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Classic Spanish flavours, art and culture, have to be a foodies delight. Here are a couple of ways you can enjoy Spanish... [more]
Really, there is no need to always pay full price for a meal when we go out these days. Great news for us dining guests... [more]
Do you realise for those of us living in Brisbane we have easy access to exploring some of our many local interesting ... [more]
Yes, you can eat out and for free, however there is usually a small catch. I'm sure you have heard the concept of, 'bu... [more]
People come to Sandgate from all over Brisbane, as it is such a gorgeous bayside suburbs. As with most seaside suburbs, ... [more]
Now your energy levels have been hopefully raised from participating in some great Spring September Events, let's look a... [more]
Famous 'strips' in the world include those such as Sunset Boulevard in Los Angelos and 'The Strip' on Las Vegas Boulevar... [more]
While WeekendNotes writers have listed and written about the various markets happening in and around Brisbane, I have co... [more]
Just had the urge to write a few inspirational ideas around the cliche 'Life's too Short'. Lets have a look at a few of... [more]
Happening now and during July at South Bank, this 'Food Lovers' festival includes music, art and cultural events. The fe... [more]
Now if decided to read this because the title has made you hungry, well I'm now about to tell you where you can go to de... [more]
The 9th-18th August are this year's dates for this real 'showtime' period when the Ekka sets up in Brisbane at the RNA S... [more]
Get ready to put this event in your diary as for the first time Brisbane is about to play host to a winter culinary expe... [more]
The Great Outdoors and getting close to the ground is what camping is all about. Nothing beats fresh air, nature and a d... [more]
"Breathe in and breathe out", well that's a start. Doesn't take much to get too busy these days and loose 'time out for ... [more]
Come and check out this 1950s style cafe in Brisbane, kind of like a reminder of the good ol' 'Happy Days'. Located at t... [more]
Sunday 12th of May is sneaking up quickly, so how about giving some thought towards treating our mothers to a 'nice surp... [more]
Get away and discover this island paradise right on your doorstep and less than a 10 minute ferry ride from Victoria Poi... [more]
If you love crime scene investigation and have been following the Underbelly television series and now want more, someon... [more]
A gorgeous location right on the lake front, Lake Moogerah Caravan Park offers camping spots, van sites and has one cabi... [more]
Just off Park Parade, Shorncliffe Pier is probably one of the most photographed Piers around the Brisbane Region. On cal... [more]
Let me introduce you to Ocean View Estates, a place I am delighted to have discovered in July 2011, when, with a group o... [more]
Everyone loves a great cup of coffee and even better when the environment is quirky and different. Here at Sakura, you h... [more]
Serving up a delicious array of fresh savoury and sweet crepes this little spot has carved out a little niche for itse... [more]
If you are interested in documentary photography, you won't want to miss this exhibition, which is held each year at the... [more]
What could be better than a relaxing and guided cycle tour along the Brisbane waterways, across our beautiful bridges, t... [more]
On stage, this world premiere performance showcases dance, music, cinema and theatre and is coming all the way from the ... [more]
During May and June, Sydney is once again hosting Australia's largest and the world's second largest photography festiva... [more]
Australia's most important national day, in memory of the Australian and New Zealand forces who served and died in t... [more]
Now officially opened and ready for you to stroll down memory lane.
The Bee Gees Walkway was unveiled the 14th of Feb... [more]
This headline exhibition by John Bell takes you on a journey back to the Brisbane River Floods of 2011, exploring these... [more]
Now officially opened and ready for you to stroll down memory lane, the Bee Gees Walkway was unveiled on the 14th of F... [more]
Visual and performing arts and community and social events are currently happening as part of the 35th Annual Sydney Mar... [more]
Highlands Pioneer Village is where you can come during Easter time for some good ol' billy tea and damper made in auth... [more]
A day of stalls selling homemade and local arts and crafts is being organised as part of ESA International, and by the R... [more]
Easter, it's a time to celebrate and have some fun in the sun. Dance, play, and kick your heels up at any of the organi... [more]
Date & Location is 29th of March at Suttons Beach Redcliffe.
