- When Dolly Came to Brisbane: A Local Farewell to a Country Music Legend
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 […]
- When Dolly Came to Brisbane: A Local Farewell to a Country Music Legend
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 […]
- When Dolly Came to Brisbane: A Local Farewell to a Country Music Legend
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 […]
- Larrikin Puppets Set to Entertain Young Families at Sunnybank Theatre This Spring
Brighten up the school holidays with catchy songs, dancing, and hilarious puppet comedy as a nationally recognised troupe arrives in Sunnybank. Read: Underwood Marketplace Set For Refurbishment After $62.5 Million Sale A Fresh Take on Family Entertainment Photo Credit: Larrikin Puppets/ Facebook South Brisbane parents navigating the […]
- Rochedale’s New Four-lane Road Linking Priestdale and Underwood Roads Moves Closer
A new four-lane road connection linking Priestdale Road to Underwood Road in Rochedale is coming, with planning and design work now complete for the Gardner Road extension. Read: Florian Rise Stage 2 Released as Rochedale’s Apartment Market Gains Momentum The 700-metre connection will create a new north-south link through […]
- 7 of the Best Restaurants In or Around Tarragindi
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 […]
- Richlands Woman Surprised With $40,000 Nova Pay Day Win
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 […]
- Residents Await Answers Over Closed Poinsettia Street Walkway
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 […]
- Wishart Library Win Leads Local Look At Changing School Spaces
A Wishart school library has earned national recognition for a design shaped around the different ways children read, work and learn, while a new early years precinct at Upper Mount Gravatt is taking a similarly flexible approach with younger students. Read: Underwood Marketplace Set For Refurbishment After $62.5 Million Sale Wishart School […]
- Tarragindi Tasserone: The Man Behind The Suburb's Name
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 39-Minute CBD Commute Stays Close to Car Travel Time
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 […]
- Uncovering History: Toohey Forest's Hidden Past
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 […]
- Underwood Marketplace Set For Refurbishment After $62.5 Million Sale
Underwood Marketplace is set for refurbishment and leasing changes after Mintus acquired the Logan Road shopping centre for $62.5 million. Read: Smart Glasses Prompt Tougher Privacy Rules for Public Pools The acquisition, announced on 19 August 2026, places a new owner behind a centre used for grocery shopping, health services, banking, […]
- The Vegan Café Salisbury Didn't Know It Needed — Jing-Si Books & Café
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 […]
- Smart Glasses Prompt Tougher Privacy Rules for Public Pools
Swimmers at Acacia Ridge, Parkinson, Runcorn, and Yeronga will now need clear approval before capturing photos or video at their local pool. Designed to curb covert filming, Brisbane’s updated rules apply to any recording device—including mobile phones, smart glasses, and action cameras. Read: Runcorn Aquatic Centre To Trial AI Distress […]
- Kerbside Collection: How Your Discarded E-Waste Could Lead to Identity Theft
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 […]
- Kerbside Collection: Why your Old Phone Could Cost you During the Acacia Ridge, Archerfield Street Clean-Up
Unsuspecting households in Acacia Ridge and Archerfield risk massive financial penalties for discarding harmless bean bags as the annual kerbside clean-up introduces a ruthless two-cubic-metre volume limit. Read: Florian Rise Stage 2 Released as Rochedale’s Apartment Market Gains Momentum Residents of Acacia Ridge and Archerfield are […]
- Sunnybank Hills Library Draws Massive Crowds as Brisbane Book Borrowing Surges
Surpassing millions of visits and physical loans across thirty-three branches, Sunnybank Hills Library proved its enduring popularity by pulling in a remarkable 410,514 visits. Read: Runcorn Aquatic Centre To Trial AI Distress Alerts Alongside Lifeguards Photo Credit: Brisbane City Council Severe weather tested local resilience during the […]
- How Larapinta Commuters Face Brisbane's Longest Public Transport Journey
Commuters setting out from Larapinta face a gruelling 123-minute public transport journey to reach the city centre, highlighting the stark divide in everyday travel across outer Brisbane neighbourhoods. Read: Richlands Residents Await Answers Over Closed Poinsettia Street Walkway Photo Credit: Brisbane City Council How does sheer distance […]
- Varroa Mite Crisis puts Queensland Beehives under Growing Pressure
A tiny parasite is causing major problems for beekeepers across Queensland, with resistant varroa mites contributing to honey bee colony losses and increasing the challenge of keeping hives healthy. Read: Runcorn Lands Third in Brisbane’s Swooping Bird Hotspots as Spring Defenders Take Flight The Brisbane Amateur Beekeepers' […]



















