What I like about Brisbane, is that at outside places of interest, is a Transport sign with plenty of details on the area. It lists other sights and all the different modes of transport you can use to... more
Aussie slang is not what usually the word was oriiginally meant for example : someone tells you your gay it does not mean your sexual preference , it means your being stupid.
Yes I know new one on me... more
This is one of the big events of the year - when for 10 days, the folks from the country meet up the those from the city. Starts on 16 August this year, starting with the cattle judging for the... more
Casual wear such as a pair of jeans and a sports shirt are acceptable at casual restaurants and pubs at night. Just don’t wear thongs (flip flops) work boots or go shoeless. Of course upmarket... more
Vegemite celebrated its 80th birthday in 2003 - and the jingle first used in 1954 "We're happy little vegemites...we're bright as bright can be.. " was contemporised for radio and television to... more
Get the lift to level 3, and book the clock-tower tour [3403 8888} Only 7 people per tour via the ancient lift, which is as old as me, and still has the... more
Beautiful trees in sub tropical Brisbane adding class to the suburban street scapes - Bangcock Rose (Mussaenda). Starts flowering late summer with brilliant... more
Another patch of colour is provided every summer by a profusion of Golden Pendas (Xanthosteman Chrsanthus).Continuous rain early in the year 2013 has bought out... more
If you can't make it to Munich for the Oktoberfest, then why not come to the one in Brisbane, its very good, and you will feel that you are in Germany.German... more
You might find it quite enlightening to look for examples of Brisbane old and new as you wander around Brisbane.I often feel sad to see examples of beautiful... more
Driving around Brisbane and the suburbs, take a look at the beautifully painted murals. These are often found on the side of the Highways, painted on the 'sound... more
The Home Of Rugby League!This World class stadium is the place to come and experience the game of Rugby.The Stadium can hold 52,500 people. Games to be seen are... more
Australia day (26th January every year) is a public holiday in AustraliaIt's a day when all Australians go wild, and get very patriotic.Many wear Australian... more
For 10days on the second Thursday of August each year, Brisbane holds its Annual Show, called the 'EKKA'Its a festival of fun for people of all ages, with some... more
Its Saturday night, Winter, and you have no where to go!What about going and seeing our local team, the BRISBANE LIONS play football (AFL) at the Gabba.You... more
Well!?? maybe not purple?People from Brisbane and nearby regions associate the brilliant displays of mauve flowers put on by the Jacaranda trees each Spring... more
Take the City Cat or the little City Ferry to Southbank and walk in the direction of the Story Bridge and soon you will come upon the historical and stately... more
Unheard of in lots of countries around the world, BYO is an Australian custom cherished by budget conscious diners unwilling to pay for heavily marked up wines... more
Tipping is not obligatory in Australia. A tip is generally given in response to good food/service and always at the diners's discrection. I.E. "tip for the good... more
Aussies love chocolates almost as much as beer and vegemite! This chocolate is uniquely Australian, and has always been privately owned by the Lea... more
This is a topic which has attracted a lot of discussion between myself and local friends over the years. Tipping is definitely not a cultural must here as it is... more
One of Australia's unique drinks has now become associated with a fairly unique advertising campaign - pairing Bundaberg (fondly called Bundy) Rum and the... more
I have talked about the history of Castemaine Brewery on a things to do page. The brewery is located along Milton Road, in suburb of, simply enough, Milton! The... more
This are typical example of a Queensland home - timber houses on often elevated stumps, corrugated roofing. 4 rooms inside and usually a laundry downstairs.... more
ABOUT BRISBANE
Brisbane is Australia's 3rd largest city, isn't as busy as Sydney, I like to say, more laid back!
As the slogan goes "beautiful one day, perfect the next" lovely weather for most of...
I took this photo on the way to work on the ferry one morning. Brisbane is in the South East corner of Queensland, which is the fastest growing region in Australia. The river meanders and the curves...
I love to travel. It's my very favourite thing bar none, but when I've seen what I want to see on a particular trip and the money is running out, I love to come home to Brisbane. It's the best place...
I have lived in Brisbane since May 2000, and yes I truly love it here.
I am a New Zealander and Brisbane offers me much more that New Zealand does, except the selection in NZ supermarkets is far...
“….But of all places of condemnation
and penal stations of New South Wales,
To Moreton Bay I have found no equal;
excessive tyranny each day prevails….”
Those words from an anonymous old Australian...
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