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Wrong station

I think I've been spoiled by Google, a search engine that almost always finds what I'm looking for. The TransLink (formerly Transinfo) site is ultimately very good at finding train and bus information for Brisbane, but often not very smart on interpreting what its users are looking for. Try keying in "Windsor Station" in the "suburb, landmark or station" box and it provides a list of suggestions of what you might have meant, the first being Windsor Fire Station. The second is Windsor Railway Station.

Sign catches up with the times


What a difference half a day makes. This morning, the first working day of new traffic arrangements at Bowen Hills, the sign on the corner of Bowen Bridge (Lutwyche) Rd and Campbell St was still telling motorists (erroneously) that they could use Campbell St to get on to the Inner City Bypass. By late afternoon (when it was raining, hence the quality of the picture), that had changed.

Too close for comfort

I received some interesting feedback on my item about uncomfortable theatre seats. I'm not sure if my correspondent wants to be named, but here's what was said:

The same thought had crossed my mind. Especially the seats at the Powerhouse. After sitting through Johnno my back was killing me. Fortunately, Keating was shorter! Hope Lano and Woodley do come back to the Lyric. The seating (and parking) influenced my decision not to book.

I know that the Brisbane Powerhouse folk - and nearby residents - are aware of the dearth of parking, but I'm not sure what's being done about it. It's funny that new businesses are often refused council permission unless they provide sufficient parking. When the council owns the venue, it's another matter altogether.

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