Podcasts about Brisbane River

Pressure is mounting on the Federal Government not to send troops to Ukraine Grave fears for a 23-year-old man who fell into the Brisbane River 59 people have been killed and 150 injured in a nightclub fire in North Macedonia Stranded astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams step closer to coming home See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pressure is mounting on the Federal Government not to send troops to Ukraine Grave fears for a 23-year-old man who fell into the Brisbane River 59 people have been killed and 150 injured in a nightclub fire in North Macedonia Stranded astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams step closer to coming home See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Transit Unplugged, Paul Comfort interviews Ryan Murphy, the Chair of the City Council's Transportation Committee in Brisbane, while riding one of Brisbane's famous CityCat ferries to talk about the vibrant and evolving transit system in this river city.Episode Highlights:CityCat Ferries: Discover the unique CityCat ferry service that operates along the Brisbane River, connecting 22 stations and carrying about 5 million passengers annually. Ryan shares how this service has become a beloved part of the city's tourism and commuter landscape.Innovative Metro Project: Learn about the groundbreaking Brisbane Metro project, featuring double articulated electric buses designed to alleviate congestion and enhance the capacity of the city's busway system. Ryan discusses the integration of these high-tech vehicles and their role in transforming Brisbane's public transport.Bus Rapid Transit (BRT): Ryan explains how Brisbane's extensive bus network, supported by dedicated busways, serves as the backbone of the city's transit system. He highlights the city's efforts to improve bus-to-rail connections and the significant reforms underway ahead of the 2032 Olympics.Historical and Future Growth: From its origins as a port city to its current status as a bustling metropolis, Brisbane's transit system has continually evolved. Ryan provides insights into the city's plans for future growth, including the Cross River Rail project and the ambitious goals set for the upcoming Olympics.And don't forget to catch Ryan, the city of Brisbane, and all the projects he talked about in the latest episode of Transit Unplugged TV on YouTube: https://youtu.be/M04d9d-xpzkHave your say in the Transit Unplugged listener survey! It only takes a few minutes and we greatly appreciate your help and feedback. https://transitunplugged.com/survey/00:00 Introduction to Ryan Murphy and Brisbane's Transport 00:38 Exploring Brisbane's Ferry System05:14 Brisbane's Bus Network and BRT System07:38 Personal Message from Paul...08:17 Brisbane Metro: The Future of Public Transport12:12 Rail Developments and the 2032 Olympics15:06 Ryan Murphy's Background and Vision16:21 Australia's Public Transport Priorities17:59 Coming up next week on Transit UnpluggedTransit Unplugged is brought to you by Modaxo https://www.modaxo.comHost: Paul ComfortProducer: Paul ComfortEditor and Writer: Tris HusseyExecutive Producer: Julie GatesSpecial thanks to:Brand design: Tina OlagundoyeSocial Media: Tatyana MechkarovaMarketing content, Transit Unplugged Newsletter, & transit puns: Tris HusseyIf you have a question or comment, email us at info@transitunplugged.com.Follow us on social media: LinkedIn - Twitter - Threads- Instagram - FacebookSign up for the...

Brisbane's iconic CityCats (named so as they are a catamaran) carry locals and visitors up and down the Brisbane River everyday. You've seen the CityCats in the Bluey episodes Spy Game and Ice Cream (and also in our pod artwork).To celebrate the opening of Bluey's World this week, 2 of the Brisbane CityCats have been transformed into City Dogs, with Bluey and Bingo now sailing up and down the Brisbane River.A few years ago we spoke to a Brisbane mum who had been petitioning the council to create CityDogs following the devastating Brisbane floods of 2022.Even though they've been created for a different reason, we cought up with Madonna Stephens to gauge her reaction to the CityDogs!We also hear from Brisbane Lord Mayor, Adrian Schrinner, as well as Kate O'Conner who is the Director of Brands and Commercial for BBC Studios Australia and New Zealand.Bluey's Brisbane is the podcast that explores the real life world of your favourite Heeler family.Hosted by Justin Rouillon and Lou Bromley - follow us on Facebook and Instagram - @blueysbrisbaneEmail us at blueysbrisbane@gmail.com with with your thoughts, comments or questions.

rWotD Episode 2727: Tourism in Brisbane Welcome to Random Wiki of the Day, your journey through Wikipedia’s vast and varied content, one random article at a time.The random article for Monday, 21 October 2024 is Tourism in Brisbane.Tourism in Brisbane is an important industry for the Queensland economy, being the third-most popular destination for international tourists after Sydney and Melbourne.Brisbane is a popular tourist destination, serving as a gateway to the state of Queensland, particularly to the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast, which are home to numerous popular surf beaches, located immediately south and north of Brisbane respectively. Major landmarks and attractions include South Bank Parklands, the Queensland Cultural Centre (including the Queensland Museum, Queensland Art Gallery, Gallery of Modern Art, Queensland Performing Arts Centre and State Library of Queensland), City Hall, the Story Bridge, the City Botanic Gardens and Parliament of Queensland, the Howard Smith Wharves, ANZAC Square, Fortitude Valley (including James Street and Chinatown), West End, the Teneriffe woolstores precinct, Roma Street Parkland, New Farm Park (including the Brisbane Powerhouse), St John's Cathedral, the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, the Mount Coot-tha Lookout and Botanic Gardens, the D'Aguilar Range and National Park, the Brisbane River and its Riverwalk network, as well as waterside locations around Moreton Bay(such as Tangalooma on Moreton Island, Point Lookout on North Stradbroke Island, Bribie Island, and coastal suburbs such as Shorncliffe, Wynnum and those on the Redcliffe Peninsula).This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:02 UTC on Monday, 21 October 2024.For the full current version of the article, see Tourism in Brisbane on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Nicole.

Hey BlurtstarsOn a jam packed show we will start with Blurt Around The World:* Floods in Chiang Mai and local areas.* New prime minister of Sri Lanka.* Twitter blocked in Brazil.* Biden hosts his homeys from Australia, India and Japan.On “Trump Watch” if he loses election, not trying again, we can live in hope!!On our next segment we will blurt about “Science” where Wencee will inform us all about how the Greenland shark can live to 400 years or more. And the Kegsta will blurt about when robots can't riddle.And to finish off the show, on “Green There, Done That”, the Kegsta will chat Climate Summit in NY and Wencee will chat about how housing is destroying the Brisbane River and its drinking water.So let's get on with the show!Tune in and find out more on https://www.youtube.com/@thenewblurt7773, with Wencee and the Kegsta.Subscribe to our newsletter: https://thenewblurt.substack.com or contact us at blurtstar[at]gmail.com.Blurt Around The WorldTyphoon Yagi has caused havoc across SE Asia, including Vietnam, Myanmar, Laos, and Thailand. Worst hit in Thailand has been the Chiang Rai province as well as the Chiang Mai province →Bangkok Post | Imminent-flood alert for Chiang Mai cityBangkok Post | Flooding still ravaging NorthUNICEF | Nearly 6 million children affected as floods and landslides devastate Southeast Asia in the wake of Typhoon YagiThe president of Sri Lanka has appointed Harini Amarasuriya as the new Prime Minister, the third female PM in Sri Lanka's history. Who is she? Where has she come from? Find out more here →Reuters | Sri Lanka President Dissanayake picks Amarasuriya as PM, takes finance jobIndian Express News | Meet Harini Amarasuriya, the new Sri Lankan Prime MinisterTwitter banned in Brazil and issued heavy fines. How long has the ban been in effect? Why was Twitter banned from operating in Brazil?BBC News | Brazil fines Musk's X for site's return after banTime Magazine | Brazil Blocks Musk's X After Company Refuses to Comply Amid Feud With JudgeAl Jazeera News | Judge in Brazil orders Musk's X to obey ban or face daily finePresident Biden invites leaders from Australia, India and Japan for a two-day summit to strengthen strategic cooperation among these countries, establish the Quad Cancer Moonshot program (to combat cervical cancer), amongst many other topics →New York Times | Biden Hosts a Final ‘Quad Summit' at His Delaware HomeABC news | Four takeaways from the prime minister's 48 hours in the US for the QuadTrump WatchTrump's latest ad shows mountain range from the wrong Georgia. The image is of mountains from Georgia, the former Soviet Union country, in eastern Europe →Raw story | Trump runs ads in Georgia the state — with pictures of Georgia the country: reportRepublican lawmaker decides not to change electoral college votes 43 days out from the USA election. The change would've made the winner-take-all system come into effect, a request that Trump had sought for months →Washington Post | GOP effort to change how Nebraska allocates electoral votes hits roadblockABC news USA - Republican Nebraska lawmaker who tanked push to change state's electoral votes speaks outScienceThe Greenland shark can live to 400 years or more and recent research is showing us why. A combination of slow metabolism, and better understanding of their genome sequencing is helping scientists understand their longevity →New York Times | This Shark Lives 400 Years. Its DNA May Explain Why.We spoke about the Greenland Shark's base pair and how it might affect its longevity. Base pairs are the “rungs” that join the DNA double helix. Humans have about 3 billion base pairs. The Greenland shark about 6.5 billion →Wikipedia | Base pairAustralian Academy of Science | All about DNALeibniz Institute of Ageing | International Team of Scientists decodes the Genome of the Greenland SharkFun facts about Greenland sharks, a top predators, its meat is poisonous to humans if consumed, and many other interesting things about this beautiful creature →Oceanside Expeditions | 9 Facts about the Greenland SharkAI is on the verge of taking over many jobs that humans do. But can it understand riddles? Let's find out →BBC News | When robots can't riddle: What puzzles reveal about the depths of our own mindsGreen There, Done ThatThe Climate Week NYC was held 22 - 29 September by Climate Group who are an international non-profit organization dedicated to driving climate action quickly and effectively → Climate Group | This is Climate: The Global StakesWashington Post | Transcript: This is Climate Summit: Global Stakes: AntarcticaScientists are using artificial whale faeces to boost ocean biodiversity by fertilizing waters and promoting phytoplankton growth. This method aims to replace the nutrient contributions lost due to declining whale populations →Wilderness Society | Can artificial whale poo save the oceans?Urban development in Brisbane is causing significant sediment runoff, leading to the once sandy sea floor of Moreton Bay being covered in mud. Efforts to control sediment at construction sites are often ineffective, contributing to this environmental issue →ABC News | Along the Queensland coast, where the river meets the ocean, a once sandy sea floor is now covered in mudFollow us on our socials:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thenewblurt7773Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/blurtstar/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/blurtstar/Twitter - @BlurtNewThreads - https://www.threads.net/@blurtstar This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thenewblurt.substack.com

Allison Baden-Clay's husband reported her missing. A kayaker found her body in the Brisbane River. Two months later, Allison's husband Gerard was charged with her murder. From the bizarre deadly caterpillar theory to the botanist who helped crack the case, former detective Mark Ainsworth walks Gary Jubelin through the homicide investigation that shocked the world.   Can't get enough of I Catch Killers? Stay up to date on all the latest crime news at The Daily Telegraph. Get episodes of I Catch Killers a week early and ad-free, as well as bonus content, by subscribing to Crime X+ today. Like the show? Get more at icatchkillers.com.au Advertising enquiries: newspodcastssold@news.com.au  Questions for Gary: icatchkillers@news.com.au  Get in touch with the show by joining our Facebook group, and visiting us on Instagram or Tiktok.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Bream Fishing Project, host Andrew Death takes us to Queensland for the Brisbane River Round of the Queensland Team Series held on May 19th. After some time getting all the interviews lined up, Andrew brings you an in-depth look at this exciting event, sharing highlights, fishing strategies, and some surprising techniques from the top competitors. We start with third place finishers Chris Lonne and Jacob Kelly, who weighed in at 2.86 kilos. They dive into their approach on the Brisbane River, including their pre-fishing strategies, competition day tactics, and the importance of using live scope to spot fish. Next, we hear from Wade Walker who fished with his daughter Lily, securing second place with 2.92 kilos. Wade discusses their experiences fishing around bridge pylons and barges, with Lily making some impressive catches using Atomic deep divers and soft plastics. Finally, we chat with event winners Adam Barnes and Mitch Ferris, who took the top spot with 2.93 kilos, including a kicker fish of 836 grams. They reveal how casting towards deeper waters and varying their lure selection helped them edge out the competition, emphasizing the importance of teamwork. Andrew also covers updates on upcoming rounds, including the Queensland Team Series at Scarborough and the East Coast Bream Series in Botany Bay. He shares product recommendations, highlighting the latest tackle and gear from Fishin.com.au and kayak deals from hws.com.au, featuring specials on fishing kayaks for all skill levels. Andrew wraps up the episode by teasing some exciting product updates coming soon, thanking the sponsors and contributors, and inviting feedback from listeners to help shape future episodes. Whether you're looking for tips on targeting bream on lures or simply enjoy hearing from some of Australia's elite anglers, this episode is packed with valuable insights, engaging interviews, and everything you need to stay in the loop on the competitive bream fishing scene. Tune in every Tuesday for the latest fishing tips, tricks, and interviews from the world of competitive bream fishing!  

