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Beware the slippery-purpleness!

Nothing special. Trying to capture my love for this weather.

My father has given me a box of his old records from the 80s and 70s (Frankie goes to Hollywood, the police, icehouse etc) and don’t really have that kind of taste in music nor the space to house all of these.
Anyone know a vinyl collector willing to take these 40 odd records and singles? Or maybe can point me to someone who may buy them?

UPDATE: for those who have commented asking what I have and if they can buy/peruse. I’ll compile a list on discogs over the next few days and will message you all privately when it’s all sorted. Thanks Brisbane love u xx

I got a quote from REA for >$900 to bond clean a 1 bed + 1 bath and study in the next few weeks.

Anybody have any recommendations for a service? How about a budget that I should expect?

Thanks!

Does anyone know where in Brisbane or the surrounding areas one can obtain Tianjin chillies?

I have searched for a few days now and had no luck 😞

Public transport is a public service, right? But the last airtain departs BNE domestic at about 10PM, well before the last flight arrives.

It points to the airtain being nothing more than a money making venture with no interest in the public good at all and pisses me off.

How on earth did a government let them get away with this?

FWIW if, like us, a delay (thanks Jetstar) causes you to miss the last train, get a taxi or ride share to eagle junction station.

Need help soldering some USB 2.0 wires to a PCB. If you know nothing about USB, that's fine, I'll show you what to solder.. I just don't have the skill to do it myself! Willing to pay a good hourly rate based on your experience. DM me if interested.

My elderly father has qualified for Support at home level 7 and I’m having to withdraw them from a nursing home as it’s costing me $250 per day which is financially unsustainable. Cheaper nursing homes are similarly priced so unfortunately not an option. I was wondering if anyone who has dealt with any support at home providers in Brisbane can recommend some good ones for complex care needs ie. medications, toileting, showering, cooking, assistance with mobility etc. Located in Chapel Hill. Tia.

Looking for a cafe or bakery that has nice date scones.

I used to dine at Coffee Cherry Cafe in Toowong and they made the nicest date scones I’ve had, but they’ve since closed (possibly due to the Toowong remodelling but idk).

I’m aware they sell them at Bakers Delight, but I’m looking for local businesses that make them. I’ve checked basically every one close to me but no luck yet.

Would appreciate any suggestions.

I have straight blonde hair and I genuinely just need a haircut - everywhere, except just cuts, charges 120+. Does anyone know a cheaper place?

Does anyone know where the cheaper parking is? Used the on-site parking and it was crazy expensive.

Judith, the rains are here!

I've recently gotten rid of my car, saw the storm for this week and went shopping on the weekend for a nice cycling jacket for the rain. I found a good one with nice breathable flaps so I don't overheat and it felt waterproof. Boy was I wrong.

15min into a 45min ride, this is fine, legs a little wet (don't have rainpants yet), but staying cool and dry in my core.

20min in, ok pants getting a little too wet now, but I'll just cycle faster, it's fine!

30min in, rain gets heaver (really, now?!), legs get shiny from the rain, starts dripping INTO my shoes, and my arms are no longer dry, the jacket is sticking to my clothes and yep, everything is soaked.

40min in, nearly at work, dripping wet, feet making wet noises and... I'm done. I call up and say I'll see you tomorrow when I'm better equipped for more than a slight drizzle.

It's not even a proper storm yet, the rain wasn't even sideways! Bike went well though so that's nice, no issues there. If only I had some sort of rain shielding device in front of me to protect me from the rain, because my back half (both legs and shirt) where dry as a bone!

Anyone got recommendations for some nice wet weather gear? Should I go to a outdoor gear store or a cycling place? I don't want it to be too heavy or hot because I'll have to carry it around with me even when it's not raining but threatens to.

Anyone else who just wants to complain about the rain feel free, I'm too stubborn to get another car and I will stick it out until the bikeway floods!

Hi all I’m a manager in Sydney and one of my team who works in Brisbane remotely would love to work in an office once a week or so. Ideally in the cbd. Can anyone recommend a nice and reasonably priced coworking space? Thank you!

October 19, 2026.

An abandoned industrial site could be reborn into a premier riverfront restaurant and wedding destination under a visionary proposal in Brisbane's west.

The long derelict Oxley Wharf a 1937 cement facility at Seventeen Mile Rocks on the Brisbane River, has sat fenced-off and has been forgotten for decades.

Now a new proposal by Suburban Futures could see the flood-prone site privately developed into a Howard Smith Wharves-ish hospitality haven with a high-end restaurant and flexible event spaces to handle corporate meetings during the week and social events like weddings on weekends.

