Nature lovers home that would be perfect for Bear Grylls to go under the hammer

A WOODEN wonderland that was described by its owner as the home that “Bear Grylls would love to live in” is just one of the interesting homes going to auction across Brisbane over the weekend.

The home at 60 Northview Outlook, Moorooka has a back to nature type theme with a strong use of exposed wood and earthy colours inside and out.

Read more at https://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/brisbane-qld/nature-lovers-home-that-would-be-perfect-for-bear-grylls-to-go-under-the-hammer/news-story/100135eebcc288b28f0b0ec1136405c9

Family fashion label hits the runway at fashion week

A FAMILY owned and made fashion label with origins sewn in Ipswich is en route to the runway at the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival in Brisbane.

Three generations of fashion designers and fashion enthusiasts are the passion behind a new dressmaking venture.

More Here- https://www.qt.com.au/news/family-fashion-label-hits-runway-fashion-week/3450378/

Brisbane City Council's plans to make millions by fining residents

The 2018-19 financial year is yet to start but Brisbane City Council already has plans to make millions of dollars in revenue from fining residents.

The latest Brisbane City Council budget showed the council’s predicted spending for the next financial year and beyond, including the revenue it planned to make.

Continue Reading https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/brisbane-city-council-s-plans-to-make-millions-by-fining-residents-20180618-p4zm8c.html

Retractable security bollards to be installed in Brisbane CBD

More than $2 million will be spent to install underground security bollards in Brisbane's central business district.

In the 2018-19 Brisbane City Council budget $2.8 million was listed under the project title “City Hall Precinct Maintenance and Enhancement”.

More Here- https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/brisbane-news/retractable-security-bollards-to-be-installed-in-brisbane-cbd-20180615-p4zlpw.html

Council to build sport fields on flood-prone land

Brisbane’s flood-prone land has been purchased by Brisbane City Council which will spend millions to turn it into sporting fields.

The 2018-19 budget revealed the council would spend $40 million over three years to deliver new facilities in at least six suburbs.

More Here- https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/brisbane-news/council-to-build-sport-fields-on-flood-prone-land-20180614-p4zlft.html

'The tank's empty': Opposition leader slams Brisbane council budget

Brisbane council Opposition Leader Peter Cumming has slammed lord mayor Graham Quirk’s 2018-19 budget as a “final act of political tragedy”.

On Friday morning, two days after the budget was handed down, Cr Cumming delivered his budget response to the council chamber.

Continue Reading- https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/the-tank-s-empty-opposition-leader-slams-brisbane-council-budget-20180615-p4zlmj.html

Wayne Bennett concedes Jack Bird’s NRL season likely over

BRISBANE coach Wayne Bennett says Jack Bird’s NRL season is all but over after booking the prized Cronulla recruit for surgery.
Bennett said the Broncos were preparing to “get by without him” for 2018 after ex-NSW star Bird finally succumbed to the sternum injury that has plagued him for nine months.

Bird - who has played just eight games in his first Broncos season - has been booked for surgery on Monday.

The 23-year-old has not been sighted since round 10 but had been hopeful of playing Saturday night’s NRL clash against his former club the Sharks.

More Here- https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/teams/broncos/wayne-bennett-concedes-jack-birds-nrl-season-likely-over/news-story/d3b3d9243103c3703c838b1e5b625813

Brisbane's QueensPlaza to undergo $36m revamp

Vicinity Centres, the owner of Brisbane inner city shopping destination QueensPlaza, announced on Friday that its redevelopment application for the centre has been approved by Brisbane City Council.

Through a $36 million development, the company plans to elevate QueensPlaza's precinct and shopping capabilities to cater for a growing demand in luxury brands.

More Here- https://www.businessnewsaus.com.au/articles/brisbane-s-queensplaza-to-undergo--36m-revamp.html

Top Things to Do in Brisbane

Visit Brisbane and you'll find a modern, vibrant city with a sunny, sub-tropical climate and unsurpassed natural beauty. Best of all, you'll find friendly locals keen to show you around this pretty riverside city. They love their city and so will you.

Walk through Brisbane’s Entertaining South Bank

Enjoy a “Paddle and Prawns” Experience on the Brisbane River

More here- https://www.australia.com/en-nz/places/brisbane/top-10-things-to-do.html

The true price of your favourite puffer jacket

A good winter coat is an investment, and puffer jackets are a timeless classic that speak to the mountaineering, outdoor lifestyle of Patagonia and Kathmandu, whose names alone evoke wintry wildernesses and wild geese in flight.

If you’re looking to replace your old winter coat, there is every possibility that one of the Michelin-man-looking puffer jackets has caught your eye for its warmth, lightness and associations with trekking through the wilderness.

