Once upon a time, the mouth of the Wynnum Creek was a hub of activity. Back in the 1920 s and 1930s, it was the base of... [more]
If you are in the Wynnum area and looking for a place for good coffee and food, why not drop into Monty's Place? This po... [more]
It's that time of the year, when many of us are still seeking something that fits in our budget for friends and family m... [more]
Treerific you ask? Well, it is about "trees". Christmas Trees. Starting on Wednesday, December 9th and continuing to ... [more]
The Green Jam Sessions were a favourite haunt of mine before I absconded from Brisbane to do some travelling. I am thril... [more]
Well, it is certainly not as big as the Great Wall of China but this Great Wall in seaside Manly (Queensland) has a grea... [more]
Right on the Maroochy River, is a plane just waiting for you to step in, take off and see amazing views of the river and... [more]
Have you ever visited the National Australian Archives? Do you have family members you'd like to research? Other events ... [more]
I have visited before but a long time ago. Sadly, due to COVID-19, Miegunyah is currently closed but there are plans... [more]
It's not long now to the commencement of the Wynnum Fringe - a great opportunity to have a great lot of fun, be entertai... [more]
It's really not a secret, however, I suspect many folk have not stopped to explore the area.
It's hidden from th... [more]
After being absent from the Wynnum area for nearly ten years, I am exploring the many places I "knew" and some that I ha... [more]
Right next door to Coffee Cups on Victoria is a great place to explore and purchase gifts, plants, and of course, flower... [more]
It's great to see cafes and coffee shops opening, albeit with some restrictions, as we see some things trying to return ... [more]
Now that there is a little relaxation of the lock-down rules it's time to get out and about. Yes, there are still limit... [more]
Why not join the festivities at the Caboolture Town Square on Saturday, February 1st, from 4 pm to 8 pm? And it is a FR... [more]
It's off the beaten track, a short distance from Gympie. If you are heading up the M1 towards Gympie, and a few kilomet... [more]
I can't believe that I have lived in the area for nearly twelve months and never been in this discount store until yeste... [more]
I've seen it many times as I have driven along the esplanade at Shorncliffe, high above the sea. I've seen the pier but... [more]
Christmas is coming and the Redcliffe City Choir will be celebrating on Saturday December 7th at the Redcliffe Uniting C... [more]
Do you send cards or letters to friends and family just before Christmas Day? I know many folk do not, but there is so... [more]
It's over 20 years since the building of Osprey House on the North Pine River at Griffin was started. It is now a wonde... [more]
Are you thinking of doing something fun for Halloween? Head out to Caboolture Historical Village for a wonderful night ... [more]
There's a small interesting habitat for birds on a bend on Old Bay Road, which should be an interest for bird lovers and... [more]
If you are on a tight budget and want to take the children for a great day out, why not try Centenary Lakes at Cabooltur... [more]
With the creation of the Gateway Motorway through the northern suburbs of Brisbane, Nudgee Beach became a little isolate... [more]
I was staying a few days on the Gold Coast, and despite a busy schedule wanted to fit in a trip to the Hinterland, Sprin... [more]
The Annual Caboolure Gem Club's Gemfest is on this Saturday August 3th, 2019. It's at the Caboolture Historical Village... [more]
Are you interested in using WordPress for websites or blogging? Do you already use WordPress and would like to learn ... [more]
I had heard about the red cliffs at Scarborough and set out to find them. There's no sign about the cliffs there, (unle... [more]
It's bright and colourful, and you can miss it as you head north on Oxley Avenue, from the Woody Point Jetty. There are... [more]
It has been a long time since I have been down under the Gateway Bridges, on the Brisbane River, but I ventured there re... [more]
We have some wonderful Australian musical talent! Jonathon Henderson and Domenica Musumeci are touring South-East Queen... [more]
At the Redcliffe Museum, there is much to learn about the early history of the area, especially about the First Nati... [more]
Just around the corner from Redcliffe Parade, you'll find a genuine gem! The Red Poppy Art Collective opened in Februar... [more]
Across the road from the historic Belvedere Hotel in Woody Point is the beautiful little shop Natasha's Flowers and Home... [more]
There's a great event coming up for writers in the Moreton Bay Region. A Meet and Greet will be held at the Pine Rivers... [more]
There are some exciting and very creative classes coming up at The Paper Empire in New Farm. Attend, and you will learn... [more]
July is the month to consider the plastic products that you use on a regular basis and how you can reduce the use of the... [more]
Mark it in your diary. This great event will be on Sunday 28th July at the Redcliffe Botanical Gardens, Henzell St, Red... [more]
Do you wish to learn a bit more about the region you live in? Have you visited a Visitor Information Centre recently? ... [more]
I was driving past and saw The Paper Empire, and made a promise to myself to visit when my appointment was over. And I ... [more]
It was a quick trip just for coffee, which was great. My friend and I made a decision to go back when we have more time... [more]
Local quilters have submitted their work for a wonderful exhibition of red quilts, which are hung in the Redcliffe Art G... [more]
Just a short walk from the Esplanade at Redcliffe is the oddly named Humpybong Creek Duck Pond. It's a grate haven for ... [more]
I set out to visit the Old Fire Station Gallery on a Saturday afternoon to see what events were coming up and walked int... [more]
Reflections at Scarborough Boat Harbour June 2019
Photos of boats in still water are always appealing and it is easy ... [more]
With school holidays over the next few weeks, parents are looking for activities for the children that don't cost a fort... [more]
It's just 150 kms by road from Brisbane to Kenilworth, so to spend a day in the area, an early start is a good idea. It... [more]
It was a surprise to find Opals Down Under, right next to the Skin Thing, on my drive up north, at Glenview, just before... [more]
How many times have you driven north, past the Caloundra turn off, and seen the huge skins on display along the fence o... [more]
Along the Deception Bay Road, is a great place to explore the many plants that will look good in your garden. Welcome to... [more]
This quirky festival has been held annually since 2004 at Warwick in the last week of July. It's less than a 2 hour dri... [more]
I found this little gem some months ago, when I was visiting another business nearby, and as promised, I later returned ... [more]
Yes, it's true. Who would have thought that a musical about Menopause would be so popular?
It was written by Jea... [more]
There is a new Meetup for bloggers this month – at North Lakes. These are sponsored events so it is free to attend and l... [more]
It's not a popular destination, but there is so much to see and do in Deception Bay, just north of Redcliffe right on Mo... [more]
Do you like dancing? Do you want to get into the groove?
Well, there's great news for dance enthusiasts, especially... [more]
There's a great new regular event at North Harbour, just off the Bruce Highway in the Burpengary area. It opened for the... [more]
The Redcliffe Writers Group gives writers an opportunity to talk about their recently published book or their writing jo... [more]