Courtney Kruk
Courtney Kruk is City Reporter at Brisbane Times, writing about the city and its people.
‘20 years ago, you couldn’t hire a kayak on the river’. Now, this river business is booming
In 2004, armed with a few kayaks, John Sharpe set up a business on the banks of the Brisbane River that is still as popular as ever today.
- by Courtney Kruk
Latest
The must-see highlights of Los Angeles in four days
If you’re a first-time visitor, lean in to the kitschy attractions that people tell you not to bother with. There’s a reason these experiences are iconic.
- by Courtney Kruk
Bigsound amplifies Brisbane’s unique role in shaping Australia’s music future
Music industry leaders and artists have descended on the city for three days of panel discussions and live performances.
- by Courtney Kruk
Footy, fireworks, festivals (and hot weather): Is this Brisbane’s biggest weekend?
From a make-or-break local derby to pyrotechnic displays and plenty of arts and culture, Brisbane is leaving winter behind with one of the year’s biggest weekends.
- by Courtney Kruk
Perspective
Wildlife
With the Olympics around the corner, let’s embrace the ibis as a Brisbane icon
Few animals elicit as much contempt as the “bin chicken”. But maybe we should embrace this misunderstood bird as an icon of the city rather than a stain on our name.
- by Courtney Kruk
The Gina Rinehart effect: billionaire gives Driza-Bone a ‘softer’ look
The mining magnate’s surprise turn as a fashion designer has been revealed, with help from some Olympians. But will her vision prove a hit with customers?
- by Melissa Singer and Courtney Kruk
Caught between two worlds: Gail Sorronda’s designs are plucked from a fantasy
In a city better known for its colourful, bright prints, one local designer has never been afraid to lean into the shadows.
- by Courtney Kruk
Suncorp Stadium’s concert count doubles after two-year trial
The number of gigs at the stadium will increase permanently to 12 a year after most local residents were “very much in favour”.
- by Courtney Kruk
One dead, four injured in single-vehicle rollover
The 21-year-old male driver died at the scene, while his four male passengers were taken to hospital.
- by Courtney Kruk
Police can now search for knives in shopping centres, licensed premises
Queensland parliament passed legislation to give police wider powers to wand people at random to combat knife crime across the state.
- by Courtney Kruk
Perspective
Queen's Wharf
Queen’s Wharf a glitter strip of walkways, art and public spaces
With just one week until Queen’s Wharf starts to open, it’s the free public spaces and walking trails that have me most excited.
- by Courtney Kruk
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