Read more at https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/lifestyle/fashion/the-true-price-of-your-favourite-puffer-jacket-20180430-p4zce1.html

Iconic style queen set to judge Rocky fashions on the field

LADIES grab your fascinators and gentlemen grab your ties, it is winter racing time.

The Rockhampton Jockey Club's Winter Carnival starts next Saturday on June 16 with the Rockhampton Girls Grammar Race Day.

Brisbane style queen Dale Olsson will return to Rockhampton to judge the Fashions on the Field again next weekend.

Continue reading https://www.themorningbulletin.com.au/news/iconic-style-queen-set-to-judge-rocky-fashions-on-/3436827/

What living in Brisbane is REALLY like

Buckling floor near Brisbane Coles store causes shopping centre evacuation

A buckling floor outside a supermarket in the inner-Brisbane suburb of West End has prompted the evacuation of a shopping centre.

Movement under a tiled floor has dislodged tiles in ridges along the floor outside the Coles supermarket.

About 60 people were moved outside to a street-level carpark while police and fire crews inspected the damage.

Read more at http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-06-08/floor-buckles-outside-inner-brisbane-coles-supermarket/9850176

TAB Betting Blog: Brisbane Cup seems a bit Ambitious

For weeks I've been saying that the Queensland Guineas would be the perfect race for Seaway to thrive in and I see no reason not to stick with the Ocean Park colt, despite the field that lines up against him being a pretty decent one.

More Here - http://www.espn.in/betting/story/_/id/23720319/tab-betting-blog-brisbane-cup-seems-bit-ambitious

Carnival Cruise Line to base a ship in Brisbane, Australia for first time

Cruise giant Carnival soon will have a ship based in Brisbane, Australia — a first for the line.

The Miami-based cruise company this week announced its 2,124-passenger Carnival Spirit would operate out of the city year-round starting in 2020. The ship currently is based in Sydney, Australia.

Carnival said Spirit would offer voyages out of Brisbane to the South Pacific with stops in Vanuatu and New Caledonia. It'll also offer short trips to the North Queensland region of Australia.

Read more at https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/cruises/2018/06/07/carnival-cruise-line-base-ship-brisbane-australia/680128002/

Brisbane to Build Film and Television Studio

The state government of Queensland, Australia, has announced its backing for the construction of new film and TV studios in Brisbane.

The government said it is committing $9.2 million (A$12 million) to the project and described it as establishing “a fit-for-purpose studio for small film and television productions.” The location and initial tenants will be announced in the next financial year.

The announcement was made by state premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk, in Los Angeles where she is on a trade mission. Her meetings have also included Disney, Netflix and Technicolor. Other announcements during the trip have included Screen Queensland funding for the second season of “Harrow” and its producer Hoodlum Entertainment; and Queensland resident Darren Paul Fisher being awarded the 2018 Greg Coote Scholarship.

More Here- https://variety.com/2018/film/asia/brisbane-build-film-and-television-studio-1202835644/

Brisbane council's ban on townhouses, apartments in low density areas is 'backwards'

A Brisbane City Council plan to stop townhouses and apartments being built in areas for single homes is "going backwards" in terms of urban planning, experts say.

University of Queensland Urban Planning expert Dr Dorina Pojani said the Lord Mayor's attempt to "save the Brisbane backyard" could drive up property prices.

Continue reading http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-06-08/brisbane-future-housing-blueprint/9848494

New 32-storey tower approved for Brisbane CBD

A proposed 32-storey tower which would occupy an entire block and significantly change Brisbane’s CBD skyline has been given the green light.

Mirvac Group submitted a development application to Brisbane City Council proposing the mixed-use development on February 13.

Continue Reading https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/new-32-storey-tower-approved-for-brisbane-cbd-20180606-p4zjsv.html

Tickets to Kimbra’s Aussie tour are on sale rn

New Zealand-born songstress Kimbra is crossing over to Aussie shores next month, headlining in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.

First gracing the indie-pop scene with ‘Settle Down’, ‘Cameo Lover’ and a feature on the unforgettable ‘Somebody That I Used To Know’, Kimbra has returned with her latest Primal Heart record.

Read More at https://fashionjournal.com.au/music/kimbra-tour/

Brisbane City Walk A Long The River

This video is about Brisbane City And A  Walk A Long The River

Beauty has story to tell in breathtaking Clayfield abode

AN ICONIC Clayfield home will go under the hammer next month, marking the end of an era for owner Kate Naughton.

Mrs Naughton, who purchased the home in 2002, said she felt it was a privilege to have been a part of the home’s history.

