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Abbey Boutique Hotel
Are you or someone you know looking for a special venue for a wedding, family event or just an escape to the country? I ... [
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Accommodation
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Escape the City
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Historic Houses
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Restaurants
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Weekend Escapes
Darling Downs
Talanee’s Coffee
What a great place to enjoy coffee and snacks and let the children play on the lawn or in the nearby playground. After y... [
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Outdoor
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Coffee
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Cafes
Wynnum
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Manly
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Brisbane City
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Wynnum
SkyPoint Observation Deck
With a couple of weeks of housesitting on the Gold Coast, I had a few things on my "Bucket List". One was to revisit the... [
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Beaches
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Cafes
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Escape the City
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Views
Gold Coast
Your Kitchen Olympics and Other Remarkable Athletic Feats Book Launch
Have you ever been to a book launch? Normally they are staid affairs, listening to the author's journey through the tria... [
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19/09/2021
Afternoon Tea
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Books and Writing
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Hobbies
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Places of Interest
Burpengary
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Moreton Bay
Strawberry Weekend
It's Strawberry Season in Queensland and the fruit are ripening everywhere, sadly, due to a number of reasons - a great ... [
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01/09/2021 - 31/10/2021
Family
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Cheap
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Cooking Lessons
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Cheap
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Baking
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Cooking Lessons
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Family
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Food and Wine
Brisbane City
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Brisbane City
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Moreton Bay
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Moreton Bay
Brisbane Festival 2021
I have been to Dockside on many occasions and usually there is a big ship docked there and passengers coming and going. ... [
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03/09/2021 - 25/09/2021
Art
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Community Events
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Festivals
Brisbane City
Manly Boathouse
Could there be a better place for a fabulous seafood restaurant, but on the northern end of the Manly Boat Harbour? With... [
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Restaurants
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Photography
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Food and Wine
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Coffee
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Cafes
Manly
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Brisbane City
Celebrate the 120th Anniversary of the Australian National Flag
It's an all-day event at the Caboolture Historical Village on Saturday, September 4th, from 9 am to 4 pm. What a grea... [
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04/09/2021
Cafes
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Community Events
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Festivals
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Places of Interest
Caboolture
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Moreton Bay
Majestic Cinemas, Wynnum
At long last, there is a movie theatre in Wynnum. We welcome the Majestic Cinemas! It is reported that Wynnum was the... [
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Bars
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Cinema
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Fun Things To Do
Brisbane City
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Wynnum
Fleur By Ellie
A comment on a local Facebook page piqued my interest in a new venture in Bay Terrace, Wynnum. I went along to see for m... [
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Afternoon Tea
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Cafes
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Gifts
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Quirky
Brisbane City
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Wynnum
St. Helena Island History Tour
Just a short distance from the mouth of the Brisbane River sits St Helena Island – a place of interesting Queensland his... [
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Boating
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Escape the City
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Tours
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Walks
Brisbane City
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Manly
Liz Heber - Retrospective
Elizabeth Heber was a resident of Beachmere, just east of Caboolture and for years, worked there creating amazing artwor... [
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27/03/2021 - 28/03/2021
Galleries
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Exhibitions
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Art and Craft Centres
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Art
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Unusual Events
Moreton Bay
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Beachmere
Bamboo Land Nursery & Parklands
Heading north to Bundaberg, I planned to stop at Bamboo Land - it was on my 'to do list'. It was drizzling with rain bu... [
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Gifts
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Gardens
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Gardening
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Cafes
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Outdoor
Queensland
Bundaberg Hummock
I'd never visited the Hummock Lookout in my previous visits to the area and the day I chose to go was not the best. Heav... [
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Lookouts
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Free
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Environment
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Adventure
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Outdoor
Queensland
Amandine Lavender
I drove up to Bundaberg for a couple of days for a "getaway". It is many years since I stayed up that way, so I spent t... [
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Farms
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Gardens
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Shopping
Queensland
Explore the Mouth of Wynnum Creek
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... [
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Picnic Spots
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Escape the City
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Boating
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Beaches
Wynnum
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Brisbane City
Monty's Place
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... [
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Coffee
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Cafes
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Brunch
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Breakfast
Brisbane City
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Wynnum
St Peter’s Wynnum Twilight Christmas Markets
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... [
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12/12/2020
Charity
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Christmas
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Markets
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Unusual Events
Brisbane City
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Wynnum
Treerific Festival
Treerific you ask? Well, it is about "trees". Christmas Trees. Starting on Wednesday, December 9th and continuing to ... [
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09/12/2020 - 15/12/2020
Christmas
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Community Events
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Festivals
Brisbane City
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Wynnum
Green Jam Sessions 2020
The Green Jam Sessions were a favourite haunt of mine before I absconded from Brisbane to do some travelling. I am thril... [
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27/11/2020 - 11/12/2020
Bars
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Free
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Music Venues
Brisbane City
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South Brisbane
The Great Wall of Manly
Well, it is certainly not as big as the Great Wall of China but this Great Wall in seaside Manly (Queensland) has a grea... [
