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GOMA

During its relatively short existence GOMA has quickly established itself as the proverbial jewel in Brisbane’s visual arts crown.

During its relatively short existence GOMA has quickly established itself as the proverbial jewel in Brisbane’s visual arts crown.

Brisbane’s arts and cultural scene is thriving, with world class theatre, art galleries, dance and music, film and theatre as well as a host of museums and excellent libraries. Highlights are GOMA, Australia’s leading modern art gallery, the Queensland Ballet directed by Li Cunxin (Mao’s Last Dancer), Queensland Theatre and Queensland Symphony Orchestra and Brisbane’s unique indie arts centre the Brisbane Powerhouse. Brisbane also hosts first class festivals such as the annual 3 week Brisbane Festival and Brisbane International Film Festival and Brisbane Writers Festival.

Lota House building and front garden in lota.

As a relic of an early 1860s gentry estate, Lota House is the oldest surviving residence in the Manly and Lota region

Stairs leading to the Marist Brothers Tower Block in Ashgrove

Marist Brothers Tower Block

This ghostly white tower in the western foothills can be seen for miles around and was built in 1930 as St Jude’s Mission House and Seminary for the training of priests and nuns

Masonic Temple facade with columns on Ann St Brisbane

This grand structure with its classic temple façade doubles as both a World War I memorial to lost Freemasons and a monument to Freemasonry itself

Corner facade of McWhirter's Building

Fortitude Valley

Mcwhirters Building

This building is the legacy of Scotsman James McWhirter, one of Brisbane’s leading retailers of the late 19th and early 20th century.

Miegunyah house building and hedge on Jordan Tce Bowen Hills

A near to perfectly preserved half-acre of house (circa 1886) and land as it was in the last part of Queen Victoria’s reign

Milton House, garden and park bench in Milton

Milton House was built in 1853 for retired Queen St chemist Ambrose Eldridge who himself played a role in the Separation Movement

Mooney Memorial Fountain base on Eagle street in Brisbane.

Mooney Memorial Fountain

A rare and ornate example of a Victorian public monument, the gothic style Mooney Memorial drinking fountain stands on an intersection of Eagle and Queen St

Moorlands house at sunrise in Auchenflower

Perched on a hill overlooking Coronation Drive and the river, Moorlands is possibly Brisbane’s most notorious and intriguing historical residence.

Mount Carmel Convent building and garden in Wynnum

Mount Carmel Convent

Mt Carmel Convent, home to the Sisters of Mercy, was designed by RS Dods prestigious architectural firm and constructed in 1915

Mowbraytown Presbyterian Church Group building and rooftop in East Brisbane.

Mowbraytown Presbyterian Church Group

This little cluster of stand out weatherboard buildings are both an ode to the father of Presbyterianism in Brisbane, Reverend Thomas Mowbray

Musgrave House hedge and palms seen from Allpass Pde Shorncliffe

Dating from a time when the Sandgate Shorncliffe peninsula was overrun with boarding houses and convalescent homes

Nassagaweya house behind picket fence on Gray Rd in West End

Nassagaweya with its decorative fretwork, gables and porches was designed and built by accomplished architect and surveyor and later Mayor of South Brisbane

Man walking in front of National Australia Bank building in Brisbane

National Australia Bank

This one time head office of NAB was designed by colonial architect FDG Stanley (of Queensland Club fame) in the grand classical style of the boom times

Nepalese Peace Pagoda in South Bank

Nepalese Peace Pagoda

As one of several relics of Expo 88 that were salvaged and endure as a reminder of the time Brisbane discovered 24 hour partying

Top of Newmarket Brickworks Chimney

Newmarket Brickworks Chimney

This lone striking 50m tower, c1912 stands sentry in the back streets of Alderley behind the Newmarket Pool

Newstead House, Newstead

Brisbane’s earliest surviving house dates from 1846 when it was built as a simple single storey dwelling for pastoralist Patrick Leslie

Woodford Folk Festival

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poster design for Red Riding Hood

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Crowd at Sunnybank Food Trail

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Lifeline Bookfest, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

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Child walking

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Performers on stage 360-ALLSTARS

360 Allstars

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Orchestra performing overview

Italian Serenatas

A dramatic journey with The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra through the heart of Baroque Italy.

Cake set up

QCDA Cake Show

Ever wondered how some cakes are made, is it really cake?

Brisbane Greeters Tours - City Hall

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Dancer with prop

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Red Riding Hood and The Wolf

Queensland Ballet is set to enchant young audiences with Red Riding Hood and the Wolf, a brand-new whimsical production

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A vibrant celebration of Baroque Italy at QPAC

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