Woolloongabba
The Lussh venue had no fire insurance, blaze was the third in months: owner
The owner of the Woolloongabba wedding venue has revealed she had no fire insurance before a massive inferno destroyed the heritage-listed building.
- by Catherine Strohfeldt
Latest
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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Fire
Man seriously injured, The Lussh wedding venue destroyed in Woolloongabba inferno
One person is unaccounted for after a fire spread through multiple buildings in Woolloongabba, including a heritage-listed building booked out for weddings.
- by Catherine Strohfeldt, Marissa Calligeros and William Davis
Interstate and international agencies join Brisbane coffee assault manhunt
Queensland police have widened their search for a man allegedly involved in the scalding of a nine-month-old in a Brisbane park.
- by Catherine Strohfeldt
New Woolloongabba plan to allow for 75-storey towers
Towers of up to 75 storeys would be allowed in Woolloongabba under a new Queensland government planning scheme put out for public comment on Thursday.
- by Cameron Atfield
Where to find Brisbane’s best rooftop bars
This city lends itself to a bar in the sky and, thankfully, we have some very good ones. Here’s what to tick off on your next afternoon out.
- by Matt Shea
Bail denied for man accused of setting person on fire
After threatening a Woolloongabba man on crutches over a debt, the accused allegedly doused him with methylated spirits and set him alight.
- by Cheryl Goodenough
Review
Clarence
This elevated south-side spot may be Brisbane’s best-value restaurant
A favourite among local diners in the know, Clarence serves the kind of elevated, produce-driven comfort food you could eat all night.
- by Matt Shea
Review
1889 Enoteca
It’s one of Brisbane’s classic restaurants. But is it still any good?
Every man and his nonna opened an Italian spot during the pandemic. Here’s why you should still care about one of the classics.
- by Matt Shea
East Brisbane campaigners see finish line in battle against the Gabba rebuild
The champagne corks are not quite popping around the Gabba, but the local community members who have campaigned against the $2.7 billion rebuild for almost three years are upbeat after the Australian Olympic Committee effectively killed off the idea.
- by Cameron Atfield
Updated
Government
New cabinet, minus Bailey, to ‘reflect’ on Gabba amid pause and review
Would-be deputy premier Cameron Dick says the government would take things “one step at a time” with a new cabinet and shifting approach on 2032 Games planning.
- by Matt Dennien
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