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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
Latest
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
Perspective
Casinos
Queen’s Wharf will be a winner but no denying many visitors will lose
At a time so many people are already struggling to keep a roof over their heads, this shiny new palace won’t help.
- by Cameron Atfield
Why it’s so hard to get a coffee in Brisbane after 3pm
Afternoon caf-fiends are out of luck at most cafes around town – but we’ve found places where you can still get a quality cuppa after 3pm.
- by Nick Dent
Queen’s Wharf to partly open in August, two years behind schedule
Seven years after demolition teams moved in at the old Queensland government executive building, the opening date for Queen’s Wharf has been set.
- by Cameron Atfield
‘So honest about domestic abuse’: How Tina Turner’s story resonates here and now
Turner’s triumph over prejudice and violence to become the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll is a timely one for Australia in 2024.
- by Nick Dent
‘I don’t think we’ll be the last’: Why one of Brisbane’s best bars has closed
The closure came just days after it was named Queensland’s best bar. Still, owner Jamie Fleming remains optimistic about Brisbane’s food and drink future.
- by Matt Shea