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Brisbane’s Lady of Everyday Style
Brisbane's Lady of Everyday Style is Nikki Parkinson.Nikki is a successful Brisbane blogger, Instagram icon and author who gives women simple tips to help them feel confident everyday in stylish and comfortable clothes. This savy business women whose blog was awarded...
Brisbane Trades Hall
Friday flashback to vintage Brisbane of 192 when the foundation stone was laid for the second Brisbane Trades Hall which was erected on Turbot Street (looking down Edward Street, right next to Jacob’s Ladder). The building was used by the Queensland trade union...
Postcards from Bris-aranda
'Bris-aranda' is a word I created that means Brisbane during Jacaranda season. Spring in Brisbane is a spectacular time of year thanks the Mother Nature's stunning Jacaranda trees. Purple blooms from these beautiful trees are sprinkled across Brisbane (and...
Victoria Park’s Rotisserie Kitchen
Victoria Park has added to its impressive reperitoire a new Rotisserie Kitchen serving delicious roast meals.Victoria Park Bistro has expanded with the opening of its very own Rotisserie Kitchen. Guests can now enjoy family style roast chicken and mouth-watering...
Valley Fiesta
Clear your calendar this weekend, October 27 and 28, and gather your friends for the Valley Fiesta, Brisbane's biggest free music festival, proudly presented by the Brisbane City Council.Valley Fiesta is a free music event held over 2 days with over 50 artists...
Brisbane Central Telephone Exchange
Friday flashback to vintage Brisbane of 1910 and an image of female telephonists being closely supervised at the Brisbane Central Telephone exchange. The Brisbane city telephone exchange was located in Elizabeth Street.Did you know that Professor Alexander Graham...
Where to celebrate turning Thirty in Brisbane
Champagne. Good company. And a celebration of self-worth and gratitude.Turning thirty is a special, momentous occasion and a wonderful excuse to indulge in something exciting, fun and maybe a little different.It’s difficult to pick when you are spoiled for choice, so...
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Jacaranda Drive
Friday flashback to vintage Brisbane of 1934 and beautiful New Farm Park home to some of Brisbane's most glorious Jacaranda trees. This photo was included in a souvenir to commemorate the visit of HRH The Duke of Gloucester by the Brisbane City Council in 1934. ...
Under the Jacaranda
'Under the Jacaranda' by Godfrey Rivers painted in 1903 hangs in the Queensland Art Gallery at South Brisbane and is believed to be the source of all Jacaranda trees that are growing in Brisbane.The art work was painted by Rivers 13 years after arriving in Australia...
Enjoy the Regatta Hotel’s German Festival
Be transformed to an authentic German Beer Hall from 4pm, Friday October 13 at the Regatta Hotel, in celebration of Regatta Hotel’s first ever German Festival.This three day festival will see a selection of German style draught and bottled beer, including Blue...
Jacaranda map of Brisbane
Brisbane blooms in Spring when the beautiful purple flowers of the Jacaranda tree decorate our streetscape. The Jacaranda tree is native to Brazil but has made a home for itself in Brisbane and everywhere you look - streets, parks, schools and gardens are covered with...