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Free
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Outdoor
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Walks
Brisbane City
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Manly
Paradise Seaplanes
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... [
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Escape the City
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Unusual Things to do
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Views
Sunshine Coast
National Archives of Australia
Have you ever visited the National Australian Archives? Do you have family members you'd like to research? Other events ... [
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Exhibitions
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Libraries
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Museums
Brisbane City
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Cannon Hill
Miegunyah House Museum
I have visited before but a long time ago. Sadly, due to COVID-19, Miegunyah is currently closed but there are plans... [
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Architecture
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Fashion
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Historic Houses
Bowen Hills
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Brisbane City
Wynnum Fringe Festival
It's not long now to the commencement of the Wynnum Fringe - a great opportunity to have a great lot of fun, be entertai... [
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13/11/2020 - 15/11/2020
Dancing
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Festivals
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Food Trucks
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Free
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Theatre
Brisbane City
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Wynnum
Hemmant Quarry Reserve
It's really not a secret, however, I suspect many folk have not stopped to explore the area. It's hidden from th... [
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Dog Friendly
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Escape the City
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Free
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Parks
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Photography
Brisbane City
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Hemmant
Tingalpa Creek Conservation Park
After being absent from the Wynnum area for nearly ten years, I am exploring the many places I "knew" and some that I ha... [
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Day Trips
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Escape the City
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National Parks
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Outdoor
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Parks
Brisbane City
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Ransome
Redcliffe City Florist
Right next door to Coffee Cups on Victoria is a great place to explore and purchase gifts, plants, and of course, flower... [
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Gifts
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Indoor
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Gardening
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Gifts
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Gardening
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Books and Writing
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Indoor
Moreton Bay
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Redcliffe
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Moreton Bay
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Redcliffe
Coffee Cups on Victoria
It's great to see cafes and coffee shops opening, albeit with some restrictions, as we see some things trying to return ... [
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Books and Writing
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Cafes
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Coffee
Moreton Bay
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Redcliffe
Explore Your Local Neighbourhood
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... [
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Beaches
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Photography
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Walks
Brisbane City
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Wynnum
Caboolture Lunar New Year Event
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... [
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01/02/2020
Chinese New Year
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Concerts
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Dancing
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Festivals
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Free
Caboolture
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Moreton Bay
Australia Day at Kin Kin Hotel
It's off the beaten track, a short distance from Gympie. If you are heading up the M1 towards Gympie, and a few kilomet... [
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Accommodation
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Australia Day
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Bars
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Bed & Breakfasts
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Hotels
Sunshine Coast
Priceless Discount Variety Store
I can't believe that I have lived in the area for nearly twelve months and never been in this discount store until yeste... [
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Art
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Art and Craft Centres
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Cheap
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Craft
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Shopping
Moreton Bay
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Rothwell
Shorncliffe Pier
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... [
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Picnic Spots
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Day Trips
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Coffee
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Beaches
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Walks
Brisbane City
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Shorncliffe
A Bach Christmas - The Redcliffe City Choir
Christmas is coming and the Redcliffe City Choir will be celebrating on Saturday December 7th at the Redcliffe Uniting C... [
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07/12/2019
Christmas
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Concerts
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Music
Moreton Bay
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Redcliffe
Write for Christmas
Do you send cards or letters to friends and family just before Christmas Day? I know many folk do not, but there is so... [
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Art
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Cheap
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Christmas
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Fun for Children
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Fun Things To Do
Osprey House Environment Centre
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... [
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Day Trips
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Environment
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Escape the City
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Fun for Children
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Unusual Things to do
Griffin
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Moreton Bay
Halloween 2019 - Caboolture Historic Village
Are you thinking of doing something fun for Halloween? Head out to Caboolture Historical Village for a wonderful night ... [
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31/10/2019
Adventure
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Community Events
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Fun for Children
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Fun Things To Do
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Halloween
Caboolture
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Moreton Bay
Krause Park Bird Sanctuary
There's a small interesting habitat for birds on a bend on Old Bay Road, which should be an interest for bird lovers and... [
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Animals and Wildlife
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Escape the City
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Nature
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Places of Interest
Burpengary
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Moreton Bay
Centenary Lakes
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... [
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Barbecue
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Day Trips
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Escape the City
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Lakes
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Walks
Caboolture
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Moreton Bay
Nudgee Beach
With the creation of the Gateway Motorway through the northern suburbs of Brisbane, Nudgee Beach became a little isolate... [
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Beaches
