Seven perspectives on life in Brisbane
From growing up and feeling different to grappling with a changing environment: this summer, we asked local authors to share their stories about what it’s like living in Brisbane.
Perspective
My six-year-old daughter had something I’ll never have
All I ever wanted when I was a kid was to be blonde like Karen, Sharon, Rhonda and Helen at school.
- by Mirandi Riwoe
Perspective
My river, my love: The tidal pull of the Brown Snake
It is my river, but our love will never again be unconditional. I am wiser now.
- by Kris Kneen
Perspective
Tales from the Green Room: A peek behind the scenes at writers’ festivals
A look inside the Green Room, site of fear, loathing, hotel room envy – and even snacks.
- by Siang Lu
Perspective
We couldn’t sing or play instruments. We started a band
The Brisbane sharehouse I moved into was art-school goth meets hippy chai den.
- by Laura Jean McKay
Perspective
I fell in love in Florence and things have never been the same
It was so sweet. I couldn’t get enough. Whenever we were together, everything was immediately better. I never wanted it to end.
- by Darby Jones
Perspective
Brisbane in 2050: The world’s most sustainable city?
High-speed rail, four-day weeks, no homelessness: Brisbane could have it all – if we act now.
- by Sabrina Guse
Perspective
I’m Sri Lankan-Aussie, and I won’t stop calling out racism
Accepting my identity as a brown woman means standing up to prejudice – even if it makes people uncomfortable.
- by Gabriella Marcelline
Original URL: https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/seven-perspectives-on-life-in-brisbane-20240118-p5ey9n.html