Hey BlurtstarsOn a jam packed show we will start with Blurt Around The World:* It's Wear It Purple Day on 30 August.* Harris or Trump, what do Aussies think? Do we care?* Making your hamburger less bad for the planet.* New pedestrian bridge to open across Brisbane River. Why is this important?* Telegram messaging app CEO Durov arrested in France, why?On Poll Position, the Kegsta will look at the current polls to see who would win the USA election if it was held today. (spoiler Harris ;) )Then on Econobabble Wencee will see how the reduction in international students mandated by the federal government will affect the Australian economy. And the Kegsta will chat about the ONE policy Dutton has and surprise surprise it's terrible!!And on Nature Calls the Kegsta will tell us all about emotional support alligators and Wencee will give us some good news about a near extinct species of tortoise on the Galapagos islands.Then we will round out the show with Joke of the Week!!So let's get on with the show!!Tune in and find out more on https://www.youtube.com/@thenewblurt7773, with Wencee and the Kegsta.Subscribe to our newsletter: https://thenewblurt.substack.com or contact us at blurtstar[at]gmail.com.Note: No podcast yet of last weeks show as we had IT issues during the show. We will be archiving the episode but rest assured we will salvage something soon.Blurt Around The WorldIt's Paris Paralympic time!!! If you are confused about all the different classifications across the various sports of the Paralympics, watch or read the following stories to get familiar with them. Go Aussies!! →ABC News | VIDEO: Paralympic Classification ExplainedABC News | Paralympics classification demystified: What the letters and numbers at the Games meanIt was Wear It Purple Day on 30 August. Wear it Purple Day is an annual LGBTIQA+ awareness day especially for young people. Supporters wear purple to celebrate diversity and young people from the LGBTIQA+ community →Waer It Purple officialInsight and Dovetail, Queensland Health | Celebrate Wear It Purple day - 30 August 2024If the USA election was held in Australia who would be the preferred president? Harris or Trump? Do we care? Read more about it here →ABC News | If Australians could vote for either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump, the result would be a landslide, says surveyLove your beef burger? But did you know that the production of that burger patty can be bad for the environment? Scientists are making changes to the way cows eat to make your burger better for the environment →Washington Post | Scientist may have found a radical solution for making your hamburger less bad for the planetWarning - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that the following story contains images and names of a deceased person.A new pedestrian bridge opens across Brisbane River connecting the new casino to Southbank. The bridge has been named Neville Bonner, Australia's First Indigenous federal parliamentarian →ABC News | Brisbane's Neville Bonner Bridge opens to the public from ThursdayWhy has Telegram messaging app CEO Durov arrested in France? The arrest is related to problems with moderation, or lack of, on the platform which is allowing many illegal activities to go unregulated →Reuters | Telegram messaging app CEO Durov arrested in FrancePoll PositionWhat are the latest USA election polls indicating? How is in the lead, Harris or Trump? Find out more here →Independent | Can Kamala Harris beat Donald Trump? Latest poll updatesEconnobabbleWhat impact will the cap on international students have on the Australian ecomony? Who are the winners and losers? ABC News | The true scale of Australia's international student industry — in four chartsABC News | International student cap draws fury from top universities but regional institutions breathe easierIn a desperate move to win outer suburban voters and win back the Teal seats, Dutton has one policy, tax cuts. Why continue with the class wars? Find out more here →Michael West media | Dutton has A Policy | The West ReportNature CallsWe often hear about dogs or birds being an emotional support animal. But what about an alligator? Do they make good a good support animal? Find out more here →NPR | Have you seen this emotional support gator? Wally's owner says he's lost in GeorgiaSome good news on animal conservation. A large increase of giant tortoises on the Galápagos Islands means they are unlikely to go extinct any time soon →ABC News | Hundreds of giant tortoises return to Galápagos Islands decades after near-extinction of speciesIniciativa Galápagos officialWikipedia | Santiago Island giant tortoiseFollow us on our socials:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thenewblurt7773Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/blurtstar/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/blurtstar/Twitter - @BlurtNewThreads - https://www.threads.net/@blurtstar This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thenewblurt.substack.com

Queensland Urban Utilities Spokesperson Michelle Cull, joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drive to explain why wastewater reserves were released into the Brisbane River between Vic Lucas Park in Bulimba and the Colmslie Beach Reserve at Murarrie.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts Bron Burton, Cabin Boy and Kade Mills speak with Simon Clearly about his first non-fiction book Everything is Water. The book details Simon's experience walking 344km alongside the Brisbane River (the Maiwar), and the lessons he learns along the way about the importance of water and the ways in which it connects us.The hosts also get the weekly update from Deakin University's Dr Elodie Camprasse on her Giant Spider Crab Watch.Next, Bert Parker, President of the Disabled Divers' Association, comes on the show to discuss the great work that the Disabled Drivers' Association is doing, the importance of accessibity to beaches and waterfronts, and how you can get involved.Finally, Cabin Boy muses: is the America's Cup still relevant?....Was it ever? And just when did we lose the knack for naming the boats? Tune in to find out.

Join us on the Australian Lure Fishing podcast as we dive back into episode 117 with Southeast Queensland angler Peter Herbst, who expertly guides us through targeting Mulloway Jewfish in the Brisbane River. Whether you're a Brisbane local or visiting angler, this episode offers a treasure trove of insights that turn every cast into a potential catch. Peter shares essential techniques, from choosing the right gear to interpreting river conditions for optimal results. Discover the effectiveness of different lures, including slow jigs, soft vibes, and soft plastics, and learn how to adapt your approach based on the fish's behavior and environmental cues. With his detailed advice on using sounders and electric motors to pinpoint Jewfish locations, Peter ensures you're equipped to succeed in this accessible year-round fishery. Perfect for anglers at any skill level, this episode is more than just a fishing guide—it's a masterclass in understanding and appreciating the subtleties of lure fishing in one of Australia's iconic river systems. Tune in to transform your approach and enhance your next fishing adventure on the Brisbane River. ________________ Please consider supporting the Australian Lure Fishing Podcast by joining Team Doc Lures. You'll receive members-only audio masterclasses, extended podcast episodes, online tools and resources, tackle deals and more. Check it out at https://team.doclures.com ________________ Check out the Jabbers Wanderlust fishing rod, perfect for Brisbane River Jewfish: https://team.doclures.com/product/jabbers-wanderlust-fishing-rod-special-deal/ Full show notes are available at: https://doclures.com/brisbane-river-jewfish/  More ALF Podcast episodes on Jewfish Fishing: https://doclures.com/jewfish-fishing/ More information about fishing the Brisbane River: https://doclures.com/fishing-in-the-brisbane-river/

Welcome to Episode 23 of Awakening to More. Trust the Flames with Katie Delimon - Yoga & Meditation Teacher and Mindset mentor and Author of Trust the Flames.  In this episode, we explore:  Transformation through Meditation Vipassana Mediation Retreats Self-Exploration and Healing Embracing Mindfulness Self-Compassion  Living with Purpose Navigating Emotional Responses Unity and Connection Finding Moments of Joy Katie Delimon is wildly passionate about empowering others with a new awareness so they live a life of choice and intention rather than reaction and distraction. She believes our bodies and minds are desperately seeking ways in which to slow down and that understanding ourselves, through a harmonious body-mind connection, is the beginning of true ease, inner peace and wisdom. Katie's decision to embark on a journey of self-exploration and healing was prompted by a realization that she needed to address suppressed emotions and trauma. Leaving behind a lifestyle of excess in New York City, she sought solace through meditation and mindfulness. Katie's journey highlights the transformative power of meditation and mindfulness practices. Despite initial skepticism, her experiences during meditation retreats led to profound shifts in her physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Realizing that she needed to address trauma and repressed emotions led her to decide to set out on a path of self-discovery and healing. Her life journey began in New Jersey and continued through West Virginia, NYC, and sunny LA before love brought her to Australia. Today she lives along the winding Brisbane River with her twin flame and fur baby. W: www.KatieDelimon.comIG: @katiedelimon FB: KatieDelimon LIn: KatieDelimon More about your host: Alicia is a mumma of four. She has been a lawyer since 2001 and has transformed from being an exhausted perfectionist workaholic to now living a life of delicious chaos, juggling mum life alongside her own legal business and her spiritual wellness business.  In March 2012, while hanging out the washing, Alicia started to spontaneously channel one of her Spirit Guides, an Ascended Master called Goenga who spoke to her using her own voice (like Whoopi Goldberg in the movie, Ghost). This was the start of her channeling journey.  Six years later, Alicia pushed through her massive fear about what people would think and honoured her calling. She came out of the ‘spiritual closet' and shared with her friends and family that she is a Channeler. She now channels a team of guides and angels and has founded the Global Soul Centre. Alicia loves to help people to thrive, enjoy life more and reconnect with their soul and remember who they really are - eternal pure love and magnificent light beings.  Alicia has written a book called, PURE ENERGY - The Busy Women's Energy Guide to Thrive. She has a passion to help humans understand themselves as energetic beings. Alicia lives with her family in the Dandenong Ranges in Victoria, Australia. LINKS:  SPIRITUAL WELLNESS BUSINESS www.aliciatemmerman.com www.globalsoulcentre.com/   LEGAL/HR BUSINESS www.dumaisws.com.au/   FACEBOOK COMMUNITY  https://www.facebook.com/groups/frequencyraisingenergyearthschool   LINK TO ALICIA'S BOOK https://www.aliciatemmerman.com/shop-now   YOU TUBE - Global Soul Centre https://www.youtube.com/@theglobalsoulcentre323   LINKTREE https://linktr.ee/alicia_dumais_temmerman?fbclid=IwAR1Zet17KVAYLCep3FtYa2PeE9xYbuqGZECN0DIZajJQcvmtSXH0KKKz_iA   FREE 7 day mini course - INCREASE YOUR ENERGY FREQUENCY https://aliciatemmerman.podia.com/85b5cfb0-5da7-402c-9351-89892bf7fa69         See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Sound barriers ruled out along Brisbane River at Redbank, odour complaints triple since 2020, Exercise Global Dexterity continues, Ipswich Christmas lights tours, one-term councillor Kate Kunzelmann calls time and two new candidates declare intention to run for Division 2.Published: 4 December 2023.Theme music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Nicholas Street lights in 2022 (supplied)ABC News: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-12-01/qld-government-legal-action-garbage-facility-bad-smells-swanbank/103179740Christmas in Ipswich: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/christmas-in-ipswich/Local government elections: https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/elections/election-events/2024-local-government-electionsIpswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKYCouncil meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTVIpswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/Ipswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwNc Ipswich Today recommended listening: SOURCED podcast with Michael Crutcher and Jordan McDonald. https://www.55comms.com.au/podcast-summaryIpswich Today is supported by listeners like you. Help keep it online with a small donation.Visit www.ipswichtoday.com.au

Melissa Lucashenko is a Miles Franklin award winning author of Bundjalung and European heritage. Her novels include Killing Darcy, Mullumbimby and Too Much Lip. Today we're going to be discovering her latest, Edenglassie. In the 1850's Meanjin/Brisbane is a mix of people from across the world, some transported for hard time, others drawn to the region for economic gain. Since the invaders arrived the local Yagara people have viewed them with suspicion and curiosity, unsure whether they might ever be able to regain their ancestral lands. Mulanyin has come to the area now known as Edenglassie and there he has discovered the beautiful Nita. Torn between his love and his home Mulanyin must navigate his path into manhood and the fraught times he finds himself in. In 2024 Meanjin/Brisbane is on the verge of two hundred years if settler colonial occupation. That might mean more to Granny Eddie if she wasn't stuck in the hospital waiting for whatever it is these doctors do. Eddie is more than a hundred years old and she's got a few stories to tell about the city. But that doesn't mean she'll give up her secrets easily and certainly not to the first white guy who asks.  Edengalssie weaves two tales separated by time but bound by place. Melissa Lucashenko takes us back to the beginnings of the occupied lands around Maiwar, which we now know as the Brisbane River. She reminds us that the land was not unoccupied and in fact these are the traditional lands of the Jagera and Turrball people.  Against the backdrop of struggle for dominance we meet Mulanyin and Nita. what follows is ostensibly a love story set to the rhythm of a land that is poised for violence.  Mulanyin is certain of his love for Nita but he is also eager to prove himself and unsure of the ways of the white people who are ignorant of the law and the land. Mulanyin and Nita will pursue their love but they must do so in a world that may not want them to succeed. All these stories are so much history to the residents of Granny Eddie's world but she knows the truth. That doesn't mean she's going to tell it straight. As Granny Eddie's tales of early Brisbane bring her fame and notoriety she watches her niece Winona and her Doctor Johnny play out their own courting rituals. Johnny's only recently discovered his own blak heritage and that won't fly for Winona. She's sick of people claiming heritage they haven't earned and isn't going to make it easy on him. Edenglassie is a thought provoking, disarming and at times hilarious novel. Through the contrasting narratives Lucashenko effectively overthrows simplistic views of early colonial interventions and reclaims the story on behalf of the people whose land was stolen. She gives us a time when perhaps history may have taken a different direction and allows us to understand the vicissitudes of time and power that shaped the world we live in today. Fast forward to 2024 and Lucashenkpo reminds of the very real and ongoing history those events have created. Through Granny Eddie and particularly in the sparring between Winona and Johnny we see the ongoing pain and struggle to reconcile the past with a present and a future that does not tell the truth. Edenglassie is a tremendous novel and one well worth the reading.

