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11/05/2022

Update on .sor2 wall at Howard Smith Wharves- it’s coming along- this was just 3 hours later.

10/05/2022

Ooooh, what’s happening here? .sor2

Stay tuned!

03/04/2022

With the Brisbane River still closed to City Cats and many other river craft we are loving the stillness of the river which allows for some beautiful reflections. But, we are missing our much loved City Cats to get us around the City!!

16/03/2022

Monday this week was a big day for us. We welcomed our first truly international guests back on a City Essentials tour. It was almost 2 years to the day that our last international guest was here. We will always remember Ryan, Timothy, Matt and Joshua as the ‘drought breakers’

07/03/2022

A week ago today the Brisbane River was reaching it's peak as the full impact of the 2022 floods was beginning to to emerge. In that short week so much has happened as friends, neighbours and strangers all pitched in to help out those that had been affected. . Gaill, our resident poet and guide penned this short poem, which says it all....

02/03/2022

The swimming pools at Southbank Parklands are off limits for people. Doesn’t seem to be stopping the seagulls having a good time.

28/02/2022

Brisbane has had enormous rainfall over the last few days and parts of our beautiful City is now flooding. We feel for everyone who has suffered this weekend, and wanted to share some joy. While we were out this evening we saw this amazing rainbow over Kangaroo Point. There is gold out there 🌈🌈

21/02/2022

Fun fact…… today’s date (22 February 2022) is both a palindrome and an ambigram, which means the date will read the same from left to right, right to left and upside down! When is the next time this will happen?

19/02/2022

We were on Kookaburra River Cruise on Brisbane River tonight and were treated to a beautiful fireworks display just near the Sometimes you just get lucky!

30/12/2021

As we leave 2021 behind we are excited for 2022. No doubt there are still going to be some challenges but we are looking very forward to welcoming visitors back to Brisbane next year. From our team to you - Happy New Year! 🥳 🎉🎇

19/12/2021

Have you been to Van Gogh Alive at Northshore yet? Absolutely worth a visit to learn more about this amazing artist. It’s on until the end of January.

07/12/2021

Sneaky gelato from Gelatissimo on the way home from a beautiful dinner at Brisbane Phoenix Chinese Restaurant

05/12/2021

Brisbane Arcade has really outdone itself this year. Their Christmas display is beautiful 🎄🎁 It's a lovely place to shop for something special.

24/10/2021

This year's Jacaranda flowers seem to have been brighter than previous years, or maybe we are appreciating them more? They will only be with us for the next few weeks, so enjoy them while you can.

24/09/2021

Happy Riverfire 🎆⁠ 📸:

17/09/2021

Art Boat, a river attraction offered by . Have you been? Tell us about your experience.

07/09/2021

Southbank at night is a sight to be seen 😍⁠
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03/09/2021

kicks off today! 🎭
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30/08/2021

Morning ☀️ We hope you're well rested after the weekend and ready for another beautiful week, Brissy!⁠
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26/08/2021

Lots of shows happening this weekend, get amongst it, Brisbane! 🌟

From snow parties and farm trails to coastal escapes and camping, some top things to do around Brisbane this weekend

25/08/2021

Look at the cars of the time! Incredible image taken along Alice Street in 1951. The Botanic Gardens are pictured to the left of the photo.

Alice Street, Brisbane, 1951, the Botanic Gardens are on the left.

25/08/2021

New Brisbane restaurant, Essa opens this Friday! Bookings open now 🍽

It's finally open.

23/08/2021

Could we BE any more excited? Friends! The Musical Parody has opened in Brisbane and will be running until the end of this weekend! 🎭

The hilarious New York and Las Vegas hit Friends! The Musical Parody is pivoting its way to Australia. Coming to Brisbane, Parramatta, Adelaide, and Perth in 2020

19/08/2021

What's your plans this weekend, Brisbane?

From a pop-up magic bar and museum after dark to a new Balkan restaurant and stunning country drives, some top things to do

19/08/2021

George and Queen street look a little different here...

Corner of George and Queen Streets, ca.1907.

17/08/2021

Oktoberfest is back in 2021 and up until August 22, you can save up to 30% on pre-purchased tickets!

With six huge event days across two weekends, the bold tastes, sounds and spirit of one of the world’s most iconic festivals will transform the Brisbane Showgrounds, bringing together stein-raisers from across the country.

16/08/2021

This weekend, The Magic Lounge, inspired by LA's Magic Castle takes over a secret bar in Fortitude Valley. Tickets via the link! ✨

Buy The Magic Lounge tickets for 2021 at Moshtix. Taking place at La La Land on August 21st, 2021, you can find more ticket and event information, lineup, artists, set times and extra show dates online.

12/08/2021

There's a whole bunch to see and do now that we're out of lockdown! Here's what's on this weekend 🌟

From a mega laneway festival and a new Harry Potter emporium and cafe to an Ekka drive-thru and garden walks

12/08/2021

Incredible image here of police guard residences in Woolloongabba during the Bubonic Plague epidemic, 1900.

Police guard residences in Hawthorne Street, Woolloongabba during the Bubonic Plague epidemic of 1900.
This is where the first case of Bubonic Plague occurred in Brisbane. The house on the left of the photo was occupied by James Drevesen, the first patient. Drevesen was a cart driver employed to remove goods from the wharves where dead and plague-infected rats were found.
The disease continued to appear in isolated cases in Brisbane until 1907.
Twenty-five deaths were recorded from fifty-six reported cases of the disease.
[Information taken from The Queenslander, 5 May, 1900, page 840; Report on Plague in Queensland, 1900-1907 by B. Burnett Ham, Brisbane, 1907]
Picture Source:-
1. Brisbane John Oxley Library, State Library image 47425.
2. Google Street view Oct 2013.
From Colin Den Ronden.

11/08/2021

Starting this Saturday and running for one week, Ekka favourites will be available from a Bowen Hills drive-thru and pop-up outlet! Can't wait to get our hands on some strawberry sundaes, a dagwood dog and Bertie Beetle showbag. 😍🍓

To thank Queenslanders for their support following the cancellation of the 2021 Ekka, we are bringing back the widely popular Ekka Tastes Strawberry Sundae and Dagwood Dog drive-thru and pop-up outlet, this time complete with the most iconic and popular showbag of all time – Bertie Beetle!