Author: Erin

Kurilpa Riverfront could be the new Southbank

Erin /21 August, 2014

Back in the 1980s the former National Party premier Joh Bjelke-Petersen cut a deal with private developers for South Brisbane’s land once Expo88 was completed. It was a secret affair done for special interests. In the end the people of Brisbane rejected being cut out and they campaigned for the continuation of a great community asset. The result Continue Reading →

WEST END’S NEWEST PARKS(?)

Erin /1 May, 2014

These three sites could be West End’s newest parks if Lord Mayor Graham Quirk and Cr Amanda Cooper follow-through on their 2011 amendments to the Local Area Plan. 1.BAILEY STREET, HILL END If each new park was to get an Award this one takes the cake for most obscure. As yet, its actual location and Continue Reading →