RSS FeedCity Life

‘Parklife’ heads back to Brisbane

‘Parklife’ heads back to Brisbane

Thursday, September 23, 2010, 10:46 am | Reported by Rachel Claxton

Parklife has changed venues within weeks of its scheduled date. Patrons do not need to purchase new tickets but face drama with accommodation already booked on the Gold Coast.

Child area plan in pokie venue ‘a mistake’

Child area plan in pokie venue ‘a mistake’

Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 4:16 pm | Reported by Catherine Tucker

The proposal to build a soundproof children’s play area within view of poker machines in the Pink Hill Hotel in Melbourne has sparked fresh debate around the ‘normalisation’ of gambling in Australia.

50s fashion revival inspires fun

50s fashion revival inspires fun

Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 2:43 pm | Reported by Alicia Bolton

Rockabilly attire is back in full swing and Queensland fashion gurus are not shying away.

Parents fight for lower speed limit

Parents fight for lower speed limit

Monday, September 20, 2010, 4:42 pm | Reported by Caitlin Adams

Parents of Clontarf Beach State School students want the 60km/h zone on Elizabeth Ave lowered to protect their children.

Emerging bands compete for top prize

Emerging bands compete for top prize

Monday, September 20, 2010, 4:24 pm | Reported by Mitchell Sabine

A worldwide music competition is giving bands the opportunity of a lifetime.

New government to offer stable economy

New government to offer stable economy

Monday, September 20, 2010, 3:59 pm | Reported by Eleisha Rogers

More than a week after the Gillard Government was reinstated to power, the question remains whether it can offer Australia a stable government and a stable economy.

CityCycle scheme to be a success

CityCycle scheme to be a success

Monday, September 20, 2010, 3:03 pm | Reported by Eleisha Rogers

Brisbane’s CityCycle scheme is gearing up for its October 1 launch, with many already hailing it as a success.

Council fines residents for parking near homes

Council fines residents for parking near homes

Monday, September 20, 2010, 1:33 pm | Reported by Rebekah Ison

Some of the council’s Residential Parking Area policies are leaving inner-city residents no choice but to park illegally in their own street.

Front-man wows Valley Fiesta crowd with onstage antics

Front-man wows Valley Fiesta crowd with onstage antics

Monday, September 20, 2010, 11:25 am | Reported by Erin MacDonald

Front-man of Brisbane group, Ball Park Music, wowed fans and irritated security guards with his crazy onstage antics.

Sunshine Coast teens rock Underage Dance Party

Sunshine Coast teens rock Underage Dance Party

Monday, September 20, 2010, 11:13 am | Reported by Cerrissa

About one thousand teenagers were expected to attend an Underage Dance Party event on the Sunshine Coast on the weekend.