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Brisbane was crowned the world’s earliest rising city. Does the title stick?
When most cities are still sleeping, Brisbanites are already up and at ’em.
- by Courtney Kruk
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Things to do in Brisbane on the King’s Birthday long weekend
From sports and shows to concerts and movies, here’s our guide to the long weekend in the River City.
- by Nick Dent
Brisbane turns out to laud the Lions after premiership victory
A jubilant crowd turned out to welcome the Lions home, with the lord mayor showing his appreciation by backing a new home stadium.
- by Neesha Sinnya
‘Reintegrating people into society is a big part of this project’
Nev Jones and Richard Brooking have lived vastly different lives, but their projects for the 2024 Churchill Fellowship share a common goal.
- by Courtney Kruk
Wedding industry rallies around The Lussh after inferno collapses roof
The heritage-listed hall was so badly damaged investigators may never determine the cause of the fire. And, for now, there are nuptials to reorganise.
- by Catherine Strohfeldt
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Government
Queensland has its first night-life tsar. Has he been set up to sink or swim?
The former Powderfinger bassist has his work cut out for him as many live music venues and hospitality operators struggle to stay afloat.
- by Courtney Kruk
Heroine or hatemonger? Coco Chanel’s scandalous life powers blockbuster ballet
Peering into glamour’s dark side, Coco Chanel: The Life of a Fashion Icon is a box-office hit for Queensland Ballet.
- by Nick Dent
New hotel and pool over Brisbane River planned in Howard Smith Wharves redesign
The proposal includes a nine-storey, 77-room boutique hotel with a theatre with a waterfront pool bar and restaurant, and two additional cliff lifts.
- by William Davis
How Rachel Burke became the city’s queen of colour
From a uni dropout sewing in her parents’ garage in Kedron to a world-renowned designer with a cult following, this is the story of a cult Brisbane fashion hero.
- by Courtney Kruk
Archer was kicked out of his own pub. Now the push to allow pets inside venues is going national
A dogged campaign to allow dogs to join humans inside cafes and pubs will be taken to the national government meeting.
- by Felicity Caldwell
Gold Coast sisters’ double act proves a Wicked combination
Courtney Monsma has the perfect understudy for her starring role in witchy musical Wicked – her sister Emily.
- by Nick Dent
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