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‘We’re all triers’: Toni Jordan meditates on a childhood with greyhounds and gamblers

“Childhood,” writes Toni Jordan in her eighth novel, Tenderfoot, “is as much a place as it is a time.” The place? Suburban Brisbane – specifically Morningside – and the city’s greyhound tracks, which throb with punters on race days. The time? Joh Bjelke-Petersen’s febrile 1970s, a memorable era of political…

The Conversation · Aug 24, 2025

Queensland police charge man with racial vilification offences after alleged display of offensive sign

Counter-terrorism unit raids home of Morningside man as assistant commissioner says ‘there is no place for antisemitism or prejudice or hatred’

The Guardian - AU · Dec 12, 2024

Edinburgh locals in stitches as council workmen resurface road around parked car

Craighouse Gardens, in Morningside, was recently resurfaced with cars towed if they were left on the street despite notice from the council regarding the works.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 23, 2023

Top Edinburgh lawyer has new gym at luxury home blocked as neighbours complain

A top Edinburgh lawyer has had plans for an extension on his plush Morningside home refused, after a number of complaints from locals that the application didn't match the area.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 31, 2023

'Surprised’ Edinburgh residents spot rare steam train in plush neighbourhood

The British Railways Locomotive was seen being filled up with water in Morningside on Thursday morning at the area’s disused station, as residents were taken by surprise.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 30, 2023

Edinburgh mum 'upset' after finding car smashed up outside Marks and Spencer

The mum had parked her car for a few hours at the Marks and Spencer in Morningside. Her front bumper was almost completely ripped off by the collision and she is hoping someone can help trace the person responsible.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 27, 2023

Abandoned Edinburgh Morningside post office could be turned into swish hotel

The former post office building has had many suggested uses with numerous plans being lodged since its closure - including in 2021 when a four-storey building with 11 apartments was refused.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 14, 2023

The horrendously grim Edinburgh spots we walk past without realising every day

From Morningside to Leith, there are places dotted all around the city where generations of criminals, pirates and suspected witches met a grisly and painful end.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 13, 2023

Impressive Edinburgh villa in one of city’s most desirable areas hits the market

A stunning four bedroom villa in the Morningside area has hit the market, boasting ‘magnificent’ rooms and generous gardens - currently priced at £1.25 million.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 13, 2023

We got into the 'top secret' Edinburgh club that hardly anyone has heard of

For decades, the Morningside Club has been one of Edinburgh's best-kept secrets. We were given an access-all-areas tour inside the club and sat down for a chat with its longest-serving member.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 11, 2023