I am an IT professional from Brisbane with an interest in writing and data analysis. I maintain a personal website at https://www.acarrick.com, linking to other hobby writing and technology projects.
I've recently gone on a few day trips to Boonah and the surrounding areas with family living on the northern Gold Coast.... [more]
Myer Centre Level A (the bus station level) has been turning into its own mini 'Little Asia' right in the heart of the Q... [more]
Over the Christmas break, some of my relatives and I decided to take a short escape to Mt Gambier from Ballarat. Since m... [more]
With Brisbane's fondness for Asian food, we have an enticing collection of good food at good prices to boot. Here are so... [more]
The ANZAC Square Arcade in Brisbane's CBD is a popular area for eating and shopping for both passing through to Central ... [more]
Do you like matcha, the Japanese fermented green tea dessert and drink style? Maybe you're curious about it but have nev... [more]
Brisbane City is home to a good number of little green spaces, inner city parks other and surprising places to relax... [more]
It's well known that the Victorian town of Ballarat has a history rich in gold mining, but it's not as well known that t... [more]
Hosting a party and want to have fun entertainment? Laugh together, be inspired, or just relax with these acce... [more]
Brisbane has many great walks with nice views, and several of them are convenient to coffee shops and restaurant... [more]
Harmony Park in the suburb of Dutton Park
In Dutton Park on Brisbane's South-East lies Harmony Park, a hilly recreation... [more]
The greater Brisbane area has many great suburban parks for the family - I've taken a particular interest in special... [more]
Tokyo Sukiyaki House is a pleasant and cosy Japanese grill and hotpot restaurant situated inside Stockland Wendouree sho... [more]
One of Ballarat's trendy social eating venues is Hop Temple - a casual restaurant and bar located off Armstrong Street N... [more]
Cafe Issus on Centre Place in Melbourne's CBD (off Flinders Street) is a charming and cosy, licensed cafe with a fun var... [more]
Your Thai Rice and Noodle Restaurant on Swanston Street is a casual Thai restaurant a short stroll from Flinders Street ... [more]
If you enjoy Korean food and Brisbane City as much as I do, you'll be pleased to know that Sweet Treats Dessert Cafe is ... [more]
PappaRich Malaysian Delights is a casual Malaysian restaurant in The Wintergarden, serving a huge variety of Malaysian d... [more]
Thai Nakonlanna on St Lucia's Hawken Drive is a perfect Thai restaurant for those on a budget. Their meals are quite goo... [more]
Thai at Home is a casual dining restaurant in St. Lucia's trendy Hawken Drive. As is popular on Hawken Drive, there is p... [more]
If you're after an easy meal at the Gold Coast, Nerang RSL has plenty on offer for a reasonable price.
I've been goin... [more]
Mowbray Park is a lovely park situated next to the river in the suburb of East Brisbane next to Woolloongabba. Historica... [more]
Located in in the Victorian town of Creswick near the famous Creswick Woollen Mills is the Calembeen Park. With lakes an... [more]
If your idea of comfort food involves fried chicken and beer together, with a bit of Asian taste, then you're in for a t... [more]
The always stunning World Press Photo returns to the Brisbane Powerhouse in Newfarm this June-July (30 June –23 Juy, 201... [more]
Late last year, the Brisbane City Council opened up the old Victoria Bridge Abutment on the South Bank side of the river... [more]
Kalkan Kababs is a recent addition to Level A of the Myer Centre. Apart from the friendly and fast service, the highligh... [more]
If you're in the Myer Centre and looking for good quality Japanese food at reasonable prices Teppanyaki Lovers on Le... [more]
A new bar and kitchen opened up in the Fortitude Valley Mall recently with a unique difference – self-service. Taps Fort... [more]
The State Library of Queensland is currently hosting the 2015 Nikon-Walkley Press Photography Exhibition in the ground ... [more]