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The Lion King Costumes in Brisbane

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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 →

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Brisbane Open House

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Brisbane Open House We really enjoyed Brisbane Open House on Saturday 1 October 2011 – our first time participating in this architectural event.  If you’re not familiar with Brisbane Open House, it’s when the doors of many Brisbane city buildings, usually … Continue reading →

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Brisbane Open House 2011

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If you’re interested in architecture, you won’t want to miss Brisbane Open House Day on Saturday 1 October 2011. This special event, which coincides with World Architecture Day, is when the doors of many Brisbane buildings, usually closed to the … Continue reading →

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Eumundi Markets

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Eumundi If you’re visiting Australia’s Sunshine Coast, the markets based in the small township of Eumundi are worth a visit.  At the Eumundi Markets you’ll find hundreds of stalls selling handmade jewellery, crafts, artworks, clothes and more. Foodies will enjoy … Continue reading →

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Kangaroo Point

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This is the perfect time of year for walking in Brisbane.  The mornings and evenings are cool and you’re almost guaranteed clear, blue skies.  If you’re an early riser, walking along the cliffs at Kangaroo Point gives you one of … Continue reading →

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South Bank – Cool Pools

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If you’ve been walking in the South Bank Parklands, you would have seen the huge lagoon swimming pools and Australia’s only inner-city beach.  These are free and open to the public.  In summer, they’re one of Brisbane’s favourite spots to … Continue reading →

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Newstead House

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It looks like this weekend is going to be a great one for walking in Brisbane – fine and around 24 degrees.  If you’re looking for a pleasant Sunday afternoon post-walking activity in Brisbane I can highly recommend Newstead House.  It’s … Continue reading →

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Warm Weekend

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The weather forecasters are predicting a warm weekend with 30 degrees for Saturday.  So if you’d like to take a walk in Brisbane, head for the bay where the breezes off the ocean usually make it cooler.  Manly to Wynnum … Continue reading →

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Fashion in the City

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Next time you’re having a stroll in the CBD, be sure pop into the Museum of Brisbane to see their latest exhibition:  In Fashion – Dressing Up Brisbane.  The beautiful collection of fashion comes from the wardrobes of Brisbane women … Continue reading →

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Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

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If you’ve ever wanted to see a koala up close, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is the place to go.  Not only was it the world’s first koala sanctuary (1927), but it remains the largest with around 130 of these cute creatures. … Continue reading →

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