The Exchange – John Grisham   What became of Mitch and Abby McDeere after they exposed the crimes of Memphis law firm Bendini, Lambert & Locke and fled the country? It is now fifteen years later, and Mitch and Abby are living in Manhattan, where Mitch is a partner at the largest law firm in the world. When a mentor in Rome asks him for a favor that will take him far from home, Mitch finds himself at the center of a sinister plot that has worldwide implications—and once again endangers his colleagues, friends, and family. Mitch has become a master at staying one step ahead of his adversaries, but this time there's nowhere to hide.    Lola in the Mirror – Trent Dalton  A girl and her mother have been on the run for sixteen years, from police and the monster they left in their kitchen with a knife in his throat. They've found themselves a home inside a van with four flat tyres parked in a scrapyard by the edge of the Brisbane River.  The girl has no name because names are dangerous when you're on the run. But the girl has a dream. A vision of a life as an artist of international acclaim. A life outside the grip of the Brisbane underworld drug queen 'Lady' Flora Box. A life of love with the boy who's waiting for her on the bridge that stretches across a flooding, deadly river. A life beyond the bullet that has her name on it. And now that the storm clouds are rising, there's only one person who can help make her dreams come true. That person is Lola and she carries all the answers. But to find Lola, the girl with no name must first do one of the hardest things we can ever do. She must look in the mirror.    LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trent Dalton Author Record-breaking, award-winning and bestselling author Trent Dalton returns with a big-hearted, gritty, magical and moving new novel, Lola in the Mirror.A girl and her mother are on the lam. They've been running for sixteen years, from police and the monster they left in their kitchen with a knife in his throat. They've found themselves a home inside an orange 1987 Toyota HiAce van with four flat tyres parked in a scrapyard by the edge of the Brisbane River.Lola in the Mirror is a big, blackly funny, violent, heartbreaking and beautiful novel of love, fate, life and death, and all the things we see when we look in the mirror.TRENT DALTON ON LOLA IN THE MIRROR AND WHY HE WROTE IT:‘There is this incredibly personal and intimate and sometimes terrifying thing that each one of us does every day ... I'm talking about looking into the mirror. That deeply confronting moment when it's all quiet and still and you look deep inside yourself and see all your irretrievable past, all of your tricky present and all your possible futures. I wanted to write a book that felt like that.It's an extremely current story about a country neck-deep in a national housing crisis. It's the story of my city, Brisbane, in the lead-up to hosting an Olympic Games in a state where homelessness has risen by three times the national average. It's the story of the seventeen years I spent writing social affairs journalism across this country. Trent Dalton is a dual Walkley Award winning journalist, who also happens to be an exquisite novelist. 2018's Boy Swallows Universe took out the awards season – and the hearts of readers – All Our Shimmering Skies has been hugely successful as has Love Stories an ode to love “This latest book Lola in The Mirror is filled with stories told to me by people sleeping rough across my city, the people living in the nooks and the crannies and the cracks of life. It's the product of sitting on a street corner for three months, watching people and asking them about love and loss and belonging – my book Love Stories was in fact a research project for this new novel. Lola in the Mirror is a love story, first. But it's also a story of art, crime, mystery and, most of all, life.' His books have sold over 1.2 million copies in Australia alone. Boy Swallows Universe has been adapted to a smash-hit theatrical production..soon to be a series .. more on that later Deborah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/what.ive.learnt/Mind, Film and Publishing: https://www.mindfilmandpublishing.com/Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/what-ive-learnt/id153556330Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3TQjCspxcrSi4yw2YugxBkBuzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1365850

If you would like to support the petition to erect a memorial to the Coastwatchers at Hamilton on the Brisbane River, please follow this link. https://www.epetitions.brisbane.qld.gov.au/petition/view/pid/1246CheersWarwick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hat Fitz & Cara: Live on the Brisbane Blues Cruise, Brisbane River, 2 April 2023 Hat Fitz is a veteran wild-man blues aficionado with a record 18 in-a-row appearances at Byron Bay Blues fest, a testament to his ability to spellbind his audiences with his bluesy convict spirit. He performs with his partner Cara, who had toured the US and Europe on several occasions supporting the likes of the hugely popular Corinne Bailey-Rae as a singer, but she's not just a pretty voice. Cara takes great pleasure in providing percussion to the mix and often lays down the rhythm with more traditional blues instruments like the tin whistle and washboard. Recorded and mixed by James Potts Special thanks to venue engineer James Potts Show production, engineering and host: Matt Hall Audio production and volunteer coordination: Dave Arens Originally aired via Zed Digital, 7-8pm, Sunday 23 July, 2023

In todays world of fleeting pleasure, minimal attention span and something else, the Brians once again breathe life into the rotting corpse of modern living. Negotiations with the Queensland government dictator Anastasheesi Pallanchek have born fruit and will see the 2032 Brisbanium Olympic Games become the shopping experience to dazzle the senses and send the blood lust into over drive....and remember, you only need to spend $10,000 in the Bungle Jungle cafeteria to win the chance to have a 15 metre tall bronze statue of yourself in the nude to stand along the Angela Merkhal monument in the Brisbane River.On a lighter note the Brians will announce their nomination for the 2024 US presidential election in the coming days.

Our mini-series on Maritime Asutralia continues with an episode dedicated to Brisbane's fabulous dry dock. The dock now sits in the grounds of the Queensland Maritime Museum on a bend on the south side of the Brisbane River and contains the magnificent historical vessel HMAS Diamantina, a river class frigate built in the 1940s, and the Carpentaria, a lightship built in 1917 which provided a crucial service warning mariners of dangerous shoal waters off Fraser Island and off the western approaches tot he Torres Strait. The dock itself, the third oldest in Australia, and built in 1876, offers a fascinating insight to Australian maritime history, and in particular shipbuilding and maritime trade in Queensland. To find out more Dr Sam Willis spoke with Russell Cobine, a retired shipwright with a lifetime of experience working in dry docks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Thursday! It's February 2, 2023 and today, we're talking about Australia and sharks in the Brisbane River! Come join us.    And get involved! Send us an email with a question or suggestion for us to learn about, to MorningKids@sca.com.au.   Morning Kids is a LiSTNR Original Production, hosted by Virginia Lette.   This episode was scripted by Deirdre Fogarty, who is also the Executive Producer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we go to Australia where I'm with my grandkids and we are going on an amazing adventure in a dangerous and scary and interesting Brisbane river and nobody has been in, but we're not afraid and crazy things happen

This new book considers how Australians have provided water and sewerage for growing, sprawling urban centres. In this land of drought and flooding rains, we may need to rethink water use strategies, including embracing centuries of Aboriginal knowledge, seeing water as a resource to be conserved, rather than wasted or exploited. Panel Dr. Margaret Cook is an environmental historian who specialises in the history of ‘natural' disasters in Australia, especially floods. The history of floods in the Brisbane River catchment was the subject of her PhD (UQ 2018) and is now a book, A River with a City Problem: A History of Brisbane Floods (UQ Press, 2019). Lionel Frost is an associate professor in the Department of Economics, and Head of the Monash Business School (Peninsula Campus). He is author of several books and articles on Australian and US urban history and Pacific Rim history, including contributions to the Cambridge History of Australia (2013), Cambridge World History (2015), and Cambridge Economic History of Australia (2015). He is current president of the Economic History Society of Australia and New Zealand. Dr. Ruth Morgan is an environmental historian, whose prize-winning work on the histories of water and climate has been generously funded by the Australian Research Council and the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. She is a lead author in Working Group II of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's Sixth Assessment Report. Martin Shanahan is Professor of Economic and Business History at the University of South Australia and Elof Hansson Visiting Professor in International Business and Trade at Gothenburg University, Sweden. A recipient of the Butlin Prize in Economic History, he has also written on wealth and income distribution, international cartels, and water markets. Moderator Ms Claire Smith, Department of Management, Monash Business School

So, Mary went to Brisbane. You might not be as excited about that as she was, but luckily Bluey's Brisbane duo Lou and Justin were just as excited!  And while this crossover is not quite a Bluey tour of Brisbane - as Lou points out, not many Bluey episodes happen at night! - it's a comprehensive tour of three Bluey-obsessed heads, via plenty of places in Brisbane that everyone should want to go! Oh, actually on location under the Story Bridge on the banks of the Brisbane River!  (We love Justin and Lou, and they've got a great back catalogue of fun eps focused on different Brisbane suburbs, plus interviews with Joe Brumm, Joff Bush, Dave McCormack, Dan Brumm and more. So dive in and binge the Bluey love - and don't forget to follow Bluey's Brisbane on Facebook and Insta too!)  ++ Gotta Be Done is ex-journos and Melbourne mums Kate McMahon and Mary Bolling, as we deep-dive every Bluey episode, with plenty of detours into mama life, childhood memories, and everything else we're bingeing, too! Follow us on Insta at @blueypod @marytbolling @katejmcmahon or on Twitter at @blueypodcast - and use #blueypod to join in.

In the depths of February 1893, the banks of the Brisbane River, as it's wont to do, broke and flooded the town – three times within two weeks. These three major floods in one month led to February 1893 being labelled Black February. Another flood also broke banks in June, but by then the city was recovered from the initial floods, making it a little easier to bear.In the floodwaters, which have been known to host such creatures as bull sharks, crocodiles and other dangerous beasts in Australia, something began preying on the animals that remained in the fields and paddocks around the riverbanks of Lowood. At first, it was supposed that some of the released crocodiles or sharks could be responsible, but the creatures seemed to only vanish at night, and were taken from the riverbank – not while swimming.Final episode of Spooktober 2022. Matthew is sad.

Cuando una ciudad toma el nombre de su río, el idilio fluvial está garantizado. La capital del estado australiano de Queensland se identifica profundamente con el suyo, un ancho cauce navegable que traza elegantes meandros sobrevolados por multitud de puentes. Lejos de dividir, el Brisbane River conecta sus dos orillas. En la norte, la pedagoga brisbanense Hannah Campos nos muestra el CBD, un pujante centro financiero donde encontramos monumentos tan señeros como el ayuntamiento, el imponente edificio de Treasury Building o el parlamento estatal. También descubrimos los jardines botánicos, el animado y cultural distrito de South Bank, en la margen derecha. Nos empapamos de la vida de sus variopintos barrios, desde el fiestero Fortitude Valley hasta el abrupto Kangaroo Point, marcado por unos acantilados de vértigo. Seguimos el curso del río hasta su desembocadura para conocer la bahía Moreton, famosa por las dos alargadas y paradisíacas islas que protegen las aguas costeras de Brisbane. Para hacer surf y disfrutar de las playas existen dos opciones: las cercanas poblaciones de Sunshine Coast y Gold Coast. También nos acompañan en la ruta otros residentes: el periodista mexicano Allan Sosa, la profesora chilena Patricia Braun y los españoles Juan Campos, Susana Fernández, José Juan Florenciano e Irene Lalana. Escuchar audio

Twenty-six Sunday of Ordinary Time - Luke 16: 19-31 Unfinished Business: It's thirty years since Anglican women were first ordained as priests in Australia. Australian Women Preach celebrates this anniversary, while acknowledging there are still Anglican dioceses and other Christian denominations that limit or refuse to acknowledge women's ordained ministry. The Reverend Dr Ruth Mathieson took up the role of Principal of St Francis Theological College in the Anglican Diocese of Southern Queensland in July this year and enjoys living on site in Milton. Prior to this she was the Parish Priest of St Bede's, Semaphore, in the Diocese of Adelaide, where she would enjoy walking the coastal paths at sunrise. Now she follows the paths along the Brisbane River shared with commuters and cyclists. Ruth was an adjunct lecturer in New Testament Studies at St Barnabas College in Adelaide for ten years and was awarded a university medal for her PhD entitled Dress Code for Heaven? Exploring the Textures of the Parable of the Royal Wedding Feast (Matthew 22:1-14). Born and bred in South Australia (apart from three years overseas as a child in Winchester, UK and Ingolstadt, Germany), Ruth has lived most of her adult life in Adelaide. She was ordained 25 years ago and has served as a priest in both schools and parishes and as archdeacon in both the north and then the west of the Diocese of Adelaide. She is the mother of two young adult children.

