Dolly Parton's death at the age of 80 will be felt a long way from the Tennessee mountains where her remarkable story began. In Brisbane, there are thousands of people who can remember seeing that story play out in person. Parton performed at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre 10 times across three visits spanning 27 years, beginning with four […]

Dolly Parton's death at the age of 80 will be felt a long way from the Tennessee mountains where her remarkable story began. In Brisbane, there are thousands of people who can remember seeing that story play out in person. Parton performed at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre 10 times across three visits spanning 27 years, beginning with four […]

Dolly Parton's death at the age of 80 will be felt a long way from the Tennessee mountains where her remarkable story began. In Brisbane, there are thousands of people who can remember seeing that story play out in person. Parton performed at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre 10 times across three visits spanning 27 years, beginning with four […]

Dolly Parton's death at the age of 80 will be felt a long way from the Tennessee mountains where her remarkable story began. In Brisbane, there are thousands of people who can remember seeing that story play out in person. Parton performed at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre 10 times across three visits spanning 27 years, beginning with four […]

Once hunted to the brink of extinction, the Australian Brushturkey (Alectura lathami), dubbed the 'avian architect,' has made an extraordinary comeback in urban areas like Moorooka. These unique, ground-nesting birds have become a common sight, scratching around suburban parks and backyards in recent times. The ongoing urbanisation of the […]

Parts of Moorooka are set for changes to their housing mix under Brisbane’s new low-medium density planning rules, which provide greater scope for smaller lots, taller buildings and townhouse-style development. Read: ‘More Homes, Sooner’: What the Housing Initiative Means for Moorooka The changes form part of Brisbane City Council’s […]

Behind the grand white façade of Queensland’s Government House are stories most visitors would never guess — of fortunes made and lost, ambitious plans that never came to pass, and the men and women who left their mark on the house long before and after it became an official residence. On Monday, 7 September, some of those stories will […]

Princess Alexandra Hospital’s Woolloongabba campus is emerging as a major centre for cancer research, combining clinical trials, specialist treatment, biobanking and laboratory science within one health precinct. A new experimental cell therapy for aggressive leukaemia is the latest project drawing on that research and clinical infrastructure. […]

Tucked away on Brisbane's southside, Tarragindi has never been the flashiest suburb on the food map — but ask around and you'll quickly learn that's exactly the point. This is a suburb that does good food quietly, from a TikTok-famous Asian eatery pulling crowds from across the city to a humble pizza trailer that only turns up twice a week and […]

Moorooka has long punched above its weight when it comes to food, and these days it's not much of a secret. Tucked along Beaudesert Road and its side streets, this pocket of Brisbane's south side has earned its reputation as one of the city's most exciting places to eat — sometimes affectionately dubbed "Little Africa" for its cluster of […]

Yeronga State High School has marked six decades of student service and leadership with a special anniversary celebration and the dedication of a new Peace Pole, bringing together students, staff, former Interact members, Rotary representatives and community guests. Read: Yeronga State High School Athlete Selected For World Youth Championships […]

A Richlands woman has won $40,000 after receiving a surprise visit at her Hawthorne workplace from Nova 106.9’s Nick, Luttsy & Susie O’Neill Breakfast team. Read: Forest Lake Families Turn Standard Dinners into Funding for Community Projects Melanie was at work with Micah Projects when the radio team arrived to reveal she had […]

A renovated two-bedroom home in Moorooka has changed hands for $955,000, providing a recent property result below the $1 million mark in the suburb. Read: Amended Plans Filed For Hamilton Road Rooming Accommodation Proposal The 453-square-metre property at 14 Wallace Street, Moorooka, sold on August 20, according to publicly […]

For years, residents used a pedestrian connection between Kulgan Circuit and Poinsettia Street to reach nearby schools, community organisations and public transport. The route is now blocked by fencing, removing a direct pedestrian connection through the area. Read: Forest Lake Community Festival: Music, Markets and Fireworks Set for The Lake […]

Patients, families and visitors to PA Hospital in Woolloongabba can now see more of the hospital’s expanding footprint, with scaffolding coming down to reveal four new floors above the existing emergency department. Read: Boggo Road Innovation Junction Brings Brisbane’s Life Sciences Community Together The changing exterior marks a […]

Did you know that Tarragindi was named after a person? Who is he and why was the suburb named after him? Here are the answers to those questions, plus a short look-back on Tarragindi’s life. Read: Uncovering History: Toohey Forest’s Hidden Past The area was once called Sandy Creeks, taken after a creek that has its source in […]

Tarragindi’s morning public transport commute comes within four minutes of driving, according to new Brisbane-wide analysis comparing door-to-door journeys from more than 200 suburbs. Read: Tarragindi Offence Figures Show A Clear Late-Night Peak GoThere Brisbane calculated a 39-minute public transport trip from Tarragindi’s […]

Toohey Forest, a tranquil retreat known for its ecological significance and scenic beauty, was the site of a significant discovery of artefacts in the late 19th century. Over one hundred years later, a new round of efforts are being made to uncover the story behind that discovery. Read: ​​Russ Hall Park in Salisbury Receives Much-Needed […]

Jing-Si Books & Café in Salisbury is a vegan café, bookshop and community space rolled into one, offering the kind of unhurried atmosphere that's increasingly rare in the suburbs of Brisbane. Read: Residents Push for Traffic Signals at Busy Tarragindi Intersection The café sits at Suite 3, 60 Rosebank Square, and describes itself as […]

Are you accidentally throwing away your personal data along with your trash during the upcoming kerbside collection across Larapinta, Pallara, Willawong, and Heathwood? Read: Urban Utilities Inspections to Affect Darra, Durack, Inala and Richlands When does the heavy lifting actually begin? The collection trucks will officially hit the […]