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Jacaranda Smoothie
This week at Lady Brisbane I am celebrating the beautiful Jacaranda flower that is currently blooming across our city. I wanted to start Jacaranda week by sharing with you the recipe I use to make my blueberry breakfast smoothie which I've decided to rename the...
Queensland Irish Association
Friday flashback to vintage Brisbane of 1928 and the iconic Queensland Irish Association, located on Elizabeth Street in Brisbane city. In 1919, businessman, architect and politician James Cowlishaw financed the Queensland Irish Association’s (QIA) purchase of a...
Favourite things to do in Brisbane this October
Bye bye September and hello October. The new month has bought with it some much needed rain however if you are hoping for sunshine by the weekend here are a few of my favourite things to do in Brisbane this October and believe it or not most of them are free. Brisbane...
Shingle Inn KeepCup
Shingle Inn is proud to introduce their signature KeepCup.On International Coffee Day, Brisbane's iconic Shingle Inn announced their positive impact on the environment with the inroduction from mid-October of their new KeepCup - which will potentially save over...
QAG Australian Art Collection
The Queensland Art Gallery has unveiled its newly reconfigured Australian art collection with a display of more than 200 historical and contemporary works.An exciting reimagining of the Australian collection is now open. Gallery curators, along with Director...
Tea and Scones anyone?
There is no tradition more English than tea and scones. Celebrate this Queen's birthday holiday with my easy recipe for delicious scones. Turn on the oven and spend 10 minutes making these super easy scones, a recipe I have used for many years and one that...
Fortitude Valley Football Club
In view of this weekend being Grand Final day for AFL and NRL Friday flashback takes a look at vintage Brisbane of 1904 when this photo was taken by Poulsen Studios of the players and officials of the Fortitude Valley Electorate Football Club. In 1885, Poul C. Poulsen...
Get fit for free at South Bank
The Medibank Feel Good program of free fitness classes is back for spring at South Bank Parklands.Recommencing on Monday 2 October, this season's offering of 45-minute fitness classes includes yoga, core strength, dance, cardio, and mums & bubs yoga on the lawns...
Brisbane’s largest dinner party
In a matter of weeks, registration for Le Dîner en Blanc – Brisbane will open as the sophisticated spring soiree returns to a secret Brisbane location on Saturday 4 November 2017.Brisbane you can sign up now to the waiting list for Le Diner en Blanc at...
Victoria & Abdul
WIN a double pass to see the current smash hit movie, Victoria & Abdul, starring Judi Dench and Ali Fazal with thanks to Universal Pictures International. Victoria & Abdul is a biographical comedy-drama directed by Stephen Frears and written by Lee Hall. The...
Brisbane’s Lady of Baking
Welcome to the first in my series of Successful Ladies of Brisbane.Brisbane's Lady of Baking is Jocelyn Hancock.Jocelyn's name is synonymous with quality baking in Brisbane. After establishing her artisian bakery Jocelyn's Provisions and spending 14 years successfully...
Manly Swimming Baths
Friday flashback to vintage Brisbane of 1936 and the popular Manly Swimming Baths. This picture shows swimmers using the diving tower and springboard in the centre of the pool. Long wooden benches are arranged along the pool's edge for seating. The swimming baths...