More Here https://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/brisbane-qld/beauty-has-story-to-tell-in-breathtaking-clayfield-abode/news-story/3f54d36acc13d0e263c7bf03b05abc49

Gaultier goes S&M with Snow White ballet costumery

Fashion and ballet have always worked beautifully in symbiosis: in the past Yves Saint Laurent, Miuccia Prada, Riccardo Tisci, Azzedine Alaia, and locally Toni Maticevski and Akira Isogawa have all lent their expertise to costumes for various productions. Now, enfant terrible Jean Paul Gaultier gives his own avant-garde sartorial twist to Ballet Preljocaj’s award-winning retelling of Snow White. The production, first staged in Australia in Brisbane in 2016, returns tonight for a five-night season at the Sydney Opera House.

More Here- https://www.theaustralian.com.au/life/fashion/gaultier-goes-sm-with-snow-white-ballet-costumery/news-story/86457035eef5846563aaef9406b1428c

W HOTELS WORLDWIDE, PART OF MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, HAS TOUCHED DOWN IN AUSTRALIA WITH THE OPENING OF W BRISBANE LAST WEEK

The opening marks the re-entry of W Hotels into Australia, as well as the first five-star hotel to open in Brisbane in 20 years.

W Brisbane’s bold design and playful luxury are bound to redefine the hospitality scene in Brisbane, promising guests that they will deliver ‘Whatever/Whenever’.

Located at 81 North Quay, the contemporary hotel is fitted with a 24-hour WIRED business centre, modern events spaces, AWAY spa, FIT gym, WET Deck with swimming pool and three unique restaurants and bars.

Read More at http://www.travelweekly.com.au/article/w-brisbane-gm-hal-philp-on-opening-the-citys-first-5-star-hotel-in-20-years/

Things to do in Brisbane

For a relaxing city break, Brisbane is the perfect place to visit. Start your trip with a trip to the top of the clock tower for city views to get your bearings. Check out this video to know more about Brisbane.

East Brisbane beauty for $1.297m secured under the hammer by family

A SHORTAGE of properties on the market in this tightly held suburb helped the seller of this home secure a price above reserve at auction.

THIS East Brisbane home sold under the hammer to a family for $1,297,000.

Ray White East Brisbane sales agent Madi Roche said the home at 15 Clarendon St had more than 30 groups at inspections and five registered bidders on auction day.

More Here- https://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/east-brisbane-beauty-for-1297m-secured-under-the-hammer-by-family/news-story/69ba31ddddca7a1d5875911d5bf234a6

Malaysia Airlines returns to Brisbane in boost for Queensland tourism industry

MALAYSIA Airlines will tonight return to Brisbane for the first time in three years in a $100 million boost to the Queensland economy.

After the tragedies of MH17 and MH370, Malaysia Airlines suspended Brisbane services in 2015, but the carrier is back with flights to the Queensland capital four times a week in a move which could deliver an extra 60,000 visitors a year to the Sunshine State.

Queensland Tourism Minister Kate Jones said the new flights would be a big boost to the state’s economy.

More Here- https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/malaysia-airlines-returns-to-brisbane-in-boost-for-queensland-tourism-industry/news-story/5335ea408ef3cdc0c19b18e786e171b3

Visitors to Brisbane spend record $165 million in a year

Visitors to Brisbane are expected to have spent $50 million more in Brisbane than the past year, with expenditure tipped to reach $165 million this financial year.

Brisbane’s lord mayor Graham Quirk said the increase on the $113 million from the previous year was because of the city hosting a showcase of events in the past 12 months.

Read More at- https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/brisbane-news/visitors-to-brisbane-spend-record-165-million-in-a-year-20180606-p4zjv2.html

2018 FASHION TRENDS YOU NEED TO KNOW

10 fashion trends you need to know for 2018... Check out this video

Top shopping streets in Brisbane

Here’s the best streets around town to make a day of our favourite pastime.

What Brisbane might lack in tourist attractions (sorry not sorry) it more than makes up for in places to get your shop on. Here’s the best streets around town to make a day of our favourite pastime.

James St

More here- https://www.who.com.au/brisbane-top-places-for-shopping

Brisbane apartment prices have fallen more than 20 per cent, says Corelogic data

Brisbane apartments and Sydney units in the north-west corridor have suffered the greatest decline in values since their peak, data from Corelogic shows.

More Here- https://www.afr.com/real-estate/brisbane-apartment-prices-have-fallen-more-than-20-per-cent-says-corelogic-data-20180604-h10yg2

Brisbane floods: Residents in two suburbs to get up to $50,000 to disaster-proof homes

Homeowners in two Brisbane suburbs will be able to apply for a slice of $12 million to raise homes or make modifications to improve their flood immunity, using ratepayer funds.

