access

Sunday, June 7 will see the Brisbane Marathon Festival take place, causing major road disruptions across...

Herb society celebrates 51 years

With the annual Herb Awareness Festival on the horizon, the Queensland Herb Society looks forward to...

Birdman’s quiet stewardship beneath Newstead’s grandeur

Michael the "birdman" of Newstead, originally from Yugoslavia, has been coming to the park for many...

Respected New Farm GP hangs up the stethoscope

After 37 years caring for New Farm as a general practitioner (GP), co-founder of the Merthyr Medical...

Art, music and community at Mayo Arts Festival

St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School’s Mayo Arts Festival is set to return on August 1, inviting families...

New Farm author turns the page with new memoir

New Farm author Katie Delimon, who captured readers with her raw and vulnerable memoir, is planning to...

Newstead businesses down thousands in Energex refit

Newstead small business owners are bracing for several weeks of lost trade after Energex shifted about...

Turn it up! Embracing the valley’s music heritage

Fortitude Valley’s vibrant live music heritage will be celebrated with a feast for the ears on Saturday...

Brisbane sewage campaigner calls in top brass over stalled RTI

A dispute over the release of documents detailing untreated sewage discharges into Brisbane’s waterways...

Snakeskin, suede and white leather – the lost art of the “artigiano calzolaio”

To the modern shoe-wearer, a pair of handcrafted white leather shoes would be a luxury item, but for...

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