Life in Brisbane - Queensland - Australia

G20 Volunteer Program launched

2014-04-27T17:44:00.000+10:00

The Prime Minister of Australia launched the G20 Volunteer Program on Sunday 27 April 2014. The launch marks the commencement of recruitment for up to 700 volunteer positions to support the delivery of the G20 Summit in Brisbane on 15-16 November 2014. The Volunteer Program is an exciting and unique opportunity for Australians to become involved in the most significant meeting of world leaders

Apr 10th - Sophie Collombet Candlelight Vigil

2014-04-09T20:58:00.001+10:00

I don't usually post things that make Brisbane look bad. I am making an exception because it is tragic that 4 international students have been murdered in the last 4 months. It is a pretty unusual string of events. I don't think that Brisbane is dangerous but obviously not as safe as we want to believe. None of the events were targeted at international students. There are no links between them.

National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence

2014-03-19T21:18:00.000+10:00

Let's paint the town orange Take a stand against bullying and violence. On Friday, 21 March 2014, schools across Australia will join together to mark the fourth National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence. This annual day provides a focus for schools to say Bullying. No Way! and to strengthen their everyday messages that bullying and violence at school are not okay at any time. The

Brisbane Irish Festival 2014

2014-03-01T00:08:00.003+10:00

The G20 logo for Brisbane 2014

2014-02-27T21:27:00.002+10:00

Brisbane 2014 - G20 Host City

2014-02-26T23:14:00.000+10:00

Brisbane Christmas Lights 2013

2013-12-20T22:54:00.000+10:00

Xmas 2013 in Brisbane

2013-12-11T21:41:00.001+10:00

Brisbane Kite Festival

2013-10-12T19:40:00.000+10:00

Safe Work Queensland 2013

2013-10-01T22:59:00.001+10:00

Riverfire 2013 - Sept 28th

2013-09-28T11:29:00.000+10:00

Riverfire organisers are promising a "spectacular" fireworks show Saturday night with new helicopters in an aerial display and lasers on the Story Bridge.

Brisbane in September

2013-09-10T20:32:00.000+10:00

Cyndi Lauper in Brisbane - Sept 11-12

2013-08-26T00:35:00.000+10:00

Girls want to have fun at Concert Hall, QPAC Theatre. Iconic singer Cyndi Lauper returns to Australia to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of her groundbreaking album with a nationwide tour of Australia. For thirty years, Cyndi Lauper has been dazzling and surprising her fans all over the world. A multi-talented artist and one of music's most beloved icons, Lauper has racked up global record sales

Grease in Brisbane

2013-08-17T00:35:00.004+10:00

Grease is still the word, as Australian theatre producer John Frost revealed his new multi-million dollar production of Grease, which will open as an Australian premiere at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) on 27 August 2013 and will close on October 4th. In the lead roles of Danny and Sandy are musical theatre favourite Rob Mills and rising star Gretel Scarlett. Bert Newton returns to

Brisbane City Council international welcome

2013-08-15T22:00:00.000+10:00

Have you noticed the international signs in the CBD? Now the Brisbane city council has produced a welcome video in Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Korean and Arabic. Of course, not every service in the city runs as smoothly as promoted, but after all this is a marketing video.

Fête de la Musique - Brisbane 2013

2013-06-19T22:45:00.000+10:00

On Friday 21 June, Fête de la Musique will take over Brisbane. Musicians from all over Brisbane have registered to take part in the largest Fête de la Musique in Australia. Catch a set from an a capella barbershop quartet, sit through a school performance and listen to a rock cover band. Come and see performers at Fortitude Valley 10am-1pm, Queen Street Mall 10:30am-9pm and South Bank Parklands

Rugby fever - June Madness

2013-06-01T13:22:00.001+10:00

The start of June means all systems go for Brisbane's pubs and hotels as they look to cash in on a month of footy fever. Seven games of rugby, rugby league and aussie rules are expected to draw tens of thousands of visitors to the River City – including 40,000 followers of the British & Irish Lions. The Lions (selected from the best players in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales) visit Australia

