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…
Category: 4101
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?
Brisbane City Council under fire as residents question parkland acquisition plans in West End.
Imagine receiving a letter from Council telling you that your home is located on land earmarked for a new park. In the first week of August, eleven homeowners of character homes and town-houses in Rogers, Ida and Raven Streets in West End and residents in Gloucester Street in South Brisbane were distressed when they received…
Queensland Ballet ‘festival of openings’ coming soon to Thomas Dixon Centre.
Some exciting news – Queensland Ballet (QB) has confirmed that the renovation of the Thomas Dixon Centre on Montague Road is set for completion by the end of April. QB is planning its first performance of Peter and the Wolf in the new theatre for 24 June. “The majority of the work will be completed…
Brisbane State High P&C Celebrating 100 years and its Volunteers
The Parents and Citizens Association (P&C) at Brisbane State High is gearing up for the biggest day in its 2021 calendar, with State High Day on Saturday 31 July to celebrate the school’s centenary. They will rely on over 100 volunteers for the day. Staging significant events is just one of the many roles provided…
98.9FM and Community House tune in at West End’s People’s Park
West End Community House (WECH) and the Indigenous radio station 98.9 FM are collaborating to reenergize People’s Park. Dan Rennie, Manager at 98.9FM, said he approached Kylie Deen at WECH about the station using the kiosk. “Knowing the history of Boundary Street and this space, it felt like it was right for us to come…
WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT … CATS
KILLER CATS Just like the parents of Kevin in the well-known novel and movie, cat owners often find it difficult to accept that their pet cat is, well, let’s face it, a serial killer. According to a recent CSIRO publication, Cats in Australia: Companion and Killer[1], it’s not just feral cats[2] that create a problem…
Boundary Street history panels tell us the story of West End
This morning the first of the West End Making History Group‘s history panels was installed outside Terry White’s Chemist on Boundary Street while members of the group stood proudly by. Keep an eye out as more panels are installed over the next two days by local signwriter Shane Kunst and his team, ready for the…
Maeve Lejeune’s passion for the Houses of West End.
Maeve Lejeune’s roots run deep into West End – it inspires, and is the subject for her art. Maeve was born at home in a house on Spring Street, where her aunty now lives and next door to her Nana’s current home. Six weeks after Maeve was born, her family moved from Spring Street around…