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== ourbrisbane.com links ==

In care other editors weren't aware ourbrisbane.com has closed.  There are now a considerable number of [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special%3ASearch&search=ourbrisbane.com&fulltext=1 dead links] because of that, so if you see such a link be sure to remove it. - [[User:Shiftchange|Shiftchange]] ([[User talk:Shiftchange|talk]]) 07:24, 1 July 2011 (UTC)
: Haha, you beat me to it. [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:LinkSearch&target=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ourbrisbane.com&limit=500&offset=0 this] is a better link btw to show the 291 links we have to the site. The site is quite literally gone - its front page states: "The ourbrisbane.com website closed 30 June 2011. You can still find the best of what our great city has to offer with the help of some sites below." [[User talk:Orderinchaos|Orderinchaos]] 21:48, 2 July 2011 (UTC)
:: It is archived on [[Internet Archive]].  I can't find it in [[PANDORA]].  I hope it is in there.  If not, I wonder if we could talk to the BCC and ask them to submit it to PANDORA before they delete it. <span style="font-variant:small-caps">[[User:John Vandenberg|John Vandenberg]] <sup>'''([[User talk:John Vandenberg|chat]])'''</sup></span> 07:12, 3 July 2011 (UTC)

There are [https://secure.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/w/index.php?title=Special:LinkSearch&target=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ourbrisbane.com&limit=300&offset=0 291] occurrences on en.WP and [https://secure.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/w/index.php?title=Special:LinkSearch&target=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ourbrisbane.com&limit=300&offset=0 one] on Commons. <span style="font-variant:small-caps">[[User:John Vandenberg|John Vandenberg]] <sup>'''([[User talk:John Vandenberg|chat]])'''</sup></span> 07:20, 3 July 2011 (UTC)

== Future of this project? ==

The question was last asked in 2008 — after looking at the archives, and noting that the project is likely incapable of performing maintenance tasks such as that noted above, I think this WikiProject should be converted into a taskforce of [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Queensland|WikiProject Queensland]], as it seems in practice that there's an overlap in scope and participants. The Western Australian project similarly absorbed [[WP:PERTH]] some years ago, and all that's happened in practice is that the same group of people who were in both projects are in one, and still working on Perth articles. [[User talk:Orderinchaos|Orderinchaos]] 22:13, 2 July 2011 (UTC)
:Yes its been very quiet for ages around here. A conversion to a taskforce of WikiProject Queensland would be best. - [[User:Shiftchange|Shiftchange]] ([[User talk:Shiftchange|talk]]) 03:09, 3 July 2011 (UTC)
::I agree.  The same can be said for [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Sydney]].  OTOH [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Melbourne]] seems to be quite active. <span style="font-variant:small-caps">[[User:John Vandenberg|John Vandenberg]] <sup>'''([[User talk:John Vandenberg|chat]])'''</sup></span> 07:05, 3 July 2011 (UTC)
:::Second that.  Most capital city projects seem to have died out with contributors moving on to other things, or is still active but focusing on other topics. <span style="color:#0072C6;font-family:serif;text-shadow:grey 0.2em 0.2em 0.4em;">Sb617</span> <span style="color:#51528a;font-family:serif;text-shadow:grey 0.2em 0.2em 0.4em;"> ([[User_talk:Sb617|Talk]])</span> 15:15, 3 July 2011 (UTC)

== RM ==

[[Talk:King George Square, Brisbane#Requested move]] may be of interest to members of this project. [[User:Jenks24|Jenks24]] ([[User talk:Jenks24|talk]]) 17:49, 25 August 2011 (UTC)


==WikiProject Australian Roads==
Hi folks - anyone with any interest - there is a new Australian project [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Australian Roads]] - please have a look. [[User:SatuSuro|sats]] 02:02, 7 April 2013 (UTC)

