Our bus stop had a revamp last year. The old seat with its back to the road was removed, a new slab laid, and we waited to see what would take its place. Perhaps it would get a bus shelter like the one on the other side of the road, especially as this one is […]
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In debates about the environment, urban planning and development, the need for greenspace is a bit of an accepted wisdom. “Protect our greenspace” is the one argument against a new development that nobody dares argue with. But what do people really mean when they talk about greenspace? Does everyone mean the same thing? Do they
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Brisbane has a facade of green – bushland which is great until you look closely and see the invasive weeds, parks which have trees and grass but lack the diversity and multiple layers of planting that are needed for small birds and other wildlife, and all those barren grass verges (aka native strips, footpaths) that
How green is our city? Not very. Not enough. Read More »
