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............Well worth exploring.......beautiful views ,pack up the car,take the children and see what this area has to offer.... Discover the ancient volcanic peaks of the Glass House Mountains, walk through the lush rainforests, take in the breathtaking scenery - lose yourself in the natural beauty and serenity of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Pack a picnic with delicious local goodies and discover picturesque waterfalls and scenic lookouts from Flaxton, Mapleton, Maleny and Montville, through to the Glass House Mountains and Kenilworth. Or enjoy true hospitality at charming and elegant cafés or award-winning restaurants with postcard-perfect views. Along the way, explore the unique shops and discover the thriving art trail with unique galleries and studios showcasing local artists and their original works. Explore the heritage village of Yandina and visit the Ginger Factory and Nutworks, or visit the iconic Big Pineapple at Nambour. .........more here.... https://www.visitsunshinecoast.com/Sunshine-Coast-Hinterland

Public Transport – Ferry/Bus/Train Visitors to Brisbane are able to travel across the city on one cashless ticket called a Go Card, making getting around simple and cost effective. Issued by Translink, the Go Card is a touch-on touch-off system that can be used on the city’s buses, trains, CityCats and ferry services. A Go Card can be purchased at the Translink office located in the Brisbane Visitor Information Centre, on Queen Street Mall or at most local news agencies. Plan your journey on public transport using the Translink Journey Planner or Google Maps. City Loop Bus For inner-city travel, Brisbane’s free-loop bus service is a fast way to get from point A to point B. Available from Monday to Friday only between 7am and 6pm the Brisbane City Loop Bus runs every 10 minutes and is a jump-on and jump-off system. Bicycle & Pedestrian Access Discover Brisbane by foot to get to know the city intimately thanks to the central business district’s compact structure and proximity to the Brisbane River. Alternatively, visit one of the 150 CityCycle hire stations to explore the city from the seat of a bicycle. Home to more than 1100 kilometres of dedicated path ways, walking or cycling around the city is a fun, simple and smart way to travel. Green Cabs Introduced to Brisbane’s transport landscape in 2009, Green Cabs have quickly become the way to travel around the inner-city. Eco-friendly and affordable the service is only available on weekends, during special events or on special request. Green Cabs can be picked up from the Wheel of Brisbane, South Bank and used between West End and Fortitude Valley. Taxi Another way to get to where you need to go is via a taxi. You'll find taxi ranks at the Brisbane international and domestic airports, as well as throughout Brisbane City and its surrounding regions. Jumping in a taxi can be a quick and efficient way of getting to your destination. If you need transport for four passengers or less you can order a standard taxi, if you need wheelchair access or have 5-10 passengers you will need to order a maxi taxi.

...............lol........I've lived here for over 25 years.....and am recently back from a wee trip away.... ..............and while on my visit someone said........"what has Brisbane got to do..?" ..............quite a lot if you look.... ..............agree with you that some of the architecture in the city is amazing.....

.............Want a night out? .............Don't know where to go...? Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley is home to Australia’s first designated entertainment precinct. Come nightfall, The Valley’s streets are alive and pumping with the sound of live bands, laughter and nightclub beats. With countless bars, clubs and restaurants on every block, deciding where to go can be the hardest part. ...........more found here.. http://www.visitbrisbane.com.au/information/articles/eat-and-drink/nightlife-in-brisbane?sc_lang=en-au

...............Get back to nature in some of Brisbanes parks.... Nature & Wildlife Blessed with parks and pristine natural places, Brisbane always feels like a green city. Right in the heart of The City is Roma Street Parkland and the City Botanic Gardens. Then there’s the extensive South Bank Parklands – with its famous beach, free barbecues, riverside dining and cultural precinct. Just 10 minutes out of Brisbane City you’ll discover the bush trails of Mt Coot-tha. It’s easy to spend a day on nearby Moreton Bay, home to some of the world’s largest sand islands, or to escape to the heritage-listed forests of the Scenic Rim. ..............more found here. http://www.visitbrisbane.com.au/things-to-do/nature-and-wildlife?gclid=COyi2IqYoNQCFVgFKgode5cNiQ