== World's Biggest Orchestra ==

Today in [[Suncorp Stadium]], more than 7000 musicians gathered together and played a medley of pieces, setting a new world record. It was a fantastic atmosphere and congratulations to everyone who participated! There's probably at least one other person on here who went, so feel free to use this userbox if you wish to show your support.
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—Thanks! '''[[User:DarkToonLink|<span style="color:black;">Dark</span><span style="color:blue;">Toon</span><span style="color:green;">Link</span>]]'''[[User talk:DarkToonLink|<sup style="color:crimson;">''Heyaah!''</sup>]] 07:40, 13 July 2013 (UTC)

== Comment on the WikiProject X proposal ==

Hello there! As you may already know, most WikiProjects here on Wikipedia struggle to stay active after they've been founded. I believe there is a lot of potential for WikiProjects to facilitate collaboration across subject areas, so I have submitted a grant proposal with the Wikimedia Foundation for the "WikiProject X" project. WikiProject X will study what makes WikiProjects succeed in retaining editors and then design a prototype WikiProject system that will recruit contributors to WikiProjects and help them run effectively. Please '''[[meta:Grants:IEG/WikiProject X|review the proposal here]]''' and leave feedback. If you have any questions, you can ask on the proposal page or leave a message on my [[User talk:Harej|talk page]]. Thank you for your time! <small>(Also, sorry about the posting mistake earlier. If someone already moved my message to the talk page, feel free to remove this posting.)</small> [[User:Harej|Harej]] ([[User talk:Harej|talk]]) 22:47, 1 October 2014 (UTC)
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== WikiProject X is live! ==

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Hello everyone!

You may have received a message from me earlier asking you to comment on my WikiProject X proposal. The good news is that '''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject X|WikiProject X]]''' is now live! In our first phase, we are focusing on research. At this time, we are looking for people to share their experiences with WikiProjects: good, bad, or neutral. We are also looking for WikiProjects that may be interested in trying out new tools and layouts that will make participating easier and projects easier to maintain. If you or your WikiProject are interested, [[Wikipedia:WikiProject X|check us out]]! Note that this is an opt-in program; no WikiProject will be required to change anything against its wishes. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you!

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== WikiConfererence Australia 2015 - Save the date 3-5 October 2015 ==

Our first Australian conference for Wikipedians/Wikimedians will be held 3-5 October 2015. Organised by [[meta:Wikimedia Australia|Wikimedia Australia]], there will be a 2-day conference (Saturday 3 October and Sunday 4 October) with an optional 3rd day (Monday 5 October) for specialist topics (unconference discussions, training sessions, etc). The venue is the [[State Library of Queensland]] in [[Brisbane]]. So put those dates in your diary! Note: Monday is a public holiday is some states but not others. Read about it here: [[meta:WikiConference Australia 2015|WikiConference Australia 2015]]

As part of that page, there are now sections for you to:
* indicate your interest in possibly attending the conference (this is not a binding commitment, of course) 
* add suggestions for topics to include in the conference: what you would like to hear/discuss (again, there is no commit to you presenting/organising that topic, although it’s great if you are willing to do so), or indicate your enthusiasm for any existing topic on the list by adding a note of support underneath it
 
It would really help our planning if you could let us know about possible attendance and the kind of topics that would make you want to come. If you don’t want to express your views on-wiki, please email me at kerry.raymond@wikimedia.org.au or committee@wikimedia.org.au 

We are hoping to have travel subsidies available to assist active Australasian Wikipedians to attend the conference, although we are not currently in a position to provide details, but be assured we are doing everything we can to make it possible for active Australian Wikipedians to come to the conference. [[User:Kerry Raymond|Kerry]] ([[User talk:Kerry Raymond|talk]]) 00:17, 20 April 2015 (UTC)

== [[Wikipedia:Wiki Loves Pride 2015|Wiki Loves Pride]]! ==

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You are invited to participate in '''[[Wikipedia:Wiki Loves Pride 2015|Wiki Loves Pride]]'''! 

