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.
Category: Sport
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General Articles
Chisel their names in stone – Queensland rowing takes the cup
One of the longest droughts in Australian sporting history was broken as Queensland’s Interstate Men’s eight won the prestigious King’s Cup for the for the first time in 87 years.
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Brothers tap into stalwart rugby mentors
Where else would you find former Wallabies and Reds icons pouring your beer than Brothers Rugby Club, where community is central to their ethos.
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”.
General Articles
The man who helped Costello beat the odds
A week after photographing one of the greatest victories of his career, Dan Costello was told by doctors he wouldn’t live to see Christmas 2025.
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“Stressful” swimming experience
A Teneriffe local has met with a councillor about his increasing frustration at overcrowded Brisbane City Council pools, which he believes are not being adequately monitored by lifeguards.
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Mixed bag for PGA’s Aussie stars
Spain’s David Puig claimed the Australian PGA Championship title as the Royal Queensland Golf Club welcomed stars from around the world to Hamilton.
General Articles
From jungle meditation to macchiatos and mitts at boxing gym
Jimmie “2Shoes” Phusomsai has returned to Fortitude Boxing Gym to coach unemployed locals after spending time living with monks in Thailand.
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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.
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.