From a transgender retelling of Pinocchio to a post-apocalyptic theatre work, to fun for the whole family with an 80s street party, this year’s Brisbane Festival is packed with a diversity of themes. Village Voice had a chat with Brisbane Festival Artistic Director Louise Bezzina to explore the ideas behind some of the productions happening […]
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The Newstead Albion Master Plan It is the beginning of a major struggle over buildings and uses in Newstead and Albion. But what information are we receiving? I recently discovered an Urban Utilities YouTube video that provides more information on what is being planned on the Breakfast Creek Sports Precinct than what the State Government has
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Brisbane Strikers Football Club is expanding horizons for their players as send a team off to Madrid and continue to grow their Mini Strikers program. Football Director Salvatore Sottile said the trip to Spain will be a very exciting experience for the young players, something that previous generations have not had the opportunity to do.
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Teneriffe’s Industrial Riverside Sands site is to be transformed into a residential, retail, public open space, community hub and hotel precinct under plans being prepared by Kokoda Property. President of the Teneriffe Progress Association Ben Pritchard said development of this prominent site is welcome, but not at any cost. “The development of this site will
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A group of 25 students from St James College recently hiked a challenging 48km track in the Gold Coast to raise money for the Kokoda Youth Foundation. They were joined by team members from college partner, TechnologyOne, who also took on the challenge. Kokoda Challenge Coordinator and Teacher Mr David Tan said it was an
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Historic Newstead House is expected to be reopened in early 2024 with stage one of the $5 million restoration project completed. The Newstead House Board of Trustees is chaired by Ms Moore, who is joined by Brisbane City Councillor Tracey Davis and Dean Prangley from the Royal Historical Society. Ms Moore said maintenance and significant
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The new Councillor for Hamilton Ward, Julia Dixon, is a Kalinga resident who has a background in public policy and has previously worked for elected representatives. “Hamilton Ward is an incredible part of Brisbane, and I am excited about the opportunity to represent its residents and make our suburbs an even better place to live,
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Not-for-profit organisation Karuna Hospice Services has been breaking down the taboo of death for 30 years through home palliative care centred on the Buddhist value of compassion. Chairman Dr John Gilmour said Karuna is “purely about community and home-based care… it’s really about working with families in their homes and community”. Karuna provides no-cost care
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