Village Voice Brisbane

06/11/2025

06/11/2025

06/11/2025

05/11/2025

November Peninsula edition of Village Voice out now! 📰

Grab your copy at Merthyr Village or Howard Smith Wharves.

On our cover this month is a throwback to Fortitude Valley in the 1950s - a photo of workers at the iconic California Café.📼

The café was owned by George Apostolos (right), and was located in the Carroll's Corner building his son Arthur still owns today.

Carroll's Corner and the neighbouring Rollinson Buildings are turning 100 this year and you're invited to celebrate with them on November 22!🎉

Pick up the paper to find out more or follow California Lane on Brunswick.

05/11/2025

November Inner North edition of Village Voice out now! 📰

Grab your copy at Coles Ascot Central, Racecourse Village, Ascot Post Office or next door at Residence Advocacy, Hendra shops, Clayfield Markets, or Nundah Village.

Any art lovers recognise the inspiration for our cover design this month? 🖌

04/11/2025

After five years of creativity and community spirit, Tawny Trails is saying goodbye to its iconic Last Sunday event with a huge Christmas celebration.🎨

On Sunday, 30 November, the trail will host its final open day, marking the end of an era with festive sales, live art demonstrations, creative displays, complimentary gifts and plenty of surprises for visitors.

Spanning from Mount Mee to Mount Glorious, Tawny Trails has become one of the Hinterland’s most-loved creative experiences.

The farewell event invites visitors to explore open studios, meet makers and enjoy the welcoming atmosphere that has defined the trail for half a decade.

Founder and curator Danielle B Latta says the final celebration is a thank you to everyone who has supported the trail.

“We want this last event to be full of laughter, creativity and Christmas cheer,” she said.

Visitors can expect Christmas bargains, hands-on art displays, locally made gifts, lucky door prizes and festive treats at cafés along the route.

Event Details
What: The Final Tawny Trails Sunday – Farewell Celebration and Christmas Art Sale
When: Sunday, 30 November, 10am to 3pm
Where: Moreton Bay Hinterland
Entry: Free
Plan Your Visit: tawnytrails.com

04/11/2025

Congratulations to Barbara, the winner of our October giveaway. 🎉

She has won a copy of Gravity Let Me Go, signed by Brisbane author Trent Dalton when he visited Mary Ryan's New Farm last month.📖

Keep your eyes peeled for a few more fun giveaways in our November newspaper, out tomorrow! 🎁

02/11/2025

Your superannuation isn’t just a retirement account — it’s one of the most tax effective investment vehicles available. Yet many people set and forget, missing opportunities to grow their balance.

Finance columnist Bruce Gorry from Provident Advisory lays down his tips for building wealth beyond your mortgage.💡

He suggests: start by reviewing your investment mix.

If you’re in your 30s or 40s and still decades from retirement, being too conservative may mean your money isn’t working hard enough.

Read more in our October Inner North paper at https://village-voice.com.au/inner-north-issues/

31/10/2025

Italian street food kitchen and bar Fellini's Trattoria has just opened at Howard Smith Wharves inspired by the authentic flavours of coastal Italy, designed for both dine-in and takeaway. 🍋🍸

With over 26 years of experience, Head Chef Carmine Guarino says that Fellini’s “will make Italian food more accessible, faster and fun”.

“Fellini’s brings the perfect mix of casual and mediterranean dining. Growing up in Napoli, I wanted to bring my roots to the city of Brisbane and offer something the whole family could enjoy,” Chef Carmine said.

31/10/2025

Providing reliable painting services across Queensland since 1975, Rochele has just celebrated its 50th anniversary. 🖌

At the celebration event on September 19, Director Jeremy Festa said: “My message for tonight is about the future. Rochelle is set to continue its growth journey.”

Moving into the modern age, Rochele has embraced new service trends by becoming data-driven and technology-focused, offering customers a streamlined digital process to easily connect with its experts on their phone.

Read more in our October Inner North paper at https://village-voice.com.au/inner-north-issues/

31/10/2025

Happy Halloween!👻

If you've gotten into the spooky spirit and decorated your house, we'd love to see it! Share your photos below 🎃

30/10/2025

While Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called out Sydney Airport’s noise pollution in his 1996 maiden speech, his government has now rejected a curfew, a flight cap, and other measures that would protect Brisbane families.

In his maiden speech, he called Sydney Airport’s noise pollution “enormous” and praised government measures that included buying out 151 homes, insulating schools, childcare centres, places of worship, nursing homes, and thousands of residences.

Brisbane Airport Aircraft Noise (BFPCA) Chair Marcus Foth says: "The hypocrisy is stark: what was good enough for his seat of Grayndler and John Howard’s seat of Bennelong is apparently not good enough for Brisbane."

Read more in our October paper at https://village-voice.com.au/peninsula-issues/