* ''What?'' '''[[Wikipedia:Wiki Loves Pride 2015|Wiki Loves Pride]]''', a campaign to document and photograph '''[[LGBT]] culture and history''', including pride events
* ''When?'' '''June 2015'''
* ''How can you help?'' 
*: 1.) Create or improve LGBT-related articles and showcase the results of your work '''[[Wikipedia:Wiki Loves Pride 2015/Results|here]]'''
*: 2.) Upload photographs or other media related to LGBT culture and history, including pride events, and add images to relevant Wikipedia articles; feel free to create a subpage with a gallery of your images (see [[Wikipedia:Wiki_Loves_Pride_2014#Photography|examples from last year]])
*: 3.) Contribute to an LGBT-related task force at another Wikimedia project ('''[[:wikidata:Wikidata:WikiProject LGBT|Wikidata]]''', '''[[:commons:Commons:LGBT Free Media Collective|Wikimedia Commons]]''', '''[[:wikivoyage: Wikivoyage:LGBT Expedition|Wikivoyage]]''', [[:meta: Wikimedia LGBT/Interwiki|etc]].)

Or, view or update the current list of '''[[Wikipedia:Wiki Loves Pride/Tasks|Tasks]]'''. This campaign is supported by the '''[[:meta:Wikimedia LGBT/Portal|Wikimedia LGBT+ User Group]]''', an officially recognized affiliate of the [[Wikimedia Foundation]]. Visit the group's page at Meta-Wiki for more information, or follow '''[https://www.facebook.com/WikimediaLGBT Wikimedia LGBT+ on Facebook]'''. Remember, Wiki Loves Pride is about creating and improving LGBT-related content at Wikimedia projects, and content should have a [[Wikipedia:Neutral point of view|neutral point of view]]. One does ''not'' need to identify as LGBT or any other gender or sexual minority to participate. This campaign is about adding accurate, reliable information to Wikipedia, plain and simple, and all are welcome! 

If you have any questions, please [[Wikipedia talk:Wiki Loves Pride 2015|leave a message on the campaign's main talk page]].


Thanks, and happy editing!

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==Brisbane meetup==
Come along! [[User:Kerry Raymond|Kerry]] ([[User talk:Kerry Raymond|talk]]) 20:31, 17 November 2016 (UTC)
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== [[Anna Meares Velodrome]] ==

I would so much like to have photo of this lovely velodrome. Can anyboldy help me? Thank you, --[[User:Nicola|Nicola]] ([[User talk:Nicola|talk]]) 19:36, 18 December 2016 (UTC)

== Brisbane meetup - Sunday 10 December 2017 at The Edge, State Library of Queensland ==

If you are in or near Brisbane, please join us on Sunday 10 December 2017 any time from noon to 4pm at The Edge at the [[State Library of Queensland]]. For more details and to sign up, please go to [[Wikipedia:Meetup/Brisbane/12|the meetup page]]. See you there! [[User:Kerry Raymond|Kerry]] ([[User talk:Kerry Raymond|talk]]) 21:56, 27 November 2017 (UTC)

==Brisbane meetup: Saturday 13 January 2018 at The Edge, State Library of Queensland ==
{{Wikipedia:Meetup/Brisbane/Invite}}
If you are in or near Brisbane, please join us on Saturday 13 January 2018 any time from noon to 4pm at The Edge at the [[State Library of Queensland]]. For more details and to sign up, please go to [[Wikipedia:Meetup/Brisbane/13|the meetup page]]. See you there! [[User:Kerry Raymond|Kerry]] ([[User talk:Kerry Raymond|talk]]) 05:27, 31 December 2017 (UTC)

[[Category:WikiProject Brisbane]]

== WikiProject collaboration notice from the [[WP:WPPORT|Portals WikiProject]] ==

The reason I am contacting you is because there are one or more portals that fall under this subject, and the Portals WikiProject is currently undertaking a major drive to automate portals that may affect them.

Portals are being redesigned.

The new design features are being applied to existing portals.

