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Have you heard of the finger lime? The Australian native everyone needs in their kitchen
They've been called the caviar of the citrus family — and with small sour pearls, finger limes are an adventurous addition to your next meal. For over 60,000 years the people living along the east coast of Australia have been eating this special fruit to help keep them healthy. [...]
CBD now connected to Gabba as Cross River Rail reaches new milestone
Brisbane’s CBD is now connected to the Gabba by train tracks beneath Brisbane River, marking the latest milestone for the Cross River Rail project. Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey announced on Sunday more than 3 kilometres of tracks had been laid in each direction between the [...]
Gardening breaks hoped to boost staff mental health at Brisbane’s Mater Hospital
Getting hands in soil, fresh air and sunlight could be the key to giving busy hospital workers a well-deserved mental break while on shift. Brisbane's Mater Hospital has created edible gardens to give green-thumbed staff the chance to grow their own herbs and veggies as well as helping imp [...]
Cost of redeveloping Gabba for 2032 Olympics could top $1bn
The Queensland Premier has flagged the cost of redeveloping the Gabba for the 2032 Games could increase beyond the proposed $1 billion price tag. It comes after Annastacia Palaszczuk said she was comfortable with plans for both the Gabba and Brisbane Live after concerns were raised last week [...]
Brisbane Olympics should prioritise public transport, says London Olympics planner
Ten years on from the London 2012 Olympic Games, one of its planners says public transport has emerged as one of the city's major legacies and has urged Brisbane to make it a priority in the 10 years to 2032. AECOM cities programme leader Andrew Jones said the global consulting firm wor [...]
As the cost of living surges, home-grown fruit and vegetables are something to 'fall back on'
With lettuce and cauliflowers costing $6 each and with recent weather events set to see the prices rise even further, more and more backyards are being transformed as people start looking to grow their own. Rebecca Johnson, the general manager at the Limberlost Garden Centre in Cairns, says it is [...]
Expression of interest process closes on Brisbane's eight wooden cross-river ferries
An expression of interest process facilitating the sale of eight wooden ferries has closed marking the end of another era on the Brisbane River. About 20 people a day inspected the former City Hopper and cross-river ferry vessels while they were displayed at The Yard in Hemmant between [...]
Brisbane, don't throw away your shot, Hamilton is heading your way
The smash hit musical Hamilton is coming to the Queensland capital — if you want to be in the room where it happens, here's everything you need to know. What is Hamilton? In case you are one of the few people in Australia who hasn't heard of it, seen it live, watched the original product [...]
Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games athletes' village legacy could alleviate Queensland's housing shortage, architects say
A tangible legacy of the Sydney Olympic Games can be found overlooking an idyllic Queensland beach — and some say it should provide inspiration for Brisbane 2032 organisers. Twelve two-bedroom, one-bath, 57-square-metre spa-equipped villas from Sydney 2000 have been a getaway for visitors to [...]