City life
NZ migrants find slice of heaven in Brisbane as citizenship increases six-fold
New Zealanders are settling in Brisbane and seeking Australian citizenship in record numbers after federal legislation last year fast-tracked the ability to switch citizenship.
- by Tony Moore
Latest
‘Overwhelming public support’ for new Suncorp Stadium plan
Queensland premier Steven Miles has backed the proposal after more than 80 per cent of surveyed residents voted in favour.
- by William Davis
Packed houses and powerhouses: Kate was born for it
She’s been behind some of the biggest arts festivals, including co-founding Dark Mofo. And with the history of Brisbane’s art culture in her blood, it’s time to make noise about Kate Gould’s homecoming.
- by Courtney Kruk
How much will it cost a family to visit the Ekka? We’ve done the sums
It’s being touted as the “Budget Ekka”, but how little can you spend and still get a showbag and a few rides? We crunch the numbers.
- by Nick Dent
As it happened: Brisbane on Tuesday, August 6
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Non-Ekka things to do in Brisbane on the Ekka public holiday
There’s a lot you can do on the Wednesday holiday besides hit the Ekka. Here are 14 things to do on August 14.
- by Nick Dent
All aboard! 50¢ public transport fares kick off
Queensland’s highly anticipated 50c fare trial is finally upon us. Here’s how to ensure your commute runs smoothly.
- by Courtney Kruk
Perspective
Roads
‘I was within millimetres of being hit’: The Qld road rule you didn’t know you’d been breaking
It’s one of the most hazardous areas for pedestrians, but many drivers are completely unaware they have to give way.
- by Felicity Caldwell
The true story of this Brisbane bookstore you won’t find in print
Not all chapters in Archives Fine Books’ history make for easy reading. But Dawn and Hamish have no regrets having “followed their bliss”.
- by Courtney Kruk
Brisbane Portrait Prize 2024: The winners
Check out the winning artworks of the Brisbane Portrait Prize for 2024.
Artwork using AI wins $10,000 in the Brisbane Portrait Prize
The winners for 2024 have been announced, and they include an AI-generated work and images that push the definition of a “portrait” to the limit.
- by Nick Dent