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Postcard from Noosa Heads
Just a 2 hour drive north of Brisbane is the picturesque coastal town of Noosa Heads. Surrounded by the calm, clear waters of Laguna Bay, Noosa National Park and the tranquil Noosa River (it's hard to believe it's actually a river), there's no surprise that Noosa...
Favourite things to do in Brisbane this August
The months are twirling by and here we are welcoming August. It only seems like last week that I was writing to you about my favourite things to do in Brisbane in July. August is the last month of winter and by now Brisbane residents are looking forward to our regular...
Views from the Brisbane City Hall Clock Tower
Friday flashback to vintage Brisbane of 1930 and the view of Brisbane city as seen from the City Hall Clock Tower. Notice in the background the cliffs (not the Kangaroo Point cliffs) and sitting along the base the many shipping sheds. A few of these sheds remain...
Blooms in a Box
After enjoying a wonderful long weekend in beautiful Noosa Heads I was feeling a little blue about coming back to reality. That was until there was a knock on my front door and a delivery man gave me a very long box with the words "Blooms in a Box" printed...
5 reasons to visit Noosa this weekend.
Over the weekend on my Instagram account I gave you a taste of what Noosa Alive is all about. Just in case you didnt see my photos Noosa Alive is a magical 10 day festival of music, theatre, food and thought set in the magnificent Noosa Heads region.If you did...
Craft time
Friday flashback to vintage Brisbane of 1918 when children spent their time doing needlework and crafts. These three sisters, who lived at Augustus Street Toowong, all with fashionable bows in their hair are photograhped sitting on the verandah of their house...
Brisbane International Film Festival 2017
The 2017 Brisbane International Film Festival, or BIFF as it is affectionately known, is returning to Palace Cinemas from August 17 to September 3 2017, refreshed, rebooted and re-invigorated. For those that enjoy non mainstream movies you'll be...
Escape Brisbane to Noosa and feel Alive!
Need to escape Brisbane? Need to feel the sand between your toes, be immersed in the arts and indulge in great food from top restaurants? Then head to Noosa Heads from 21 to 30 July for Noosa Alive!, a 10 day and night event of music, theatre, food and thought! Need...
South Brisbane
Friday flashback to vintage Brisbane of 1927 and a celebratory parade passing South Brisbane train station. The dignataries in the front car are the Duke and Duchess of York. It's wonderful to know that all these years later this building is still standing...
A tiny slice of France in Brisbane
Tucked away from Brisbane's bustling traffic lies a tiny slice of France. Keen to find out where this Parisian destination is? Stay tuned for more details. To be continued ...
Favourite things to do in Brisbane this July
Apologies for this late July edition of 'Favourite things to do in Brisbane' I had a few more pressing events to post last week. Well Winter is well and truly here but don't let these cool temperatures stop you from getting out and about in Brisbane. Here are my...
Darrell Lea Chocolate Shop
To celebrate World Chocolate Day today Friday Flashback takes a look at the Darrell Lea Chocolate Shop that was once situated in Brisbane's heritage listed Brisbane Arcade.Founded in 1927 by confectioner Harry Lea, and named after his youngest son,...