Noel Mengel is a musician, author and journalist, who served as The Courier-Mail’s music writer for 20 years. He talks to Village Voice about his band The Trams and their latest album release, Tiny Sparks. Tell Village Voice readers a little of your creative journey? My memories of primary school piano lessons is that I […]
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A former brothel caught up in the Fitzgerald Inquiry and a clothing factory-turned-printer-turned-Asian market are some of the larger-than-life buildings which are being repurposed for modern uses in Fortitude Valley. Sisters Brianna Mahoney and Alessia Russo work for Russo Investments, established by their parents Angelo and Sandra Russo about 45 years ago. They have recently
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With many families feeling unable to donate charitably in the current economy, a local organisation is teaching kids the power of generosity by allowing them to donate their time instead. Carolina Puleston, founder of Teneriffe not-for-profit commonkind said: “I grew up volunteering from a very young age, and now that I have kids, it is
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With the excitement of the Holy Spirit School Spring Fair this September rapidly approaching, organisers have announced The Ultimate Raffle, offering 17 prizes with a total value of over $18,000. The raffle features a variety of standout items, including a stunning 2.25-carat diamond tennis bracelet and diamond earrings valued at $9,800, a $5,000 voucher for
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For the 10th anniversary of the Ponytail Project, over 200 St Margaret’s students, 13 staff and parents, and past students at the school lopped off their ponytails on July 30. Their hair will be donated to make wigs and the event is raising funds for those effected by cancer. The initiative began in 2015 by
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Every dog has its day, and this year that day is August 24, when Newstead dog festival Village Voice Paw-ty in the Park will return for its second year to celebrate International Dogs’ Day. The event will feature entertainment and treats for dogs as well as for their diligent owners, with live music, children’s activities,
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A development application for three “high density, residential-led mixed use” towers at 37 Ross St, Newstead is being assessed by Brisbane City Council. If BCQ Building Pty Ltd’s proposal is approved, the site adjacent to the Mercedes-Benz store and facing Breakfast Creek Rd, Durong St and Ross St will be home to a total of
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Paul Fairweather is chasing frisson in his creative endeavours. “There’s a French word, frisson, when the hairs stand up on the back of your neck, and it’s that knife edge between excitement and fear, but it’s where ideas come,” Mr Fairweather said. In his workshops on creativity, he talks about the concept of ‘flow’, the
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Six months after a fire broke out at Flipside Circus’ Brisbane Circus Centre at Northshore Hamilton, the centre’s roof is almost rebuilt. Marketing Coordinator Matt McInally said: “The roof is due to be completed in the second week of August, and we will move back in as soon as we can after that.” He hopes
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The hot pink Brisbane Festival banners are up around our city once more, heralding the arrival of this year’s program – much like the banners, it is unapologetically loud and attention-grabbing. Artistic Director Louise Bezzina said the 2024 theme, ‘Find Your Fit’, has come from the festival’s strong fashion aesthetic this year. She added the
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