What has been your favourite memory of senior year? Alice: Formal was definitely the highlight of the year. It was so good to see everyone dressed up, dancing and having fun. Tom: Some of my favourite memories have been getting to know boys at school that I never would’ve otherwise connected with, whether it be […]
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Tim Nicholls was re-elected as the Member for Clayfield on October 26, this time as part of the governing party as the LNP took out the Queensland election. Mr Nicholls, who has represented the seat since 2006, said he was very grateful to be re-elected for the seventh time. “It’s very humbling and hopefully a
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As former state Labor ministers adjust to the cost of living crisis caused by the sudden drop in their salaries and the non-appearance of their chauffeur-driven chariots to convey them to their lovely offices overlooking the city, they will at least be able to take advantage of the 50c public transport fares they introduced in the pre-election every-child-wins-a-prize handout frenzy for which we will now all have to pay.
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Brisbane is a young city by international standards, and has been experiencing an enormous amount of growth since Expo 88. Inevitably there will be some mistakes, many of them deriving from a need to be seen as a sophisticated place both here and abroad. In chasing that dream we have to be careful not to
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Did you know it takes 90 days for a passionfruit vine to grow a ripened fruit, between 16 to 18 days for the gestation of a possum, and, comparatively, 23 days for rats? I’m highlighting these fun facts because I deeply admire the abundant passionfruit vine out the front of our house, with its trunk
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We arrived home to a crisis recently when my daughter took off her school shoes to reveal nasty blisters. I panicked at the thought of squeezing her back into the now too small pair the next morning (and the arguments) when with a wave of relief, I realised it was Thursday. I ushered her quickly
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Last edition, we asked our readers what questions they has for the three main McConnel candidates for the state election: Grace Grace (Labor), Christien Duffey (LNP) and Holstein Wong (Greens). Here are their responses. Q: What’s the number one issue in the McConnel electorate? How would you fix it? Grace said it is cost of
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Theatre of Magic, described by audiences as “mind-blowing” and “the best magic show ever seen,” has found a new home at Rydges in Fortitude Valley. Created by Christopher Wayne, co-star of the globally successful Naked Magicians, alongside world-class magicians Josh Norbido and The Amazing Nigel, the exclusive show offers a rare opportunity for Brisbane audiences.
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With just 18 months of training under his belt, track cyclist Korey Boddington returned from the 2024 Paris Paralympics as the world champion. He has clinched a gold medal in the C4 1000m time trial and a bronze in the mixed team sprint — all while balancing full time work at Rise Accountants in Bowen
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Glen Kinross AO, former President of Rotary Club of Hamilton and of Rotary International, passed away in September 2024 at the age of 93. Born Glennie William Kinross in Brisbane on January 9, 1931, he lived at the family home in Frodsham St, Albion, until he married in 1954. He and his wife Heather then
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