A conversation with Suburban Futures’ Ross Elliot. Ross Elliott has had a distinguished career in the property industry with a background in construction, design, project management, engineering, economics, and development. He is recognised for his expertise in urban development and is Chair of the Lord Mayor’s Better Suburbs Initiative and on the National Executive Committee…
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Brisbane South State Secondary College: A Journey of Innovation and Growth.
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…
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.
Car Free Me: Navigating Life Without Driving.
Researchers from The University of Queensland have developed an innovative program that prepares older Australians to navigate life without drivin
Brisbane’s future leaders demand change at Student’s Climate Strike on 15 September.
On Friday, 15 September, students from across Brisbane will leave their classrooms and join School Strikers to take their climate message to the streets.
Embracing the freedom of a car-free lifestyle.
Have you ever contemplated bidding farewell to your trusty vehicle and going car-free?
Mount Coot-tha Protection Alliance illuminates lack of community consultation over light show approval.
The Mount Coot-tha Protection Alliance (MCPA) has expressed strong disappointment with the Council’s decision to approve the Lumina light show at Brisbane Botanical Gardens, citing a flawed consultation process. On 28 July, 2023, Brisbane City Council approved an application from the private company LightDreaming to establish a permanent light show in Brisbane’s Botanical Gardens at Mount Coot-tha….