Monthly Archives: February 2011

Brisbane Film

Posted on Sunday by Dianne McLay

Rebecca Sparrow, author of The Girl Most Likely has appealed to fans of her book, and supporters of Brisbane to make sure the movie of her book is filmed in Brisbane. The Girl in the book is after all, from … Continue reading →

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Book Launch at Mary Ryan’s

Posted on Wednesday by Dianne McLay

Mary Ryan’s in Bulimba will be hosting our book launch for Best Village & Coastal Walks of the Sunshine Coast and you’re invited.  Morning tea will be served while Virginia (my co-author) and I tell you about the best places for … Continue reading →

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Writers on Rafts

Posted on Tuesday by Dianne McLay

Have you ever read a novel and found that you share your name with one of the characters, hopefully the hero of the story? If not, there’s a chance that it could happen, and you could be raising money to help … Continue reading →

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Brisbane River Ferry Services

Posted on Friday by Dianne McLay

It was good to see our beautiful CityCat and little cross-river CityFerries running again from Valentine’s Day. Many of the ferry terminals on the Brisbane River were damaged during the devastating floods in January 2011 and some are still being … Continue reading →

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Chinese New Year

Posted on Saturday by Dianne McLay

Chinese New Year celebrations continue this weekend in Brisbane in the Valley’s Chinatown Mall . This is the Year of the Rabbit which is said to be the happiest sign of the Chinese Zodiac.  

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