...........Brisbane has lots of heritage sites ,an interesting city to explore. ...........find more here... http://tourism.racq.com.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/37903/Cultural-and-Heritage-Places-of-Greater-Brisbane.pdf DID yOU kNOW . . . ...next door to St. John’s Anglican Cathedral, the St. Martin’s House of today was once a war memorial hospital, built to honour those who had served in the Great War [1914-1918]. With the foundation stone laid in 1919, St. Martin’s Hospital served the people of Queensland until 1971. And why you might ask...was the Hospital named for St. Martin? The end of the Great War – the Armistice – took place at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918 – the Feast Day of St. Martin of Tours. Freemasons Ann Street Memorial Centre With its foundation stone laid on Anzac Day 1928, and built from local materials, the Ann St Centre is the Headquarters of the Craft in Qld, and a Memorial dedicated to those who gave their lives in World War I and subsequent con icts. 311 Ann St Free, donation appreciated / Tours 2.00pm Mon – Fri / www.uglq.org.au

https://www.domain.com.au/news/the-best-brisbane-suburbs-for-public-transport-and-the-price-buyers-pay-to-get-in-20170304-guo2xf/ ........this one gives you the best suburbs for public transport..... ........then you can use the ....to rent option on their page....

..........lots of choices out there...... ..........but will depend on your budget..... ..........also some suburbs have much better public transport than others..... ..........what do you want to be near.....? ...........some have a popular cafe culture..... ..........others more suited to young family's with green space and parks..... ..........there are some reviews on the realestate sites.... ...........realestate.com.au and domain.com.au https://www.realestate.com.au/neighbourhoods/brisbane city-4000-qld ..........hopefully someone living in Brusbane will come along soon and give you a personal view of their suburb

For families with children that are relocating to Brisbane, being in a safe suburb that's near all the best schools, parks, and recreational facilities is crucial. Ideally you want to find a suburb that has fast access to all these types of features, but isn't overly bustling. In terms of these qualifiers, the following two suburbs are without a doubt the most desirable communities to become a part of if you're raising a family Brisbane: Victoria Point Victoria Point is a lush, kid-friendly neighborhood located approximately 20 miles (or 30 km) from the centre of Brisbane. Also a favorite of seniors who have decided to move to Brisbane and delight in sunny retirement, Victoria Point is especially well-liked by families with children due to its accessibility to several schools. With a total of five local schools (three public and two private), parents who decide to call Victoria Point home have a variety of learning options to choose from for their children. In addition, Victoria Point is in close proximity to Thompson’s Beach, a gorgeous sandy expanse that serves as the ideal place for a fun family outing. Other family-friendly amenities include newly enhanced neighbourhood shopping centres, several huge area grocery stores, a community library, a movie theatre, and a wide variety of niche stores and lake-front dining establishments. Holland Park Holland Park is a safe, beautiful suburb located just over six miles (or 10 km) from the centre of Brisbane. Although some of the homes are slightly older in this area, that also means that there are plenty of reasonably priced choices for buyers who have a limited spending range. Holland Park is absolutely perfect for families with kids due to its range of spacious parks, a nice selection of nearby schools, a well-stocked library, and a handy shopping plaza. Moreover, the neighbourhood's public transportation system is first-rate, so you don't even have to have a vehicle while raising a family Brisbane. Wilston If you earn a decent income and want to move your family to a great area, the suburb of Wilston might be just what you've been looking for. This stylish little neighbourhood has transformed itself from a nondescript expanse of land to one of the best suburbs Brisbane. Wilston has a hill-crested geography with wonderful views of the city. There's a beautifully architectured neighbourhood shopping strip with great bistros and an outstanding candy store, and nature-wise there are some fantastic nearby parks and beaches where the family can unwind. It's also conveniently located close to Royal Brisbane Hospital, a number of good schools, and the railway. Sandgate If you're seeking a quiet place in Brisbane for your family where things seem to move at a gentler pace, Sandgate is one of the best suburbs Brisbane. A pleasant neighbourhood preferred by families with children, Sandgate isn't a chic or bustling community, but rather is a history-rich suburb with a friendly, comfortable atmosphere. This bayside community has a safe town hub, a railway station, awe-inspiring views, numerous walkways, and lovely areas for picnicking. So if you're looking to move your family into an idyllic paradise with a lack of pretense and gorgeous homes, you might want to give Sandgate a look. Graceville Graceville is another family-welcoming community that has a peaceful, country-style ambiance. This spectacular section of Brisbane is enclosed by the twisting Brisbane River, has beautiful post-WWII timber houses, huge land lots, tree-lined roadways, a few small but high-quality neighbourhood shopping departments, and a movie theatre, all of which have that casual country-type atmosphere. If you want your family to enjoy the quieter side of Brisbane, Graceville is independent, attractive, and not in the slightest bit snobbish. If you and your family aren't satisfied by the still natural beauty of this suburb, you might prefer an area that isn't as self-contained. The smell of nearby Chelmer's camphor laurels can be experienced daily in this delightful community, while Graceville's Uniting Church at the junction of Verney and Oxley Road is a regional landmark. Graceville is an extremely safe neighbourhood to raise children in, with lots of reconstructed Queenslander homes, several fascinating riverside houses, and plenty of lush greenery. Bulimba Bulimba is the type of suburb that is very easy to move into and want to stay in forever. It's also a self-contained community with a movie theatre, a number of wonderful book stores, fine restaurants, and a true small town ambiance, and it's a convenient stop on the ferry transport system to the centre of Brisbane. Bulimba is most attractive to families with relatively high incomes who want to be away from all the hustle and bustle of downtown Brisbane. The community is hidden away from most of the main streets, so it almost seems like you're in your own private paradise when you live there. In addition, it includes several terrific parks that are wonderful recreational opportunities for you and your family.