Get to know and keep up-to-date with Triple M's Flan, Ali and Spida with their daily podcast.  French Exchange Student Immerses In Aussie Culture  Name That Year  Ali In Gold Class  Flan's Gig at The Wallaby! NEED TO KNOW Last One Standing Gotcha For Life Bonnie Burger Is Happening! Spida's Sport Ali Gave Up On Moto Moto  Bonnie Should Have A Whole Day Spida's Spray: River Fire Flan's Gig At The Wallaby Couldn't believe how good the gigs were for such a small show 1000 Dollar Minute Father's Day Off  Ute Floating At Miami Headland Casey Barnes joins the show We're making Bonnie Day happen! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Brisbane River, and in particular the area around Port of Brisbane, fishes particularly well for quality threadfin salmon, with metre fish relatively common. We've covered this specis and location before on the ALF Podcast on a number of occassions.... but never from a kayak. So this is a very cool episode! It's also a fitting way to announce the kayak fishing masterclass that Luke has put together for Team Doc Lures members! Whether you're a novice trying to get started, or a seasoned yakker wanting advanced tips, it's all in this series. Current TDL members have access to the first lesson, with new lessons going up on the website each week for the next 5 weeks. Not a Team Doc Lures member? You can join instantly here: https://team.doclures.com.  As always, show notes are available on the Doclures.com website here: https://doclures.com/brisbane-kayak-threadfin-luke-lispet/

Adam Penberthy, owner of City Winery Brisbane, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about the dining, drinking and nightlife available in this charming city. City Winery is the first urban winery in Brisbane a hub of social life located right near the Brisbane River. Adam is a native to the city and tells us all about Brisbane and its many attractions. For more information, visit www.citywinery.com/au. If interested, the original video of this podcast -- with supplemental pictures and video -- can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel  or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube. 

South Bank stretches from Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art in the north to the Queensland Maritime Museum in the south and is famous for its diverse mix of entertainment, recreation and leisure activities that are all within walking distance of each other. - South Bank ist das kulturelle Herz der Hauptstadt von Queensland. Korrespondentin Katharina Loesche ist von dem Freizeitangebot entlang dem Brisbane River total begeistert.

Queensland families have been hit with the biggest one-off interest rate rise in more than two decades Soulmates Matthew Field and Kate Leadbetter were just three months away from welcoming their first child when they were tragically killed by a drunk teenager  The latest CityCat to be launched on the Brisbane River will offer shade protection for those wanting to lap up the views from the top deck. And Gym patrons are outraged at a major franchise's decision to cut all of its creche services across the country See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The March 2022 Queensland floods are a reminder of how futile it is for man to try to hold nature at bay and yet for over two centuries, we've constantly rebuilt towns and homes built on floodplains – is it worth it?  When will we ever learn from the lessons of history? Dr. Margaret Cook, a flood historian and the author of the book “A River with a City Problem” shares the history of the Brisbane floods – how long has the flood risk been apparent? Is there a permanent solution to the flooding? What's the government doing? If you enjoyed the show, do like, rate, subscribe, and share us on social media and if you have your own questions you need clarity on, email us at questions@theelephantintheroom.com.au! See you in the episode! Episode Highlights: Why Margaret wrote her book on the Brisbane floods [02:06] What does “1 in 100 year flood” actually mean? [03:31] Human behavior, recency biases, and path dependency [06:56] Thoughts on why the government overlooks flood risks [12:44] Flood risks and insurance issues in Queensland [14:43] Are flood maps and weather reports reliable? [18:44] On building around nature and flood-ready homes [23:27] Managing Brisbane's flood risk [27:20] How floods affect property prices [32:13] Small windows for big opportunities and making the tough call [38:15] Realistic predictions on Brisbane's future [44:02] Keeping dam levels at bay [47:56] The aftermath of the 2011 Brisbane floods [51:13] Floods vs Drought: Which is Brisbane's biggest problem? [53:31] Margaret's recommendations for flood prevention [55:57] Margaret's property dumbo [59:34] How banks and insurers deal with flood-risk properties [1:01:59] About our guest:  Margaret Cook is a history lecturer at the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC). She specialises in the history of ‘natural' disasters in Australia especially floods and earthquakes. The history of floods in the Brisbane River catchment was the subject of her PhD (UQ 2018) and is now a book, A River with a City Problem: A History of Brisbane Floods (UQ Press, 2019). Her broad academic areas of interest are environmental and social history and cultural heritage with particular focus on floods, climate, cotton, water, agriculture and gender. Her research focus is environmental and social history. Links from the show: A River with a City Problem by Margaret Cook Ep 164: Australia's underinsurance epidemic: 83% underinsured!? Connect with Us: Looking for a Sydney Buyers Agent? www.gooddeeds.com.au Work with Veronica: https://linktr.ee/veronicamorgan Looking for a Mortgage Broker? www.wealthful.com.au Work with Chris: hello@wealthful.com.au  Send in your questions to: questions@theelephantintheroom.com.au Find this episode on our website: https://www.theelephantintheroom.com.au/podcasts/228 If you've enjoyed this episode, don't forget to like, share, rate and subscribe for more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reviving Indigenous languages through song is the driving force for Rochelle Pitt-Watson's music. Her Quandamooka and Meriam heritage underlie all of her songs, and she hopes that performing them brings some relief from the stresses of these post-covid times. Rochelle is one of the First Nations artists taking centre stage at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre in May for Clancestry—A Celebration of Country. She tells us on Streets of Your Town about the significance of being part of a festival that showcases and celebrates First Nations artists, on land that for thousands of years has been a meeting and cultural place for Indigenous people of this land next to the Brisbane River, or Maiwar. Join the Wandering Journo tribe to see more details on this episode of Streets of Your Town and the back catalogue at soyt.substack.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our recent chat with artist Debra Hood, she spoke about how one of her artworks of Brisbane was used as a wrap for one of the CityCats - the iconic vessels that transport people along the Brisbane River.. You've seen the CityCats in Bluey - in episodes like Spy Game and Ice Cream. Debra mentioned how much she'd like to see some Bluey wrapped CityCats - in both Bluey and Bingo versions. One Brisbane mum was way ahead of us though! Madonna Stephens lives in the riverside suburb of Hawthorne and saw first hand the devastation following the Brisbane Floods of 2022, in particular the damage to the CityCat fleet. As a way of inspiring Brisbane kids, helping them recover after the floods and to bring in tourist revenue, Madonna has suggested that we do indeed wrap some of our beloved CityCats in Bluey and Bingo attire. Madonna currently has a petition before Brisbane City Council, asking that council look at this option - you can https://epetitions.brisbane.qld.gov.au/petition/view/pid/1128?fbclid=IwAR0jfKiUENVq_BwZfHW596jUUzRHy0WD4s6-CIbpNWBCBvtt_HqCISYBasY (sign the petition here) (active until June 1, 2022). Bluey's Brisbane is the podcast that explores the real life world of your favourite Heeler family. Hosted by Justin Rouillon and Lou Bromley - follow us on https://www.facebook.com/blueysbrisbane (Facebook) and https://www.instagram.com/blueysbrisbane/ (Instagram) - @blueysbrisbane

Photo:  Rowing Shed in West End, Brisbane #PacificWatch: @JCBliss  #OzWatch: Jeff Bliss in friendly, rainy, pricey, magical Australia. https://www.9news.com.au/national/australia-breaking-news-today-live-federal-budget-updates-latest-headlines-flooding-march-29-2022/da667600-d87b-40b3-9d06-fa7c4f36ed28 ..  ..  ..  Permissions Flooding on the banks of the Brisbane River, February 28. 28 February 2022 /   Source | Own work /  Author | Universal Deus I, the copyright holder of this work, hereby publish it under the following license: This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 Internationallicense. | You are free: to share – to copy, distribute and transmit the work; to remix – to adapt the workUnder the following conditions: attribution – You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use.

We're live on the scene next to the murky Brisbane river!In Episode #279 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: what the flooding in BNE was like, how creativity works at the top of corporate hierarchy, the concept of cultivating a habit that you don't want, a philosophy book by Derek Parfit, whether we would take an irrationality pill if given the chance and some fun hypotheticals.As always, we hope you enjoy. Mere Mortals out!Timeline:(0:00) - Pics of Brisbane flooding(2:35) - Living in clean environs(5:06) - Juan the creative monkey(8:21) - Blueksy, Mastodon & Fediverse(12:46) - ShapeShift & Erik Vorhees(17:04) - Freedom and creativity(19:39) - School closures(23:48) - Anti-habit: Opening Pandora's Box(26:32) - Allowing spontaneity(31:10) - Reasons And Persons(35:24) - An irrational party(40:25) - Schelling's answer to armed robbery(45:11) - Rationality/emotion/truth(48:05) - V4VConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/

One of the problems with preparing a fairly light-hearted podcast like the Flat Chat Wrap is that there are a lot of serious issues around that you just can't ignore but you don't want to trivialise. Right now the Eastern states are dealing with the immediate problem of devastating floods or their aftermath.  What does this have to do with apartment living? We hear about the smart thinking, fast-moving residents of one block who successfully prevented their two-storey underground car park becoming a watery grave for their cars. Then there's the issue of what happens in multi-storey blocks when the power to the lifts is knocked out? And we ask the question, should we even be allowing people to build houses in flood plains and if not, where can they live?  Are apartments the answer? Lightening the tone, we have a chat about the by-laws we loath and those we wish we had. And we even have something nice to say about Airbnb, in the context of that other major story dominating the news, Russia's brutal invasion of Ukraine. TRANSCRIPT IN FULL Jimmy  00:00 If there's two stories we can't avoid at the moment, it's the floods and... Sue  00:06 Shane Warne. Jimmy  00:07 The third story is Shane Warne, yes. I was just reading; he used to have a nightclub in his basement. Sue  00:15 Yes, I think his parties were quite legendary. Jimmy  00:18 Look, he lived life to the full. It's tragic that he's gone, but we're not going to be talking about him anymore, but we are going to be talking about floods; a tiny little story about Ukraine and we're going to be talking about bylaws, and the bylaws you wish you didn't have and you wish you did have. I'm Jimmy Thomson, I write the Flat Chat column for the Australian Financial Review. Sue  00:44 And I'm Sue Williams, I write about property for Domain. Jimmy  00:47 And this is the Flat Chat Wrap. [MUSIC] Jimmy It looks like the whole of the eastern seaboard has been affected by floods in the past week. Absolutely horrendous, Biblical floods. While one is tempted to say "hey, do you believe in climate change now," the fact is that ordinary people are suffering a lot and businesses are being destroyed. Sue  01:27 Absolutely and many of them, have only just got over the floods of a few years ago and they're now having to clean up again, from floods now, which must be absolutely heartbreaking. Jimmy  01:36 There's a couple of aspects of this that interest me from a strata point of view and one of them is, what happens to strata buildings, when the floods knock out electricity? Sue  01:47 And also, in Brisbane (which is obviously, always badly affected by floods); did you hear about one apartment building in New Farm in Brisbane, where the residents all realised that the Brisbane River was about to break it's banks, so they rushed down to the basement and managed to erect these makeshift barriers, to hold the water back, which actually saved the basement of the building, because they had two levels of underground car parking, which would have both been underwater, had they not all rushed to help? They did it within 30 minutes... Isn't that clever? Jimmy  02:23 Well, somebody should employ them now, to develop something for all the other buildings that might be affected. You think about some of those buildings there... When the electricity goes, of course, the lifts go. Now, in our building, it would mean people on the 19th floor would either be stuck there, or they'd have to climb those stairs up and down, to get in and out. Is my memory tricking me, but did we once live in a building that had a big diesel electric generator in the basement, to supply electricity for the building and in an emergency? Sue  03:02 Yes, that rings a bell with me, as well. It was the backup generator. Jimmy  03:06 I don't think that this building has one. Sue  03:08 No, I don't think so. Jimmy  03:09

OTAT takes on THE longest standing cornerstone of free to air television, The News. With the QLD Floods of 2022, it's been a massive week for all Queenslanders. These Brisbane boys are your eyes and ears on the street. We TASTEFULLY wax poetic about the recent Queensland floods, the current war between Russia and Ukraine and the wettest letter in the English dictionary 'L'.Also Tom has a HUGE scoop, the full story of the survivor who's houseboat was sucked to the bottom of the Brisbane River while he was still on board.

