Simon Holt
Brisbane Times
Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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Past articles by Simon:
Journalism is a job of extremes and responsibilities
Today, I will may have logged off a newsroom computer for the last time. → Read More
Ill-humour: Illy support act 'weed' reference out of place
Pop star Illy proudly talks about his hip hop roots, but his mates in the industry are doing him no favours. → Read More
Dixie Chicks take a swipe at Trump amid musical brilliance
If country music was a cliché, all that was missing from Saturday night's Dixie Chicks concert was a table of grandma's best cooking and redneck propoganda. → Read More
Coughing fits and technical glitches: Bieber's 'human' Brisbane show
When Justin Bieber coughed a marble of phlegm from the back of his lung a little over halfway into his set, it could have been the moment his Brisbane show went to pot. → Read More
Five reasons why buying a house seriously sucks
Spending hundreds of thousands of dollars was supposed to be fun – like a kid in a very big candy store. But this whole house-buying thing sucks. → Read More
Witchetty grub lab explores erectile dysfunction 'powers'
A backyard scientist is hoping witchetty grubs in his garage will make him rich, and that they'll perhaps produce an ingredient to cure erectile dysfunction. → Read More
Ellie Goulding Brisbane review: Pop star
Ellie Goulding's Brisbane concert Wednesday night was to music what a good rom-com is to cinema – a little predictable, flat in parts, a hit with the girls, yet with a moment towards the end where even the guys thought this wasn't so bad after all. → Read More
Jimmy Barnes tour review: QPAC Concert Hall, August 21, 2016
"Working class man" Jimmy Barnes dons a white dinner coat for a night of soul classics ... with the odd expletive. → Read More
The Essential Baby and Toddler Show, Brisbane
For the first time, the Essential Baby and Toddler Show comes to Brisbane, from March 4-6. Tickets to the Brisbane Exhibition and Convention Centre event are free, ... → Read More
Happy new year to all those in paradise
It is important to remind ourselves that we are indeed lucky to be here in Queensland. Photo: Glenn Hunt "I come from paradise." An Australian man, aged 87, had come up with a wonderful response to the most commonly asked question to any traveller: "Where do you come from?" John had learned his standard response in multiple languages, of wherever he travelled, and always followed it with the… → Read More
Review: Fleetwood Mac, Brisbane Entertainment Centre, November 10, 2015
One of the greatest bands of all time botched a song so badly at Boondall that they had to start it again. But they did it with honesty and ultimate brilliance. → Read More
Robbie Williams' red-faced moment: 'She's the one' ... oops, no she's not
An error in judgement left superstar showman Robbie Williams temporarily red-faced during his Brisbane show Saturday night after he discovered the recipient of his sexy secretary gag was celebrating her 15th birthday. → Read More
Brisbane Festival: What's on the first weekend, September 3-6
Brisbane Festival kicks off this weekend. Each week of the festival, we'll be providing readers with a snapshot of the biggest events and some of their back-stories. And be sure to check out last-minute ticket offers, exclusive to readers of Brisbane Times. → Read More
Echo Entertainment plans six-star hotel for Gold Coast Jupiters site
Echo targets luxury market with hotel at Broadbeach casino site. → Read More
Good Food Month: What's on July 13-17
Welcome to this week's rundown to the highlights of Brisbane Times Good Food Month presented by Citi. We'll tap into the key events of the week, who's saying what, and meet some of the key players of the world's largest food festival. And be sure to come back during the week as we update events and all things "good food". → Read More
Good Food Month 2015: Weekend 'what's on' edition, July 10-12
It's the first weekend of Brisbane Times Good Food Month presented by Citi. Stay in tune here with all that's happening. Scores of restaurants around the city are doing something special, from cocktails and bar snacks through to more elaborate multi-course meals. → Read More
Good Food Month: World's largest food festival Day 1, July 9
Stay in tune with all that's happening on Day 1 of the Brisbane Times Good Food Month presented by Citi. Scores of restaurants around the city are doing something special, including those which were newly hatted following the Good Food Guide awards. → Read More
Rainbow Ocean Palms Resort review, Queensland: Weekend away
Remote, undiscovered, well-priced. There are a couple of wins for travellers at this Queensland resort. → Read More
TRYP Fortitude Valley Hotel review, Brisbane: Weekend away
This graffiti art-laden hotel nestles neatly between trendy dining spots and the city's live Valley music scene. → Read More
Palm Island battles history for economic hope
A new generation of people on Palm Island is delving into a grim history with a view to sharing it with those they consider most to blame for past atrocities. → Read More