Brisbane Trades Hall

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...
Valley Fiesta

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...
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Queensland Irish Association

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...