After days of torrential rain and what meteorologists termed a rain bomb, many parts of Brisbane went under as the Brisbane River and many suburban creeks flooded. It's the most severe flooding in Brisbane since 2011, but this time around what caught many locals out was just how fast the water rose. Lou lives in the suburb of Oxley which is in Brisbane's south west - it was devastated by the floods in 2011, and while I couldn't get in to speak to her in person because of the flooding, I managed to get her on the phone to chat about what Oxley was going through. There were plenty of good news stories as well, like the cows rescued from a shed roof by a group of kayakers. Bonus fact - Oxley is one of Dave McCormack aka Bandit Heeler's favourite Brissy suburbs - we know because he dropped that factoid when we got the chance to interview him last year. You can listen to that episode https://player.captivate.fm/episode/0073f96f-9960-42d4-b9c9-033cce86330f (here). Making a donation to https://www.givit.org.au/storms-and-flooding (GIVIT) is the best way to support flood victims in South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales. Bluey's Brisbane is the podcast that explores the real life world of your favourite Heeler family. Hosted by Justin Rouillon and Lou Bromley - follow us on https://www.facebook.com/blueysbrisbane (Facebook) and https://www.instagram.com/blueysbrisbane/ (Instagram) - @blueysbrisbane

We've all seen the horrific footage of the Brisbane houseboat crashing into a ferry terminal - we spoke to one of the heroic rescuers, who helped save the boat's occupant ❤️ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As if the floods weren't enough, late yesterday (Monday, February 28) a crane broke from its moorings on the Brisbane River and threatened to cause more damage than anything else this weekend - Channel 7's Joel Dry reports LIVE from the scene... Follow Ash, Luttsy & Susie O'Neill! Facebook: www.facebook.com/ashluttsyandsusieoneill Twitter: www.twitter.com/ashluttsysusie Instagram: www.instagram.com/ashluttsyandsusieoneill See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The mayor of Lismore Shire, Steve Kreig, was interviewed by Patricia Karvelas on RN Breakfast this morning in a discussion about "Northern NSW braces for intensifying flood crisis". The University of New South Wales has a wonderful podcast covering a host of interesting and fascinating ideas, and you can access them here: "UNSW Centre for Ideas Podcast". Other Quick Climate Links for today are: "South-east Queensland weather emergency live updates: Fears for people missing in floodwaters as Brisbane River peaks, record water level reached in Lismore"; "Zali Steggall, MP  Climate Leadership Forum"; "Ireland Looks to Pass Media Law Pushing Climate Change Propaganda"; "Economics: How An Intelligent Society Would Deal With Climate Change"; "Breaking up: ice loss is changing one Anishinaabe fisherman's relationship with Lake Superior"; "Evacuation orders amid deadly Qld, NSW floods"; "Life-threatening floods forecast for Queensland as Sydney records wettest summer in 30 years"; "U.S. Oil Industry Uses Ukraine Invasion to Push for More Drilling at Home"; "Humpback whales removed from Australia's threatened species list but feeding grounds still at risk"; "Very hungry bear ‘Hank the Tank' is in fact three bears, DNA shows"; "The Saboteurs" - George Monbiot; "Climate change drives rise in extreme lake water temperatures"; "Vatican launches online platform to help Catholics fight climate change"; "UK Government announces funding to ensure households cut costs while reaching climate targets"; "Climate change is intensifying Earth's water cycle at twice the predicted rate, research shows"; "Pitt re-issues government millions to Beetaloo gas projects after court slap down"; "One way to combat Russia? Move faster on clean energy"; "Access to green energy is shipping's greatest challenge"; "Electricity 4.0 'fastest route to net-zero and carbon free'"; "Eurocell shortlists three countries for European Gigafactory"; "‘A very anxious night': City under siege as south-east flood crisis deepens"; "Poorest areas of England have less than third of garden space enjoyed by richest"; "Orange Book 2022: Policy priorities for the federal government"; "UN report warns climate change could spur 50% more wildfires by 2100"; "Antarctic Sea Ice Hits Lowest Level Since 1970s"; "Republicans Respond to World-Historical Drought by Propping Up Fossil Fuels"; "America's largest inland port is running out of water"; "The Case for Good News in Climate Coverage"; "Panama Enacts a Rights of Nature Law, Guaranteeing the Natural World's ‘Right to Exist, Persist and Regenerate'"; "In this age of climate crisis, humanitarians need to learn to love tech"; "'Unrelenting' Queensland flood emergency claims another life as state braces for more heavy rain"; "Like rivers in the sky: the weather system bringing floods to Queensland will become more likely under climate change"; "1 in 5 fossil fuel projects overshoot their original estimations for emissions. Why are there such significant errors?"; "Will Russia's invasion of Ukraine push Europe towards energy independence and faster decarbonisation?"; "AGL said no to a $5 billion bid, but it isn't over – here's how takeover bids work"; "10 Steps to Personal Resilience & Empowerment in a Chaotic Climate"; "The Canadian Government Is Funding A Researcher Who Spent Years Denying Climate Science"; "‘It's not rocket science': how the world's fastest parrot could be saved"; "Eighth death confirmed in Queensland floods but missing Goodna man found alive"; "Lismore flood emergency sees people stranded on roofs, evacuation warning issued for entire NSW Northern Rivers"; "Lismore flood: hundreds rescued and thousands evacuated as NSW city hit by worst flooding in history"; "Flood trauma resurfaces from 2011 as Lockyer Valley couple escape with their lives – again"; "Thinktank linked to tech giant Canon under pressure to remove ‘dangerous' climate articles"; "Floods in south-east Queensland and northern NSW: what has happened and which areas could be hit next"; "Emergency services struggle as ‘life-threatening' flood crisis worsens"; "AR6 Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability". Enjoy "Music for a Warming World". Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/climateconversations

*) Ukraine: More than 350 civilians dead 352 Ukrainian civilians have been killed during Russia's military campaign, including 14 children, according to Ukraine's Interior Ministry. An additional 1,684 people, including 116 children, have been wounded. The ministry's statement did not give any information on casualties among Ukraine's armed forces. Russia says its troops are targeting only Ukrainian military facilities, adding that Ukraine's civilian population is not in danger. *) UN: Missiles hit radioactive waste site in Kiev The United Nations' nuclear watchdog has said a radioactive waste disposal site in the Ukrainian capital of Kiev was hit with missiles in an overnight strike. International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi said Ukrainian authorities informed his office about the strike. There are no reports of damage to the buildings or indications of a release of radioactive material, but the IAEA is expecting the results of on-site radioactive monitoring, Grossi said. *) Russian rouble drops almost 30% Russia's rouble has plunged nearly 30 percent against the dollar after world powers imposed fresh, harsher sanctions on Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine. The rouble was indicated to be down 27 percent at 114.33 per dollar in offshore trading, according to Bloomberg News. The decline came after Western allies ratcheted up sanctions including blocking certain Russian banks from the SWIFT international payments system *) N.Korea conducts test for developing reconnaissance satellite North Korea has reportedly conducted a test for developing a reconnaissance satellite system a day after a missile launch was detected from the country. The country's state news agency KCNA has confirmed the launch of a missile from an area near Pyongyang - without elaborating on what type of rocket had been used. The launch is for the test of a high definition photographing system, which “is of great significance in developing the reconnaissance satellite", the agency reported. And finally … *) Thousands ordered to leave as 'weather bomb' submerges Australian towns Thousands of people have been ordered to leave their homes after heavy rains smashed Australia's east coast, with authorities warning of further life-threatening floods. The death toll rose to eight after a man was swept away trying to cross a flooded road, emergency services said. The Brisbane River in Australia's third largest city neared its expected peak early in the day, with around 15,000 homes there impacted by rising waters.

BRISBANE FLOODS: Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner calls in from the banks of the Brisbane River to talk about what we can expect over the next few days... Follow Ash, Luttsy & Susie O'Neill! Facebook: www.facebook.com/ashluttsyandsusieoneill Twitter: www.twitter.com/ashluttsysusie Instagram: www.instagram.com/ashluttsyandsusieoneill See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queenslanders  in flood zones have been told to stay home, with river levels expected to rise over the coming days as a deadly and “unrelenting rain bomb” begins to move south. The Brisbane River is expected to peak about 76cm lower than during the 2011 floods, as authorities defend the release of water from Wivenhoe Dam that has put low-lying communities on edge. Thousands of Ukrainian residents remained underground in Kyiv overnight, as besieging Russian troops vowed to capture the capital in 48 hours and force their President to formally surrender Aged care residents would receive a fourth Covid jab and a flu shot at the same time under plans being drawn up to protect elderly Australians before winter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ipswich City Council's Growth Infrastructure and Waste Committee's decision-making powers, major tender approved to improve traffic flow around Springfield Central, Ipswich Integrated Catchment Plan recommendations and eight notice of motions at council's February 24 meeting. Also in this episode you'll hear the wash-up from the Motoland public forum with mayor Teresa Harding. Published: 25 February 2022. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Joseph Brady Park at Brisbane River and Bremer River junction (supplied) Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Motoland community forum: https://youtu.be/pZxi4Y97Fns Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ Current and future council works and projects: maps.ipswich.qld.gov.au/civicprojects Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/

Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has criticised the Queensland government for failing to come to the party on a bold plan to improve the Brisbane River and waterways in the region. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Brisbane River is famous for its healthy population of large threadfin salmon (king threadfin) that exhibit the unusual trait for this species of surface feeding on prawns and baitfish. But whilst the majority of anglers focus their efforts under lights around the city reaches of the river, Joshua Charles gets consistent results further upstream. ___________________ Find the ALF Podcast helpful and want more? By joining Team Doc Lures you'd be supporting the podcast AND getting the "ALF PLUS" edition, members only episodes, livestream and ebooks. Check it out here: https://team.doclures.com ___________________ Full show notes for today's episode here: https://doclures.com/brisbane-river-threadfin-joshua-charles/

The Brians find out that all Gold Medallists in the upcoming 2032 Olympics will all win the Golden Testicle medal.Lang Park will be flooded with Brisbane River water to make the games the first ampibious games since Jesus swam across the Nile to buy a donkey. 

In today's podcast we're going to take a deep dive into the Brisbane property market with two of my regular guests, Stuart Weymss and Brett Warren. After a number of years of sluggish growth, Brisbane has been one of the strongest performing property markets over the last year and is likely to continue to be amongst the top performers over the next few years. Today you'll hear that recently Pam and I bought a property in Brisbane, as did Stuart Wemyss, and while this isn't a recommendation that you should be buying in Brisbane as I don't know your circumstances, I think it will be informative to understand the thought process that I went through. So even if you're not interested in buying property in Brisbane at the moment, as an investor I'm sure you'll benefit from the insights shared by these two experts. Property Investment in Brisbane While there are many great property investment opportunities in Australia, the Brisbane property market has been receiving more than its fair share of attention recently. Brisbane had already been one of Australia's best performing property markets this year even before it received the news of becoming host to the 2032 Olympics. So will this add more fuel to the fire, will Brisbane finally enjoy it's time in the sun, or will it remain the poor cousin to the big property markets of Melbourne and Sydney? I would like to start with a little disclaimer, there are many great investment markets in Australia, and I believe as you build a substantial property portfolio you should diversify and have assets in all our big capital cities – Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. In today's show, we're just going to talk about Brisbane. Pros and Cons of investing in Brisbane property: Pros: Increased interstate and overseas migration Large infrastructure spending The city was overdue for growth as it's matured in recent years with billions of dollars in infrastructure projects in the pipeline that will be transformational for the city that has seen significant population growth, Better affordability Increasing job opportunities – no need to leave Brisbane anymore Lower stamp duty Higher rental yield Brisbane's changing culture Brisbane is well-known for its outdoor lifestyle, especially the plethora of dining options along the Brisbane River in residential and restaurant precincts such as Teneriffe, Bulimba, New Farm, and West End. Cons: Smaller city than Melbourne and Sydney Fewer Job opportunities The Olympics don't guarantee house price growth The direct benefit of the 2032 Olympic Games will vary considerably by location, underpinned by predominantly new infrastructure development projects and the subsequent downstream economic and lifestyle benefits that they provide. The 2032 Games are expected to support 91,600 full-time equivalent jobs in Queensland and 122,900 nationally. It is often the case that improved labor market conditions result in improved property market conditions, as more jobs lead to greater collective debt serviceability levels, though the broader economy will dictate this, and it will undoubtedly be influenced by the global economy at the time. The prospect of billions of dollars of planned infrastructure now being brought forward because of the Games will be a big driver of house prices. Major infrastructure projects tend to have an uplifting effect on property prices as the projects create jobs, strengthen travel links, and improve amenities such as retail outlets and social venues. What interstate investors need to know about Brisbane There is not one Brisbane market, and the Gold Coast and Sunshine coast are not Brisbane The majority of the new infrastructure projects (before the Olympic games) are within 5 km of the CBD People are not wanting to move as far out from the city as they do in other states – more affluent inner suburbs outperform School catchments attract a premium Watch out for flooding Public transport is important Resources: Michael Yardney Brett Warren – National Director Metropole Property Strategists Stuart Wemyss – Prosolution Private Clients Stuart's Book – Rules of the Lending Game Get the team at Metropole to help build your personal Strategic Property Plan Click here and have a chat with us Get a bundle of free eBooks and reports at www.PodcastBonus.com.au Shownotes plus more here: Here's why I just invested in Brisbane property with Stuart Wemyss and Brett Warren Some of our favourite quotes from the show: “We look for locations where there will be strong population growth that would lead to economic growth .” – Michael Yardney “You can't assume that you can pull down the old house to build the new house.” – Michael Yardney “We're not suggesting you look for a bargain in Brisbane, you won't find one, it's a very informed market.” – Michael Yardney PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW Reviews are hugely important to me because they help new people discover this podcast. 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Brisbane has an Achilles heel. But luckily, it is one that engineers are on the verge of correcting. As the capital of Queensland, a resource-rich state in Australia's northeast, it is a vital hub for the economy and the movement of people around the country. The problem lies with the iconic river that bears the...

Over 2,000 people are in home quarantine in Queensland as of Monday morning as a result of multiple outbreaks after an infected trio spent a combined 38 hours in the community across nearly 50 locations. A series of Queensland trials will test whether different formulations of medicinal cannabis can improve quality of life in advanced cancer patients. A new multi-use parkland precinct would be built on the banks of the Brisbane River at South Brisbane under plans to transform an industrial site into an Olympics venue for the 2032 Games. Proud parents Steve and Robyn Titmus have described the moment their 20 year daughter Ariarne become a national hero after dethroning Katie Ledecky in the Olympic 400m on Monday. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at couriermail.com.au.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adrian and our new co-host Janice sit down with Cross River Rail Delivery Authority CEO Graeme Newton to talk about the lessons from the 2011 Queensland flood in managing the COVID-19 pandemic, the challenges of building Brisbane's new underground beneath the Brisbane River and CBD, and what's required to make Queensland's 2032 Olympic Bid a success.