WHAT IS THE WEATHER LIKE IN BRISBANE? Sunseekers flock to Brisbane. The Queensland capital enjoys a subtropical climate, defined by warm or hot weather for most of the year. Plan ahead with our information on temperature and rainfall. Summer (December – February) During summer, average temperatures range from 21 - 29.8°C (69.8 - 85.6°F) and the city has its highest rainfall, which can bring thunderstorms and occasional floods. Average rainfall during this time is 426.6 mm (16.8"). Autumn (March – May) Autumn signals the end of the hot summer when average temperatures drop between 15 - 25°C (59 - 77°F), and the city experiences low humidity and less rain. Winter (June – August) Brisbane’s weather in winter is generally dry and mild with mean temperatures between 11 - 21°C (51.8 - 69.8°F). Early mornings and nights can be crisp, but overnight lows rarely drop below 9°C (48.2°F). Spring (September – November) The spring climate is similar to autumn, with average temperatures between 15 - 25°C (59 - 77°F). Warm, sunny days are tempered by cool sea breezes. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE WEATHER IN BRISBANE Does Brisbane observe daylight saving time? Daylight saving is not observed in Queensland.The time zone in Queensland is Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), UTC +10. What time is sunrise and sunset in Brisbane? 
 December experiences the longest hours of daylight with sunrise at approximately 4:50am and sunset at 6:40pm. June has the least hours of daylight with sunrise at approximately 6:30am and sunset at 5pm. What is the humidity in Brisbane? In Brisbane the average humidity ranges from 50% in winter to 65 - 70% through the months of January, February and March. On average February is the most humid and September is the least humid. Does it snow during winter in Brisbane? It does not snow in Brisbane, however light snowfall has been reported in southern Queensland, including Stanthorpe on the Granite Belt. What is the Ultraviolet (UV) Index Forecast? Visitors to Brisbane should look out for the UV index in local weather reports, which describes the daily solar UV radiation intensity. Protect yourself from sunburn by using SPF30+ sunscreen, which is readily available throughout Australia at supermarkets, convenience stores and pharmacies, and wearing sun-smart clothing, including a hat and sunglasses.

