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Tim Ross is presenting a new show, The Australian Dream?, at the State Library of Queensland.

‘Just makes me swoon’: This is Rosso’s favourite house in Brisbane

The comedian and architecture fan loves the city’s distinctive homes, but says we have to rethink what affordable housing means for the future.

  • Nick Dent

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In Brisbane’s CBD you can find Bonsai Botanika for your matcha fix.

Matcha mania: Where to find the best in Brisbane

The green beverage has not only taken over the internet, but also Brisbane’s cafe scene. Here are the top spots to get your matcha fix.

  • Neesha Sinnya and Kristen Camp
Tulips are a popular alternative to red roses at Valentine’s Day.

Where to buy flowers in Brisbane

Valentine’s Day is next Friday, but don’t leave ordering to the 11th hour. Here are some of the city’s best florists.

  • Nick Dent
A render for Stones Corner Village, part of a mixed-use precinct where the current Aldi on Logan Road is positioned.

What ‘the James Street effect’ says about our city

A growing number of developments are replicating one of Brisbane’s most luxurious precincts – even in working-class suburbs.

  • Courtney Kruk
The 15-storey hotel would include 92 suites.

Council, developer taken to court over plans for a new Brisbane hotel

The owners of the Soho Brisbane are taking legal action over plans for a 15-storey hotel that would overlook their establishment, Roma Street Parkland and the CBD.

  • Sean Parnell
A clearway sign on Waterworks Road at Ashgrove.

Parking on these major Brisbane roads will be banned for more hours

The council wants to make this major Brisbane road a clearway for longer – and it’s not the only one slated for change. But locals also want changes to footpaths, slower speeds and priority for buses.

  • Felicity Caldwell
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Bespoke, one of Queensland Ballet’s productions slated for 2025.

Queensland Ballet announces new artistic director – and a surprise comeback

After a year of turmoil, the company’s new leader isn’t the only unexpected announcement.

  • Nick Dent
Country Road is set to open its flagship Brisbane store in the heritage-listed Bank of New South Wales building later this year.

Country Road finds new heritage-listed home in Queen Street Mall

The revival of the top end of the mall continues, with a new flagship store joining open-air markets.

  • Cameron Atfield
The view of the pink mansion from New Farm Park on the opposite side of the river.

You thought Brisbane’s pink mansion was abandoned. It’s not

Behind the No Trespassing signs and crumbling facade, someone is at home in Le Rivage, the sprawling estate overlooking the Brisbane River.

  • Marissa Calligeros
A father and his young son died after two cars crashed in Ransome at the weekend.

Brisbane father and four-year-old son die in two-car crash

The 37-year-old man and young boy died after a collision at an intersection in the city’s east on Sunday.

  • Courtney Kruk

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