City life
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Sharing economy
The unexpected ways car sharing could revolutionise Brisbane
Browse the comments section on any infrastructure or transport story and you’ll quickly get a sense that if you come for cars, the people of Brisbane will come for you.
- by Courtney Kruk
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Queensland’s struggling live music venues call for national rescue plan
“This is Halley’s Comet, not the end of the dinosaurs. I think this is an extraordinary moment in front of our eyes,” Kris Stewart from QMusic told an inquiry.
- by Liz Hobday
IKEA Wars: Contestants compete in a flatpack furniture face-off
A show at Brisbane’s Anywhere Festival challenges players to be first to build an item of furniture.
- by Nick Dent
Perspective
Spending
Menu prices tough to swallow, but how much are customers willing to cough up?
Inflation has been falling, but that doesn’t mean prices are coming down – and Brisbane venue owners say they’re working harder than ever.
- by Courtney Kruk
Permanent Sunday market to open by the river in Morningside
The historical site will host markets from this weekend, promising paddock-to-plate produce and artisan goods.
- by Nick Dent
‘Let’s just take off the armour’: Why Drew Barrymore is excited to be heading to Brisbane
When the Hollywood sweetheart arrives in just over two weeks, it will be her first time in the River City.
- by Clare Todhunter
Heart in sole: The tale of two cobblers on Eva Street
The Italian father-and-son behind the weatherboard repair shop on Brisbane’s south side have been fixing shoes since the ’70s.
- by Courtney Kruk
Stickybeaks rejoice: Brisbane Open House returns with free access to historic buildings
A former premier’s residence, New Farm’s 1869 “Pink Flats” building is one of the suburb’s historic gems on show.
- by Nick Dent
Perspective
Live music
‘Small, loud and a bit hot’: Brisbane venues where bands most love to play
From a little studio above a tyre shop to the Aussie Nash – we asked local musicians about their favourite places to play, and this is what they told us.
- by Courtney Kruk