Arts and Culture
No more heroes, just bulldozers: ex-Stranglers man is back
When former Stranglers frontman Hugh Cornwell takes the stage at The Crowbar on June 14, he returns to a city where a rock gig once ended in a police raid.
Category: Politics
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General Articles
Queensland’s e-bans and green grid dreams
Between the state government’s e-bike bans and the Brisbane City Council’s green grid dreams, it’s a confusing time in Queensland environmentalism, writes Mike O’Connor.
Arts and Culture
Resisting political apathy, striving for progress
I’m curious about people who say they don’t watch the news. When I ask why, the answers are usually the same: they don’t trust the source, or they find it too depressing.
General Articles
How e-bike Bill will outlaw the school run
If you ride an e-bike in Queensland, your bike could be illegal soon. Read why this father-of-three says the Bill must change.
General Articles
Queensland Rail whistleblower: new staffing model flawed
Queensland Rail’s (QR) revised working model will strand vulnerable passengers, blow out train timetables, and strip frontline safety checks from 300 stations.
Development
Why Brisbane isn’t an “Asian-style metro city”
We are told Brisbane is becoming an “Asian-style metro city”. This is not a description: it is an agenda.
Development
RTI puts heat on ex-servo soil safety
Hendra residents have lodged a Right to Information (RTI) request for environmental decontamination records relating to a proposed McDonald’s restaurant at 330 Nudgee Road.
Development
Guarantees gutted as Victoria Park falls into freehold
An amendment to the 2025 Olympic bill will convert the long-time public trust of Victoria Park into a freehold estate, enabling construction of the 2032 Olympic Stadium.
General Articles
Footprints trace path to the heart
In her new role as CEO at Footprints Community, Dr Tanya Bell is excited at the path ahead, one that includes Purpose, Action, Teamwork, and Humility.
Arts and Culture
Artists support Victoria Park protection
Some of Australia’s most popular – and youngest – artists have teamed up for a major exhibition showcasing the beauty of Victoria Park / Barrambin.