Bolshoi Ballet - Exclusive Brisbane

2013-05-30T13:31:00.000+10:00

I am sure they are sold out, but worth mentioning. 30 May 2013 - 9 Jun 2013 Moscow's mighty Bolshoi Ballet returns to Brisbane for the first time in almost two decades. The company brings with it two magnificent ballets, both rarities, one representative of the 19th century imperial Russian classical tradition, the second a masterwork from the 20th century. Together they represent the awesome

It's Paniyiri time again. Brisbane's Greek Festival

2013-05-12T08:14:00.000+10:00

Paniyiri is Queensland’s signature celebration of all things Greek and the state’s largest cultural festival. The event will be held from Saturday May 19 and Sunday May 20 at Musgrave Park and The Greek Club in South Brisbane. Now in its 36th successful and exciting year, Paniyiri is a community initiative of the 25,000-strong Greek community of South East Queensland. Funds raised are channeled

Brisbane City Hall lunchtime concerts are BACK!

2013-04-09T00:33:00.000+10:00

If you ask me what did I miss the most during the 3 years that City Hall was closed for restoration, this is it! I love the FREE lunchtime concerts (almost every Tuesday). It helps that I work 1.5 blocks from this place and the auditorium is great. You can just seat there for an hour and enjoy music. On April 9th, the program opens with the jiving tones of James Morrison and Band. On April 16th

Brisbane City Hall Restoration

2013-04-06T05:35:00.000+10:00

After three years of critical restoration and repair, City Hall is ready to open its doors once again. A re-dedication ceremony will be held in King George Square on Saturday, 6 April 2013 at 11:00am, followed by a week of activities to celebrate the return of Brisbane's most cherished icon. The $215 million restoration has not only saved the building, but provided modern upgrades and increased

Ride to Work Day Breakfast - March 21, 2013

2013-03-19T23:19:00.001+10:00

Start: 7.00am End: 8.15am Location: Reddacliff Place (Brisbane Square) Cost: Free Bicycle Queensland (BQ) invites you to stop in at Reddacliff Place on your ride to work for a free breakfast (including coffee!). All riders are welcome and there'll be plenty of bike parking. BQ encourage everyday bicycle commuters to bring a new rider with them whether it be a friend or colleague And if you

Chinese New Year 2013 in Brisbane

2013-02-09T00:07:00.000+10:00

Join in celebrating one of Brisbane’s signature events, the 2013 Valley Chinese New Year Festival, marking the beginning of the Year of the Snake. Chinatown Mall in Fortitude Valley will come alive with ten days of celebration including dancing, musical performances, cooking demonstrations, firecrackers and Tai Chi displays. There will also be 3D lanterns on display, market stalls and special

Live in the City February 2003

2013-02-02T00:36:00.000+10:00

Every weekend there are FREE performances around the city (30 minutes each). This is the schedule for February. Feb 1-3 Flamenco Weekend Friday 1 Flamenco Cuatro @ Milano Café at 4.30pm, 5.30pm & 6.30pm Lauren Lucille @ Post Office Square at 12pm, 12.45pm & 1.30pm Cana Flamenco @ Visitor Information Centre at 12pm, 1pm & 2pm Sugarcane Collins @ Queen St Mall Stage at 5:30pm 6:30pm & 7:30pm

Opel Moonlight Cinema 2012/13

2013-01-20T21:58:00.000+10:00

Australia’s favourite open air cinema screening advance previews, contemporary, cult and classic movies on the lawns of the New Farm Park at Brisbane Powerhouse. Brisbane’s Summer 2012/13 season running from 13 December 2012 to 24 February 2013. You could say I am late with this announcement but I prefer just in time :) The spectacular line up for this week is: Wed 23 - Django Unchained -