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PUBS 50 Of Brisbane’s Best Pub Meals By Sophia McMeekin - 23 May 2017 Brisbane’s restaurant scene might be booming, but that doesn’t mean there’s no room left in our hearts—read: stomachs—for some good, honest pub grub. Plus, gravy-soaked anything just seem so right. We’re not talking fancy food here, just great steaks, schnittys, parmies, fish and chips, and burgers from Brisbane’s best pubs. Here are 50 of Brisbane's best pub meals to devour at will. The Fox Hotel’s parmy with Napoli sauce and grilled buffalo mozzarella. Pub food perfection. Statler & Waldorf’s parmesan crusted chicken schnitzel, with lemon, parsely and caper butter. The Hope & Anchor's homemade pie of the day with chips, salad and a frosty brew. Lock’n’Load’s twice-cooked pork belly with roast apple coleslaw, pancetta, and mustard cream sauce. Iconic Brisbane pub, The Morrison’s duck fat fish and chips with mushy peas and mint and gherkin mayo. Pig & Whistle Brunswick Street’s slow-braised steak and Guinness pie with creamy mashed potato. Flying Cock’s chicken parmy. The use the word ‘epic’ to describe this crumbed wonder which is kind of bang on? Plus, they’re two-for-one on Wednesdays. The Alliance Hotel’s roast suckling pig with smoked mash, charred broccolini, garden peas, morcilla and sweetcorn veloute. The Port Office Hotel’s parmesan and herb-crumbed veal cutlet with pig fat potatoes and mustard slaw. Dalgety Public House relly throws down the gauntlet with their full rack of lamb. It's recommended as a share but with enough willpower you could easily polish off the entire thing, plus accompanying roasted pumpkin, baby beets, feta and rocket. The Regatta Hotel’s dry-aged T-bone with chips and red wine jus. Brisbane pub and micro-brewery, Newstead Brewing Co. do a cracking steak, served with duck fat potatoes and watercress and peppercorn cream. Embassy Craft Beer Bar’s chicken breast schnitzel with hand-cut fries and gravy. Mmm, gravy. Bitter Suite’s six-hour roasted lamb shoulder with dauphinoise potato and textures of carrot. Buffalo Bar’s 200g eye fillet with chips, jalapeno slaw and molasses BBQ sauce. Tippler’s Tap’s Reuben sandwich: thinly sliced corned beef, cider, sauerkraut, melted Swiss cheese, pickles and Thousand Island dressing on rye. The Wickham's panko-crumbed chicken schnitzel with chips, salad and gravy. Brisbane pubs don’t come more ridgy didge than The Breakfast Creek Hotel, and our pick of their famous steak menu is the rib on the bone. Dinner roll, pepper sauce, and hot spud are necessary steak accessories. South Bank Surf Club’s fresh trawler prawns with chipotle mayo. Known adorably as Brisbane’s worst vegetarian restaurant, The Norman Hotel is a classic Brisbane pub where steak is the name of the game. We recommend the T-bone, Brewski’s Double Brewski burger: Two 150gm grass fed beef patties, beer candied bacon, double American cheddar, kewpie mayo with crunchy cos lettuce and tomato, on a pale ale toffee toasted bun (Hot tip: Brewski do $10 burgers on Tuesday nights!). Gambaro’s Sicilian BBQ Moreton Bay bugs. A plate of Taco Del Perro at Bloodhound Corner Bar: braised beef cheeks, topped with perro salsa. New Farm pub, The Queen’s Arms have a whole menu of quality pub grub; we love the rump steak sandwich with bacon, tomato, melted cheese, grilled onion and BBQ sauce. No list of the best Brisbane pubs would be complete without The Normanby Hotel. Throw caution to the wind and try the ribs and rump: a rib fillet served with spicy BBQ pork ribs. Deery’s Restaurant & Smokehouse do steak, but they do it fancy. Their 350g sirloin with mushroom coated potatoes, parsley and enoki mushrooms. The drunk chicken at Brewhouse Brisbane speaks to us on a spiritual level. Half a free-range, beer-braised, oven-crisped chicken with Pepe’s mascarpone, hops and thyme served with beer gravy, honey roasted dutch carrots and tallow tatties. Shibby... South Bank’s Hop & Pickle have a changing menu of pub specials sure to impress the most seasoned pub foodie. Think traditional cottage pie with lamb and vegetables in a rich gravy, topped with mashed potato. Plus, they do a classic roast on a Sunday, with Yorkshire puddings and all the trimmings. Brisbane Brewing Co’s chicken parmy. An oldie but a goldie. For lowkey snacking, you can't pass up one of Green Beacon's British pork pies. It comes with mustard and a pickle and is served cold so it feels like a raid on the larder. If you’ve never had a steak at The Caxton Hotel you can’t really call yourself a Brisbanite. You can’t go wrong with a rump and a hot buttered corn cob on the side. A steak from The Newmarket Hotel or ‘Newie’, as it’s known by the locals, is best topped with calamari and consumed with a frothy. BlackBird Bar & Grill’s epic 2kg tomahawk steak is made to be shared between four, or eaten by one very hungry pub-grub fan. The steaks at The Boundary Hotel are very reasonably priced and come with can come with blue cheese sauce, which is a big plus in our books. The Paddo Tavern has a parmy menu that’s 5 deep. Choose between delicious variations like the spicy Pepperami parmy or the Godfather, with bocconcini, mozzarella and proscuitto The Junction’s chicken Wellington, that's chicken breast with mushroom Duxelles, wrapped in crispy puff pastry, served with mash, broccolini and creamy sage sauce. The Aussie National has an epic chicken schnitzel topped with leg ham, napoli sauce & mozzarella cheese. The Grove does a slamming braised beef cheek with smokey garlic mash, roasted field mushroom, pea puree and a generous drizzle of jus. The Shaftston Hotel mashes together two pub staples, the burger and the schnitzel, for a glorious hybrid that always saves us having to make any tough decisions. The Transcontinental Hotel’s roast of the day with roast veggies, green beans, Yorkshire pudding and gravy. Alllll the gravy. The Waterloo Hotel's fish and chips sees Australian kingfish battered in pale ale served alongside chips, lemon, and tartare sauce. The beef and Crown Lager pie at Lord Stanley Hotel’s isn't messing around. With hearty Wagyu in crisp pastry with chips, gravy and house salad for balance, this is one's a real belt-tester. Stones Corner Hotel’s graziers beef pie, slow cooked in a rich gravy and encased in golden pastry. Served with mashed potato, mushy peas and gravy. The Pineapple Hotel (AKA, The Piney) has a 500g T-Bonethat’s sure to test the limits of any pub fan's stomach. The vego parmigiana at The Stock Exchange’s is a bit of a change of pace but well worth the foray into vegetarianism for the panko crumbed eggplant steaks, basil and tomato jam, and fior di latte. With seasoned chips and house salad, naturally. A true Brisbane pub icon, you might not have noticed that The RE does pub grub during your drunken jaunts through the beer garden. Notable feasts include their ribs and wings combo: pork ribs and southern fried chicken wings covered in smokey BBQ sauce. The Ship Inn’s Philadelphia chicken: chicken breast stuffed with garlic, cream cheese and parsley, crumbed and fried, served with red wine jus and potato gratin. The Texas beef and blue cheese pizza at Archive Beer Boutique is a bit 'out there' as far as pub food goes, but we don't really care because it combines three of our favourite things. German Club’s chicken schnitzel. Nuff said. More steak house than pub, Kingsley’s know how to grill meat. Their fillet mignon with bacon and roast garlic butter is the stuff of steak dreams. RESTAURANTSPUBS By Sophia McMeekin Focus Retriever

