As we welcome 2024, I thought I’d look back on the year that was and capture a few of my favourite things. From events to movies, plays to concerts, 2023 has been a bumper year of colourful events for me. Writing about […]
2024 has begun with plenty of sparkle as beloved musical Chicago high kicks its way into Brisbane. Boasting a stellar cast, songs we know and love and a fabulous modern feel, this is one show you won’t want to miss. Opening Night […]
What was it like growing up in a housing estate in Australia in the 1980’s? I know as I was there. You can find out in the new Netflix adaptation of Trent Dalton’s global bestseller Boy Swallows Universe. This magical and honest […]
Looking to entertain the whole family this holiday season? Look no further than Imaginator Brisbane. This stunning immersive play experience based at South Bank combines audio – visual art, mind bending light installations, futuristic gaming and inflatable architecture – and yes, it’s […]
Buzzing About Books: Christmas Gift Guide Michelle BeesleyMichelle Beesley is a Brisbane born and bred former primary school teacher. A wife, proud grandma and mother of three grown sons, Michelle is thrilled to have recently published her debut […]
With Christmas and the summer holidays just a few short weeks away, the promise of some delicious uninterrupted reading time is beckoning. But how does anyone choose from the hundreds of amazing books that have just hit the shelves? I asked some […]
I am always full of admiration for people who writes plays and when I heard that Brisbane playwright, Maxine Mellor had won the 2023 Rodney Seaborn Playwrights Award I was in awe of her talent. She Society had to know more. Maxine’s […]
It was a steamy Brisbane day when our state’s most fashionable came together for the annual Women in Fashion Long Lunch and Awards ceremony. Like a colourful flock of lorikeets chirping and preening we gathered in the salubrious surrounds of The Rooftop, […]
The Women in Fashion event was a spectacular celebration of empowerment, creativity, and style that recently unfolded in the heart of the fashion world. Bringing together influential women from various facets of the industry, this event served as a platform to showcase […]
In 87-year-old Ken Loach’s self-confessed swansong film The Old Oak we find compassion, grittiness and hope. Penned by Paul Laverty, this is a story firmly set in place and time. The year is 2016 in a Northern England town not far from […]
On the 1 st of December Wagner’s epic opera, The Ring Cycle will open at QPAC. It’s recognised as the pinnacle of Opera and comprises 16 hours of extraordinary music split over four evenings. Ardent fans from around the world will be […]
The historic Spanish city of Segovia boasts a grand Gothic cathedral, a medieval castle that looks to be lifted straight from the pages of a fairy tale, and a Roman aqueduct that is considered one of the best preserved in Europe. Perched […]
The last Maestro concert for 2023 took us on a gentle journey through the Classical period of music. Conducted by our Maestro – Umberto Clerici, a pared back orchestra weaved its way through the music of Rossini, Mozart, Schubert and Prokofiev. Micro […]
It’s no secret that I love Paris and have visited many times. I first ventured there when I was twenty – one and fell in love with the beauty, history and romance of this magnificent city. Here are just a few of […]
Tropical North Queensland: rainforests, waterfalls, pristine beaches, islands, historic towns as well as the occasional crocodile. Who needs the Amalfi Coast when you have all of that in one place? We spent 12 days driving from Townsville to Cooktown via the 4WD […]
The Croatian island of Hvar is one of the hottest destinations in the Mediterranean right now. Up there with the likes of Sicily, Sardinia and Mykonos. It has a reputation as the place to party when visiting the Dalmatian coast, with celebs […]
Lyon is known as the gastronomic capital of the world, so you know you won’t go hungry when you visit this magical spot in the South of France. It was my first time visiting this vibrant city in conjunction with the Rugby […]
As I wander the streets of Paris, I’m noticing the chic street style and the amazing clothes hanging in the windows of the boutiques. It’s Autumn here. Jackets and scarves are making a comeback after a long and very hot summer. New […]
The only horror film I’ve ever seen is Friday the 13th . It was so frightening that I have never watched a scary movie again. When I was asked to review Saw X I knew who to call. My youngest son and […]
My family are all huge Liam Neeson fans and it’s always exciting when he has a new film out. We have watched the Taken franchise many, many times and never grow tired of them. So, I was very excited when I was […]
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