I was fortunate to catch up with David Tyler who has left a legacy in inner-city Brisbane. The terrace mansions he has crafted, during his Read more
HIDDEN GEM IN PADDINGTON – Terie Lea Tobin
Officially opened in 1916, Ithaca Pool clocks up 104 years in Brisbane’s swimming history on the 21st of October this year, 2020.
Nestled in Neal Macrossan Read more
SPRING HILL SERVICE RESERVOIRS BRISBANE QLD
These unassuming structures located behind the Old Windmill Tower in Observatory Park played a vital role in the provision of fresh water to Brisbane from Read more
THE PADDINGTON QLD CHRISTMAS STORY – Terie Lea Tobin
Deck the streets with bells, lights and holly
There’s no better way to end the year than to take a peek at Christmas time in Read more
SPRING HILL TOMBS DUPLEX: GEORGIAN STYLE SEMI DETACHED COTTAGES FROM BRISBANE’S COLONIAL PAST
These beautifully preserved, Georgian style, semi-detached cottages, at No. 15 and 19 Union Street, stand as a rare tribute to Brisbane’s Colonial beginnings. The photo Read more
TREADING THE BOARDS AT PETRIE TERRACE – Terie Lea Tobin
It seems apt that the smallest suburb in Brisbane is recognised as the heartland of Queensland’s ‘Little Theatre Movement.’ Originating in Europe in the late 1880s, one Read more
GRANDE DAME OF PETRIE TERRACE – TERIE LEA TOBIN
A landmark Victorian terrace mansion, heritage listed ‘Florence House’, 256 Petrie Terrace, Petrie Terrace, Brisbane, Queensland, was constructed in 1874 and stands today as a Read more
VICTORIA PARK ON PAR WITH THE WORLD’S BEST CITY PARKS – Terie Lea Tobin
Marking the end of an era in Brisbane’s golfing history, Victoria Park Golf Course officially closed on 30 June, 2021.
Complementing Jonzun’s post, ‘Major Catalyst Read more
ROBIN DODS: ONE OF QUEENSLAND’S PROLIFIC ARCHITECTS – Terie Lea Tobin
Stepping back in time, in this article we take a look at one of Brisbane’s most influential architects, Robert (Robin) Smith Dods. During the Arts Read more
Concern over Hartley Street Development Proposal
There is a 13 storey Wyndham timeshare hotel & residential apartment complex proposed for the land at 24 – 30 Hartley Street and McConnell Street, Read more
Revitalise Queensland’s Oldest Suburb! – Spring Hill Proposal
Photo above: What is now the Story Bridge, looking to The Old Windmill, Wickham Terrace, Spring Hill, far background and just left of centre with Read more
MAJOR CATALYST FOR GROWTH: INNER CITY SUBURBS BRISBANE QLD
Victoria Park and Herston Health Precinct are two game changers to our local area.
Victoria Park is being transformed to a major public park under Read more