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Bob Thompson, will soon be celebrating Bayswater Radiators 40th Anniversary. Picture: Shae Beplate.
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How Radiator Bob built a 40-year legacy

When your radiator runs into problems, there’s a good chance you’ve run into Bob Thompson’s radiator shop. After 40 years, he might be slowing down – but he’s not done with this iconic NQ business.

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Meet our heroes of the reef

Prominent marine scientists are leading global coral conservation with pioneering research, community initiatives, and innovative restoration efforts to protect marine ecosystems.

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Elysha Rei installing her work (Seijaku): Serenity at Brisbane Quarter in celebration of The Asia Pacific Triennial exhibition at QAGOMA, 2025. Photograph: PixelPunk 2025, courtesy the artist.

A celebration of culture and country at Umbrella Studio

Umbrella Studio’s latest exhibitions bring together Sylvia Ditchburn’s vivid environmental landscapes and Elysha Rei’s delicate tributes to Japanese-Australian history. Alongside works by young Indigenous printmakers, the showcase is a powerful blend of memory, place and emerging voices.

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