Millions of dollars will be spent on new fencing on Fraser Island in a bid to reduce interactions between the native dingo population and visitors to the island.  A young man has been charged with the manslaughter of his mother after allegedly leaving a loaded gun in a bag.  A tradie who was struck in the head in a road rage assault three years ago is still partially paralysed and dependent on his sister for care, while his attacker will be out of jail within 20 months.  The American Express delicious. Month Out campaign runs throughout May boasting a variety of dining deals and foodie events from one-of-a-kind brunches to $49 sunset banquets by the Brisbane River.  For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at couriermail.com.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW - Laurel the Celebrity, Oculus 2 .... no it's not a movie, Brisbane River and more

Join me as I delve into the world of bariatric surgeries with renowned WLSA Laparoscopic Surgeon, Dr. Reza Adib. Dr. Adib has studied across Australia, England, Scotland, France, and Austria, and to date, he has performed over 4000 weight loss procedures. In this interview, we talked about the changes in the perception of obesity both within the medical community and the wider public, the advancement of bariatric intervention surgery, the award-wining multidisciplinary team at WeightLoss Solutions Australia that works tirelessly to support the #WellnessWarriors on their journey, and thus became the leading weight loss clinic in Australia, and more. For full episode details, go to www.felicitycohen.com/ Show Notes: 1:49 - Get to know Dr. Reza Adib and his extensive knowledge about bariatric surgery from years of training and experiences. 04:20 - The changing perception of the medical community in recognising that obesity is a disease and how it is much more than just surgery that is required for lasting results. 6:30 - Social media and communities created online have contributed to expanding the knowledge patients are exposed to, enabling them to have more conversations through sharing their personal experiences. 9:20 - We break down the numbers surrounding obesity as morbid obesity statistics continue to grow with over 1 million people with BMI more than 40, who are eligible and ready to have operations, yet out of 50, 49 are still missing out. 11:12 - How the technological advancement around bariatric intervention surgery, from the equipment to the trained staff, the care of patients from pre to post procedures has evolved in the past 20 years. 15:05 - The importance of having a multidisciplinary team to support patients throughout their journey, a proprietary method that has led WLSA to become the pioneer of the weight management industry in Australia. 17:59 - Dr. Reza Adib talks the talk and walks the walk - he shares how he keeps active and fit by participating in the Gold Coast Marathon, triathlons, and cycling 40kms with his children around the Brisbane River. 25:12 - A work-life balance is important, no matter what field you work in and Dr. Reza Adib describes how grateful he is to have found that balance and is able to influence his children, inspired daily by the work he does. 27:20 - A well-trained team and well-informed patients have created a smooth operation from the first consultation, to the operating room and post-surgery. Some describing it as "an orchestra, everyone's playing their instrument" 30:29 - Dr. Adib's vision for the future and his forecast on the direction of bariatric procedures 10 years from now and beyond. 36:14 - Wellness comes in many forms, Dr. Adib describes exactly what wellness means to him. 36:14 - Wellness comes in many forms, Dr. Adib describes exactly what wellness means to him.

This podcast is inspired by a blue dog, so it seems fitting that in this episode we've found a dog that plays the blues! We've set up the card table in https://www.brisbanekids.com.au/orleigh-park-west-end/ (Froggy Park) (Orleigh Park) by the banks of the Brisbane River in West End, as seen in the See Saw episode of Bluey. (The park is also known as the Hill End Terrace Playground). The suburb was also featured in the Markets episode where Bluey and Indy run amok at the https://daviesparkmarket.com.au/ (Davies Park Markets)! Although West End has changed significantly over the past 20 years, the suburb still retains it's bohemian feel, and is still home to many musicians and artists. Donnie Burke, aka https://www.facebook.com/blinddogdonnieblues/ (Blind Dog Donnie) is one of West End's most beloved residents. He's a world class blues guitarist who has shared the stage with legends like BB King, and was well known for his work with the Delta Rhythm Kings. We caught up with Donnie in the jam studio of fellow blues musician https://www.facebook.com/TheDillionJamesBand (Dillion James), and the pair shared their experiences of living and playing in the 'little village' that is West End. As usual we'll share some tips on days (and nights) out in West End - this is one suburb where date night options are aplenty! Bluey's Brisbane is the podcast that explores the real life world of your favourite Heeler family. Hosted by Justin Rouillon and Lou Bromley - follow us on https://www.facebook.com/blueysbrisbane (Facebook) and https://www.instagram.com/blueysbrisbane/ (Instagram) - @blueysbrisbane

Bluey's Brisbane is the podcast that explores the real life world of your favourite Heeler family. After a year of disruptions that saw the cancellation of https://www.qpac.com.au/event/bluey_20 (Bluey's Big Play The Stage Show )earlier this year, the production will be launching its national tour, kicking off at https://www.qpac.com.au/ (QPAC) in Brisbane on December 22nd through to January 10th 2021. The great news is that due to COVID restrictions being lifted, QPAC can operate at 100% capacity, which will mean fresh tickets to the show are availble now through QPAC's website. We spoke to Brett Howe who is the Festival Director of the Out of the Box Festival, which is a biennial children's event that has been running in Brisbane for almost 30 years. Brett is also involved in Bluey's Big Play The Stage Show as an executive producer, and spoke to us down on the banks of the Brisbane River. It was right in the spot where Bluey and Bingo ballet danced their way around an ice cream lick in the Ice Cream episode, which is also the ep that you can see the QPAC building in! uey's Brisbane is hosted by Justin Rouillon and Lou Bromley. Follow us on https://www.facebook.com/blueysbrisbane (Facebook) and https://www.instagram.com/blueysbrisbane/ (Instagram) - @blueysbrisbane

Bluey's Brisbane is the podcast that explores the real life world of your favourite Heeler family. In this episode Justin and Lou have bagged one of the best spots in town, setting up the card table on the banks of the Brisbane River just next to the Powerhouse. You will know the setting from the Bluey episode Spy Game, where the kids play under the Moreton Bay Figs while the grown ups enjoy a BBQ. This episode is all about the suburbs of New Farm, Newstead and Teneriffe; suburbs who have risen from their industrial and working class roots to some of the most desirable addresses in Brisbane. Lou speaks to former Deputy Lord Mayor of Brisbane, https://www.davidhinchliffe.com.au/ (David Hinchliffe), who is now a world renowned artist about his unique perspective on the River City, as well as his love of all things Bluey! The Story Bridge Adventure Climb is on the list of must-do's in the area and Lou recounts her experience climbing the bridge for the 80th birthday celebrations of the Brisbane icon earlier this year. Bluey's Brisbane is hosted by Justin Rouillon and Lou Bromley. Follow us on https://www.facebook.com/blueysbrisbane (Facebook) and https://www.instagram.com/blueysbrisbane/ (Instagram) - @blueysbrisbane

During the warmer months the Brisbane River offer two distinctly different threadfin salmon fishing experiences. The Port of Brisbane offers vertical fishing in 10-12m of water during daylight, while further upstream it’s very effective fishing close to the water surface at night under the many artificial lights. Our guest Reece Thomas demystifies both! Join Team Doc Lures for more fishing info, more interaction and to support the future of the ALF podcast. https://team.doclures.com Full show notes for this episode: https://doclures.com/brisbane-threadfin-salmon-reece-thomas/

Will you join Juan in his recent conversion to subsisting on purely oxygen and sunlight? In this episode of Meandering Juan and Kyrin discuss: the recent changes to the Mere Mortals brand and content, taking responsibility for mistakes, spreading some love to those who have helped us, breatharians (the hottest new diet), talking/arguing to people with extreme views, knowing your why and the types of interview questions that are useless and those that are beneficial.Timeline:0:00 - Introduction & Mere Mortal Moments6:45 - Call outs and call ins10:41 - Shouts outs to our collaborators and helpers14:15 - Breatharians18:08 - Getting to a common ground with extreme views22:34 - When to lead someone in an argument24:25 - Is there a negative on knowing your why?30:30 - Useless interview questions36:00 - What is a good interview question?38:33 - Meet the Mere Mortals in personAs always, we hope you enjoy, Mere Mortals out!About Mere Mortals:Striving for excellence through life's lessons. Daily uploads @ 5pm AEST. 4M's, Book Reviews, Musings, Bonus, Themed Podcast, Interviews & Meanderings.Connect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalsmedia.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mere_mortals_media/Facebook: https://facebook.com/Meremortalsmedia

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Margaret also talks about her strong interest in history and heritage. A River With A City Problem has been nominated for the 2020 Courier Mail People's Choice Queensland Book of the Year Award. See voting link below. The book explores the history of flooding in the Brisbane River catchment with a focus on the major floods in 1893, 1974 and 2011. Published: 31 July 2020. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Vote for Margaret Cook here: https://bit.ly/VoteMargaret

After going through the COVID-19 lockdown aboard their small cruiser that remains anchored at the Brisbane River, a young Brazilian couple is embarking on a 2.5-year, 13 thousand nautical miles journey to Rio de Janeiro by their 'Car 54', crossing three oceans and four continents. - Após passarem a pandemia do Covid-19 à bordo do seu pequeno barco a vela ‘Car 54’ ancorado no rio de Brisbane, Felipe Bouzon e Bruna Sanches resolveram adiantar o projeto da tão sonhado viagem a vela de volta ao Brasil. Serão mais de 13 mil milhas náuticas percorridas em dois anos e meio.

Mitch has kicked the Sherrin into the Brisbane River, there were numerous attempts to recover it but all to no avail. Leighthal flogged another guys coffee order and caused pandemonium at the local establishment and Señor Haz comes in for a full podcast review.We also get through some big talking points from the week that was. Is one ref better than two? Is replacing a penalty with six-again a good idea and does Haz’s Nan like Wayne Bennett at all?Leighthal gets more and more confident with his pun telling, Skin becomes more and more aggressive with every one and there are plenty more button pressing dramas in the race for MVP!As always Alchemy Cordials Australia get some well deserved recognition from our guests. Check them out here.If you would like to get in touch with us, make a contribution to the show by getting yourself a piece of WGTC merchandise or dob in a tight arse friend… get yourself to our website!

Today, we continue the conversation with a force to be reckoned with on the personal growth scene. Years ago, myself and thousands of others were entranced with his “movement-inspired” videos about a new way to live and love. Through #LovesVoice, he was reshaping the way we look at LOVE’s frequency and who we can BE in relationships. I became inspired that this Preston Smiles character speak at my company’s annual conference in Australia - as I knew his message needed to be heard by more people. So, without any other way to reach him, I commented on a social media post of one of his videos and…he messaged me straight back. I’m convinced there was divine cooperation at work as next thing you know, him and his electric partner Alexi were sitting on our balcony overlooking the Brisbane River. Never mind the distance he flew to spread his message to thousands in Australia but this trailblazer is now the author of 2 bestselling books, is a social media infleuncer with over 163K followers and is the founder of Conscious Man Brotherhood and The Bridge Method. Being named ‘Millenial Mentor of the Year’ begins to point to the profound impact him and his wife are having on the consciousness of the planet. Wait till his new twins-in-waiting grace the planet, then, this super-charged FAMILY will surely rival The Incredibles! Thanks Preston for always being a YES in my life and showing me what it is to truly SHOW UP for when opportunity comes calling…Meet Preston:Conscious Businessman, Trailblazer, Personal Freedom coach, experiential Speaker, Social Media influencer, author of Love Louder 33 ways to amplify your life and NOW or NEVER your epic life in 5 steps (both published by Simon & Schuster), founder of Conscious Man Brotherhood, Co founder of The Bridge Method and badass messenger of love, Preston Smiles is a force to be reckoned with on the personal growth scene. Leading cutting edge workshops all over the world with his equally as powerful wife Alexi Panos, winning awards like Millennial mentor of the year, gracing the cover of Inspired Coach Magazine, and Millennial Magazine, and being featured on some of the biggest podcast and shows in the world, such as IMPACT THEORY and School of Greatness, Preston is touching the hearts and souls of thousands of people daily through his social media videos, and provocative writings. As Jack Canfield and Michael Beckwith have called him, Preston is unstoppable.Contact Preston: YouTube: @questionswithPreston Website: https://prestonsmiles.com Instagram: @prestonsmiles

This is the final episode for Season 2 and 2019 - Taking a longer break (for other PFAS work) next one due approximately May/June 2020In today’s episode I will be talking PFAS in the waste streams and their release back into the environment, and possible effects of some of these transmission pathways on agriculture and hence the food chain.For the main discussion I will be talking with researcher, Christie Gallen, from the University of Queensland in Brisbane, discussing her research into PFASs in landfill leachate, WWTPs, biosolids and QLD floodwaters.Christie has a background in Chemistry and Biology and has an Honours degree in Chemistry. She currently works as a research assistant in Brisbane.Throughout today’s episode I will bring in some facts from Christie’s research papers and also put a link to her four papers in the show notes. I will also incorporate other relevant information about PFAS in landfills, biosolids, and WWTPs, and also highlight some brief overseas case study examples from Michigan, Maine, and even Alaska. Show Notes: Research Gallen et al1. PFAS flood watersSpatio-temporal assessment of perfluorinated compounds in the Brisbane River system, Australia: Impact of a major flood event (2014)https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0025326X140011062. A mass estimate of perfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) release from Australian wastewater treatment plants (2018)https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S00456535183109813. Australia-wide assessment of perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in landfill leachates (2017)https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0304389417300870?via%3Dihub4. Occurrence and distribution of brominated flame retardants and perfluoroalkyl substances in Australian landfill leachate and biosolids (2016)https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0304389416302539?via%3DihubBloomberg Environment Parts Per Billion Podcast - Maine Dairy Farmer Fred Stone PFAS & Biosolidshttps://news.bloombergenvironment.com/environment-and-energy/the-farmer-who-got-punished-for-reporting-pollution-podcast

