Barrambin – Village Voice – Everything Local

Artists paint picture of solidarity in Victoria Park Olympic debate

Development, General Articles, Local News, Politics / By Kate Lockyer

Published February 2025 Armed with paintbrushes, pastels, and pencils, artists gathered on the hills and hollows of Victoria Park / Barrambin on January 27 to capture its beauty in protest against the idea of building Olympic stadiums there. Artist / former Brisbane City Council Labor Deputy Lord Mayor David Hinchliffe said: “Artists are using their […]

Artists paint picture of solidarity in Victoria Park Olympic debate Read More »

Community to rally for Victoria Park

Development, General Articles, Local News, Politics / By Kate Lockyer

Published January 2025 The Save Victoria Park group have organised two upcoming events in the park to raise awareness for the impending decision to build Olympic and Paralympic Stadia in Victoria Park. Artist and former Brisbane City Council Deputy Lord Mayor David Hinchliffe has often painted in Victoria Park and is aghast at the thought

Community to rally for Victoria Park Read More »

Suggested Olympic stadium in Victoria Park causes local outcry

Development, General Articles, Latest Articles, Local News, Politics / By Kate Lockyer

Published January 2025 Locals have made a heartfelt plea to the powers that be, saying the future of inner-city green space for our children is at stake if Victoria Park is used for an Olympic and Paralympic stadium. Nearby resident Jessica Spencer takes her young daughter and dog walking in the park regularly and said: