‘I don’t think we’ll be the last’:Why one of Brisbane’s best bars has closed

‘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.

  • byMatt Shea

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Ranking cities risks papering over their cracks (even if it’s Brisbane’s turn to brag)
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Ranking cities risks papering over their cracks (even if it’s Brisbane’s turn to brag)

City rankings can be good for bragging rights,but it’s not always helpful to look at your neighbours to assess how you’re going at home.

  • byCameron Atfield
Brisbane for families

Brisbane for families

The perfect place to raise your brood,Brisbane has plenty of exciting and educational things for kids to do.

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Brigitte got drunk at her workplace. Instead of a reprimand,she got applause

Brigitte got drunk at her workplace. Instead of a reprimand,she got applause

Jane Austen spoof Plied and Prejudice is a ‘drunk theatre’ show – a trend that attracts new audiences and gives companies an extra revenue stream.

  • byNick Dent
Brisbane council warns of bus-system breakdown during 50-cent fare trial

Brisbane council warns of bus-system breakdown during 50-cent fare trial

In response,the government says it will negotiate more bus funding,amid fears the lower fares “will bring the whole house of cards tumbling down”.

  • byCloe Read
Simon set out to walk the entire length of the Brisbane River. Then the rains came

Simon set out to walk the entire length of the Brisbane River. Then the rains came

A 344-kilometre journey during the 2022 floods proved an education,to say the least. Here’s what author Simon Cleary learnt.

  • byNick Dent
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Things to do with kids over the winter school holidays in Brisbane

Things to do with kids over the winter school holidays in Brisbane

We’ve compiled a list of family-friendly things to do over the June-July term break.

  • byNick Dent
How a towel and good lighting will help bring Brisbane workers back to the CBD
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How a towel and good lighting will help bring Brisbane workers back to the CBD

Forget the free car park – a good shower and hair straighteners are the perks needed to lure workers back to the office.

  • byFelicity Caldwell
Brisbane emerges as a ‘bleisure’ hotspot,as visitors mix business with pleasure
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Brisbane emerges as a ‘bleisure’ hotspot,as visitors mix business with pleasure

The label might make you cringe,but the practice of tacking a bit of downtime onto a business trip is boosting the city’s economy.

  • byCourtney Kruk
Pulitzer-winning play breaks down barriers with Australian debut

Pulitzer-winning play breaks down barriers with Australian debut

The 2016 drama Cost of Living – set to run in Brisbane and Sydney – stipulates that disabled actors should play two lead roles,marking a “tipping point” for diversity.

  • byNick Dent
Public servants could be moved out of CBD,urged to WFH to cut costs

Public servants could be moved out of CBD,urged to WFH to cut costs

Treasurer Cameron Dick will consider shifting department offices to the suburbs and expect more meetings to be held online to help cut costs.

  • bySean Parnell