Education
Changing PNG kids’ lives book by book
Charity Books 4 PNG Kids is building children’s literacy skills through their donation program.
Category: Local News
Village Voice brings you the latest news so you can stay up to date about the things that matter to locals. Our featured articles give you a snapshot of what you’ll find in our paper and showcase the most talked-about topics of the month.
Arts and Culture
School award commemorates “quintessential gentleman”
A year after his passing, the legacy of local history enthusiast James “Jim” MacDonald has been immortalised in an annual history award at New Farm State School.
Development
Infill development proposed for former New Farm butcher’s site
A landmark site which housed a butcher’s shop for more than a century is set for a new lease of life under a proposal currently before the Brisbane City Council.
General Articles
Street soccer program turns lives around
New Farm Park welcomes disadvantaged locals to the Big Issue Street Soccer Program which offers much more than just a great game on the field.
Arts and Culture
Carroll’s Corner celebrates centenary in Valley
California Lane welcomed young and old to their ‘100 Years, 100 Stories’ community day, on November 22, celebrating the Carroll’s Corner and Rollinson Buildings turning one hundred.
Arts and Culture
Review: Benjamin’s book sequel brings New Farm’s colourful history to life
In New Farm: Another 50 Stories, local historian Gerard Benjamin has once again captured the charm of the suburb.
Education
90s blast from the past in Hendra school time capsule
A time capsule from 1995 was unearthed at Hendra State School in November and a new capsule will be interred for another 20 years.
General Articles
Driving change, one “Shitbox” at a time for Cancer Council
A New Farm couple are going to drive 4000km through the outback in an $800 “crappy old car” to raise funds for the Cancer Council.
Education
Clayfield school St Agatha’s marks historic 100 years
St Agatha’s Primary School in Clayfield, now celebrating 100 years, is beloved by its close community of students, families and teachers.
Education
No harm, no foul; there is always a solution to ATAR setbacks
More young people are working multiple jobs: how are cost of living and ATAR assessment pressures affecting our highschoolers?