Village Voice Brisbane

23/01/2025

23/01/2025

In the opinion of Felons Brewing Co.’s General Manager Jimmie Gold, a runner’s high will get you the same buzz as a few beers by the river – and you can do both at the free Felons Run Club. 🏃‍♀️🥤🍻

“We get the same effect from sending people out for a 5km run as we do on a Friday night when people start getting really chatty and social with strangers,” Mr Gold said.

The club, hosted by Katie Dall (CLUB kt) meet under the Story Bridge at Howard Smith Wharves at 6.30am Saturday mornings, followed by breakfast service, and 5.45pm Wednesday afternoons, followed by a finish-line refreshment of kombucha or beer compliments of Felons.

Read more in our January paper at https://village-voice.com.au/

22/01/2025

A Christmas fundraising campaign by IGA Marketplace Ascot has raised $11,000 for the 12 Queensland charities who participated in Village Voice’s Art of Giving feature in December.👫🩵

About 2,750 $2 fundraising tokens were purchased by customers, who then dropped them in the jars set up in-store for the charities of their choice.

The $5,500 raised by the community, exceeding their initial goal of $5,000, will be generously matched dollar-for-dollar by the IGA.

Read more in our Inner North January paper at https://village-voice.com.au/inner-north-issues/

22/01/2025

Hey there lovers, here's how to win a special Valentine's Day prize! 😘

We'll be publishing a Valentine Letters Board in our February paper. Will you wax lyrical 🎶, be a little cheeky 😉, or share something sweet and simple 🎀?

Send us a message for your Valentine by January 29 to go on our letters board and the best message will win a very special romantic prize.

DM us with your message (50 words or less) or email [email protected] for a chance to win!

22/01/2025

Bruce Gorry from Provident Advisory has shared the key to setting your finances up right in 2025: goal setting. 🖊🧮

"Life is full of unexpected changes, and your financial plan should be flexible enough to adapt. Celebrate your milestones, no matter how small, and stay committed to your financial journey," he writes.

Read more tips in our January paper at https://village-voice.com.au/peninsula-issues/

21/01/2025

Brothers Rugby Club has welcomed Tony Lalor as President for 2025, taking over from Geoff Rodgers who led the club for three years. 🏈🤝

“I’m excited for the role and hoping to continue on the good work that Geoff has done,” Mr Lalor said.

“We’ve had some really great results, in junior rugby, senior rugby, and touch, we want to continue that next year. Hopefully we can do just as well... We’ll do our best; I know the playing group is keen to do one better.”

Read more about their incoming president at https://village-voice.com.au/inner-north-issues/

20/01/2025

What can we expect in the year ahead? We heard from three Brisbane industry icons on their hopes and predictions for 2025. 🔮☀

Kris Stewart of QMusic has given us the lowdown on the Queensland music industry for 2025... he observes changing Gen Z behaviours on nights out, the popularity of genre-specific venues and events, and hopefully growth for Aussie artists this year!

Read his column in our January paper at https://village-voice.com.au/peninsula-issues/

20/01/2025

Trenino Trattoria is open now for dinner.

Conveniently located next door to EJ Station House (in the old Wooden_Horse Restaurant) we welcome you to visit us and enjoy our classic Italian homemade pasta dishes🇮🇹🍝, traditional Napoletana pizzas 🍕 paired with our selection of fine Italian wines 🍷

📞Bookings Essential - Call 0466 382 666
🔗 Website and online menu coming soon

Opening hours Wednesday to Sunday 5pm - 9pm

20/01/2025

What can we expect in the year ahead? We heard from three Brisbane industry icons on their hopes and predictions for 2025. 🔮☀

Laura Churchill of Brisbane Fashion Month has given us the lowdown on Queensland fashion trends for 2025... think local and ethical fashion, earthy styles and "fashion that can breathe".

Read her column in our January paper at https://village-voice.com.au/peninsula-issues/

19/01/2025

What can we expect in the year ahead? We heard from three Brisbane industry icons on their hopes and predictions for 2025. 🔮☀

Steve Healey of RSM Australia (Brisbane) has given us the lowdown on Brisbane's growth prospects and challenges within the construction industry.