In this episode of ‘My favourite item, unraveling Brisbane’s history piece by piece’ we sit down with Bill Kitson, retired Senior Curator of the Museum of Lands, Mapping and Surveying, who helps us understand the story behind a special topographical map from their collection. Want to visit? The Museum of Lands, Mapping and Surveying is open Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 4:00pm. It is located on the Ground floor, 317 Edward Street, Brisbane. With special thanks Mr Bill Kitson, retired Senior Curator of the Museum of Lands, Mapping and Surveying. Know something more about this item? Post a comment! Moments in history are shared experiences and helping museums find out more about items in their collection is a great way to become involved in documenting Brisbane’s heritage. Music Aliaksei Yukhevich, Light Corporate, jamendo.com, Licensed. Image Topographical Map covering the mouth of the Brisbane River, 1 October 1889. Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence. Map is available here: https://data.qld.gov.au/dataset/historical-topographic-map-series-queensland/resource/6d910827-b053-4eba-ae54-ffea4a943380

The threadfin salmon fishing in the Brisbane River is superb during the summer months, when fish aggregate in the deeper water near the river mouth.  Local angler Nick Whyte targets them with vibration baits, using electronics to locate the schools, then placing casts in just the right spot. Full show notes at https://doclures.com/brisbane-river-threadfin-salmon-nick-whyte/ 

The guys go back to the 1970's with an old school guide to Diplomacy from Kaner while Amby channels his Stevie Wonder "Very Superstitious" habits. They start their Newbie Guide to Diplomacy and do an updated Around the Grounds for their games. Intro The guys start with plastic glasses at the Wet Deck pool bar at the W Hotel overlooking the Brisbane River. Its already hot in mid-spring (0 mins 5 secs) They discuss how long Diplomacy has been played before Kaner brings out a 1978 Gamer's Guide to Diplomacy produced by Avalon Hill. Kaner talks about how he got a hold of it (2 mins 15 secs) Amby starts flicking through it and they discuss some of the 1970's cartoons in it. They then start talking about what's also in the guide and some strategies including options if you're down to a small number of SC's. (5 mins)  They talk about some of the variants in the guide they've never heard of, including Bid Diplomacy (13 mins 30 secs) They've forgotten to introduce their drinks belatedly. With the heat Amby is drinking a 28 Pale Ale from the Gold Coast and Kaner is drinking a Somersby cider (16 mins 30 secs) The guys quickly move onto an Around the Grounds digression involving a 1898 game being played by Kaner. While this variant is played on the classic board, how its different to Classic. Kaner provides words of sage advice in the fog of war 1898 game he's in and about to solo (17 mins 15 secs) Kaner and Amby's Newbie Guide to Diplomacy - Part 1: The map The guys introduce this new segment to help new players to Diplomacy understand the game. If you're a non-newbie feel free to fast forward this bit (25 mins 15 secs) After some unplanned argy-bargy about what to cover off, they end up discussing initially the map, SCs, territories and how different units behave on different territory types (26 mins) They talk about how some coastal territories have two costs and how that impacts on the game, before discussing canal zones and impassable zones (32 mins 15 secs) Diplomacy players' superstitions Amby starts discussing a recent habit that has now become a superstition (38 mins) He explains how when he sticks with his superstition and plays the same song his moves go well, but when he varied it once, it went terribly (39 mins) He talks about his Divided States two songs - the 1812 Overture and the Love Boat theme. He plays Spanish guitar songs in games where he's playing Spain (39 mins 30 secs)  He discusses what superstitions other players have expressed when asked on vDip, webDip, playDip and the DiplomacyGames Twitter account (42 mins 30 secs) 2021 World Diplomacy Championship The guys quickly discuss the 2020 tourney at Carnage but move onto the recently announced 2021 WDC in Thailand (49 mins) As a former Aussie expat in Thailand, Kaner gives his suggestions on where would be a good hosting location in Thailand (51 mins 30 secs) Kaner discusses his idea for a historical 13th century southeast Asian variant (54 mins) They briefly touch on a PM from Flame about tweaks to the Mongol Diplomacy variant (56 mins) Around the grounds Kaner starts the segment by discussing some quality public press in a Europa Renovatio game he's been spectating (57 mins 40 secs)  Amby kicks off his game discussion with his WW2 Global Boogooloo game (1 hr 7 mins) The Europa Renovatio game Cry God for Harry! has kicked off. Its not a gunboat for once but its anon. The guys give their thoughts on their early moves without giving away who they are (1 hr 9 mins)   Amby's never ending Divided States game has taken a few more turns with the game dynamics changing again (1 hr 11 mins) They discuss the anon Silent Europe game they're both in and how Amby's superstition isn't working in this game (1 hr 16 mins) They then move onto Amby's playDip USA! game as Spain where Chile soloed. Amby gives some constructive - but positive - criticism he doesn't like about two things at playDip (1 hr 17 mins 30 secs) Amby discusses a second War in the Americas game at playDip he's in, also playing as Spain. He discusses the brutality of having to play 12 hour phases (1 hr 21 mins) Amby explains the main reason he joined this game is because its a "Stuff Happens" variant - and what type of crazy stuff happens (1 hr 25 mins) What the Dr Recommended The guys return to the vDip Hall of Fame for the 20-somethings to position 50 (1 hr 28 mins) Wrapping up They talk about their 3rd face-to-face game coming up in Brisbane on 27 October (1 hr 30 mins) The guys discuss donating to Patreon for the drinking fund or buying (at no extra charge to you) from our Amazon affiliate link (1 hr 31 mins) And then conclude the show (1 hr 33 mins) Venue: Wet Bar, W Hotel, Brisbane Drinks of choice: Kaner - Somersby cider, pretty much mass produced everywhere Amby - 28 Pale Ale, Gold Coast, Australia Just a reminder you can support the show by giving it 5 stars on iTunes or Stitcher. And don't forget if you want to help improve the audio equipment... or get the guys more drunk, you can also donate at Patreon or you can also shop at Amazon using our affiliate link. It costs exactly the same to you, but Amazon give us a small cut and it doesn't cost you a cent more! Lastly, don't forget to subscribe so you get the latest Diplomacy Games episodes straight to your phone. Thanks as always to Dr Dan aka "The General" for his rockin' intro tune.

After our recent treat from the R.A.A.F’s C-17 and F/A-18F over Riverfire weekend here in Brisbane, we thought it was perfect timing to share our Rocketwoman episode with you! When looking along the Brisbane River at all the adoring fans gaze at the jets screaming along the sky it’s clear that everyone is a bit of a jet-nerd, but none more so than our recent guest Ruth Harrison! Since Ruth can remember she has loved all things planes, and made it her life-mission to join the RAF in the UK. After starting out in the right direction with years of experience in the Cadets and studying Aerospace Engineering, Ruth’s journey hit a couple of heartbreaking roadblocks. Now she is looking to put some rocket fuel into the careers of other #WOMENinSTEM who have encountered some turbulence such as changing jurisdictions, raising children or caring for family. This episode is fantastic for EVERYONE! But particularly insightful for foreign expat engineers, those in the defence industry, and passionate #WOMENinSTEM!

The Brisbane River supports plenty of quality jewfish for those who know how to find and target them. Local angler, fishing journalist and tackle rat Peter Herbst has them all figured out, and in this episode shares his tips for targeting the silver ghosts. Full show notes are available at: https://doclures.com/brisbane-river-jewfish-peter-herbst/ 

Thomas Baertl sits opposite me over looking a different body of water, today we sit at the Power House on the Brisbane River and discuss how this German Banker turned his back on corporate life for the life of a creative.It takes a certain courage to walk away from a career 20 years in the making, Thomas gives me insight into this, and advice for any listener seeking to do the same. I'd love to see your work and hear your thoughts about my show 'Chasing Clarity' Please get in touch via Instagram - @senseiodellIf you want to help the show grow it's awesome to subscribe, great to rate on your podcast player BUT amazing if you share the show with someone, your stories or a group.Want to suggest a guest or be a guest? Hit me on the Gram.If you'd like to support the show for less than a cup of coffee a month you can search the show on Patreon or use the link below:https://www.patreon.com/user?u=15926773Thomas Baertl - @thomasbaertlcapturesWebsite: - www.thomasbaertl.com.au

When it comes to being a success podiatrist, we all have different ideas on what real success looks like, and I think my guest Craig Schooth from Sunnybank Hills Podiatry, Brisbane has got it pretty well worked out.  Family, work, health and fitness, and time off for holidays and socialising with friends are all important, but what's more important is to find the right balance that works best for you, not what someone else tells you it should be. On this episode we discuss:  Being a mature aged student and studying while married with children.  His competitive Triathlete days and how this lead to his first exposure to podiatry, via the QUT Podiatry Clinic. Phillip Pearlman took him for a run along Brisbane River as part of his initial biomechanical assessment. This exposure got Craig interested in the MSK aspect of podiatry. Studying and working "When you put yourself in that situation, you must make it work." Never wait for that perfect time; it will probably never arrive. Taking on a QLD Rural Scholarship took the pressure off of finding a job upon graduation. Living in Roma, 500km west of Brisbane. It's not all negative as we sometimes shear.  Moving back to Brisbane didn't exactly go to plan, and it was a soul destroying moment having three children and no job. The best part about podiatry is there's no shortage of work if you want it.  Buying Sunnybank Hills Podiatry in 2011 and what he learnt working for himself.  "The best thing about being a solo practitioner is working on your terms and getting all the fruits of your efforts." Pivoting The Focus of His Business Craig recently made a conscious decision to get back to why he wanted to be a podiatrist in the first place and is slowly turning his general practice into a more MSK style clinic. The key is doing it slowly and also helpful to have some one-on-one coaching to help change the focus.  You can continue to see 80 or 100+ general patients every week without having to do anything, but if it's not fulfilling, it's become a job.  Make Realistic Changes You must be realistic about the changes you want to make in your patient profile and balance between MSK patients and general patients. What is the correct balance for you? There is no right or wrong answer.  First, you need to know who you want to attract. Who is my ideal patient or patient avatar?   What Is Success? There is no definition of a successful person in podiatry. Is not money or the toys you can afford. Your quality of life is more important than money, and it's spending time with people you care about and creating memories.  If you have any questions about this podcast episode, please email me at tf@tysonfranklin.com, or you can connect with Craig Schooth via his website.  If you enjoyed this episode you might also enjoy: Ep 010: Dr Andrew Schneider Running A Successful Solo-Practice One-On-One Coaching & Mentoring The fastest and most efficient way to grow your podiatry business is by using a business coach or mentor. There are many coaching programs currently available, but in my opinion, most are very beige and non-specific. Please email me. I'd love to be able to help you where I can.   Subscribe To My Newsletter If you'd like to be kept up to date with my speaking engagements, EVENTS and other activities, please sign up to my NEWSLETTER, and I promise not to spam you with daily emails telling you how awesome I am.  You may also want to check out my other podcast It's No Secret with Dr T., which is a small business and marketing podcast.  Order My Book It's No Secret There's Money In Podiatry. In Australia, you can order directly from my website, but if you live overseas, I would suggest Amazon or the Book Depository.  Subscribe To Podiatry Legends If you enjoy listening to the Podiatry Legends Podcast, please click SUBSCRIBE on your podcast player, so you do not miss an episode and tell all your podiatry friends. If you enjoy it a lot, it will put a HUGE smile on my face if you left a REVIEW on iTunes, or wherever you like to listen to podcasts. 