Just another fabulous time at the bayside during Easter... [more]
Every year Sandgate, is host to this Easter time event, and is already getting organised for the roll out to co-inci... [more]
The Nikon-Walkley Press Photo Exhibition is on again right now, for those with a serious interest in documentary and... [more]
If your are wanting to grab some fresh produce for the week, this is a great little 'Farmers Market to get into and shop... [more]
Usually we gather together with the family at someone's place and we all either chip in to help with food and stylin... [more]
Just 20 minutes north of Woodford you will reach the popular camping grounds of Neurum Creek, bordering Mt Mee (from... [more]
Originally a post office and corner store and now, a vintage-styled cafe with funk and vibe, located in one of Brisbane'... [more]
What a lovely idea, cruising along the Brisbane River on Christmas day for lunch with everything laid out for you. ... [more]
Saturday 01 December is the day to pick to come and have some fun by the Scarborough Seaside. This program is broug... [more]
I love travelling anywhere via water ways or river passages, so I am really excited about Brisbane City's new free Ferry... [more]
How about next time you dine out, you select your table from a restaurant participating in the 'Street Smart Australia' ... [more]
'Blood Sweat and Tears' best describes the process of the last six months, when two business partners, Michelle and Gran... [more]
The name has been superbly chosen for this boutique cafe. Definitely a 'Top Nosh' Cafe, you can enjoy without having to ... [more]
Guaranteed to be a fun and interesting night, so mark this in your diary. 14th of November @ 7.30pm. (please arrive a li... [more]
Brisbane is surounded by many lovely islands and I had the opporrtunity recently to explore some of these places when ... [more]
This is the best month for festivals because this month is warm and kind, allowing us to experience nice subtle change... [more]
This festival is all about celebration of Island culture on one of our most spectacular islands. North Stradbroke Isla... [more]
Boreen Point is a small and delightful (urban) holiday spot in the Sunshine Coast Region, on the edge of one part of Lak... [more]
These cute boxy working spaces can be found dotted around the Cultural hub of Brisbane. I have spotted these around GOM... [more]
For those with a serious interested in documentary photography, you will not want to miss viewing this exhibition held e... [more]
Apollonian Hotel, located at 19 Laguna Street, Boreen Point, is a great place to visit anytime from 12pm - 2pm for lunch... [more]
Here's a great little spot to take yourself away for the weekend and of course, longer if you have the time. It's a refr... [more]
Now lets have a look at what's going on in August to see what mischief we can get up to this month. It's all about the o... [more]
Tasty, nutritious and simple. The base used here is a half slice of turkish bread lightly toasted. (about 10 seconds i... [more]
A healthy start to the day is the best way to go. We hear this all the time and it can be so simple and easy while bein... [more]
Fluffy and delicious, this Vegetarian Quiche is easy to make and it is nutritious. You can add different things, however... [more]
Calling all food lovers, these festivals in July are all about 'food and flavours' so they especially cater for you.
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French influenced Festival held each year mid July. Food, music, french cuisine, wine, culture and entertainment all Fre... [more]
Famous, trendy, gorgeous water, great surf, quirky in parts, interesting people, super busy in summer and cool and casua... [more]
In the trendy suburb of Surry Hills on Crown Street (corner of Collins), markets are held in this reserve on the first S... [more]
Come to Tamarama and hang out at this small beach oasis that sits between two prominent headlands on Sydney's Eastern Co... [more]
Clovelly Bay is a great little spot located along the famous 'Coogee to Bondi' Beach coastal walk, where the swimming ar... [more]
Lets see what's in store for the month of June for those of you that like to 'get out and about' whenever you can. Highl... [more]
For those with a serious interest in documentary photography, you will not want to miss viewing this exhibition held eac... [more]
From the 15th to 24th of June, the northern costal town of Noosa will come alive with arts, literature, food and fun cel... [more]
A fabulous old character building and not what you might expect, as despite its name, "no, it's not an actual winery". R... [more]
On a recent visit to Manly, my first mission was to find a 'great place to eat'. After scouting around and looking at th... [more]
There is plenty to do in May and it's a nice climate to be out in. Not too chilly and not too heated.
Three great eve... [more]
The 2013 Dawn March and Service is on Thursday 25th April commencing at 5.15 am from the Moreton Bay Hotel on Redcliffe ... [more]
Big Breakfasts and great coffee are served up here at Oasis Cafe located at 163 Redcliffe Parade Redcliffe. The Esplanad... [more]
Can you? Yes, you can. One day? Well, you could definitely spend alot of time here, in Brisbane, at the Wooloongabba An... [more]
Looking for something special? A good chance you might find it here at the Woolloongabba Antique Centre.
This speci... [more]
Vanilla Pod Cake and Deli Cafe is more than just that. This great little boutique operation also offers master classe... [more]
Sandgate, along with the adjoining suburbs of Shorncliffe and Brighton, together form one of the most beautiful and uniq... [more]
The Ferry from Holt Street, Pinkenba will bring you over to the crisp clean waters of Tangalooma Island. Visitors come h... [more]
If you considering what do to during Easter this year, here is a good option to consider. On Good Friday, 6 April, th... [more]