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Easy being green by Michele | Happening in Brisbane by Dani | Performing Arts by Katherine | This sporting week by Paul

It's Easy Being Green

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Michele is a greenie living in the ‘burbs

 

I’ll get involved in Brisbane’s green scene, go to environmental events and talk to passionate change-makers who are doing their bit for the planet. Please join me...

My no-dig garden

Posted 21 July 2010 - 3:17pm

It’s simple, really! A no-dig garden lets you make soil, rather than buying it in from a landscaping supply company. It saves you money and provides great rich soil to grow foods.

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Tanks a lot

Posted 14 July 2010 - 4:27pm

Small pleasures – two full water tanks connected to my laundry and saving me at least 300 litres per week of mains water.

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Radical jewellery makeover

Posted 6 July 2010 - 2:01pm

Brisbane is going to be the first Australian city to enjoy a Radical Jewellery Makeover (RJM).

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Performing Arts Blog

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What's happening on and off Brisbane's stages? Interviews, reviews & discussions.

 

Katherine Lyall-Watson is a playwright, theatre reviewer and passionate advocate for the industry. Read her posts, see some theatre and join the debate.

Chatroom murder on stage

Posted 23 July 2010 - 2:15pm

What is it with Leon Cain and opening night injuries?

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Theatre without venues

Posted 22 July 2010 - 12:59pm

Every independent company in Brisbane knows the struggle of finding an affordable venue. In fact, many professional companies experience the same difficulty when it comes to venues.

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Young love at the theatre

Posted 16 July 2010 - 4:33pm

Advanced Screening 2010 has high goals. It’s a show that’s been created specifically for young people about relationship issues they are likely to face.

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Happening in Brisbane

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What's going on in Brisbane today? The people, the places, the plans...

 

Dani, ourbrisbane.com's What's On Producer, keeps you up-to-date with everything you need to know, and everywhere you really should go.

Prosthetic art

Posted 23 July 2010 - 9:44am

This art exhibition – and competition – sounds very cool.

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The music of Brisbane Festival

Posted 20 July 2010 - 10:05am

When I think of Brisbane Festival I think of the beautiful Spiegeltent, and the beautiful music within.

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Somewhere over the rainbow

Posted 14 July 2010 - 2:36pm

Museum of Brisbane takes you behind the the rainbow flag with their latest exhibition – Prejudice & Pride.

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This Sporting Week

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Sport Sport Sport. How does one keep up with it all?

 

Paul is a self-diagnosed sporting nut. A second opinion is unnecessary. Whether it's in Brisbane, across the nation or around the world, Paul will cast his eye over the sporting globe and pick out the best bits every week.

Springboks in the City

Posted 22 July 2010 - 8:26am

To my eye rugby union is like Sarah Jessica Parker.

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So much soccer so close to home

Posted 15 July 2010 - 9:59am

Those of you that have purchased a vuvuzela make some noise. Or perhaps not.

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Paul the sports nut takes on Paul the octopus

Posted 7 July 2010 - 2:07pm

German football fans have all but abandoned their team on the eve of the second semi-final, as news spreads that Paul the psychic octopus has predicted a Spanish victory.

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