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On the 7th of March, the 20th annual Clean Up Australia Day will be occurring at thousands of locations across this wide, brown land of ours. This event does the impossible of making cleaning enjoy... [more]
published 03/03/2010
What better way to enjoy the glitz and glamour of the 82nd Academy Awards than by hosting your own Oscars party? This is one shindig where the fun begins even before the big night. To get all the l... [more]
published 02/03/2010
Have you always wished for a public arena to showcase your apple peeling skills? Are you an excellent packer of fruit and vegetables but never get the credit you desire? Or maybe, like most people, yo... [more]
published 01/03/2010
Over 190 species of birds, including Spangled Drongos, flock to Boondall Wetlands to enjoy the mangroves, marshes and melaleuca woodlands; why not join them and take a stroll, ride or paddle through t... [more]
published 26/02/2010
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Cooking – it's the sort of thing that's fun when you have free time and a royal pain in the proverbial when time is of the essence. Learn this very simple cooking technique, with plenty of creative op... [more]
published 25/02/2010
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Going spare looking for something interesting to do? Striking out with your ideas? Try Tenpin Bowling. Tenpin Bowling makes a good family outing all year round. It can be a saviour on those rainy d... [more]
published 24/02/2010
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Ladies, did you see Pink at this year's Grammy Awards? Don't you wish you could do that? Well you can! Admittedly, not straight away, but take classes with Vulcana Women's Circus and you too cou... [more]
published 23/02/2010
After a very successful debut last year, The Brisbane Comedy Festival is returning from 23rd February to 21st March and promises to be bigger and better this year. Homegrown talent will take centre... [more]
published 22/02/2010
Building your own wood-fire oven is a pretty substantial project – it will probably take you more than just one weekend, but the great wood-fired taste is well worth it. You can cook pizza, bread, mea... [more]
published 19/02/2010
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The wonders of nature never cease to amaze. The Tamborine Mountain Glow Worm Caves, while technically man-made constructions, are filled with thousands of glowing glow worms – a wonder of nature indee... [more]
published 18/02/2010
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If you hate the end of winter when the snow starts to melt and the chair lift stops running, don’t fear, a new walking craze might be what you need to survive summer. Nordic walking is relatively ... [more]
published 17/02/2010
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Back in 1958, a 12 year-old boy from Cincinnati, Ohio named Steven Spielberg borrowed his dad's 8mm camera to make a Western entitled "The Last Gunfight." Whilst the film got him his photography merit... [more]
published 16/02/2010
Opened in July 1875 and the final resting place of over 100,000 people, Toowong Cemetery (formerly Brisbane General Cemetery) is Queensland's largest cemetery. Situated in 100 acres of undulating lan... [more]
published 15/02/2010
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Once upon a time on there was a castle in Bli Bli, on the Sunshine Coast. One day a prince and princess took a visit with their parents and had a wonderful day exploring from the deepest depths to the... [more]
published 12/02/2010
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Discover the beauty of a world below the surface. Watch seals, sharks and stingrays glide gracefully through the water. Get up close with turtles, crabs and freshwater crocodiles – and all that withou... [more]
published 11/02/2010
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Op-shopping used to be the domain of hippies and alternative-types, but is now considered a normal and chic way to snap up a bargain. And with the vast array of both funky retro and modern styles on ... [more]
published 10/02/2010
Interested in being a pilot? Try a cockpit on for size at the Caboolture Warplane Museum. Situated north of Brisbane, the Caboolture Warplane Museum houses working World War II aircraft and aviation... [more]
published 09/02/2010
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Chocolate, candles, flowers and romance – hallmarks of Valentine's Day, the celebration of love and lovers. Looking for a way to say I love you but not sure where to start. Never fear, here are some... [more]
published 08/02/2010
Pack up the picnic hamper and head for the hills, or in this case Mt Coot-tha. Situated only 15 minutes from the CBD, this 1,500-hectare bushland reserve is a great escape from the hustle and bustle ... [more]
published 05/02/2010
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Are you adventurous, romantic, curious? Or perhaps you're shy, desperate, creepy? Either way, it's about time you gave speed dating a go. According to that font of knowledge, Wikipedia, speed datin... [more]
published 04/02/2010
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There is something special about being served wine in a proper, branded glass by someone who knows the intimate details of the wine you are tasting, while standing just metres away from the very grape... [more]
published 03/02/2010
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Size does matter. At least when it comes to go kart tracks. Thankfully for Brisbane residents, the largest commercial go kart track in Australia is only an hour's drive away. Big Kart Track boast... [more]
published 02/02/2010
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Want to see Homer Simpson at your next party or maybe you'd prefer to invite an alien, pirate or Marilyn Monroe. Any of these guests are possible if you hold a fancy dress party. Fancy dress parti... [more]
published 01/02/2010
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Caboolture River Road Heritage Drive is a meandering track through Caboolture's early settlement. In the late 1800s when the area was first settled, the journey was bumpy, hot and time consuming. To... [more]
published 29/01/2010
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For a fun and family friendly outing, then look no further than Dracula's Haunted House at Surfers Paradise. This is better than a lame ghost train at the show; Dracula’s Haunted house is five levels ... [more]
published 28/01/2010
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