Night-life Economy Commissioner would have the power to hold inquiries

Night-life Economy Commissioner would have the power to hold inquiries

The Queensland government would allow the night-life commissioner to examine problems in the sector – but only if a minister approves first.

  • bySean Parnell

Latest

Sculpture lights up Queen’s Wharf ahead of phased opening

Sculpture lights up Queen’s Wharf ahead of phased opening

Renowned artist Lindy Lee designed the eight-metre sculpture,situated at the precinct’s George St entrance,to mimic a shimmering galaxy of stars.

  • byCourtney Kruk
Artists alter historic Brisbane photos to ‘unpick the bias’ of the past

Artists alter historic Brisbane photos to ‘unpick the bias’ of the past

The Elliott Collection reveals the city of yesteryear – now it’s part of an exhibition showing how much Brisbane,and the world,has changed.

  • byNick Dent
In this suburban church,one congregation thrives as another faces Mass cancellation

In this suburban church,one congregation thrives as another faces Mass cancellation

On a block of land hemmed by caravan companies,this tiny Brisbane church offers a glimpse of the demographic changes happening in affordable suburbs around the country.

  • byTony Moore
Why chop and change when this Ekka classic draws 65,000 viewers online

Why chop and change when this Ekka classic draws 65,000 viewers online

“It’s just fun … there’s not many sports where you can just bash something as hard as you possibly can.”

  • byWilliam Davis andCatherine Strohfeldt
The mulleted mentor who won over the mayor with his vision for Brisbane

The mulleted mentor who won over the mayor with his vision for Brisbane

There’s more to street artist and high school teacher Matt Tervo than a first impression might have you believe.

  • byCourtney Kruk
Advertisement
Showies spill Ekka secrets … and how to beat this sideshow alley game

Showies spill Ekka secrets … and how to beat this sideshow alley game

“A good way to experience the Ekka is to see the underbelly of it and work here.”

  • byWilliam Davis andCatherine Strohfeldt
The Queensland cattlemen and the traditions they keep going
Perspective
The Ekka

The Queensland cattlemen and the traditions they keep going

The Ekka is steeped in tradition,and 148 years on from the first show,people are still finding ways to make it relevant.

  • byCourtney Kruk
‘Forgotten’ Bowie movie resurfaces in GOMA film season

‘Forgotten’ Bowie movie resurfaces in GOMA film season

Bowie was born for the big screen,but among his famous roles is an obscure gem that Brisbane audiences now have the chance to see.

  • byNick Dent
Non-Ekka things to do in Brisbane on the Ekka public holiday

Non-Ekka things to do in Brisbane on the Ekka public holiday

There’s a lot to occupy you on the Wednesday holiday besides hitting the Ekka. Here are 14 things to do on August 14.

  • byNick Dent
NZ migrants find slice of heaven in Brisbane as citizenship increases six-fold

NZ migrants find slice of heaven in Brisbane as citizenship increases six-fold

New Zealanders are settling in Brisbane and seeking Australian citizenship in record numbers after federal legislation last year fast-tracked the ability to switch citizenship.

  • byTony Moore