McHendra: wrong business, wrong place
A McDonald’s drive-through restaurant approved for 330 Nudgee Road continues to raise questions about whether City Plan protections work when it really counts.
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“Sensational” harness win marks Leap to Fame as the G.O.A.T.
Leap to Fame, the prime pacer owned by a New Farm property tycoon, has beaten the best harness racers in the southern hemisphere to win the $NZ1 Million Race.
Meet the mud-treaders hunting for bottle treasure
Archie Nahman is 19, a marketing student at university, and perhaps the most active amateur historian working the Brisbane River.
How e-bike Bill will outlaw the school run
If you ride an e-bike in Queensland, your bike could be illegal soon. Read why this father-of-three says the Bill must change.
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Business
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.
Newstead businesses down thousands in Energex refit
Newstead small business owners are bracing for several weeks of lost trade after Energex shifted about 1,800 staff to work from home.
BEDA’s tireless CEO promotes Brisbane’s brand of welcome
BEDA's unstoppable CEO Anthony Ryan wants let people know: “Brisbane’s star is on the rise”.
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Arts & Culture
Don’t sand the Valley smooth
Recently departed QMusic CEO Kris Stewart reflects on what the Valley needs - including attention on the daytime economy and some "serious conversations".
From a bakery to Bob Dylan – top gong for Tivoli
Dave Sleswick doesn’t see the Tivoli’s recent award as a trophy for the mantelpiece; he views it as a tactical advantage in the “industry of human happiness”.
Resisting political apathy, striving for progress
I'm curious about people who say they don't watch the news. When I ask why, the answers are usually the same: they don't trust the source, or they find it ...
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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...
Hamilton Craft Beer Festival returns to Racecourse Road
The lawns of St Augustine’s Church in Hamilton will once again be buzzing with craft beer lovers and...
Brothers tap into stalwart rugby mentors
Where else would you find former Wallabies and Reds icons pouring your beer than Brothers Rugby Club,...
Epic Walk for DV celebrates five years
For Women’s Legal Service Queensland (WLSQ) CEO Nadia Bromley, the fifth annual Epic Walk for DV is not...
St Rita’s College celebrates 100 years
St Rita’s College will celebrate its centenary in 2026, marking 100 years of educating young women.
Community garden uprooted in Bowen Hills
The closure of the Jeays Street Community Garden and composting hub in Bowen Hills has particularly disappointed...