by Anna McGhie | Aug 8, 2018 | Events
The Royal Queensland Show or Ekka as we love to call it, begins tomorrow. If you are undecided whether or not to visit this year’s Show, today I give you my 10 reasons why you must go to Ekka 2018. Let’s go …. 1. Ekka prices have decreased...
by Anna McGhie | Aug 8, 2018 | Sights
With the end of Winter a few weeks away and Spring on the horizon, the range of beautiful blooms in stock at Northside Flower Market is stunning. Take your pick this August from Blushing Bride, delicate Ranunculus, Elegant Rose Lilies and vibrant Daffodils! If flower...
by Anna McGhie | Aug 6, 2018 | Events
To mark the 150th anniversary of the opening of Parliament House, you are invited to a free open day event this Saturday, 11 August 2018. Parliament House Open Day will feature free tours of Parliament House including a number of areas not usually accessible to the...
by Anna McGhie | Aug 4, 2018 | Vintage
Friday flashback to vintage Brisbane of 1920’s when a car was driven the wrong direction up Jacob’s Ladder in a stunt to promote an Eagers Car Sales. Image credit – Lost Brisbane Jacob’s Ladder are the steps between Wickham Terrace and Turbot Street. Are...
by Anna McGhie | Aug 1, 2018 | Events
The countdown is on to Ekka 2018, in fact it’s less than 10 days till the country comes to the city. So I thought I would share some fun Ekka facts with you. Did you know that … 400,000 plus visitors expected this year 48 competition sections 153,000 plus...
