The words ‘Brisbane’ and ‘alpine winter wonderland’ don’t exactly go together like franks and beans, but this winter every attempt to bring these things together like birds of a feather has been made, as the Alpine Winter Festival comes to balmy Brisbane for the month of June. King George Square has been converted into a [...]
Are you stumped for Christmas gift ideas as we hurtle towards Santa time? The new 2010/11 edition of Voucherbook might be just the gift you’re looking for… Voucherbook is a compilation of 2-for-1 offers for use at 25 different restaurants in and around Brisbane. Each of the venues featured in Voucherbook represents a diverse array of [...]
Unless you’re a regular at the Urban Climb indoor climbing centre in Montague Rd, West End, you may not have heard of Brisbane’s latest ring leader in the coffee scene. Known to his mignons as The Don, Lukeus Povis has made such an impression with his mobile beans that he’s opening a new Cart El [...]
I have a couple of double passes for the new film The French Kissers for special advance screenings on Friday 18, Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 December, before the main release on 26 December. The breakout comedy sensation of the 2009 Cannes International Film Festival, and the surprise smash hit of the European summer, The [...]
Just a reminder that Eco Fashionista’s first Brisbane trunk show will be held at Red Sea Gallery, New Farm, on Thursday 26 November 5-8pm in conjunction with the award-winning New Farm day spa Outshine. Check out clothing and accessories brands such as Good Society, Sublet Courtney, Beyond Skin, Minna, Fifi Bijoux and Ashley Watson, many [...]
Today I want to do a shout out to ex-Brissie girl Alex Hume, the brains behind Eco Fashionista, a new online boutique for luxury eco fashion from Australia and around the world. On Thursday 26 November you can join Alex for some bubbly and check out her curated range of sustainable designer clothing and accessories at [...]
Welcome to the first BNE: HOT OR NOT giveaway! I have a couple of double passes for the new film The Boys are Back which are valid for all major cinemas during the film’s theatrical season, even with ‘No Free Tickets’ listing. I reviewed the film recently and gave it a NOT, but that’s not [...]
These days, cycling seems to be one of Brisbane’s favourite past times and the city has a lot to offer when it comes to cycling routes, paths and facilities. Cycling is a lifestyle choice and it’s like vegemite – you either love it or you hate it. Without entering into the controversial debate of motorists [...]