Haunted horrors: Inside Brisbane’s most infamous decrepit buildings
From scary strip clubs to alarming asylums, these are the decrepit ruins – once bustling businesses and community hubs – that now give Brisbane residents chills.
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GALLERY: Australian Beach Volleyball Schools Cup
Students from all over the country competed on day one of the Australian Beach Volleyball Schools Cup at Coollangatta Beach on Friday. SEE THE GALLERY
Sneak peek: Epic $4m winery, spa resort planned for cattle property
A $4m cattle property in Moreton Bay is poised to be transformed into a large winery and wellness retreat. SEE THE PLANS
In pictures: Socialites through years dining at Eagle St Pier
Most Brisbanites of a certain era will have plenty of fond memories of Eagle Street Pier. Here, we look back at the precinct’s heyday. VIEW THE GALLERY
Retro gallery: City Rowers nightlife
As Brisbane’s Eagle Street Pier is demolished for redevelopment, we take a trip back to Nineties and Noughties revelry at City Rowers. SEE THE GALLERY
In pictures: Eagle Street Pier through the years
As we say goodbye to Eagle Street Pier we take a look back at how the dining precinct has evolved throughout the years. SEE THE PICTURES
Influencer announces shock split weeks after baby tragedy
Fitness influencer Sophie Guidolin and her husband, Gold Coast dentist Andrew Firgaira, have called it quits just weeks after they tragically lost their daughter.
Gallery: Medley Jewellery listening party
Medley Jewellery hosted an intimate listening party at Studio Gallery Brisbane on Wednesday to celebrate their latest collection, Love Knows No Bounds. Photographs: Abbie Fowler, By Ablo
‘Devastated’: Family and friends mourn teen killed in horror crash
Families and friends are mourning the death of a 17-year-old who tragically passed away during a car crash on the Barkly Highway on Friday night.
Like father, like daughter: Same career track as dad reaches end of line
After 57 years in the industry, one of Queensland Rail’s most experienced train drivers has retired just days before his daughter qualifies as a train guard.
Battle of Brisbane: Bloodbath of racism, sexism and violence
The underlying reasons for The Battle of Brisbane remain in contention to this day, 80 years after the event that left the city’s streets a bloodbath of seething racism, sexism and violence
‘Legendary’ fun runner dies during Brisbane event
Tributes are flowing for Australia’s most prolific parkrun “tourist”, who has died doing what he loved in Brisbane just short of his 500th event.
Simple thing Qld mum did to become top influencer
A Brisbane woman has shared the secrets to her success that has led her to become Australia’s most powerful influencer, with millions of followers.
Top 5 craziest Ekka foods revealed
This years’ Ekka treats have stretched beyond the traditional dagwood dog. See the exclusive list of new foods that promises to tingle tastebuds at this years’ exhibition.
Passengers ‘never in danger’ despite gaping hole in plane
Emirates says hundreds of passengers were never in danger despite a gaping hole in the side of an Airbus A380 on a 14-hour flight from Dubai to Brisbane.
‘Give me a break’: Businesses dealt second blow as floods swamp Brisbane
Brisbane business owners still recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic that took an immense toll on the hospitality industry are preparing to assess the extent of the damage caused by floodwaters.
Brisbane’s cheapest and most expensive petrol prices revealed
Brisbane is officially the most expensive city in the country to buy petrol in. Here’s where you can find the cheapest – and most expensive – petrol today.
How local convicts ended up on right side of law
When free settlers began arriving after the Moreton Bay penal colony closed in 1842 they, understandably, weren’t keen on convicts and ex-convicts being in charge of law and order, yet that’s exactly what happened, writes Dot Whittington.
Inside Brisbane’s ‘Covid-proof’ gym
A new inner-city Brisbane gym purpose built to help protect members from Covid-19 is believed to be the first facility of its kind in Australia.
Australia’s 21 grandest home designs
Celebrated architect Peter Maddison has put together his definitive list of the best 21 homes from the nine seasons of hit TV show Grand Designs Australia.
Erotic experience could be changing theatre as we know it
At 8pm, your phone rings and you answer. This innovative Brisbane Festival show is a theatre experience like no other and one that is impressive, erotic and bizarre all the same time. Strap yourselves in.
‘I never thought it was the end for her, call it a mother’s feeling
She beat the odds just to survive and and now this brave young amputee is looking ahead to a brighter future thanks to the groundbreaking work of Bionics Queensland
Brisbane mates behind ‘healthy’ instant coffee
For the 75 per cent of Aussies who can’t go a day without a coffee, this one might be a game changer. It claims to increase health, wellness and performance with its superfood infused blends.
‘Uber for tutors’: Brisbane online tutoring start-up takes off
Finding a tutor for your child has never been easier thanks to a fast-growing home tutoring start-up by a young Brisbane entrepreneur. Described as an “Uber for tutors”, hundreds have signed up to the platform ready to learn from home.
How the Anzacs will unite us again
When dawn breaks on April 25 this year it will be unlike any Anzac Day we’ve known. Congregating at the RSL for a beer and a game of Two-Up isn’t an option, but we can all meet at the end of our driveways. And we should.
