“There’s no such thing as perfect,” is a mantra I’ve been repeating to my daughter since the moment she could talk. At first it worked, she started repeating it until one day someone used the word in perfectly (see!) normal conversation and she interrupted to tell them, “Actually, there’s no such thing as the word […]
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Published January 2025 Bowen Hills educator, Jazz Music Institute (JMI), have received the #1 student satisfaction rating out of all higher education institutions in the country for their courses. JMI CEO Nick Quigley said: “We’re thrilled to receive such a positive response from our students on their educational experience at JMI.” “As a family business,
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Published January 2025 In the opinion of Felons Brewing Co.’s General Manager Jimmie Gold, a runner’s high will get you the same buzz as a few beers by the river – and you can do both at the free Felons Run Club. “We get the same effect from sending people out for a 5km run
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Published January 2025 Kangaroo Point Bridge, now the tallest bridge in Queensland, was officially opened by Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner at a public celebration on December 15. The bridge is one of five ‘green bridges’ in Brisbane exclusive to foot traffic and personal mobility devices aiming to make moving around the city on foot, bike
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Published January 2025 We congratulate Hamilton Ward Councillor Julia Dixon on the recent birth of her baby Sophie and share this message from her: I’m delighted to announce the safe arrival of my daughter, Sophie. She was born on 2 January weighing 3430g (7lb 9oz). Our hearts are filled with joy and love as we
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Three industry leaders in Brisbane have given us their outlook for business, music and fashion!
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It is to be hoped that when the electoral dust settles, the new state government will give some thought to banning e-bikes and e-scooters from footpaths and pedestrian walkways such as the Teneriffe-New Farm riverwalk.
Eight e-bike and e-scooter riders have died in Queensland this year and many more have suffered life threatening injuries with more than 37,000 infringement notices issued.
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Published December 2024 If you have been to or lived in New Farm the last half century there’s a chance you crossed paths with Donata Pecoraro. For 56 years she called the suburb home, living at 110 Merthyr Road a third of that time. Her house opposite Coles known for its thriving red geraniums and
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Photo caption: Carolina Puleston, Claire Easton, Harriet Bell, Clementine Elzinga, Emily Copland and Principal Catherine O’Kane By Kate Lockyer Published December 2024 10- and 11-year-olds gathered to do their bit for the community in November, under the direction of Carolina Puleston from commonkind. Participant Emily Copland said: “You have a good feeling because you know
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Published December 2024 Yoga Play at La Boite Theatre was a witty satire on wellness that gave its audiences exactly what we are all needing right now: a good laugh. When Jojomon, a company selling yoga pants (their latest range “lavender-infused”) is outed for unethical child labour in their factory and their brand reputation takes
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