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It’s called push The dog population of the and that it would intrude on the polling and political parties district continues to increase views from their rooftop pool area. regularly use it to attempt to and with it the expectation that The developer dismissed these discredit their opponents. ratepayers provide pet play areas. concerns, saying their views “are Noticeably absent from the Not everyone is happy not protected under the City Plan”. questions asked was: “Do you thing with the council’s apparent The council, to absolutely no one’s BAC misled residents regarding determination to continue to surprise, sided with the developer. flight paths and noise levels?”, provide off-leash areas in highly Oro, if you were wondering, MIKE O’CONNOR “Do you think there should be built-up areas (see page 15). is Italian for gold, a reference a curfew at Brisbane Airport?”, [email protected] The issue is emotionally charged perhaps to what the developer “Has the opening of the new with those opposed to having hopes to make from the project. runway had a significantly adverse off-leash parks within a doggy effect on your quality of life?”, Park gone to the dogs biscuit’s throw of their apartments BAC poll goes off course “Why don’t more flights arrive denounced as being dog-haters. Brisbane Airport Corporation’s (BAC) It hasn’t taken long for the and depart over Moreton Bay?”, Powerhouse Park off-leash dog The dog squad seems to enjoy the new runway had its first birthday on and “Will the opening of the new park at New Farm, refurbished ear of council but its members are July 12 (cheers, hurrahs, fireworks, runway affect the way you vote and re-turfed at considerable not the only ones who pay rates thunderous applause, anyone?) and at the next federal election?” expense less than two years and vote. to mark it, BAC released the results ago, to become a dust bowl. of some fascinating research. In celebrating the birthday, BAC The lush grass cover has been Streets paved with gold A survey of Brisbane residents, it CEO Gert-Jan de Graaff said: “We destroyed and the mere suggestion Another day, another approval for said, found that 74 per cent of people have an obligation to ensure that of rain turns it into a mud bath. The a high-rise apartment complex. agreed that the new runway would when airlines and people need access park is obviously over-utilised and The Oro, to be built on Longland have economic benefits, 71 per cent at the airport, they can get it.” no amount of effort by the council St opposite the Bank of Queensland agreed it would help create more A fortuitous side benefit of to maintain a turf surface will be building, is the latest to get the jobs and 79 per cent agreed it was this selfless sacrifice made for successful in anything but the nod in the face of objections necessary to avoid delays to flights. the betterment of mankind is, of short term. from those living in the Gasworks What the survey proved beyond course, lots and lots of more lovely It’s time council admitted Residences building which all doubt was that if you ask money for the BAC and its investors. that any further turfing is a happens to be across the road. waste of ratepayer funds. 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As part of Brisbane Fashion Month in October, Hanworth House is again hosting the Labels on the Lawn event to raise money for the Women’s Legal Service Queensland. In the lead-up to the event, At last year’s Labels on the Lawn event were you are asked to declutter your (from left) Revy Bryce-Browning, Hanworth wardrobe of all the pre-loved or House CEO Marisa Vecchio and former new designer fashion, accessories Queensland Governor Dame Quentin Bryce. Photo by Jade Ferguson. and shoes that you no longer wear or have never worn. and we had some amazing designer Joli Boutique, at 2/118 Racecourse ladieswear donated,” she said. Rd, Ascot, along with Hanworth “We are after everything from House in East Brisbane, will be Country Road right up to Dior.” drop-off points for all donations Tickets to the event on October on August 28 from 10am-4pm. 10 are limited. Subscribe to the Lauren Holland from Joli Boutique mailing list at hanworthhouse. said she would give a $20 gift com.au to be notified for the voucher to everyone who dropped date tickets go on sale. off good-quality women’s designer garments before or on August 28. “Last year was a massive success Phone 3391 7311. Russell Gray (left) Bluey goes bush and Rob Hugall. Take two retired engineers and one For now, mounted on the Holden, long dinner with several bottles of they will join a rally of about 100 red wine, and the result is an inspired vehicles aged more than 30 years entry into the Variety Bash Qld 2021 old that will travel from Winton to – Australia’s longest running and most Yepoon via Birdsville for the Variety famous charity motoring event. Bash Qld ’21. Long-time New Farm/Teneriffe There will be 10 days of rough resident Rob Hugall and his friend driving, visiting remote schools and Russell Gray, from Manly, have camping out, as well as the odd party created the “Blueymobile”, based on along the way including at the famed the blue heeler residence from the Birdsville Races. iconic children’s television hit, Bluey. The aim is to raise money for Mr Gray bought and has beautifully Variety, the children’s charity that restored his 1975 Holden V8 one- supports disadvantaged and disabled tonner, and together they have built children. the Bluey house, destined to be a super awesome cubby for Mr Gray’s grandchildren. 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