This quick YouTube video by aussiemithys shows trams in Brisbane before the network was closed down in 1969.
I thought seeing how streets I know have changed was just as interesting as the trams themselves.
Pro Wrestling: PWAQ at Bray Park PCYC, Sat Jul 10 2010 @pwaqueensland
Jul 5th, 10
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PWA Queensland will be putting on some more pro wrestling at the Les Hughes Sporting Complex at the Bray Park PCYC on Saturday July 10 2010.
One of the confirmed fights for the night is new PWAQ International Champion Seoul vs AJ Istria.
You can see Seoul in this video by 2bmechick, wrestling Mason Childs (Seoul is in the black shorts):
And you can see AJ Istria in this video by AussieImitator, in the blue and white trunks:
You can follow PWAQ on Twitter, or you can join the discussion forums t their website if you want to talk with other PWAQ fans. They’re also on Facebook and MySpace. Doors open at 6.30pm and the first match starts at 7pm. Tickets are $15, and you can prebook by calling 0430 315 906 or emailing pwaqld@gmail.com – Click here for a Google Map showing where the Les Hughes Sporting Complex is, with public transport details. You can use the Translink train journey planner to look up times to Lawnton train station. If you’re driving, exit Gympie Rd at the Todds Rd exit and follow the signs from there.
Video: Jayant Patel’s wife leaves court after hearing Patel has been sentenced to 7 years jail for manslaughter
Jul 1st, 10
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Patel received 3 7-year sentences for manslaughter and a 3-year sentence for grievous bodily harm, all to be served concurrently.
Formats available: Third Generation Platform (.3gp), Flash Video (.flv)
New to Twitter in Brisbane? Come +meet lots of people, Fri Jul 2 2010 @greystonebar #btub @btub
Jun 30th, 10
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So, if you’ve just joined Twitter you may be be wondering exactly what all the fuss is about. People use Twitter in lots of different ways, but the main way I use it is to meet other people in Brisbane. Brisbane has a thriving community on Twitter, and once a month there’s a big meet-up called a btub.
The next btub is Friday night, Friday July 2 2010, at Greystone Bar, Southbank.
btub stands for "Brisbane Twitter Underground Brigade" but it’s not really underground any more, we have lots of people turn up. There’s lots of interesting and friendly people to chat to so if you’re free, drop in. Sadly I can’t make it as I’m working till midnight :(
There’s a btub group on Facebook, and there’s a Facebook event for this Friday’s meetup. And you can also follow btub’s Twitter account, and there are lots of photos from the last year or so of btubs here.
The meetup is at Greystone Bar, 177 Grey St, Southbank – click here for a Google Map with public transport details. If you need to look up public transport routes or timetables, click here for the Translink journey planner.
If you’re on Twitter, a service that lets you find out what people are doing, you might want to follow the Brisbane Blog’s Twitter account and you’ll get updated every time there is a new story on the Brisbane Blog. Or if you want more, follow my personal account (David Jackmanson) and find out what I’m up to.
Police Spokesperson on Fortitude Valley collision
Jun 30th, 10
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A mother and her five year old child, both pedestrians, are in the Royal Brisbane Hospital after being struck at about midday during a two-car collision at the corner of Brunswick and Robertson McLachlan Sts, Fortitude Valley
Formats available: Third Generation Platform (.3gp)
Dreamgirls And Candy Perfume Mountain, an art show by Yuki Nakano
Jun 29th, 10
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Brisbane artist Yuki Nakano is having an exhibition at Hanasho Flower and Art in West End.
The exhibition is called “Dreamgirls and Candy Perfume Mountain”, and it begins on Thursday July 1st, and on Thursday July 8 Ms Nakano is giving a talk from 6.30pm, and there will be free food and drinks.
You can follow Yuki Nakano on Twitter, or become a fan of her on Facebook. You can also click here for the Facebook event for the exhibition.
The exhibition is at Hanasho Flower and Art, from Thursday July 1 to Saturday July 31 2010. The gallery is open from 7.45am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday, and from 9am to 4pm on Saturdays. The gallery is at 5/235 Boundary St, West End – click here for a Google Map with public transport details. To look up the timetables for the route 199 bus, click here to use the Translink journey planner.
Brisbane Anime Society: Ga-rei: Zero eps 9-12 and Shippuden movie this Sat Jun 26, QUT Gardens Point, City
Jun 24th, 10
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The Brisbane Anime Society is having a screening this Saturday June 26 at QUT Gardens Point campus. The screening starts at 4pm and goes to 8pm, and it costs $3 – only $2 if you’re a member of the BAS; you can sign up as a member at the screening for $10. The screening is in B Block – see below for a link to a Google Map showing how to get there.
This Sunday, the anime being shown are:
Episodes 9-12 of Ga-Rei: Zero
and the Naruto Shippuden movie.
The best way to get to QUT is to catch a City Cat to the QUT Gardens Point ferry terminal, then walk along Alice St, turn right past Parliament House then turn right when you get into the QUT grounds – click here for a map showing where B block is. The other way is to catch a bus to Adelaide St in the City and walk down George St till you get to Parliament House and turn right to get to B block. If you want to look up City Cat or bus timetables, click here to use the Translink journey planner.
Last night’s Music – Blind Dog Donnie at the music kafe, west end
Jun 23rd, 10
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I went to The Music Kafe in West End last night, and it seems it was blues with a rock-vibe night, which suited me just fine. I caught the full set of Blind Dog Donnie, and thought I’d share the band with you.
The YouTube vid above gives you a taste of what Blind Dog Donnie’s band is like. There’s more YouTube vids if you click here, plus the band’s Facebook page and MySpace page. Apparently they play a regular Friday night gig at the Boundary Hotel in West End.
I also saw a two-hand band called Blue Honey, one woman on guitar and vocals and one guy on blowsy harp. Can’t find them online though but keep your eye out if you like that sort of thing.
Brisbane Arts Theatre Vintage clothing sale sat jun 26 9am
Jun 23rd, 10
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Brisbane Arts Theatre is having its annual sale of vintage clothes and costumes this Saturday, June 26 from 9am. So if digging through old, old clothes for that perfect party outfit is your thing, you should get along there.
Prices start from $1. EFTPOS is accepted, but you’ll get your new finds a lot quicker if you bring cash.
Brisbane Arts Theatre is at 210 Petrie Terrace in Brisbane City. Click here for a Google Map with public transport details, and click here to use the Translink journey planner to look up public transport routes and times.