Brisbane’s newest secondary school, Brisbane South State Secondary College welcomed its first intake of Foundation Year 7 students in January 2021. Situated in the heart of the “knowledge corridor” that includes prominent institutions like the Ecosciences Precinct (ESP), Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAH), Translational Research Institute (TRI), and The University of Queensland (UQ), the school has…

Students hold ‘study-in’ outside Queensland Parliament in climate strike for their future.
Students hold ‘study-in’ outside Queensland Parliament in climate strike for their future.

Queensland Government introduces controversial fines for bicycle and scooter riders on footpaths.
In October, the Queensland Government introduced new laws to improve the safety of e-scooter and other Personal Mobility Devices (PMD). The proposed laws will make it an offence for the rider of a PMD or bike to ride without due care and attention on a road-related area, such as a footpath, bike path or shared…

Business South Bank’s vision for a connected and inclusive Precinct.
In a union of community and local business interests, the free 86 bus loop connecting South Bank and West End provides an example of cooperation and mutual benefit. Janine Watson, CEO of Business South Bank, recently discussed the significance of this service and how it fits within the broader priorities for her organisation. Business…

Cats and the Ongoing Battle for Australia’s Biodiversity.
It’s not fresh news that cats are a significant problem for wildlife in Australia. We have known this for a very long time, but the problem is growing. This year the Federal Government announced a new abatement plan for predation by feral cats, reporting that feral cats kill over 1.5 billion native mammals, birds,…

Riverbend Books and Avid Reader unite for a new chapter in Bulimba.
The renewal of Riverbend Books, the sister bookshop of Avid Reader, is a heart-warming story of friendship, bookish camaraderie, and literary adventure in Bulimba.

Done Deal: State Government and Council Reach Agreement on Kurilpa’s Future.
The local West End and South Brisbane community, along with its representatives, have once again been taken by surprise by recent developments concerning the future of the Kurilpa precinct.

Kurilpa means place of the Water Rat, but have you seen one?
In the local Turrbal language, Kurilpa means the place of the water rats[i], a name we are proud of in the 4101 suburbs. We name our local clubs and school teams Kurilpa, they are part of our street art, and a giant water rat participates in the annual Kurilpa Derby. But what do we know about these elusive creatures, and have you ever seen one?

Exploring the world of work through the eyes of parents and their kids.
Bring Your Kid to Work: The podcast that explores the world of work through the eyes of parents and their kids.