Listening to some live music performed by a talented young gentleman at a local club on the weekend I was reminded of a ... [more]
Straddie, as North Stradbroke Island is affectionately known, - or Minjerribah to the traditional owners, the Quandamook... [more]
Crows Nest is a rural town 43 kms north of Toowoomba and 158 kms from Brisbane City which adds to its attraction as eith... [more]
The Beenleigh Theatre Group, a not-for-profit organisation, has been creating musicals, plays, one-acts, cabarets, youth... [more]
I recently spent time in the rural town of Tenterfield, just over the New South Wales border, specifically to enjoy the... [more]
How can you tell when you are in the middle of a rich, grazing country? When the local cafe has hand-knitted jumpers for... [more]
Current economic conditions make it easy for folk to live like hermits; hidden away and isolated. However, you can still... [more]
Do you have a favourite herb? Mine is Basil as bruschetta is my go-to lazy Sunday afternoon meal.
This year's Her... [more]
On average, in Queensland, one person is diagnosed with cancer every 20 minutes. We all know someone who is affected and... [more]
Breakfast at one of the newest gave off a distinctive Mediterranean vibe with its cream and yellow decor and potted frui... [more]
Many of us were recently engrossed in all the pageantry involved in the Coronation of King Charles; the horses, the marc... [more]
First, the good news: you don't have to know the difference between a Squire and a Snapper to join The Blue Fin Fishing ... [more]
Maya Angelou once said, "You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have", which accounts for the need ... [more]
BackDock Arts event venue in Fortitude Valley is a performance space for Brisbane creatives. It provides an intimate spa... [more]
The Pelican Cafe in Redland Bay is one of those places that is worth visiting in the lousiest of weather because even on... [more]
Don't you just love going to a theatre production and being totally surprised, not just by the content but also by the p... [more]
A 3-acre community garden located at 21 Oaklands Street, Alexandra Hills, behind the Aldi and AFL grounds, is a green oa... [more]
At a time when many a small business is doing it tough it is so good to witness a new eatery in the middle of suburbia g... [more]
According to the National Literacy Trust reading is a serious stress-buster that allows us to relax and unwind. It's a f... [more]
The National Archives of Australia is a Government organisation that collects and preserves Government records that refl... [more]
The Old Schoolhouse Gallery is showcasing a new exhibition in April with the theme "Water and Wood". Featuring works by ... [more]
Redlands Museum is hosting Superhero Day on Saturday, 29th of April. Never heard of Superhero Day before? Neither had I,... [more]
There is an exciting addition to the Cleveland streetscape with the recent opening of Tiny Tree Gallery.
What this sh... [more]
2022 marked the 80th Anniversary of the formation of the Australian Women's Land Army (AWLA), more commonly known at the... [more]
We recently enjoyed a weekend away in the beautiful Garden City of Toowoomba, primarily to be in the opening night audie... [more]
Did you know that red geraniums were included in the cargo of the First Fleet? They travelled in the Surgeon's quarters ... [more]
Villanova Players Theatre Company is a community theatre group based in Morningside, Brisbane. Established in 1948 they ... [more]
On the opposite side of the road to the popular Redlands RSL in Cleveland is a smaller building bearing the title Redlan... [more]
Robert Wyland, an American artist and environmentalist, is quoted as saying, "the ocean stirs the heart, inspires the im... [more]
The Redlands has a new cafe for those who enjoy their regular coffee fix or prefer to start the day with a cooked breakf... [more]
Seven Hills, in sedate suburban Brisbane, is the location for a taste of cannibalism, coffins and all things satanic in ... [more]
World Wetlands Day will be celebrated on Sunday 5th of February at G J Walter Park at Toondah Harbour in Cleveland. This... [more]
In the humid weather, it takes an incentive to push me out of my routine and comfort zone. Okay, I actually mean my rut.... [more]
If your new year's resolution included "meet new people" or "learn a new skill" then you should consider becoming a memb... [more]
My youngest daughter lives in a landlocked city, so whenever she visits us in Queensland it is imperative to participate... [more]
A major event on my 'Bucket List' is The Man From Snowy River Bush Festival held annually in Corryong, Victoria, in the ... [more]
Indigiscapes, the face of Redland City Council's Environment and Education Team, is hosting two evenings of Cane Toad Bu... [more]
One of the joys of Christmas for the Little People in my life is walking local streets in the cool of the early evening ... [more]
The Fringe is a festival that celebrates non-mainstream arts, cultural experiences and entertainment on the foreshor... [more]
Absolutely loved the Acrobatic troupe GODZ last night at the Wynnum Fringe.
But first, let's talk about the Fringe. W... [more]
Redland Museum is once again hosting the annual Australia Day play, in conjunction with Mates Theatre Genesis, the commu... [more]
Christmas is far more than simply spending money on gift-giving. It should be a time of reconnecting, regrouping and rel... [more]
With a nod to Spring comes a new exhibition at the Old Schoolhouse Gallery in Cleveland with the theme "Birds and Blooms... [more]
This expo provides an opportunity to showcase 30 talented Brisbane Artisans and their handcrafted projects in a relaxed ... [more]
If, like me, you find Christmas shopping a total bore then put the fun back into the task by attending the last Communit... [more]
One of the main points of difference between travelling around Queensland and Tasmania by car is that when visiting the ... [more]
Colour My Pot is my go-to place when I need some me-time or have to de-stress. It's sitting down and focussing on creati... [more]
Redland Art Gallery in Cleveland is currently showcasing 48 works of art that have been selected from a total of 479 sub... [more]
The Mater Private Hospital Redland Auxiliary is holding its annual Christmas Market on Saturday, 3rd December 2022, from... [more]
It has been twelve months since the last Markets On The Lawn held on the grassed area outside Redlands Uniting Church, p... [more]
Sunnybank Theatre Group has been operating since 1965, during which time they have presented a variety of dramas, thrill... [more]
Sir Charles Spencer Chaplin, professionally known as Charlie Chaplin, was a comic actor, music composer, and filmmaker w... [more]
According to the Queensland Government website "Queensland Seniors Month provides opportunities to promote positive comm... [more]
Research conducted by medical experts (www.healthline.com dated 15/9/2019) shows that regular reading:improves brain con... [more]
According to the Queensland Government website "Queensland Seniors Month provides opportunities to promote positive comm... [more]
Tasmanians have a healthy respect for good food, and that includes good pub grub. The Horseshoe Inn at 860 Cambridge Ro... [more]
Author Angie Weiland-Crosby once that "Spring flowers are nature's most fragrant charms". If you want the proof in the p... [more]
MATES Theatre Genesis Inc. is a community theatre that provides an opportunity for people of all ages to try their hand ... [more]
Exercise Stone Pillow has its origins back in 2013 and has since become a major fundraising event for Wounded Heroes. So... [more]
New Norfolk is the commercial centre of the Derwent Valley, located 40 kms northwest of Hobart on the Lyell Highway. The... [more]