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Cafes
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Cycling
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Escape the City
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Fun for Children
Brisbane City
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Nudgee Beach
Hinze Dam
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... [
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Day Trips
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Escape the City
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Fun Things To Do
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Lookouts
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Lunch
Gold Coast Hinterland
Gemfest at Caboolture Historical Village
The Annual Caboolure Gem Club's Gemfest is on this Saturday August 3th, 2019. It's at the Caboolture Historical Village... [
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03/08/2019 - 06/07/2019
Community Events
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Craft
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Festivals
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Jewellery
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Places of Interest
Caboolture
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Moreton Bay
WordPress WordCamp Brisbane 2019
Are you interested in using WordPress for websites or blogging? Do you already use WordPress and would like to learn ... [
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24/08/2019 - 25/08/2019
Conventions
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Fun Things To Do
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Hobbies
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Places of Interest
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Unusual Events
Brisbane City
The History of Red Cliff Point Scarborough
I had heard about the red cliffs at Scarborough and set out to find them. There's no sign about the cliffs there, (unle... [
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Beaches
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Day Trips
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Lookouts
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Photography
Moreton Bay
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Scarborough
Cafe Apre
It's bright and colourful, and you can miss it as you head north on Oxley Avenue, from the Woody Point Jetty. There are... [
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Breakfast
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Cafes
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Coffee
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Jewellery
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Lunch
Moreton Bay
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Woody Point
Under the Gateway
It has been a long time since I have been down under the Gateway Bridges, on the Brisbane River, but I ventured there re... [
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Escape the City
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Free
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Outdoor
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Parks
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Walks
Brisbane City
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Murarrie
Our Landscapes: Native Songs and Dances for Flute and Harp
We have some wonderful Australian musical talent! Jonathon Henderson and Domenica Musumeci are touring South-East Queen... [
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08/08/2019 - 18/08/2019
Classical Music
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Concerts
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Music
Brisbane City
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Caboolture
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Near Brisbane
Redcliffe Museum
At the Redcliffe Museum, there is much to learn about the early history of the area, especially about the First Nati... [
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Day Trips
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Free
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Museums
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Places of Interest
Moreton Bay
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Redcliffe
The Red Poppy Art Collective
Just around the corner from Redcliffe Parade, you'll find a genuine gem! The Red Poppy Art Collective opened in Februar... [
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Art
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Craft
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Exhibitions
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Gifts
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Jewellery
Moreton Bay
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Redcliffe
Natasha's Flowers & Homewares
Across the road from the historic Belvedere Hotel in Woody Point is the beautiful little shop Natasha's Flowers and Home... [
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Fashion
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Gifts
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Magic
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Shopping
Moreton Bay
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Woody Point
Moreton Bay Region Local Writer Meet and Greet
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... [
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10/08/2019
Literary
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Community Events
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Books and Writing
Moreton Bay
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Strathpine
Creative Workshops at The Paper Empire
There are some exciting and very creative classes coming up at The Paper Empire in New Farm. Attend, and you will learn... [
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Art and Craft Centres
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Courses
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Fun Things To Do
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How To
Brisbane City
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New Farm
Plastic Free July Ideas @ Biome
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... [
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01/07/2019 - 31/07/2019
Courses
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Craft
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Environment
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Shopping
Brisbane City
Redcliffe Garden & Lifestyle Expo
Mark it in your diary. This great event will be on Sunday 28th July at the Redcliffe Botanical Gardens, Henzell St, Red... [
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28/07/2019
Cultural Events
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Gardening
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Gardens
Moreton Bay
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Redcliffe
Visitor Information Centres
Do you wish to learn a bit more about the region you live in? Have you visited a Visitor Information Centre recently? ... [
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Places of Interest
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Fun Things To Do
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Day Trips
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Adventure
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Accommodation
Moreton Bay
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Queensland
The Paper Empire
I was driving past and saw The Paper Empire, and made a promise to myself to visit when my appointment was over. And I ... [
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Hobbies
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Gifts
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Craft
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Books and Writing
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Art and Craft Centres
New Farm
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Brisbane City
Cafe Diversity
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... [
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Restaurants
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Lunch
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Day Trips
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Coffee
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Cafes
Redcliffe
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Moreton Bay
RED - Henzell St Quilters
Local quilters have submitted their work for a wonderful exhibition of red quilts, which are hung in the Redcliffe Art G... [
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08/06/2019 - 03/08/2019
Art and Craft Centres
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Cruises
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Free
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Hobbies
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Quilt Making
Moreton Bay
A Walk Around Humpybong Creek Duck Pond
Just a short walk from the Esplanade at Redcliffe is the oddly named Humpybong Creek Duck Pond. It's a grate haven for ... [
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Walks
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Parks
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Lakes
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Free
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Animals and Wildlife
Redcliffe
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Moreton Bay
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