Published February 2025 The Brisbane City Council has changed their plans for Stage 5 of the North Brisbane Bikeway and now supports an alignment through Kent Rd rather than Sydney St, in a win for Clayfield residents. Hamilton Ward Councillor Julia Dixon said: “We want to deliver better bikeways in our suburbs, but this has […]
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Published February 2025 Armed with paintbrushes, pastels, and pencils, artists gathered on the hills and hollows of Victoria Park / Barrambin on January 27 to capture its beauty in protest against the idea of building Olympic stadiums there. Artist / former Brisbane City Council Labor Deputy Lord Mayor David Hinchliffe said: “Artists are using their
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Published February 2025 A new van emblazoned with the handwritten names of 67 resilient community members has been launched to support homeless and isolated people through a partnership between not-for-profit Rosies – Friends on the Street and Brisbane-based women’s health brand Ostelin. Rosies CEO Jayne Shallcross said: “For many women experiencing homelessness, no one has
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Published February 2025 Hendra residents are fundraising to appeal a McDonald’s fast-food store to be built on the corner of Nudgee and Gerler roads. Hendra Locals Action Group founder Bill Moore said: “These places are being foisted on us and marketed to our kids. They are very difficult to stop but someone has to stand
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This year, I decided to jumpstart my New Year’s health kick early and embarked in December on a journey into the unknown realms of international detox resorts. A respectful discussion with my medical team at the PA Hospital in late October saw both parties acknowledge that the strong immunosuppressants I’ve been on for four years
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Published January 2025 The Save Victoria Park group have organised two upcoming events in the park to raise awareness for the impending decision to build Olympic and Paralympic Stadia in Victoria Park. Artist and former Brisbane City Council Deputy Lord Mayor David Hinchliffe has often painted in Victoria Park and is aghast at the thought
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Residents should bemoan the passing of the Teneriffe Progress Association which has fought the good fight for years and scored some notable wins by bringing the pressure of public opinion and common sense to bear.
It has been effective in bringing heat to bear on the powers that be and there will be those who will not mourn its passing.
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Published January 2025 Locals have made a heartfelt plea to the powers that be, saying the future of inner-city green space for our children is at stake if Victoria Park is used for an Olympic and Paralympic stadium. Nearby resident Jessica Spencer takes her young daughter and dog walking in the park regularly and said:
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Published January 2025 Uncertainty over paid parking at the Albion Park Harness Racing Club has had locals scratching their heads after Brisbane City Council denied any involvement in parking changes. A Racing Queensland spokesperson said: “Racing Queensland and the Brisbane City Council are in ongoing discussions regarding a section of the paid parking area at
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Published January 2025 Brothers Rugby Club has welcomed Tony Lalor as President for 2025, taking over from Geoff Rodgers who led the club for three years. “I’m excited for the role and hoping to continue on the good work that Geoff has done,” Mr Lalor said. “We’ve had some really great results, in junior rugby,
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