Resident of the 4178. Love the water, having a beer on a hot afternoon, meeting up with friends, cruising the markets and generally enjoying a laid back lifestyle.
Ah, the Victorians. The history books portray them as puritanical wowsers, but on closer examination you'll see that the... [more]
True story – I wasn't allowed to watch Astro Boy when I was a child. I have no idea why. My parents don't remember w... [more]
Vintage fairs are a dime a dozen in this town, so it's nice when one stands out from the crowd. Forget everything you t... [more]
This Sunday, why not head toward the Gold Coast for a massive day, featuring a variety of attractions in one park? It... [more]
Don your best breeches and stovepipe hat and pack a picnic for a day of nineteenth century fun at Parramatta Park.
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Between 1791 and 1858, many Australian and English-turned-Australian artists captured the landscape and culture of the ... [more]
Whose kitty is the cutest? That's the question on everyone's lips at the FCCV All Breeds Championship Cat Show.
Th... [more]
I saw the best minds of my generation destroyed by madness, starving hysterical naked...
So begins Howl, the epic fre... [more]
Nillumbik Shire has the best of both worlds – close to civilization but rural enough to offer tranquillity and long st... [more]
Henry Lawson, one of Australia's most well known and iconic writers, was born in Grenfell, a town about five hours west ... [more]
Whether you believe in the Easter bunny or the Easter bilby, you can still enjoy an Australian celebration these holid... [more]
This has got to be the most fun example of charity I've seen in awhile – help the blind by shaking your booty at a Bon... [more]
Feathers, fans and cocktail glasses take on an alluring charm in the world of burlesque. Celebrate the wild, the bras... [more]
The Cherry Orchard is considered by many to be the magnum opus of Anton Chekhov, a Russian playwright and author whose... [more]
After leaving one of Australia's most successful modern rock bands, one might be tempted to retire early and take it e... [more]
If you're in Darling Harbour over the Easter long weekend, you may be wondering what all the Hoopla is.
Hoopla is A... [more]
Are you a builder, currently working on home improvements or interested in learning more about sustainable living opti... [more]
This Mothers Day, skip the soggy toast and lukewarm tea in bed routine and treat your mother to a sumptuous dining exp... [more]
Did you miss the Lifeline Book Festival in Brisbane? Then here's your second chance to supply yourself with reading m... [more]
What can you get for two dollars or one pound these days? A bottle of water, a local train ticket, perhaps a knick kn... [more]
The 1940's existed before rock and roll music, televisions in the home and the popularisation of jeans. The decade in... [more]
According to Mary Shelley, making a monster is as easy as raiding graves for body parts, sewing them together and wait... [more]
The Jungle Book, a set of tales about a young boy raised by wolves in the jungle, was published in 1894. Now, more th... [more]
Easter is a holiday associated with redemption, new beginnings and chocolate. Well, we might not know a lot about red... [more]
The lengthy battles and plot twists of JRR Tolkien's Lord of the Rings are scaled back to a mere sixty minutes and the... [more]
The floods may have kept us housebound, but this flood sale gives the houseproud an opportunity to purchase handcrafte... [more]
If you've seen Night at the Museum, you may have wondered what the museum is like at night time. Much like the Ameri... [more]
I believe that children are our future/teach them well and let them lead the way.
So sang a pre-Bobby Brown Whitn... [more]
I don't really remember a lot of what I learned in high school maths, but I do remember that I spent a lot of time wo... [more]
Is your child a budding Sherlock Holmes? Indulge their inquisitive nature with a fun school holiday program at the Ro... [more]
At the end of each season, celebrity fashionistas are invited to view the next season offerings from the design houses... [more]
If you enjoy clever, well plotted and well paced comedy shows... steer clear of Dr Professor Neal Portenza. But if yo... [more]
Put your XXXX or VB stubby aside for a moment and sample the selection of boutique beers on offer at this West End ven... [more]
Attention all model train enthusiasts – this is one to mark on your calendar.
