culture
Annual festival showcases multicultural Queensland
Friday, October 22, 2010, 9:38 am | Reported by Jin Kok
Many people had a day of immersion into different cultures at the Queensland Multicultural Festival at the Roma Street Parklands in Brisbane’s CBD on Sunday, October 17.
Constitutional amendment sought for Indigenous community
Thursday, October 21, 2010, 2:30 pm | Reported by Olivia Noakes
A group of psychiatrists is petitioning for the right of Aboriginal people to be included in the federal constitution.
Australian tourism continues to decline
Thursday, October 21, 2010, 12:01 pm | Reported by Olivia Noakes
Europe is still suffering from the brutal effects of the Global Financial Crisis but Australian tourist dollars are helping.
Spanish culture is on the rise
Wednesday, October 20, 2010, 5:25 pm | Reported by Olivia Noakes
With Brisbane’s annual multicultural festival on recently, you could step out this summer, Spanish style.
Brisbane embraces Suitcase Rummage
Sunday, August 22, 2010, 8:19 pm | Reported by Sophie Howe
A new take on the traditional flea market has made bargain hunting a cultural experience in Brisbane.
Brisbane celebrates Krishna’s birthday festival
Thursday, August 27, 2009, 4:39 pm | Reported by Derek Barry
Roma Street Parklands was the venue on Sunday, August 23 for the birthday festival of the Hindu deity Krishna. The Brisbane festival is the Southern Hemisphere’s largest and celebrates India’s rich cultural contribution to Australia.
Brisbane coffee makes its mark
Saturday, August 15, 2009, 2:28 pm | Reported by Chris Loy
Once taunted by the southern cities for lacking culture, the Brisbane coffee scene is now taking the country by storm. Leading the charge are two of the city’s premier roasters, Campos and Di Bella Coffee. As Chris Loy reports, there is more to coffee then meets the eye…
