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Love antiques? Love great cafe food? Then Tart Cafe is for you!
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As the gate clangs shut, we are transported back in time. Brisbane's Boggo Road Gaol, formerly known as the Brisbane... [more]
Overlooking the Brisbane River with views of the Story Bridge, Pony Dining at Eagle Street Pier has established itse... [more]
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Thai food is always a favourite choice for us, particularly as it works so well for Coeliacs, so it was great to fin... [more]
Strolling past the top end of South Bank, a great way to end your work day is a visit to the Stoke Bar at Stokehouse... [more]
The granite belt is blessed with many accomodation choices, ranging from camping through to Eco-stays. On a recent t... [more]
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Sometimes the best finds are when you take a chance on a road that sounds interesting. Such is the case with Nundubb... [more]
There is no shortage of fish and chip shops on the Gold Coast, but Yellowfin Seafood Restaurant at Broadbeach offers mor... [more]
The Lockyer Valley is well known for it's fruit and vegetables, but not much is said about it's natural wonders and spec... [more]
Not having read the book series by Rick Yancey, I was not sure what to expect. I had seen the trailer and thought th... [more]
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What's not to love about Christmas? It's a chance to get together as a family, share in joy and happiness and celebr... [more]
In search of a hearty breakfast in Caloundra one Sunday morning, my family and I hit the streets. Many of the cafes ... [more]
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These Christmas Holidays keep your kids busy and creative by sending them along to art classes with local artist, Li... [more]
Paddington Deli and Epicerie is nestled between boutique craft shops and coffee shops on the busy strip at Paddingto... [more]
When you see the name of this cafe, it certainly doesn't sound like a place to head for a weekend breakfast, however... [more]
Staying in Binna Burra National Park during winter doesn't sound particularly glamorous, that is until you check out... [more]
I love the U.K. Cosy little pubs, quaint tea rooms with old furniture and cups and saucers - great on rainy days and... [more]
Like many, I have watched the facade of our old friend the Wintergarden freshen up and have wondered what new shops ... [more]
It's a peaceful Sunday morning in the bushland near Lake Kurwongabah. Birds are chirping in the trees, occasionally ... [more]
Brisbane's Riverside Quarter has recently undergone a foodie revitalisation, and the latest restaurant to be opened is M... [more]
There's something really good about having someone else cook your breakfast for you. It gives you licence to eat tho... [more]
It was with much celebration, beating of drums and clashing of cymbals that the new Imperial Restaurant opened it's do... [more]
Amazing is the word for this 3D adventure ride. Marvel's latest movie offering felt like I was on a rollercoaster at... [more]
What better way to end your day than to have a few drinks and a great meal overlooking the harbour at Manly? The Man... [more]
Sometimes it's nice to find a spot for coffee which is a bit off the beaten track. These little coffee shops are oft... [more]
It's not often that the lunch time crowd have the opportunity to get a fast, fresh, healthy meal. Too often they have ... [more]
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Many of us may remember traipsing the halls of Brisbane's Old Museum, peering into dusty cases filled with skeletons... [more]
With the opening of the new M & A Building between Ann Street and McLaughlin Streets, the Valley has seen a number o... [more]
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I don't know much about Wholefoods. My perception has been eating lots if nuts, seeds and veggies and raw food and ... [more]
Hidden in the back of Ipswich, but mere streets from the city centre lies a patch of bushland with a fascinating his... [more]
Organic Foods are gaining in popularity as shoppers become more interested in eating healthy produce. Brisbane's re... [more]
If you are anything like me, part of a shopping centre's attraction is the ability to stop for a breather and have a... [more]
The phenomenon which is One Direction has pretty much escaped me since I have no teenage daughters, but like everyon... [more]
Comedy Hypnosis is not something I've ever seen before and must admit approaching this event with trepidation, and w... [more]
Don't you just love it when on an ordinary, everyday errand, you make a discovery that turns the mundane into extrao... [more]
What father doesn't like the roar of an engine, revere the whine of a gear change and the enjoy the feel of a powerf... [more]
Most of us have made the move to a smart phone and I know I couldn't live without mine. For me the best thing i... [more]
When undertaking a long drive up the Queensland Coast, we all know that it's important to stop and refresh regularly... [more]
Yes "Z" is for zombies - and lots of them. It appears that Hollywood's fascination for Vampires is at an end and zom... [more]
Kids love horses, but often city kids don't get a chance to give riding a try, or even to get close to a horse. The ... [more]
For the last few years we have been visiting "My Sweetopia" at Southbank for our weekly dose of cupcakes and coffee. Th... [more]
It's always nice to feel like your doing something good for your body, so this morning I decided to check out Wray O... [more]
Kids love music, and what's more important is it's fantastic for their developing brains. Researchers have found that m... [more]
I am a lover of chai tea, and I have a very particular set of taste buds. There is nothing I find more indulgent tha... [more]
Wet weather days often provide a challenge for families, however Carindale Library is packed with more than just boo... [more]
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If you're looking for a cheap three course meal in Brisbane, The Jazz Cat Restaurant in Paddington could be for you. Wi... [more]
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Running from now until 29 May at the Brisbane Powerhouse Theatre, Horizon by Maxine Mellor is a touring production b... [more]
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In the 1600s through to 1750, Italy was a centre for all things Baroque, but today you can experience the elaboratel... [more]
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If you like your comedy a little bit on the spicy side, then Sandeep Totlani's debut solo show The Curry Monster mig... [more]
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Brisbane creator and performer, Alex Mizzen, will present the mesmerising, Invisible Things, which was twice top rev... [more]
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