City life
Three-day heatwave to hit SEQ for the final weekend of the year
Parts of Brisbane will reach the 40s tomorrow, with hot and dry winds on the way and possible thunderstorms to see in the New Year.
- by Courtney Kruk
Latest
Where to see New Year’s Eve fireworks in Brisbane and SEQ
Say goodbye to 2024 and hello to 2025 with fireworks across the city and beyond. Here’s everything you need to know.
- by Nick Dent
Occupation maps: The most common job in every Brisbane suburb revealed
While one job outnumbers all others across Brisbane, data shows that people of certain occupations have carved out distinct territories across the city.
- by Craig Butt, Marissa Calligeros and Angus Delaney
‘Above all, it’s peaceful’: The families opting out of Christmas stress
This Christmas, Lucy, Dimitri and their two young daughters are more than 1300 kilometres from their suburban home on Brisbane’s southside.
- by Marissa Calligeros
Singin’ in the rain: Pub Choir draws 7000 songbirds to Riverstage
Donning ponchos and dodging puddles, thousands of hearty singers turned out on Wednesday night for a festive fundraiser.
- by Catherine Strohfeldt
Perspective
Retail
The best thing about Christmas is being able to shop at midnight
Extended trading hours aren’t just convenient, they provide a taste of what Brisbane could be with a more diverse nighttime economy.
- by Courtney Kruk
The enduring legacy of one of Brisbane’s most beloved bowling clubs
It’s not just the view and atmosphere that speaks volumes about this club.
- by Courtney Kruk
Things to do during your summer holiday in Brisbane
Whether you’re looking for culture, sport, parties or just a way to cool down, find it in our guide to holiday activities in Brisbane over the 2024-25 break.
- by Nick Dent
Why a passion for Christmas made this couple move house
Such is their passion for Christmas, Jamie and Laeticia Lehmann moved house.
- by Marissa Calligeros
Kangaroo Point Bridge opens, but St Lucia to West End crossing axed
Queensland’s tallest bridge opened on Sunday, but Brisbane council announced another of its initial five crossings would be scrapped.
- by Catherine Strohfeldt
No cue cards, no running water and a nest of snakes: This was Brisbane’s first TV broadcast
The late Hugh Cornish, the first person to appear on TV in Queensland, recalled what happened at QTQ-9 on Mount Coot-tha on the night of August 19, 1959.
- by Nick Dent
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