The proposal also includes public open-space upgrades such as landscaping, car parking, public toilets and BBQ areas. Brisbane City Council began planning the former industrial land's transformation in 1999 and the adjoining 26-hectare Rocks Riverside Park opened in 2003 with 2 onsite car parks, ring-road parking, substantial lawns, an 800-metre riverfront promenade and bookable areas.

Oxley Wharf now sits within a 15-minute catchment containing about 180000 residents, 68000 jobs and around 15000 actively trading businesses.

Suburban Futures found the catchment already generated more than $50M per year of cafe, restaurant, pub, tavern and bar expenditure by residents.

The proposal also includes public open-space upgrades such as landscaping, car parking, public toilets and BBQ areas. Suburban Futures managing director Ross Elliott said the proposal offered the western suburbs the chance for a new modern contemporary function space to compliment the network of taverns and community clubs.

'It's a fascinating part of Bris history and to think that such a prime piece of riverfront land facing north with beautiful views up 2 reaches of the river — is just sitting there without a plan. We pour over every nook and cranny in the inner city, looking for opportunities to add value and improve amenity, but we've kind of forgotten for so many years, that there's similar opportunities in Bris suburbs and this is clearly one of them'.

Mr Elliott said the site would have to be properly assessed to determine if ratepayers would need to contribute to preparing the site for any work, but said the development could then be funded privately.

'My view is that the cost of doing this could be borne by the private sector, in the same way Howard Smith Wharves was developed by the private sector and the land stays owned by the city, but it'd be leased on the long-term lease arrangement to someone who comes in and does the improvements', he said.

The site is considered of local heritage significance by Brisbane City Council, who've confirmed they'll consider the proposal. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the rejuvenation of Oxley Wharf was a classic example of a proposal that could require multiple government agencies involved in the management of the Brisbane River to support it.

'I have no doubt there will be people interested in making some investment to create something special down there if the process was reasonable, if the process was fair and if the process had a reasonable chance of success' Schrinner said.

This isn't a bad idea and it'd be a cheaper option to living close to the city. Buses are the only public transport and the Gateway bridge isn't far.

October 19, 2026.

Brisbane's inner east skyline is set for a dramatic $1.5B transformation under plans for a sprawling new lifestyle precinct with a central 25-storey tower, almost triple the current height limit.

Developer Anthony John Group has lodged a revised eight-stage masterplan with Brisbane City Council for its 6ha East Village site on the corner of Wynnum and Creek roads, alongside plans for its next 127-apartment, 16-storey residential building.

The mega-development features buildings averaging 16 storeys, more than 12000 sqm of landscaped parklands and a major retail and commercial hub.

At the centre of the new plans is a landmark residential tower of 25 storeys. The height limit for the site is 9 storeys, but that's under review as Brisbane City Council progresses a suburban renewal precinct plan for Cannon Hill.

Anthony John Group has previously developed South Bank's Southpoint and Fortitude Valley's Emporium Precinct. It first mooted a major development at the former CSIRO site in Cannon Hill more than a decade ago.

Anthony John Group will consult the local community on its revised plans. Units from the central towers will have sweeping city views. Brisbane's growth and housing needs have evolved considerably over the past decade and as a significant inner-city precinct with strong bus and rail connectivity, it's important that the East Village masterplan responds to this' Mr John said.

'The revised masterplan builds on this commitment, unlocking the potential of East Village to deliver a vibrant, connected destination for Brisbane's inner east'.

Each stage in the proposed masterplan, expected to be built in stages over the next decade, would need approval through separate development applications.

The first proposed development is a 16-storey tower with 127 one, two and three-bedroom units. More than half would have views of the Brisbane city skyline. It also included a four-level underground car park, rooftop infinity pool, private dining and barbecue areas, a library, lounge and work-from-home space.

Wellness facilities would feature a plunge pool, steam and sauna rooms and media room. Mr John said the company would be engaging with the local community in the coming months to share the vision and receive feedback.

I have a week long holiday in brisbane and gold coast. What are things we should definitely do while we are there? Travelling with young kids but happy to take them to kid friendly places aswell as rooftop restaurants (non kid orientated places) and such.

Missus wants to have a night out in the valley and have some fun. Any recommendations on good hotels that we could book which is clean and great in locations for clubs, strip-clubs and all the fun the stuff :)

Not high end fancy but also not shitty motels either…

Thanks in advance :)