Join our Carols at Witton event on Sunday December 1st!

A wonderful afternoon will take place at Witton Barracks Park (Lambert Rd) from 4pm where you can browse through our wonderful market stalls and pick up some Christmas presents for family & friends

Bring your picnic blanket or chairs and find a spot on the grass in front of our stage to enjoy the melodies and sing along to everyone's favourite Christmas tunes

With thanks to Rhonda from Viva La Musica who will be coordinating our wonderful performances including students from local schools.

The Lord Mayor's Christmas Carols returns bigger and better in 2024 to spread joy to the world with a dazzling evening of high kicks, high notes and hijinks.

Hosted by Queensland’s first lady of song Naomi Price, this world-class evening of entertainment features a breathtaking all-Australian line-up of superstars including Conrad Sewell, Ngaiire, Josh Pyke, Queensland Ballet, Jess Hitchcock, Emma Pask, Luke Kennedy, Fatai, Andy Cook, Dean Brady and Waveney Yasso.

Find out more at https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/things-to-see-and-do/whats-on-and-events/christmas-in-brisbane/lord-mayors-christmas-carols

Get ready for an incredible Jacaranda Festival in Biami Yumba Park, Fig Tree Pocket on Saturday 9 November, beginning at 2:00pm!

There is 16 free educational workshops and wellness sessions still open for registration—everything from yoga and robotics to mastering BBQ like a Michelin-star chef.

These workshops are free, but spots are limited, so make sure to register at goodpeople.com.au/workshops.

For some added fun, check out our neighbour-friendly Silent Disco, the only paid event, raising funds for a local school project. Here’s what’s on:

 Kids: Dance with favourite characters like Bluey, Peppa Pig, and Paw Patrol.

Teens: Enjoy an afternoon of games and great music.

Adults: Three music channels with 80s, 90s, and 00s hits, plus frozen margaritas, and craft beer—with bar proceeds supporting community projects like the seniors’ Christmas party.

A huge thank you to the 200+ volunteers making this event possible. You’re amazing!

Join us for a fantastic day of community fun at the Jacaranda Festival—see you there!

✨ Get ready for the ultimate Sunday sesh 🎉

Sunday 27th of October, from 3:30 - 6:30pm, I'm turning the park into a music wonderland with a 40 piece band playing live from 4 - 5 pm... that'll give you all the feels 🎻🎺

So... grab your mates, pack a picnic blanket, and swing by the food trucks for a feed 🍔🍕🌮🍦 It's all about good vibes, great company, and epic tunes! 🎶

Don't sleep on this - pop it in your calendar, and we’ll see you there! 👋👀🔜

Head of the Brisbane (HOTB) is Toowong Rowing Clubs main fundraising event. It is a 9.5km time trial race starting outside the club, racing upstream, before navigating a tight turnaround and ending back at the club. The event is open to all schools, masters and high performance athletes. Further details will follow closer to the time.

Social Media:

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Get ready to celebrate the hardworking teams that make our community thrive! The Walter Taylor Ward office is thrilled to invite you to a Business Activation Event, where we'll shine a spotlight on the diligent local businesses along Moggill Road and Coonan Street.

With the Moggill Rd Corridor Upgrade nearing completion, it’s the perfect time to come together for a special event that celebrates the exciting future ahead and supports our local businesses after the trying time they've faced.

Event Details:
•    Date: Friday 20 September 2024
•    Time: 8am - 11am
•    Location: Indooroopilly Central (top carpark)

Here’s what’s in store:

• 🎧 NOVA 106.9 with giveaways and competitions

• ☕ FREE coffee from Horizon & Grind

• 🍪 FREE cookies from Subwa

• 🥤 FREE cold drinks from Night Owl

• 🍔 FREE breakfast BBQ

Plus, loads of deals, discounts, and exclusive promos from our amazing local businesses. You won’t want to miss out.

There are many wonderful businesses that deserve our support. Feel free to visit my website for a list of local spots you can check out!

