BRITTINY EDWARDS The Greazefest Kustom Kulture Festival will celebrate its 20th anniversary year in the Redlands area this weekend, showing that the Southeast’s love of 1950s rockabilly culture is still going strong. The festival, … [Read more...]
Female skateboarders shred stigma
Oct 18, 2018 by Leave a Comment
ASHLEE STENNER Girls of all ages around Brisbane are proving that skateboarding is not just a sport for boys, thanks to local group Girls Skate Brisbane. The group was created by three female skateboarders - Indigo Willing, Evie Ryder and Tora … [Read more...]
Flexitarians drive growing vegan scene
Oct 17, 2018 by Leave a Comment
JAKE DAY Veganism is becoming more popular in Brisbane, but ‘flexitarianism’ is the main reason you’ll see more meat-free options in supermarkets and restaurants. Flexitarians are people who primarily eat a more traditional diet of meat and … [Read more...]
Country musician trades tools for touring
Oct 16, 2018 by Leave a Comment
DANICA STREADER Mackay-born singer-songwriter Brad Butcher is turning heads in the country music industry. Butcher, who has been making music for most of his life, was the winner of the Golden Guitar for New Talent of the Year at the 2018 … [Read more...]
Brisbane zombies head to the coast
Oct 11, 2018 by Leave a Comment
EMILY STEIN AND STAFF WRITERS Zombies of all shapes and sizes will be leaving Brisbane in their hordes and heading to the “Ghouled Coast” this month for the inaugural Surfers Paradise Fest-Evil event. The three-day Halloween-inspired event runs … [Read more...]
Doors open to Brisbane’s hidden gems
Oct 10, 2018 by Leave a Comment
JACOBBE McBRIDE AND STAFF WRITERS This year’s edition of Brisbane Open House promises to be bigger and better than ever, giving visitors the chance to explore a treasure trove of buildings and places that are normally hidden from the public … [Read more...]
Self Love Movement grows in Brisbane
Oct 6, 2018 by Leave a Comment
ASHLEE STENNER Alana Arvantis is a self love guru. Joyful and dedicated, she works to spread the message of self love, acceptance and empowerment to women across the nation. As founder of the Self Love Movement, Ms Arvantis has cultivated a … [Read more...]
To all the rom-com’s I’ve loved before
Oct 5, 2018 by Leave a Comment
MONIQUE PUEBLOS One of Netflix's latest romantic comedies, To All The Boys I've Loved Before (TATBILB), has captured the hearts of many for all the right reasons. This year has been chock-a-block full of chick flicks both on the small and big … [Read more...]
Healthy habits key to weight-loss
Oct 3, 2018 by Leave a Comment
JORDAN QUINN A Gold Coast-based weight-loss program aims to revolutionise the health and fitness industry by not focusing on diets and training, but through building new mental habits. Launched in August, Sum Sanos - ‘I am Healthy’ in Latin - is … [Read more...]
Exhibition explores convict dance culture
Oct 3, 2018 by Leave a Comment
AARON GOODWIN The Redcliffe Museum is currently hosting a new interactive exhibition about Australian convict dance called ‘Dancing in Fetters - The Culture of Convict Dance’. The free exhibition focuses on the culture and dance that was … [Read more...]
