Monthly Archives: January 2011

Brisbane History

Posted on Thursday by Dianne McLay

Last year I spent many happy hours collaborating with historian, Helen Gregory on a new book called Building Brisbane’s History – Structures, sculptures, stories and secrets. The book should be arriving in book shops across the city as I write. … Continue reading →

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Sunflowers in Brisbane

Posted on Tuesday by Dianne McLay

There was a campaign in late 2010 to plant sunflowers so they would be ready to welcome children back to school in January 2011. I popped some seeds into the ground along my front fence, and on the first day … Continue reading →

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Lance Armstrong in Brisbane

Posted on Monday by Dianne McLay

Today thousands of cyclists rode through the streets of Brisbane with champion cyclist Lance Armstrong to raise money for flood relief. I think the cyclist with the big, red “R” on his chest to the far right is the man himself. … Continue reading →

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