Read his column in our January paper at https://village-voice.com.au/peninsula-issues/

18/01/2025

Brisbane City Council has announced three new cross-river KittyCat services to start at the end of January, after community feedback called for more frequent trips. 🛥

The new services will run between Maritime Museum and QUT Gardens Point, Holman Street and Riverside, and Dockside and Sydney Street.

The Kangaroo Point Transport Action Group has previously argued that usage numbers in the suburb warrant the reinstatement of a CityCat service, which was halted after the 2022 floods.

Kangaroo Point Neighbourhood Watch

17/01/2025

The Hendra Locals Action Group is preparing to make an appeal in the Planning and Environment Court if the application a proposed McDonald’s fast food store is approved.

A decision on the store, which would be location on the corner of Nudgee and Gerler roads, is expected to be made today.

Group founder Bill Moore said: “We estimate the initial costs of the appeal are going to be between $10,000 and $20,000, so we’ve started a GoFundMe page and are employing a legal team to help us.”

The Group’s GoFundMe page can be accessed here: gofund.me/822ce065

17/01/2025

So pleased to have played a small part in supporting this fundraiser for our Art of Giving charities!

We are excited to announce that we sold 2736 $2 donation tokens for the Village Voice Brisbane Art of Giving charity appeal this Christmas!

Additionally, we are thrilled to let you know that we will match every donation made through these tokens!

We thank you all for your generosity!

17/01/2025

It all boils down to "a big log across the river" as Aunty Teresa called the Kangaroo Point Green Bridge when she conducted a smoking ceremony on its opening in December. 🌉

“I think my ancestors would like this big log across the river,” Aunty Teresa said.

Have you been for a trip on Queensland's tallest bridge? What did you think? Tell us in the comments, or send us an email at [email protected]! 💭

Read the full story in our January edition, out now at https://village-voice.com.au/peninsula-issues/

Brisbane City Council Trina Massey Councillor for the Gabba Ward Vicki Howard Cr Ryan Murphy Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner Catherine King Brisbane CBD BUG Brisbane South BUG

17/01/2025

A wonderful way to spend January 26 in support of 3rd Space 💛

3rd Space is turning 50 this year, so to kick off 2025, we have gathered some super generous community members, and we're putting on a show!
Come to PFR Lounge on Sunday 26th, Jan, to help raise money for 3rd Space, one of Brisbane's longest-running support centres for people living rough.

We will have raffles, lucky door prizes, and more! 5 artists will play over the afternoon

🎤 Teigan Le Plastrier
🎤 Simmo and Coxy
🎤 Brett Bites
🎤 Jodie Fl**ge

$10 entry, or whatever you can afford (free for First Nations and people living rough).

Hope to see you all there!

📍PFR Lounge 701 Ann Street Fortitude Valley
*Over 18's only

16/01/2025

What's On in 2025? 💫

Get out your calendars and start taking notes - we've collected a range of exciting events for the start of the year. Check out our carousel for some entertainment inspo!

Li'l Elvis Jones The Musical BRISBANE POWERHOUSE Ballet Theatre Queensland QPAC Felons Barrel Hall Jet Black Cat Music Howard Smith Wharves Eagle Junction State School P&C CC:DISCO! Harvey Sutherland Don Glori FELIVAND Karate Boogaloo Brisbane Excelsior Band QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute Australian Open Dendy Powerhouse Outdoor Cinema Brisbane Jazz Club Queensland Museum Kurilpa

16/01/2025

January Inner North edition of Village Voice out now! 📰

Grab your copy at The Albion Marketplace, IGA Marketplace Ascot, Ascot Central, Harris Farm Markets Clayfield, Hendra shops, Eagle Junction Newsagents, Brothers Rugby Club, Nundah Village, Racecourse Village, or Market Central Lutwyche.

On our cover this month is Alexandra and Jessica Spencer in Victoria Park, as questions over the park's future arise over Olympic venue suggestions.

Brisbane City Council Save Victoria Park