I finally have found some time to write about my recent experience at ArcanaCon – The Mystery Convention. It was to be my first time at ARCANACON and although I didn’t know what to expect, I must have known that speculation would have been pointless. As the name suggests, it was all rather a mystery and remains so in some key aspects. Needless to say, I didn’t get much rest the night before the convention, thanks to the anticipation. What an unusual sight the location was, and inside, how curious it all was. Never before had I seen such a…
Author: Jack Williams
With a significant drop in koala numbers in South Eastern Queensland over the past 20 years, locals are angry as plans for housing development in the northern suburbs of Brisbane to threaten koala bushland. The year-long dispute to save the bushland has reignited as the global investment firm ADPEN appeals Brisbane City Council’s rejection of its application to develop the core piece of koala habitat. The bushland is situated in Bridgeman Downs and has been recognised by the Queensland Government as a key habitat for the endangered animals. ADPEN’s development plan includes the build of 39 townhouses, 2 fast food…
The introduction of pop-up bike lanes has been suggested by Queensland’s peak cycling lobby group to help locals get around during the pandemic. In a detailed proposal, the lobby group has urged Brisbane City Council and the state government to follow many other cities in introducing bikes lanes on busy inner-city streets. The proposal outlines several streets where lanes could be introduced to keep cyclists away from cars and other heavy vehicles. George street and Mary street have been recognised as some of the most unsafe streets for cyclists in the CBD. They have been recommended to be some of…
A popular tree located in Shorncliffe which was scheduled for removal has been saved by community spirit. The tree was earmarked by Brisbane City Council for removal but community spirit prevailed and decorated the dead tree in colourful woollen pompoms in hopes of saving it. Councillor Jared Cassidy has commented on the removal of the tree with concerns about escarpments in the area. Several trees had become deceased as a result of erosion and vegetation tampering from Sandgate to Shorncliffe, he said. The council are in the process of assessing how to better manage the problem. The addition of pompoms…
A Queensland vendor has been told to shut up shop by the local council, as the overwhelming local community support brings traffic in the surrounding area to a halt. Jesse McDonald who sells dagwood dogs and fairy floss across the state at different shows throughout the year has opened up shop in his cousin’s driveway in hopes of saving his family’s small business. COVID-19 has put a hold on countless events this year, the most recent being the Royal Queensland Show, Ekka. As Queensland’s largest event of the year, this year’s cancellation has seen many vendors lose their biggest and…