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Author Archives: Dianne McLay
Brisbane Yarn Bombing and Craft
A couple of trees near my local Brisbane shopping street have recently sprouted branches with bright, knitted bark and hand-made crochet flowers. Have you seen this new species of tree yourself? With an increasing interest in all things handmade, I’m … Continue reading
Hot in Brisbane
It’s been so hot in Brisbane, my lamp melted. Feel like I’m in a Salvador Dali painting.
Brisbane Open House 2014
Brisbane Open House We’ve really enjoyed previous Brisbane Open House events. Our first was in October 2011. If you’re not familiar with Brisbane Open House, it’s when the doors of many Brisbane city buildings, usually closed to the public, are flung open. … Continue reading
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The Lion King Costumes in Brisbane
If you’re visiting Brisbane’s South Bank or catching a show at QPAC, check out the Art of the Lion King at the Tony Gould Gallery. This free exhibition features some of the intricate costumes from the stage musical, The Lion King. Up close, … Continue reading
Whale Watching at the Gold Coast
I’ve always loved whale watching, particularly from Point Lookout on North Stradbroke Island. With binoculars, you can see Humpback whales breaching off shore. However, nothing compares to the amazing experience of having a whale pop up beside your boat and … Continue reading
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Magpie Swooping Season
It’s magpie swooping season in Brisbane. What can you do about it. Continue reading
Brisbane Writers Festival 2014
One of my favourite annual Brisbane events is the Brisbane Writers Festival. Most of the events are held at the State Library of Queensland in the Cultural Precinct in South Brisbane (across the river from the CBD). In 2014, the … Continue reading
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Frangipani Flowers
In the warmer months in Brisbane you’ll see thousands of frangipani trees flowering across the city, and footpaths often covered in a carpet of blossoms. The most common flowers are white with a yellow centre and their sweet fragrance can … Continue reading
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Christmas in Brisbane City
In the lead up to Christmas, there are plenty of free and wonderful things to do in Brisbane’s CBD including seeing City Hall transforming into a rocket! Continue reading
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Crochet in Brisbane
“Crochet is the new black” – Tracey Hopper, owner Side Street Vintage in Brisbane I’ve been teaching crochet classes at Side Street Vintage for a few months now. (It’s nice to use a part of my brain that I don’t use … Continue reading
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