Brisbane City Council is committed to making our Brisbane lifestyle even better, and I’d love to hear your feedback on how we can improve the Green Hill Reservoir to make it an even more enjoyable place for your furry friends 🐾🌱

This is your chance to share your ideas, whether it’s about lighting, seating, shade, 🌈 rainbow bridge, or any other suggestions 💛

Join us for a -
🐶 Community Consultation
📍 Green Hill Reservoir
📅 Monday 16th September
🕖 5pm - 6pm

If you can’t make it, you can still share your thoughts -
https://forms.gle/H8rMWJosrUTarnsy7

Get your dose of Vitamin D and enjoy a free all-ages concert featuring an incredible line-up of musical goodness and dynamic ensembles at The University of Queensland's new scenic lakeside amphitheatre.  

This instalment of Brisbane Festival Serenades features an eclectic lineup of beloved performers, from dynamic ensembles to electrifying duo acts. The event will be headlined by Jaguar Jonze, Taiwanese-Australian singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from Brisbane and one of Australian music’s most important cultural voices. Jonze will be joined by a lineup of guest performers including the stunningly talented First Nations vocalist Kristal West. 

Calling all students, families, and indie music fans to come and enjoy the gorgeous spring weather. Bring a picnic and your dancing shoes, as you will need both! 

https://www.brisbanefestival.com.au/whats-on/2024/saint-lucia-serenades

The Hillsdon Fete is a much-loved community event that transforming the kindy and Hillsdon Road into a feast of:

• Home-made sweets and treats

• Plants

• Clothes

• Toys and books

• Face-painting

• Games

• Rides

• Farm animals

Let's share a moment and a coffee together... on me 🤫

I'm excited to see your faces this Wednesday, 4th September, from 12 noon to 1:30 pm at Merlo Coffee Café UQ Saint Lucia Campus ☕

Taringa Probus Club offers retirees the chance to have fun and make new friends. As well as regular tours and outings, activities include movies, theatre, armchair traveller, book club, foodies (dining), croquet, photography, walking group and barefoot bowls.

The Club meet at the Mt. Coot-tha Botanical Gardens Auditorium at 10am on the fourth Tuesday of the month.  Contact Paul on 0422 998 772, or email: paul_mcdonald@iprimus.com.au.

Come along with your fur friend to the Lex Ord Park South Dog Off-Leash Opening on Saturday, August 24th from 8:30am to 11:30am.

There will be doggie treat gift bags, coffee, and stalls, and Toowong Rotary will be cooking up a sausage feast for both dogs and humans. All for free!

Wednesday, 21 August 2024 10:00 am - Sunday, 1 September 2024 4:00 pm

The last week of August 2024 sees this wonderful group of talented women putting on a SPIRITED Spring Show at The Richard Randall Art Studio, Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha, Toowong. It is open 10am-4pm daily from 23 August to 1 September. Entry is free. 

Rejuvenate your spirits, and be uplifted as you view this stunning exhibition, and marvel at this year’s feature installation of ‘spirited’ headwear … and vote for your favourite.

This is definitely the place to admire and purchase unique handmade items for yourself and also as gifts for special people in your life … artworks, homewares, wearables including jewellery, and more.

The eight local Brisbane artists are Casandra Pyziakos, Joanna Faber, Joanne Jayne, Karoline Cumming, Malissa Johnson, Pauline Stevens, Tricia Smout and Wendy Goode.

Their creative spirits are clearly evident in their artistic approaches, employing a diverse range of techniques in a wide variety of styles. Each artist brings their energy, enthusiasm and joy to this fabulous exhibition.

Deaf friendly event with stage show interpreted and featuring the Toowong State School Signing Choir.

Live Entertainment

Rides and Games

Face Painting

Food

Cakes & Sweets

Raffle and Auction

Family Portraits

On behalf of the 39th Infantry Battalion Association (Queensland), their comrades-in-arms, the 49th Battalion and the 2/14 and 2/16 AIF Battalions, Sherwood Indooroopilly RSL Sub-Branch has great pleasure in inviting you and your family to their Kokoda Day Commemoration.

Please advise your attendance and if you or your association would like to lay a wreath, to admin@sirsl.org.au or 3278 6786 by the July 31.

The doors of the newly restored Avalon Theatre are open and UQ Drama students are already thoroughly enjoying the space.

You too can experience the Avalon Theatre, at UQ Open Day, Sunday 4th of August from 12noon - 2pm.

Free popcorn and ice cream, plus a tour showcasing the theatre's wonderful building features.

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