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History, culture and heritage

Brisbane during the 1974 floods

1974 Brisbane floods on film

Watch footage of the 1974 Brisbane floods…more

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Cloudland in 1978

Cloudland

Remembering Brisbane's favourite ballroom…more

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Brisbane's lost suburbs

The place names wiped off maps…more

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Vincent Burgess selling pencils in Brisbane during the Great Depression

The Great Depression and World War Two

Hard times in Brisbane…more

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The Barracks historic photo

History of The Barracks

A gaol transformed…more

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Historic building restored to beauty

1885 old world charm comes alive in Brisbane CBD…more

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Presenting flowers to The Queen

Restoring Brisbane City Hall

Restoring a cultural icon…more

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Living on the Walter Taylor Bridge in 1954

Life on the Walter Taylor Bridge in the 50s

Great historical film of Indooroopilly…more

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The Ekka in 1918

Early years of the Ekka

Delighting crowds since 1876…more

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Screaming fans at the Festival Hall Beatles concert in 1964

Festival Hall

Once home of boxing, wrestling and rock 'n' roll…more

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Our City's history & stories

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Brisbane's history & heritage

Reflect on how our city has grown and see photos of the places we loved.

Boom & Bust: Depression, recession and war
Remembering Cloudland: Our favourite ballroom
Ekka fun: Looking back over 133 years

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Christmas

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The ultimate Christmas guide

There's plenty happening this Christmas to keep you busy. From Christmas markets to carol singing - we have it covered!

Warm up those vocal chords: sing along at a Christmas carol event
Treat family & friends: dine out during the festive season
Get out & about: latest Christmas events in Brisbane
Shop till you drop: get on down to a Christmas market

Suburb Property Profiles

Ashgrove: "Queenslander" lifestyle abounds
Bulimba: A family friendly place
Clayfield: A prosperous northern suburb
Forest Lake: A planned community
Fortitude Valley: Eclectic urban culture
Kangaroo Point: City river living
Indooroopilly: Students, families & commerce
Spring Hill: Steady prices & inner city lifestyle
Sunnybank: A thriving suburban Chinatown
The Gap: Leafy living 9kms from the CBD
Toowong: Hills, views & easy commute
New Farm: Where diversity abounds
Woolloongabba: Urban development pays off
West End: Find your place in bohemia
Wynnum: Seaside charm 15mins from the CBD

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