Business
Newstead businesses down thousands in Energex refit
Newstead small business owners are bracing for several weeks of lost trade after Energex shifted about 1,800 staff to work from home.
Category: Business
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Arts and Culture
BEDA’s tireless CEO promotes Brisbane’s brand of welcome
BEDA’s unstoppable CEO Anthony Ryan wants let people know: “Brisbane’s star is on the rise”.
Arts and Culture
Dancing CEOs’ country-rock mashup to support DV survivors
Two female CEOs who describe themselves as “friendly competitors” in the insurance business will put on their dancing shoes to support domestic violence (DV) survivors in May.
Business
Humble Aussie nut hitting its stride from New Farm HQ
The potential of a crunchy, buttery seed from an ancient Indigenous Australian plant continues to grow thanks to the hard work of a society based in New Farm.
Business
Forty years strong: a partnership made to last
Long time friends Stephen Deller of Fortitude Boxing and Brian Carmody of Madison Sports are celebrating a shared 40-year business milestone.
Arts and Culture
Brisbane businesswomen get their stars and stripes in the US
Brisbane businesswomen have been taking America by storm with Fleur Madden named a finalist in the international Stevie Awards and Margot McKinney’s jewellery worn by superstar Lucy Liu.
Arts and Culture
The high-stakes hunt for Gerties 2.0
A New Farm corner has fallen silent for the first time in 32 years, but if you think the story of Gerties Bar and Restaurant has ended, you don’t know Edwin Raul Chocop.
Arts and Culture
Why the Valley’s two-speed economy needs an overhaul
The Brisbane City Council’s proposed town planning changes for Fortitude Valley prompt discussion on wider issues. Robert Allen, historian focused on Fortitude Valley, explores some
Arts and Culture
Key Fortitude Valley figures have their say on council’s flagship plan
Brisbane City Council recently announced the biggest update to Fortitude Valley’s planning laws in over a decade and you can have your say.
Business
New Farm Rotary honours passionate workers
A committed disability worker making a difference was one of four winners of Rotary Club of New Farm’s annual Pride of Workmanship Awards in October.