Moving About
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
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
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
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
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
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.
