SAMANTHA BALDRY Brisbane author and University of Queensland academic, Dr Jessica White, has been challenging perceptions of what it’s like to live with deafness through her memoir, Hearing Maud: A Journey for a Voice. The book is a … [Read more...]
Empty bottles help support rescue dogs
Sep 24, 2019 by Leave a Comment
CONNIE SAVAGE Staffies United Rescue (SUR) are encouraging people to cash in their empty bottles and donate their 10 cent refund to rescue dogs in need. It’s as simple as collecting eligible bottles, taking them to a local Containers … [Read more...]
Inspiring student represents Vision Australia at UN
Sep 24, 2019 by Leave a Comment
BRITTINY EDWARDS At 23 years of age, Santiago Velasquez has walked the Kokoda trail, cycled 90km for charity, founded a tech company, given a TedxQUT talk, and spoken at the UN, all while not being able to see. Mr Velasquez was born … [Read more...]
Steptember raises both fitness and funds
Sep 22, 2019 by Leave a Comment
BRIDGETTE ALI Participants in this year’s Cerebral Palsy Alliance’s (CPA) Steptember challenge are stepping into the final leg of the initiative, raising both funds for the Alliance and their fitness levels. Since September 3, … [Read more...]
Gourmet market adds fitness to menu
Sep 20, 2019 by Leave a Comment
BRIDGETTE ALI Bardon’s gourmet grocer and café, The Bardon Shed, will be teaming up with female-only fitness bootcamp program, Coreliving, to promote healthy living for their customers this weekend. The free event will be held this … [Read more...]
Comic-Con launches new Aussie comic
Sep 20, 2019 by Leave a Comment
KYLE HEXER Oz Comic-Con is back for its eighth year in Brisbane, bringing with it a lively assortment of comic authors, actors and cosplayers, as well as a brand new Australian-based comic book series. The pop culture expo kicks off … [Read more...]
Brisbane students join global climate strike
Sep 20, 2019 by Leave a Comment
AMY GRIFFIN Thousands of students around Australia and around the world will put down their schoolwork today to strike against government inaction on climate change as a part of the global School Strike 4 Climate initiative. The … [Read more...]
Paddle Against Plastic helps Norman Creek
Sep 20, 2019 by Leave a Comment
JESSICA MYLNE Waterway clean up group Ocean Crusaders are joining the N4C Norman Creek Catchment Coordinating Committee to host a Paddle Against Plastic event on September 29. The event will use kayaks to help clear up the Norman … [Read more...]
Caped Crusaders get run of Brisbane
Sep 19, 2019 by Leave a Comment
JACK HOLT Holy fundraiser, Batman! Fans of Gotham City’s finest are getting ready to run through the streets of Brisbane on September 21 dressed as the caped crusader for the DC Batman Run Series, to celebrate Batman’s 80th birthday and raise money … [Read more...]
Brightside welcomes dogs to Sunday sessions
Sep 16, 2019 by Leave a Comment
BRIDGETTE ALI Fortitude Valley’s The Brightside is inviting patrons to bring their dogs along to the venue’s new Heaps Good Sundays series. The free event, which launched yesterday, will run from 2pm till late on the second Sunday of … [Read more...]
