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Why the Valley’s two-speed economy needs an overhaul 

The Brisbane City Council’s proposed town planning changes for Fortitude Valley prompt discussion on wider issues. Robert Allen, historian focused on Fortitude Valley, explores some home truths and asks some hard questions about the area’s retail future. Fortitude Valley is at a retail crossroads. On paper it seems an ideal ...

Delayed RTI to expose Hamilton Reach sewage discharges

A mounting paper trail of more than 1,800 documents will show the true scale of sewage discharges beneath the Brisbane River, raising urgent public health and environmental concerns.

Key Fortitude Valley figures have their say on council’s flagship plan

Brisbane City Council recently announced the biggest update to Fortitude Valley’s planning laws in over a decade and you can have your say.

Review: Alice in Wonderland gets a Golden Age glow up

Ballet Theatre Queensland's premiere of Alice in Wonderland at QPAC’s Concert Hall on January 22 combined childlike whimsy with the glamour of 1930s movie magic.

Business

Dancing CEOs’ country-rock mashup to support DV survivors

Two female CEOs who describe themselves as “friendly competitors” in the insurance business will put on their dancing shoes to support domestic violence (DV) survivors in May.

Humble Aussie nut hitting its stride from New Farm HQ

The potential of a crunchy, buttery seed from an ancient Indigenous Australian plant continues to grow thanks to the hard work of a society based in New Farm.

Forty years strong: a partnership made to last

Long time friends Stephen Deller of Fortitude Boxing and Brian Carmody of Madison Sports are celebrating a shared 40-year business milestone.

Arts & Culture

Teneriffe speech coach encourages everyone to discover their Voiceprint

Voice coach and former journalist Sally Prosser has just released her debut book Voiceprint

Village Vino – Self-assured chardonnay

This month’s wine recommendation is the sort of wine you pour into your only two crystal wine glasses and pretend to sip slowly.

Fight for future of historic 150-year-old park

As the grand old dame Victoria Park / Barrambin marks 150 years since its establishment artists, families and activists gathered to celebrate.

Features

Local News

Infill development proposed for former New Farm butcher’s site

A landmark site which housed a butcher’s shop for more than a century is set for a new lease of life...

Street soccer program turns lives around

New Farm Park welcomes disadvantaged locals to the Big Issue Street Soccer Program which offers much...

Carroll’s Corner celebrates centenary in Valley

California Lane welcomed young and old to their ‘100 Years, 100 Stories’ community day, on November 22,...

Review: Benjamin’s book sequel brings New Farm’s colourful history to life

In New Farm: Another 50 Stories, local historian Gerard Benjamin has once again captured the charm of...

90s blast from the past in Hendra school time capsule

A time capsule from 1995 was unearthed at Hendra State School in November and a new capsule will be interred...

Driving change, one "Shitbox" at a time for Cancer Council

A New Farm couple are going to drive 4000km through the outback in an $800 “crappy old car” to raise...

Clayfield school St Agatha's marks historic 100 years

St Agatha’s Primary School in Clayfield, now celebrating 100 years, is beloved by its close community...

No harm, no foul; there is always a solution to ATAR setbacks

More young people are working multiple jobs: how are cost of living and ATAR assessment pressures affecting...

Radio 4ZZZ is 50! Fancy that!

As 4ZZZ celebrates 50 years as Brisbane’s iconic community radio station, stalwart supporter Peter Connolly...

Reviving the arts: The journey of the Revival Art and Design Gallery

The Revival Art and Design Gallery, which evolved from a vintage mid-century modern design collection...

Valley icons celebrate a century

Two of Fortitude Valley’s iconic buildings are turning one hundred, and locals are invited to join the...

Tough chats save lives, says Brisbane coach

Ahead of the recent Walk for Awareness for suicide, ambassador and local mental health and fitness coach...

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