At present, we are gearing up for a maintenance pass of portals in which the introduction section will be upgraded to no longer need a subpage. In place of static copied and pasted excerpts will be self-updating excerpts displayed through selective transclusion, using the template {{tl|Transclude lead excerpt}}.

The discussion about this can be found '''[[Wikipedia_talk:WikiProject_Portals#AWB_team_please_tackle_maintenance_run_on_intro_sections|here]]'''.

Maintainers of specific portals are encouraged to sign up as project members '''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject_Portals#Specific_portal_maintainers|here]]''', noting the portals they maintain, so that those portals are skipped by the maintenance pass.  Currently, we are interested in upgrading neglected and abandoned portals. There will be opportunity for maintained portals to opt-in later, or the portal maintainers can handle upgrading (the portals they maintain) personally at any time.

=== Background ===

On April 8th, 2018, an [[Wikipedia:Village pump (proposals)/RfC: Ending the system of portals|RfC ("Request for comment") proposal was made to eliminate all portals and the portal namespace]].  On April 17th, the Portals WikiProject was rebooted to handle the revitalization of the portal system. On May 12th, the RfC was closed with the result to keep portals, by a margin of about 2 to 1 in favor of keeping portals.

There's an [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2018-05-24/WikiProject report|article in the current edition of the Signpost interviewing project members about the RfC and the Portals WikiProject]].

Since the reboot, the Portals WikiProject has been busy building tools and components to upgrade portals.

So far, 84 editors have joined.

If you would like to keep abreast of what is happening with portals, see the [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Portals/Newsletter archive|newsletter archive]].

If you have any questions about what is happening with portals or the Portals WikiProject, please post them on the [[WT:WPPORT|WikiProject's talk page]].

Thank you.  <span class="nowrap">&nbsp;&nbsp; &mdash; ''[[User talk:The Transhumanist|The&nbsp;Transhumanist]]''&nbsp;&nbsp; </span> 07:27, 30 May 2018 (UTC)


== Forthcoming loss of portal ==

Project members or watchers might need to heed the critique of the soon to go portal:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Miscellany_for_deletion/Abandoned_micro-portals_for_Australian_state_capitals

[[User:JarrahTree|JarrahTree]] 13:27, 5 June 2019 (UTC)

== Request for information on WP1.0 web tool ==

Hello and greetings from the maintainers of the [[User:WP_1.0_bot|WP 1.0 Bot]]! As you may or may not know, we are currently involved in an overhaul of the bot, in order to make it more modern and maintainable. As part of this process, we will be rewriting the [[:toolforge:enwp10/cgi-bin/pindex.fcgi|web tool]] that is part of the project. You might have noticed this tool if you click through the links on the project assessment summary tables.

We'd like to collect information on how the current tool is used by....you! How do you yourself and the other maintainers of your project use the web tool? Which of its features do you need? How frequently do you use these features? And what features is the tool missing that would be useful to you? We have collected all of these questions at [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScK30kJtKQ3cp-QLY1VJhB94HP2q6437Cdk3E2rVRYHowcL4A/viewform?usp=sf_link this Google form] where you can leave your response. [[User:Walkerma|Walkerma]] ([[User talk:Walkerma|talk]]) 04:24, 27 October 2019 (UTC)
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== Location map template ==
We need create a [[Module:Location map/data/Australia Brisbane]] based on [[:File:Map of Brisbane free and printable.svg]] to [[:Category:Australia location map templates]]. Like [[:Module:Location map/data/Australia Sydney]]. Who knows this?  I created a module on pl.Wikipedia - [[:pl:Moduł:Mapa/dane/Brisbane]] based on another map of [[:File:Brisbane OpenStreetMap.png]], unfortunately - errors in coordinates. You need a person who knows about it. [[User:Subtropical-man|<span style="color: navy;">Subtropical</span><span style="color: red;">-man</span>]] <span style="color: navy;">([[User talk:Subtropical-man|<big>✉</big>]] | <small>en-2</small>)</span> 22:42, 10 May 2020 (UTC)

== History ==

Hiya everyone, 

New member here.

