BOB Stories

The people behind the doors

Long-form profiles of the Brisbane owners, makers and traders who keep the city’s shopfronts lit.

Michelle Smith at Ova Acupuncture

This week

One Day Mum Suggested Something Different: Acupuncture

I love seeing what happens when a person starts to have more physical and emotional energy.

Michelle Smith · Ova Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine, Camp Hill

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Claire Cunningham hosting trivia night at The Ox

Professional & Personal Services

From Nashville to Brisbane: Finding My Place in a City I Love

I always found myself explaining the customer perspective to people.

Claire Cunningham · Brisbane

Professional & Personal Services

Backing Myself & Finding My Way Back Home

That feeling of “I wanted to be that one day” came back and I couldn’t just put it off.

Riaza Manricks · Brisbane City

Food & Drink

From Fashion Designer to Cake Designer

We had lots of bad one-star reviews, but we learned.

Susan · Dutton Park

Tint Mart Strathpine owners, Peter and Tanya

Home, Trades & Automotive

From a Backyard Shed to One of Brisbane Northside’s Longest-Running Businesses

We have seen lots of babies grow and become car owners themselves

Peter Coster · Strathpine