Conflicting visions for Perry Park, currently sub-let to Brisbane Strikers Football Club, have left the site with an uncertain future. Football Queensland recently announced a vision for a 15,000-20,000-seat boutique stadium; however, Strikers Chair Paolo Ucchino said they want a smaller stadium to ensure wider community access to green space. Meanwhile, a now-closed petition submitted […]
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A 24-hour McDonald’s proposed for 330 Nudgee Rd in a residential area of Hendra is causing local concern about traffic. Wolff Coffee Roasters is across the road from the site and owner Peter Wolff said residents will be impacted by increased traffic and nighttime activity. “Talking to the community, they have a lot of concerns
Amateur photographer Nigel Cowdery quickly became an emerging professional when his picture won the Lord Mayer’s 2024 Photographic Awards. Mr Cowdery said he took up photography as a hobby and was surprised when his photo was selected as first place and awarded the accompanying $5000 by the judging panel. “I was more interested in entering
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Clayfield College could have a future music star in its ranks with Year 12 student Chloe Noon. The budding musician has shared her music with the world by entering triple j’s Unearthed High 2024 songwriting competition, which aims to find Australia’s best high school age artist. The competition attracted over 1000 entries this year, and
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Cook apartments at Cutters Landing is seeking support to install a community battery in New Farm to harness solar energy. Cook Body Corporate Committee Chair, Michael Williams said since installing a 37 kW, 96 panel solar system on its roof in 2021, Cook residents have benefited from no emission, low-cost energy. “However, during the day
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Jazzheads, fans of live music and the sonically curious will flock to this year’s Brisbane Vocal Jazz Festival in October, which will feature a GRAMMY-winning headliner and a diverse lineup. On the lineup is the Naomi Andrew Quintet presenting Rhythms of Resilience, paying homage to jazz’s roots as a form of expression for Black musicians
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201 social and affordable homes are planned for Northshore Hamilton, to be delivered by community housing provider Brisbane Housing Company. Minister for State Development and Infrastructure Grace Grace said the development at the 8,000m2 site will help “unlock more housing supply”, with works to start in mid-2025. “Every Queenslander deserves a safe, secure, and affordable
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New Farm’s beloved park turns 110 this year, and to celebrate the New Farm Park website is collecting an anthology of the Family Stories of New Farm Park at newfarmpark.com.au/news/family-stories-of-new-farm-park/. Prior to European settlement, the New Farm area was called ‘Binkin-ba’, or place of the land tortoise, by the Indigenous peoples. A racecourse was built
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The mouthwatering meals at New Farm Curry House have won them Best Indian Restaurant for Southeast Queensland at the 2024 Restaurant and Catering Awards for excellence. Professional Chef and Restaurateur Mahesh and the first-rate chef he cooks alongside have worked in 5-star hotels in India and bring to Brisbane their expertise in authentic Southeast Asian
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The 84-year-old Story Bridge will require a comprehensive restoration to give it a future 100 years of longevity, a project which the Brisbane Lord Mayor said is beyond Brisbane City Council’s means. “This is going to be a project that will be significantly more costly and involved than we anticipated,” Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said.
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