I was just wondering as it seems this project is decently active the history should be edited to make it clear that this project is still working.
[[User:Tomorrow and tomorrow|Tomorrow and tomorrow]] ([[User talk:Tomorrow and tomorrow|talk]]) 08:42, 14 September 2021 (UTC)
:{{ping|Tomorrow and tomorrow}} I don't think it is active. An active project tends to host a lot of discussions, which isn't happening here. Just because articles that relate to Brisbane may be actively edited, it doesn't mean this forum is active. If you are looking for an active project, maybe look at [[Wikipedia:Australian Wikipedians' notice board]] where discussions do take place. [[User:Kerry Raymond|Kerry]] ([[User talk:Kerry Raymond|talk]]) 12:09, 16 September 2021 (UTC)

== [[TechnologyOne]] COI edit requests ==

Hi! I've posted some COI edit requests at [[Talk:TechnologyOne#2022_COI_edit_requests|Talk:TechnologyOne]]. Sharing in case anyone here is interested in taking a look. Thank you for any help or feedback! [[User:MaryGaulke|Mary Gaulke]] ([[User talk:MaryGaulke|talk]]) 15:15, 16 February 2022 (UTC)

:Hi again! These requests have been open since February, so chasing here in case anyone has a moment to take a look. Even just a partial response would be super helpful. Thanks again. [[User:MaryGaulke|Mary Gaulke]] ([[User talk:MaryGaulke|talk]]) 14:45, 25 August 2022 (UTC)

== FAR for [[Bernard Fanning]] ==

I have nominated [[Bernard Fanning]] for a [[Wikipedia:Featured article review/Bernard Fanning/archive1|featured article review here]]. Please join the discussion on whether this article meets [[Wikipedia:What is a featured article?|featured article criteria]]. Articles are typically reviewed for two weeks. If substantial concerns are not addressed during the review period, the article will be moved to the Featured Article Removal Candidates list for a further period, where editors may declare "Keep" or "Delist" the article's featured status. The instructions for the review process are [[Wikipedia:Featured article review|here]].<!--Template:FARMessage--> [[User:Z1720|Z1720]] ([[User talk:Z1720|talk]]) 18:33, 6 April 2022 (UTC)

== User script to detect unreliable sources ==

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*John Smith "[https://www.deprecated.com/article Article of things]" ''Deprecated.com''. Accessed 2020-02-14. (<code><nowiki>John Smith "[https://www.deprecated.com/article Article of things]" ''Deprecated.com''. Accessed 2020-02-14.</nowiki></code>)
and turns it into something like
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It will work on a variety of links, including those from {{tl|cite web}}, {{tl|cite journal}} and {{tl|doi}}.

The script is mostly based on [[WP:RSPSOURCES]], [[WP:NPPSG]] and [[WP:CITEWATCH]] and a good dose of common sense. I'm always expanding coverage and tweaking the script's logic, so general feedback and suggestions to expand coverage to other unreliable sources are always welcomed.

Do note that this is '''not a script to be mindlessly used''', and several caveats apply. Details and instructions are available at [[User:Headbomb/unreliable]]. Questions, comments and requests can be made at [[User talk:Headbomb/unreliable]].

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== Project-independent quality assessments ==

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No action is required if your wikiproject follows the standard assessment approach. Over time, quality assessments will be migrated up to {{tl|WikiProject banner shell}}, and your project banner will automatically "inherit" any changes to the general assessments for the purpose of assigning categories.

However, if your project has decided to "opt out" and follow a non-standard quality assessment approach, all you have to do is modify your wikiproject banner template to pass {{tl|WPBannerMeta}} a new {{para|QUALITY_CRITERIA|custom}} parameter. If this is done, changes to the general quality assessment will be ignored, and your project-level assessment will be displayed and used to create categories, as at present. [[User:Aymatth2|Aymatth2]] ([[User talk:Aymatth2|talk]]) 20:41, 9 April 2023 (UTC)