......think he got banned!

..............thankyou so much for that...........will have a practice

................thankyou......can't beat the old ones.......

..............how can you make photos just available to Pio members...?

........what a bloody awful time we live in...... ........that such an atrocity can happen...... .........and sadly the repercussions will affect the innocent for long after the event..... .........those caught up in it...... ..........those who had nothing to do with it.......but will be deemed guilty by asocciation .........those who helped the victims......the friends and family......most of the people of Manchester.... ..........lets hope and pray the guilty........only the guilty of this abhorrent act are caught quickly and punished severely....

............always brings out the same thoughts and arguments..... ............I don't suppose the victims and their family's have the.....who.....in the forefront of their mind.... .............I know the OH's sister doesn't.... ..............This is not a war with (insert perpetrator when known..)......it's a war with radical extremist (militant maybe?) (insert religion..extremist ideals..) ................this is not a war on terrorism. ........terrorism is only a tactic. .............. This struggle is against a radical, utopian ideology and those who carry out violence in its name. ...............and may the guilty be harshly punished.

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............I agree with bunbury61......! ............how much of a gamble are you........? ............there are no guarentees in life....... ............there or here..........could work.......or not....... .............it's how you would cope if things didn't work out........far from what you know and are comfortable with...... .............been here over 20 years and have started from the bottom 4 times..... .............death,redundancy illness and a fire....! ..............would it of been different elsewhere.....? ...............who knows....... ................my boys have had a lifetime of travel......but their cousins who've lived in the same village all their lives.... .................are just as happy and content..... ..................they both have different bonuses and negatives...... ...................children once grown choose their own paths anyway..... ...................my only advice would be to work out what you really need..... ....................will a move give you that....? .....................good luck with your choice.....

............Merry Christmas! ............and a Happy New Year......:xmas16::xmas27::xmas22::xmas26::xmas29:

.........just had a Google and Booma is right in WA as well......http://www.mbawa.com/dividing-fences-and-retaining-walls/ .........it's basically who altered the natural level of the land and by how much... ........dictates who pays what.... .........Hope you resolve this quickly...!

.........there is a booklet from the dept of commerce on dividing fences ..... .........it stipulates the rules.....ie half each.... .........of agreed fencing or what is the norm for your area.... ..........worth getting and keeping it legal..... ..........he may drag his feet.....but faced with a court order.... .........would have to stump up the money.... ..........good luck and merry Christmas....!

..........and maybe ...just maybe.... ..........if the OP ever comes back on..... ..........from those who have pointed out the pitfalls .....without censure.... ..........he will realise just what his idea entails...! ..........because it was just an idea....... ...........a dream.....a thought....... ...........but let's not just stamp on it......let's assume his intentions are just selfish.... ...........that he can't see past his own happiness..... ............if he thought that .......he would of just done it....! ............not asked for others thoughts on this idea....... ............we don't know all the details.......not enough IMO to pass judgement....!