Dubbed the "Vampire Killer", Queensland woman Tracey Wigginton served 22 years in prison for the murder of 47-year-old Edward Baldock in 1989. Wigginton, then 24, and three other women lured Baldock into a car and took him to a park on the banks of the Brisbane River, where she stabbed him 27 times. In 1991 she pleaded guilty to the murder and the lurid details of the crime shocked the nation. It was reported Wigginton was obsessed with the Occult and murdered Baldock because she had a "need to feed" on his blood. Journalist and true crime author Megan Norris has followed the case ever since she moved to Australia from England in 1990 and speaks to Australian True Crime about the crime and the very disturbed history of Tracey Wigginton, who was released from jail in 2012.Warning: please be advised this episode contains graphic content.Show notes for Episode 90:Your hosts are Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbWith thanks to Megan Norris and guest co-host Vikki PetraitisIf you liked this episode, you might like Episode 3 - On Father’s Day: Robert FarquharsonLike us on Facebook ​Follow us on Instagram or TwitterSupport us on PatreonListen on Apple PodcastsListen on Google PodcastsListen on SpotifyIf you have any information on the cases covered by this podcast, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.Thank you for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Brisbane River holds a healthy population of threadfin salmon, which offers a stunning fishing opportunity right on the doorstep of one of Australia's biggest cities. As if that's not enough, this episode's guest, Steve Morgan, explains how the threadies in the middle estuary can abandon their bottom dwelling ways and smash lures from the water surface.  Whether you're a Brisbane resident or just a visitor to the area, you'll be delighted at the amazing sport fishing opportunity that's right there for the taking. Steve's show notes page and downloads are available at https://doclures.com/brisbane-river-king-threadfin-fishing-steve-morgan/

Episode 8 - Graham Perrett (ALP) - Federal MP for Moreton. Moreton covers the suburbs of diverse and multicultural areas, including Macgregor and Eight Mile Plains to the east, Kuraby and Sunnybank Hills to the south, Oxley to the west and bound by the Brisbane River to the north Keep up to date with what Graham is up to in Moreton (including his #walkhighlights) by: - following him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/grahamperrettmp - liking him on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrahamPerrettMp/ - checking out his website: http://www.grahamperrett.net.au/ Don't forget to like, rate, review, comment, subscribe and share :) Follow us on Twitter and Facebook for updates and information: www.facebook.com/WhoPoliticians/ twitter.com/WhoPoliticians Or drop us an email at peoplepoliticians@gmail.com, with any recommendations for guests and questions etc

As we sat in the drawing room at the Australian Comic Arts Festival, the topic soon turned to zombies and survival (AKA why the kids in The Walking Dead are doing it all wrong). Politics were discussed, as were tanks, our own strategies, and a few of the different comic book/tv takes on the issue. Christian Read will probably be ok in his mountain lair, Paul and I are joining the boys from his Thai kickboxing gym who catch fish in the Brisbane River from bows and arrows they make themselves, and joining us at the end there was Trevor Clark... not sure where you are from sir, but god speed! *The name of the BBC zombie show we couldn't remember was 'In The Flesh' ;) Recorded: Sat 10 Feb 18, Drawing Room, Australian Comic Arts Festival, Canberra.

You can't see through the murky water of the Brisbane River, but when you have an underwater microphone you can listen to the life below.

You can't see through the murky water of the Brisbane River, but when you have an underwater microphone you can listen to the life below.

Als drittgrößte Stadt Australiens nach Sydney und Melbourne ist Brisbane bei Touristen und Einwohnern vor allem für Vielfalt bekannt. Kultur und Outdoor-Abenteuer, gutes Essen, hippe Restaurants und hübsche Gartenanlagen am Ufer des Brisbane Rivers, Märkte und Designerboutiquen bieten wirklich jedem, wonach er sucht. Und obwohl die Stadt über 2 Millionen Einwohner hat, wirkt sie sehr idyllisch, persönlich und charmant.Beim Schlendern fallen mir vor allem die vielen violett leuchtenden Jacarandas auf. Die Bäume findet man überall in der Stadt und in den großzügig angelegten Grünflächen sorgen sie für den besonderen Farbtupfer. Brisbane ist viel entspannter als Sydney. Obwohl es auch eine Großstadt ist, hat sie einen eher ländlichen Flair. Am Ufer des Flusses sitzen Leute entspannt auf Bänken und genießen den warmen Herbstabend mit Blick auf die Story Bridge.Mach unbedingt den Story Bridge Adventure ClimbVon dort aus hast du nämlich einerseits einen unglaublichen Rundumblick über die gesamte Stadt. Andererseits ist es ein irres Gefühl, 80 Meter über dem Meer zu stehen und unter sich die Autos den Highway langfahren zu sehen. Ich empfehle die Tour in der Dämmerung. Die hell erleuchtete Stadt und die Spiegelung der bunten Lichter auf dem Wasser sehen atemberaubend aus.In diesem Beitrag erfährst du über Brisbane,dass es hier 300 satte Sonnentage pro Jahr gibt.dass über 2 Millionen Menschen hier leben.dass du vom Mount Coot-tha und von der Story Bridge den besten Blick auf die Stadt hast.dass du beim Story Bridge Climb viel über die Geschichte der Stadt erfährst und dich danach 30 Meter abseilen kannst – Adrenalin pur!dass die lachenden Vögel im botanischen Garten Kookaburras sind.dass Brisbane wahnsinnig vielfältig und kultiviert ist.dass es die Hauptstadt von Queensland, also vom Sunshine State, ist.Was du außerdem über Brisbane wissen solltestBesonders im Herbst und Winter darfst du dich hier auf warmes Wetter freuen. Brisbane ist bei Backpackern sehr beliebt. Von hier aus starten viele ihre Reise über den australischen Kontinent oder halten sich länger in der idyllischen Metropole auf. Neben schicken Restaurants findest du auch sehr günstiges Essen auf Märkten und in Imbissen. Es ist also für jeden Geldbeutel was dabei. Weitere Infos kurz zusammengefasst:Brisbane ist 1824 unter dem Namen Moreton Bay als Strafkolonie gegründet worden.Aborigines haben den Mount Coot-tha schon vor 40.000 Jahren besucht.Wegen des subtropischen Klimas kannst du hier das ganze Jahr über prima Urlaub machen.Du kannst von Brisbane aus viele Rundreisen machen, kannst Kunst und Kultur, aber auch Outdoor-Abenteuer erleben.In den South Bank Parklands kannst du schwimmen, relaxen und bummeln gehen.Fortitude Valley gilt als Kunst- und Künstlerviertel. Hier findest du ein buntes Nachtleben.Neben dem Bridge Climb solltest du auch unbedingt eine Bootstour auf dem Brisbane River machen und die Stadt von hier aus entdecken.Du solltest unbedingt einen Ausflug auf die größte Sandinsel der Welt machen, nach Fraser Island.ShownotesIch habe im Base Brisbane übernachtetMeinen Wagen habe ich bei Wicked Campers abgegeben

Chris Masters is an investigative journalist and author. His name is practically synonymous with the craft of investigative journalism, as his face was regularly beamed into living rooms across Australia when he worked on the ABC television program Four Corners between 1983 and 2010. One of his programs had a huge effect on my home state of Queensland: in 1987, Chris’s report, The Moonlight State, led to the Fitzgerald Inquiry into corruption, which resulted in the deposition of the premier, Joh Bjelke-Petersen, as well as the jailing of three former ministers and the state’s police commissioner, Terry Lewis. Chris has produced many remarkable stories across his career, but I make special mention of The Moonlight State as this interview was recorded in late September while he was visiting Brisbane to launch All Fall Down, the third book in a trilogy about Queensland police corruption by Matthew Condon, a previous Penmanship guest. Condon said at the launch that his three books would not exist without the work of Chris Masters, which goes to show just how deeply his investigative journalism has affected so many people. I first met Chris at a Brisbane launch for his 2012 book, Uncommon Soldier: Brave, Compassionate and Tough, the Making of Australia's Modern Diggers. When I got a chance to speak to Chris afterwards, I told him that he’d been highly influential in my decision to pursue journalism, as when I graduated from the University of Queensland in 2009, Chris received a Doctor of Letters and gave a short speech which I found immensely inspiring. When I later contacted Chris after that first meeting in 2012, he kindly sent me the text of his speech, which was even more affecting for me to read after having invested a few years in the business myself. Our conversation at Chris’s hotel room overlooking the Brisbane River touches on the work ethic of his journalist mother, Olga Masters, and how that influenced his own work; how an experience with death as a young man led to him becoming involved with a charity named Redkite; how he goes about winning the trust of sources who are initially unwilling to speak to him; the thirteen years of litigation which followed the broadcast of The Moonlight State; why he believes that domestic investigative journalism is tougher than warzone reporting, and what sustains him after over 40 years in this business. Chris Masters worked at Australia’s longest running public affairs television program, Four Corners between 1983 and 2010. He made over 100 reports for the national broadcaster’s flagship program, many of them well remembered and some of them nation shaping. Chris has written four books, the most recent Uncommon Soldier (2012). The first was Inside Story (1991) followed by Not For Publication (2002) and Jonestown (2006), the latter winning three awards, including ‘Biography of the Year’. Chris is from a well-known media family, his mother Olga (1919-1986), a lifelong journalist and successful author. In 1999 Chris was awarded a Public Service Medal for his anti-corruption work. In 2005 he received an honorary doctorate in Communication from RMIT University. A further honorary doctorate was awarded in 2009 by The University of Queensland, where Chris is an Adjunct Professor. Show notes and links to Chris's writing discussed in this episode: http://penmanshippodcast.com/episode-12-chris-masters/ Chris Masters's website: chrismasters.com.au Penmanship on Twitter: @PenmanshipAU penmanshippodcast.com

Gary Bembridge of Tips for Travellers shares observations, tips and advice for visitors to Brisbane in Australia.Subscribe free to the show on iTunes, Stitcher Radio or TuneIn RadioThis show covers among other topics: Observations 3rd largest city in Australia - over 2 million people - growing fast and projecting may overtake Melbourne - capital of Queensland. Attractive city set around the curves of Brisbane River named after  Sir Thomas Brisbane Governer of NSW in 1820s. Compact and easy to get around with  good transport infrastructure both road and on river - easily walkable. Mix of modern glass buildings and grand old buildings like City Hall - Post Office - Treasury building (now a casino). Lots of greenery and shade about - even the roads in the CBD has trees along both sides creating cover and playgrounds have covered play areas . About hour drive to beaches and theme parks of Gold Coast. Prone to major flooding at various times over history - big one 1974 - most recent in 2011 when CBD and suburbs badly affected. History Created to support the penal colony close by. Growing fast for as commercial centre : mineral and agriculture resources , financial services , technology - busy port handling exports of things like grain, coal. In WWII General MacArthur commanded to Pacific war effort from here for a time. Hosted 1982 Commonwealth Games, World Expo 88 Getting thereGood airline connections within Australia and to parts of AsiaCruise lines - big ships dock quite way from the city (30-45 mins transfer)Best time to goSummer : Dec - Feb Winter: Jun - AugGetting aroundBus - tickets by zoneRail - to suburbsRiver - free and pay for services WalkingBike hire scheme (blue bikes)Green tricycle taxisTips Get information booklets from tourist information offices - free Brisbane Insider Guid. Brisbane Greeter Service - 100 volunteers - 20 languages - two options (refer to information leaflet) - greeter's choice or your choice - free Hop-on Hop-off bus. Things to do River trips Free red City Hopper - every 30 minutes - takes about 1.5 hours. CityCat service - big catamarans go much further up and down river Mississippi style paddle streamer - Kookaburra River Queens Jet Ski or kayak River City Cruises- 1,5 trip with commentary by Captain South Bank Parklands 42-acre development on site of 1988 World Expo - very busy at weekends with locals to hang out- includes Information centre The Beach - Aquativity water parkPicnic areasRestaurantsWeekend marketWheel of Brisbane - 12 to 15 minute ride in aircon enclosed cabinQueensland performing arts centreQueensland museum & science centreQueensland Art gallery State library of QueesnslandGallery of Modern ArtConvention & Exhibition centreRainforest walkBougainvillea featureNepalese PagodaLone Pine Koala Sanctuary 1927 - worlds first koala sanctuary - 130 koala and 90 other Aussie species  -  11km awayMount Coot-thaPanoramic view from Mount Coot-tha - 8km outside cityBotanical garden  - established 1824 as fruit & vegetable garden for nearby Moreton Bay penal settlement - 20 hectares flowers treesOtherCity Hall Story Bridge ClimbANZAC square memorialShoppingQueens street pedestrian mall - over 600 shops on 1 kmQueensPlaza Gold Coast day trip

BRISBANE !!! ANCIENT POWER LAND OF THE NORTH! LOVE POWER DIMPLE SLIP! !!!!Oxley discovered, named, and explored the Brisbane River as far as Goodna, 20 kilometres (12 mi) upstream from the Brisbane central business district.[10] Oxley recommended Red Cliff Point for the new colony, reporting that ships could land at any tide and easily get close to the shore.[11] The party settled in Redcliffe on 13 September 1824, under the command of Lieutenant Henry Miller with 14 soldiers (some with wives and children) and 29 convicts. However, this settlement was abandoned after a year and the colony was moved to a site on the Brisbane River now known as North Quay, 28 kilometres (17 mi) south, which offered a more reliable water supply. Chief Justice Forbes gave the new settlement the name of Edenglassie before it was named Brisbane.[12] Non-convict European settlement of the Brisbane region commenced in 1838.[13] German missionaries settled at Zions Hill, Nundah as early as 1837, five years before Brisbane was officially declared a free settlement. The band consisted of ministers Christopher Eipper (1813–1894) and Carl Wilhelm Schmidt and lay missionaries Haussmann, Johann Gottried Wagner, Niquet, Hartenstein, Zillman, Franz, Rode, Doege and Schneider.[14] They were allocated 260 hectares and set about establishing the mission, which became known as the German Station.[15] Bart and Nick have madcore comedy festival shows happening! Check their websites! www.nickcody.com.au www.bartlol.com Twtitter and Instragrams @bartlol @thenickcody!!!GOOMBO LIMB!