Brisbane Lord Mayor Graham Quirk revealed the $12 million "flood resilient homes" program on Tuesday, a day after a new report found an increasing number of first home buyers were moving into "high-risk" flooding suburbs.

Under the plan, more than 200 eligible households at Inala, south of Brisbane, and in inner city Rosalie will be able to apply for up to $50,000 to modify floors and walls, to relocate electrics and services and raise timber homes.

More Here- http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-06-05/brisbane-council-help-for-residents-to-mitigate-future-flooding/9835868

Things to do in Brisbane: City Travel Guide

For a relaxing city break, Brisbane is the perfect place to visit. Start your trip with a trip to the top of the clock tower for city views to get your bearings. Check out this video.

Drivers furious after Brisbane decides to scale back one of its most popular road rules

DRIVERS fell in love with this cheeky road rule that let them legally run red lights but now the law is up for review — and not everyone is happy about it.

IT’S already adopted by most Australian states and territories but Queensland has instead backpeddled on the popular “left turn on red” rule in an attempt to mirror New South Wales.

Five years ago, Brisbane City Council introduced the law and bolted “left turn on red” signs to 50 intersections across the city in an attempt to reduce congestion.

But 15 of the intersections that have allowed drivers to legally run red lights are now on the chopping block.

Read More at- https://www.news.com.au/technology/innovation/motoring/on-the-road/drivers-furious-after-brisbane-decides-to-scale-back-one-of-its-most-popular-road-rules/news-story/2a969c17297fdf64b6f43b365c1d30b7

Brisbane City Council Budget 2018/19 to continue funding for Brisbane Metro

WHAT should be the focus of the next Brisbane City Council budget? Better public transport? Road projects, or libraries, pools and parks?

A week out from handing down his 2018/19 Budget on June 13, Lord Mayor Graham Quirk has promised funding for deliver new pools, aqua parks and action on traffic congestion.

He did not answer questions about whether residents should expect a rates rise but said there would be more funding for the council’s big-ticket Brisbane Metro project.

Read More at- https://www.couriermail.com.au/questnews/brisbane-city-council-budget-201819-to-continue-funding-for-brisbane-metro/news-story/cea8e851ff465e7f1a1a546efd477466

Brisbane City Council unveils technology to keep feral deer away from traffic

A high-pitched sonar signal is being emitted in Brisbane's west as a way of keeping hundreds of feral deer away from traffic.

Since July 2016 the Brisbane City Council has received about 140 reports of feral deer sightings in the city’s western suburbs and has captured about 180 in the same time period.

More Here- https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/brisbane-city-council-unveils-technology-to-keep-feral-deer-away-from-traffic-20180529-p4zi61.html

The latest Instagram beauty fad is unnecessary

Quirky beauty trends continue to dominate on Instagram, from weird and wonderful brow concoctions, including coat hanger brows, braided brows and one of my favourites, the Danish makeup-obsessed Sofie Petersen’s crown-tipped version that sees brows worked into tips adorned with diamontes – very regal. So, it makes sense, from a facial perspective at least, that the next new big thing cropping up on the beauty radar would be nose art.

Noses are being decked in decoration with everything from the very tame, artfully-placed, faux freckles applied with a soft, brown eye pencil to bold swipes of eye shadow and a smattering of glitter. Makeup artist Ashlee Summer leads the charge here with her distinctive and quite beautiful nose decorations.

More Here- https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/lifestyle/beauty/the-latest-instagram-beauty-fad-is-unnecessary-20180531-p4zios.html

New York’s favourite hotel just opened in Brisbane

As a chain that’s appeared in countless films, TV shows and books, W Hotels has quite the reputation. So its opening in Brisbane was, no understatement, perhaps one of the most exciting developments of the year (so far). Complete with all the quirks we’ve come to love in a modernist hotel, W Brisbane melds sophistication with the character of a boutique offering—and certainly doesn't read like a 312 room tower in the heart of Australia’s third biggest city.

Read full post here- https://www.vogue.com.au/vogue-living/travel/new-yorks-favourite-hotel-just-opened-in-brisbane/image-gallery/0881f4ec6cb82f44ca59f971ac08748b

Some Products Brisbane Beauty Bloggers Swear By

In this digital age, a beauty blogger’s opinion is worth more than almost anyone else’s when it come to makeup products – and rightly so.

There’s a reason we spend waaaaaaay too much time on YouTube and scrolling through blogs to find out their first impression of the YSL Touche Éclat foundation or if the Anastasia Beverly Hills cream contour kit is REALLY worth the hype.

We chatted to five of our fave Brisbane beauty bloggers to find out what products they CANNOT live without and why. It’s time to see what all the fuss is about!

More Here- https://stylemagazines.com.au/beauty/5-products-our-favourite-brisbane-beauty-bloggers-swear-by/