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Brisbane, I left you once. But I’ve changed ... and so have you
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Brisbane, I left you once. But I’ve changed ... and so have you

It’s been 13 years since I called this city home. To be honest, I didn’t think I would again – yet here we are.

  • by Courtney Kruk

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Brisbane’s suburban rich list: Tracking the city’s changing fortunes
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Brisbane’s suburban rich list: Tracking the city’s changing fortunes

There have been some unexpected changes to Brisbane’s suburban income rankings in the past decade. How does your neighbourhood compare?

  • by Matt Wade and Craig Butt
Show me the Monet, music, dinosaurs and more! Best in Brisbane this weekend

Show me the Monet, music, dinosaurs and more! Best in Brisbane this weekend

Bleach* brings art to the beach, Mamma Mia! brings ABBA fans to QPAC, plus the world’s biggest dinosaur – it’s your round-up of arts, entertainment and fun this weekend.

  • by Nick Dent
The Brisbane stories you need to know

The Brisbane stories you need to know

We’ve relaunched the Brisbane Times. Here’s what you should read.

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Urban vs suburban: Brisbane’s great fertility divide
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Urban vs suburban: Brisbane’s great fertility divide

The average number of births per woman in inner-city neighbourhoods is now less than half that of outer suburbs.

  • by Matt Wade
The eight most surprising Brisbane playgrounds your child won’t resist

The eight most surprising Brisbane playgrounds your child won’t resist

Forget squeaky swings and imposing monkey bars: today’s playgrounds are a Wonka-esque world of flying foxes, skywalks, tube slides and mouse wheels.

  • by Nick Dent
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Where in Brisbane do people own the most cars? Search for your suburb
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Where in Brisbane do people own the most cars? Search for your suburb

As public transport fails to keep pace with the ever-expanding city, we reveal the top suburbs where families rely on three or more cars.

  • by Felicity Caldwell
Welcome to your new-look Brisbane Times. What would you like to see?
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Welcome to your new-look Brisbane Times. What would you like to see?

We want to continue telling the stories of our time, and the stories of our city, to the people who matter. To do that, we need your help.

  • by Sean Parnell
The Myer Centre has a new name – but does it have a vision to match?

The Myer Centre has a new name – but does it have a vision to match?

The famous shopping hub has officially announced its new name. And while the Dragon Coaster may not have returned - yet! - the centre’s plans still remain unclear.

  • by Courtney Kruk
‘Sequins to lunch’: Decoding Brisbane’s signature style

‘Sequins to lunch’: Decoding Brisbane’s signature style

By not competing with Melbourne and Sydney to be Australia’s fashion capital, Brisbane is forging a fresh identity.

  • by Damien Woolnough
From Threads to TikTok: What you’ll get from Brisbane Times on social
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From Threads to TikTok: What you’ll get from Brisbane Times on social

We’re on the platforms you frequent, sharing stories from our local newsroom and painting a picture of what life in Brisbane is really like.

  • by Brittney Deguara