Island paradise awaits for your post-pandemic getaway
If this year’s global pandemic crisis stopped you ticking some trips off your dream destination bucket list, remember this won’t be forever. Your bucket list might get longer and once the health crisis is over, adventure awaits.
‘I don’t remember a happy childhood’: How Legacy gave William back his smile
Brisbane teenager William Beckwith can’t remember ever feeling happy between the ages of four and 12. Then his heartbroken family discovered Legacy Australia, and life without their husband and father became just a little bit easier.
Free birthday parties: Don’t cancel your little one’s big day
Parents rejoice! You no longer have to dish up the unsavoury news that your child’s birthday party is cancelled. Thanks to one of Australia’s greatest purveyors of fun, there’s a new and free way to get the party started and follow COVID-19 rules.
What you really need to stock up on during pandemic
Hand washing, improving hygiene and mask-wearing are all effective measures in slowing the spread of viral outbreaks. However, they fail to address the most important defence mechanism we humans have — our immune system.
Drive-through hand sanitiser pop-up arrives in Woolloongabba
A drive-through hand sanitiser pop-up will arrive in Brisbane this week selling hospital grade product. Find out where, when and how you can get your hands on some.
Iso-dating: Hinge’s new feature for social-distancing singles
A popular dating app is doing its bit to make sure sparks still fly while love-seeking singles are social distancing.
Recipe: Alastair McLeod’s Easter cake
A dash of whisky is just the shot to round out the flavours in this age-old recipe, says Alastair McLeod.
How to create the perfect home office
Turn a makeshift space into the self-isolation office of your dreams with help from Brisbane decorating expert Tahn Scoon.
Bumping elbows is the social intercourse I’ve been looking for
Social distancing relieves a lot of the awkwardness involved in social intercourse, if you’ll pardon the expression. For miserable bastards like me that’s perfectly fine, writes Phil Brown.
A work in progress
British musician and activist Billy Bragg returns to bash out pertinent political messages.
Bring the flavours of Rome home
Gnocchi, pappardelle, saltimbocca, insalata, pannacotta. Drooling yet? This beloved Brisbane institution had adapted to the times, but it’s takeaway offering is still the same mouth-watering affair.
Popular Brisbane hairdresser hosts online DIY styling sessions
Want to dial in to your next online meeting looking as fabulous as Brigitte Bardot? Now you can, with the help of a popular Brisbane hairdresser who is hosting free online styling sessions to help you get the look of style icons throughout history.
Brisbane hotel offers ‘pandemic packages’ for clients
Beef cheek ragu for dinner, confit duck for lunch and free Wi-Fi are on offer after a Brisbane hotel opened up ‘pandemic packages’ to its customers. Check out what else you get here.
Working remotely or remotely working?
Ordinarily, I go to work to get away from the distractions then head home to relax. Now that’s all getting mixed up, writes columnist Phil Brown.
Tune in from your living room to watch your favourite artists
While COVID-19 has pulled the plug on live music, you can find many of your favourite artists online now, minus sweaty moshpits and queues for the loo.
Who I’ll be turning to while everything feels grim
With the world in such a confusing, upsetting way right now, I wanted to share a little of what makes me feel better, writes Brisbane News columnist Alicia Pyke.
Kasey Rainbow brightens lives with art
Life’s not always sunshine and roses, but creative force Kasey Rainbow channels the good and the bad into beautiful works. You’ve likely seen them on the streets of Brisbane.
Book a Brisbane staycation this Easter
An Easter Family Escape at Emporium Hotel South Bank offers a great option for holiday fun with the kids while staying close to home.
How a hole-in-the-wall bar wooed me in a millisecond
Chopsticks are the go at this Teneriffe beer bar with nary a burger in sight. Restaurant reviewer Tony Harper says he was wooed in a millisecond.
In pictures: St Margaret’s Women’s Luncheon
St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School marked its 125th anniversary with the clinking of champagne at The Greek Club. Distinguished women of the school’s past, present and future joined for an afternoon of fine food and friendship.
I bought toilet paper out of the boot of a car at a servo
I looked around furtively. How had it come to this? The deal done we quickly parted. I went back to the car and threw it in the back seat. I looked at my wife and smiled. “Just drive,” she said.
Let them go on
Co-founder of the Violent Femmes Brian Ritchie talks about the lasting impact of their debut album and what keeps the band a live favourite.
‘I’m infatuated’: Spectacular breads the star at Valley hotspot
This Brisbane institution has been weaving its Middle Eastern magic for almost a decade and, here’s the clincher, it has become better with time. It’s a complete package.
‘Stop shopping your pain away’: Stylist wages war on fast fashion
This Brisbane style guru and author is fed up with social media influencers and women chasing happiness through designer clothes and accessories. She says it’s time we all “ditch the inner bitch”.
‘I’ve got some sad news’: The sentences that stop us in our tracks
After Melissa’s funeral, I sat on my balcony and looked at the stars … I like to think that somewhere, out in that vast universe are those we have loved and lost.
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