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Brisbane’s Big Sound music conference gets bigger

Wednesday, September 23, 2009, 7:02 pm | Reported by Ella Cole

Brisbane music event Big Sound attracted its biggest crowd ever this year, making it one of the most influential and fastest-growing industry events in the southern hemisphere.

Spring has sprung, RedFest has begun

Spring has sprung, RedFest has begun

Wednesday, September 16, 2009, 5:51 pm | Reported by Emily Rogers

Redlands residents welcomed in spring with a two-and-a-half day celebration of music, art, food and community at RedFest on Brisbane’s Moreton Bay.

Animal welfare groups commend mandatory microchipping

Animal welfare groups commend mandatory microchipping

Sunday, September 6, 2009, 2:05 pm | Reported by Olivia Pollard

New laws demanding mandatory microchipping of cats and dogs have been branded a success by Gold Coast industry professionals.

Fashion graduates go global

Friday, September 4, 2009, 6:29 pm | Reported by Maria Ermides

Although Brisbane has emerged as a fashion hub, many fashion graduates are foregoing the local market and are seizing opportunities overseas.

Brisbane band gig for international competition place

Brisbane band gig for international competition place

Thursday, September 3, 2009, 6:57 pm | Reported by Andrew Keyte

A local Brisbane band is taking on the world as they prepare for the semi-final of an international talent search competition, Emergenza.

Kyogle locals clash over car rally

Kyogle locals clash over car rally

Wednesday, September 2, 2009, 5:45 pm | Reported by Amber Forsyth

As 45 professional rally drivers prepare to battle it out on the back roads of northern NSW, the rural community of Kyogle prepares for a battle of its own.

Vintage vehicles polish up for show

Vintage vehicles polish up for show

Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 5:55 pm | Reported by Emily Rogers

The Historic Commercial Vehicle Association rolled into Brisbane’s bayside on the weekend for the 16th annual Old Truck and Machinery Family Spectacular.

Exhibition a Brisbane fashion first

Saturday, August 15, 2009, 11:28 am | Reported by Ella Cole

The Museum of Brisbane launched the inaugural In Fashion: Dressing Up Brisbane exhibition last week.

Farm stay holidays gain popularity

Thursday, August 13, 2009, 8:24 pm | Reported by Ashlea Tighe

Tourist operators say farm stay holidays are gaining popularity for Australian families, which has benefits for drought-stricken farmers as well as families on a tight budget.

The art of the buai

Saturday, August 1, 2009, 7:06 pm | Reported by Robin O'Brien

Robin O’Brien wanders about where the betel nut fanciers chew their stuff.