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Walkway woes back to haunt Valley traders?

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An appeal against the Supreme Court decision back in May that ordered the reopening of the Waltons walkway has many nearby Fortitude Valley traders once again wondering if they have a commercial future.

Mount Cathay Pty Ltd, owner of the Walton's building that houses a 20-metre stretch of the vital walkway that links Valley Metro and the Brunswick Street railway station to McWhirters and beyond, is appealing against the court's ruling on 19 March that it was responsible for the upkeep of its section of the walkway and that the walkway was safe to use. The court ordered the company to reopen the fire doors immediately and awarded court costs to Lend Lease, owners of the adjoining Valley Metro centre, who brought the legal action that ended the three-and-a-half months' long impasse.

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Time to get ready for storms, Quirk urges

Brisbane's residents are being urged to prepare for the summer storm season - especially after feeling the brunt of south-east Queensland's unpredictable summer weather over recent years.

Lord Mayor Graham Quirk said council invested millions of dollars each year into getting the city ready for severe weather and it was vital for residents to prepare too.

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Plaza set to transform The Ekka in 2013

Next year's Ekka is set to be transformed by the RNA's new $7.5 million plaza which will provide an exciting open plan flexible exhibition space which can be used by the public all year round.

The 7,000 square metre plaza forms part of stage one of Australia's largest Brownfield development and the most significant urban renewal project in Brisbane since Southbank - the $2.9 billion 15 year RNA Showgrounds Regeneration Project.

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Valley Fiesta goes back to its roots

The line up for the 2012 Valley Fiesta in late October has been announced - and it's being touted as a return to the event's original roots, with the focus purely on music.

The headline act will be US hip hop icon and two time Grammy Award winners Arrested Development.

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Wilston Grange .... peerless and spotless

Brisbane's Spotless Suburbs and Spotless Schools competition winners have been announced. Now in its fourth year the competition - an initiative of Keep Australia Beautiful Queensland in partnership with the Brisbane City Council and SITA Australia - aims to encourage a clean, green and litter-free Brisbane.

The annual awards recognize local community groups and individuals efforts and commitment to a clean, green local environment.

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