City life
‘A world full of art is not a bad thing’: Street art festival kicks off in Brisbane
The interactive, all-ages celebration of public art is an opportunity to discover the city’s thriving street art scene and meet artists from near and far.
- by Courtney Kruk
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25 things to do over the Labour Day long weekend in Brisbane
From shows and movies to the Comedy Festival and markets, plenty is going on for the three-day break.
- by Nick Dent
Detective or killer? Live show reignites enduring fan theory
Murder, She Wrote sleuth Jessica Fletcher still inspires fan adoration despite suspicious deaths dogging her every footstep.
- by Nick Dent
Woman sues Brisbane City Council over ‘dangerous’ bike lane divider
Tracey Schwass was crossing a busy CBD street when she tripped over a raised, yellow bicycle lane separator. She fractured both elbows in the fall.
- by Marissa Calligeros
Fuel hits new high as oil and Aussie dollar diverge
Brisbane motorists were paying the highest average price for their fuel at $2.30 per litre, and as much as $2.35 per litre.
- by Adrian Black
‘I like the idea of people taking artwork off the wall and slinging it under their arm’
For people who love the idea of collecting art but find it intimidating or out of reach, this fair offers a chance to dip their toes into the water.
- by Courtney Kruk
‘Like a civil war’: The real Battle of Brisbane that pitted allies against each other
Over two days, American and Australian troops used batons, broken furniture, knives, guns, broken bottles and fists to settle scores.
- by Tony Moore
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Queen's Wharf
Global luxury retail giant sues Queen’s Wharf Brisbane before opening
The consortium behind Queen’s Wharf is looking for “new and exciting retailers” amid signs of late changes to the $4 billion mega complex.
- by Sean Parnell
Open Season’s 2024 program shows a live music scene still thriving
“We need to encourage people to stay interested in arts and culture, rather than scare them off by saying it’s falling apart.”
- by Courtney Kruk
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E-scooter battery sparked New Farm blaze, two people remain critical
Fire investigators have confirmed an e-scooter caused the New Farm unit fire on Saturday that has left a man and a woman in a critical condition.
- by Cloe Read and Courtney Kruk
Upscale Brisbane projects shortlisted for Australia’s prestigious design awards
Two projects shortlisted for the 2024 Australian Interior Design Awards show where Brisbane’s residential future is heading.
- by Courtney Kruk