The Australian Model Railway Associat... [more]
Brisbane Openair Cinema returns in 2011. This is the final event in the Australian Openair Cinema program, which took... [more]
Help celebrate Buddha's birthday with Buddhist ceremonies, Asian foods, colourful performances and a range of other mult... [more]
Garage sale tragics, listen up! In early April, get yourself on the Garage Sale Trail to pick up bargains galore.
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Sipping champagne by the water, taking in a pageant, enjoying a gourmet meal and kicking off your shoes for some late ... [more]
Getting motivated to exercise can be hard sometimes. What if you could receive free lessons in a pleasant, waterfront ... [more]
You know that feeling you get when you rummage through a rack at an op shop and find a cheap designer item? What if t... [more]
A traditional triathlon is an endurance race that involves swimming, cycling and running in succession. The Weet-Bix ... [more]
Rolling Stones, Silverchair, Elton John, Wolfmother... name
anyone who's anyone in the rock and roll world and chanc... [more]
So a man walks into a bar...
The Brisbane Comedy Festival was established in 2009 and has since become the largest ... [more]
The waters have subsided and the streets have been swept, but South Bank is still in the process of recovery. That do... [more]
They say that a picture is worth a thousand words, but the award-winning photographs on display at the Brisbane Powerh... [more]
If a room full of books sounds like your idea of heaven, imagine exploring two enormous rooms at the Brisbane Conventi... [more]
Businesses all over Brisbane are helping to raise funds for those affected by the floods. If you'd like to help, chec... [more]
Think of a musical festival as being a little like the Ekka. Sure, the price of admission seems excessive, but not when... [more]
Many Queenslanders are eager to help out in the aftermath of the floods that devastated a large part of Queensland. Her... [more]
Santa Claus, jingle bells, Rudolf the red nosed reindeer... boring! If you're burnt out on Christmas but still want to ... [more]
Get outdoors this summer and explore Brisbane's bushlands and wetlands. Get Wild! is a Brisbane City Council initiative... [more]
Back by popular demand is the Moonlight Cinema, an open air movie theatre allowing patrons to enjoy new release cinema u... [more]
Christmas is all about excess, but that also means a lot of feeling guilty afterwards. You spent too much, you ate too ... [more]
Ahoy me hearties! Are your children ready to embark on a sunken ship adventure? Riverlife are conducting an adventure ... [more]
Once again, Christmas is almost upon us. Fortunately, it's not too late to ensure that you enjoy a stress free and (mos... [more]
After showing to sold out audiences in Italy, Japan, Hungary, Slovenia and New Zealand, The Burlesque Hour returns to Au... [more]
Running4Research is a Kids Hospital Appeal fun run that raises funds for the Royal Children's Hospital Foundation.
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There's something about a homemade item that tugs at the heart strings. Handmade usually means unique and heartfelt and... [more]
Want to enjoy some weird and wonderful entertainment? Are you a musician, comedian, magician, dancer or performer with a... [more]
On 31 August, 1938, two mail bags full of miner's wages were stolen from a train travelling between Cloncurry and Duches... [more]
Brisbane's largest annual street festival is back and this year, it's bigger and better than ever.
In 2010, the Valle... [more]
Under the Radar, a Brisbane Festival event, is a celebration of theatre. If you're desperate to see something fresh and... [more]
This year's Brisbane Festival presents a selection of local, national and international artists and performers that embo... [more]
Here's a modern day riddle for you – where can you see a five metre long baby and a tiny elderly woman who fits in to th... [more]
Bringing poets together for one weekend,
is this amazing event, my friend.
It takes place in winter, so it's not aesti... [more]
Cars, sleek design and futuristic innovation blend together in an unusual exhibit at the artisan gallery.
Industrial ... [more]
The Gallery of Modern Art unveiled one of its biggest and most extensive children's exhibits on June 25. Ghost World is... [more]
Measurement is something that we take for granted, but have you ever wondered how people measured things before the metr... [more]
The Sunday markets once made for a relaxed day of cheap shopping but overheads like stall rental and public liability in... [more]
Head on down to Manly, a picturesque suburb nestled in Moreton Bay, for a night of market browsing, children's entertain... [more]