City life
Brisbane Marathon competitors fear running into transport trouble
Runners are being warned to leave extra time for travel to and from June’s Brisbane Marathon, with trains not running that weekend due to track work.
- by Nick Dent
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Night-time economy
Small Brisbane venues are struggling. Is it time for a rescue mission?
Less than a week after discovering my new favourite bar, I was surprised to read its desperate plea for help. “Basically, it was do or die.”
- by Courtney Kruk
House prices, internet speeds drag Brisbane down global rankings
But a new city index says Brisbane “excels” on life expectancy and rates highly for economics, quality of life and human capital.
- by Sean Parnell
Stroll, shop and eat at Brisbane’s best night markets
Night-market season has returned for 2024, with plenty of shopping, snacking and entertainment to warm body and soul throughout the winter months.
- by Nick Dent
The Australian city with a better quality of life than Sydney or Melbourne
An international comparison of 1000 cities shows Melbourne ahead of Sydney as the place to be. But one city has a much better quality of life than either.
- by Shane Wright
Bluey’s World coming to Brisbane this November
After a dramatic season finale, Bluey and her family and friends will be back on show in a 70-minute interactive and immersive experience at Northshore Hamilton.
- by Kristen Camp
Consular assistance to be offered to Payne Haas’ father: Chalmers
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers says consular assistance will be offered to Broncos forward Payne Haas’ father Gregor, who faces the death penalty after being arrested on drug charges in the Philippines.
- by Tony Moore
In Brisbane for Magic Round? This guide to bars and restaurants will impress your mates
Whether you want to stick close to the stadium or need a solid dinner before a big night out, this guide has you covered for one of the city’s busiest weekends of the year.
- by Courtney Kruk
Festivals, football and free transport for Brisbane’s big weekend
Some inner-city streets will be closed as thousands of people turn out to major events, most notably the NRL’s Magic Round at Suncorp Stadium.
- by Sean Parnell
Wet start to weekend but conditions set to clear for Magic Round, Greek festival
Brisbane is set to host two major rugby league events over the coming days, plus a huge weekend cultural festival on the southside. It’s wet now – will the weather hold out?
- by Courtney Kruk
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Hotels
Did Brisbane need this five-star hotel?
The manager says a hotel at this level of luxury not only attracts new ventures to a precinct, but encourages neighbours to step up. Can it do for Spring Hill what The Calile did in the Valley?
- by Courtney Kruk