Brisbane News

Thu 3 Sep 2015

Voices from Afar at the State Library of Qld

Voices from Afar at the State Library of Qld

QUEENSLAND'S State Library is holding an exhibition Voices from Afar until September 27, giving you the chance to explore the Anzac tradition firsthand.

Scones with jam and cream and a few lollies to celebrate

Scones with jam and cream and a few lollies to celebrate

AT THE August meeting the fourth birthday of the NSA Forest Lake was celebrated with 92 members and visitors joining the party.

Percentage of sales from fashion parade donated to VIEW club

Percentage of sales from fashion parade donated to VIEW club

MEMBERS and friends turned out for drinks and canapes at the Woorim Golf Club for a fashion parade by Jeanette Murray of the Bell and Bird Boutique, Lawnton.

Discuss how we choose to remember the First World War

Discuss how we choose to remember the First World War

THE question of which Anzac stories are important to retell will be part of a discussion at the State Library of Queensland on October 13 and 14.

See the historic city hall organ up close with new tours

See the historic city hall organ up close with new tours

BRISBANE Lifestyle chair Krista Adams has announced the start of a new dedicated tour of city hall’s 120 year old Father Willis organ.

Lawn bowls is a fun, social activity with health benefits

Lawn bowls is a fun, social activity with health benefits

LAWN bowls is sociable and enjoyable, and involves having fun with other people on a regular basis, as well as keeping fit.

Wed 2 Sep 2015

Simon Tedeschi: piano virtuoso in concert

Simon Tedeschi: piano virtuoso in concert

SIMON Tedeschi is one of Australia’s best and most loved pianists. He has played in concert halls around the world and has made three solo albums.

Thrill to the songs of the stars in October and November

Thrill to the songs of the stars in October and November

WELL-KNOWN tenor, Roger Davy, has been bringing music lovers exactly what they want for 12 years now and has the mix exactly right.

Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors being performed in parks

Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors being performed in parks

Bring a picnic and a rug and enjoy a professional performance of the hilarious The Comedy of Errors on successive Sundays in parks around Brisbane.

Get a dose of creativity at Craft and Quilt Fair

Get a dose of creativity at Craft and Quilt Fair

THIS year’s Brisbane Craft & Quilt Fair will feature the latest trends including adult colouring-in, textile and wearable art and a stunning array of quilts.

Want to know the facts about retirement living options?

Want to know the facts about retirement living options?

CAXTON Legal is running a series of free community legal education sessions across Brisbane and south-east Queensland.

Redlands City Council investigates solar power

Redlands City Council investigates solar power

REDLAND City Council has voted to investigate creating and managing local solar farms to create alternative revenue streams and green energy.

Tasty pastries at Yatala to be sampled on September outing

Tasty pastries at Yatala to be sampled on September outing

MARJORY Green, NSA Browns Plains past zone president, conducted our annual general meeting on August 11.

Bob Brown to give peace lecture on September 21

Bob Brown to give peace lecture on September 21

THE UNAA Brisbane Peace Lecture will be held on Monday, September 21, 7pm-9pm at St John’s Cathedral, 373 Ann St.

Celebrate Arnott’s 150th anniversary at family fun day

Celebrate Arnott’s 150th anniversary at family fun day

ON SUNDAY, September 13, Arnott’s will be delighting Queenslanders with a Family Fun Day at its bakery at Virginia, in Brisbane.

Odd Socks Day – because anyone can have an odd day

Odd Socks Day – because anyone can have an odd day

AS PART of its educational role, Grow community centre on Logan Rd runs its annual Odd Socks Day campaign on October 2.

Put on your walking shoes for Steptember fundraising

Put on your walking shoes for Steptember fundraising

STEPTEMBER is raising vital funds for children, teenagers and adults with cerebral palsy with people given the task of reaching 10,000 steps a day.

Restaurant staff create party atmosphere for Probus club

Restaurant staff create party atmosphere for Probus club

THE Probus Club of Pumicestone Passage celebrated Christmas in July at the River Deck Restaurant in Tewantin.

Bella Italia theme at Centenary Evening View Club meeting

Bella Italia theme at Centenary Evening View Club meeting

LADIES from Centenary Evening View Club enjoyed an evening of fun and friendship at one of their major fundraising events for the year.

‘Country club’ the hub at friendly Waterford resort

‘Country club’ the hub at friendly Waterford resort

“WE call it the country club and it’s our hub for healthy fun and entertainment,” says Palm Lake Resort at Waterford caretaker Jenny Spencer.

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