Queensland Articles
September 07, 2005
Talk of the North
Patrick 'Rusty' Smith and his 1972 Ute are the Talk of the North for winning the 'feral ute' contest. Smith, a drifter, invested $700. He's won $1,400 at contests so far. The pink machine definitely turns head (pic with link).
July 06, 2005
State of Origin III - Second Half
NSW score. 24-0.
Early pressure from QLD came to naught and once again NSW go down the other end of the field and Andrew Johns pulls a few strings and the Blues score. Can't see QLD coming back from here. They just haven't shown anything that makes me think they can score.
NSW score. 28-0.
Sloppy play by QLD backs leads toa dropped ball, picked up by NSW and run back for a try in the corner. This is turning into a slaughter and it's not pretty. The only thing worse than watching this train wreck is having it commentated by Gus Gould, the smarmiest, smuggest NSW ex-coach that no one likes.
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State of Origin III - Game Time
QLD nearly turned attack into tragedy with a dodgy kick by Lockyer run back by Minichello for an almost certain score. A great tackle by Matty Bowen to save a...Continue reading... | by Chris | #
The Decider
Let the war begin! Game just kicked off in the third and deciding State of Origin game of rugby league. Queensland has started well putting real pressure on the NSW...Continue reading... | by Chris | #
State of Origin
Awww yeah! Bowen and Kimmorley seal Queensland victory Looked like a classic and good to see the Maroons getting off to a winning start this year....Continue reading... | by Chris | # | Comments (1)
Campaign to push Whitsundays in winter
The Whitsundays region will be promoted as an ideal winter destination in a new $800,000 advertising campaign aimed at those living in southern Australia. The campaign, which will run until...Continue reading... | by Court | #
Sunshine state still tops for tourists
It appears the sun is still shining brightly on Queensland's lucrative tourism industry, with the state's main tourism body showing the sunshine state is still Australia's most popular tourist destination....Continue reading... | by Court | #
World's fastest on narrow tracks
Australia's fastest train has been a popular and trouble-free way of travelling through tropical Queensland, especially for pensioners and backpackers. Despite competing in an era of heavily discounted air travel,...Continue reading... | by Court | #
Sirromet Winery
Fellas, if you're looking for a great location to take a date for an afternoon drive and lunch, I'd have to recommend Sirromet Winery and Lurleen's Restaurant. Situated on a...Continue reading... | by Chris | # | Comments (4)
Saturday at Eumundi Markets
As the weather begins to get warmer, the hankering for the beach grows - for me at least. With the Saturday just gone supposed to reach the high 20°C, it...Continue reading... | by Chris | # | Comments (3)
State of Origin III
The third and deciding game of the State of Origon series kicks off tonight and it has all the makings of a classic. The Blues coach (who every QLD'er loves...Continue reading... | by Chris | # | Comments (3)
Queensland a bloody rip-off!
According to a recent news article, backpackers are getting the hump with being ripped off by shoddy tour operators in Queensland. So much so that tourism numbers have taken a...Continue reading... | by Chris | # | Comments (1)
State of Origin I
Why can't we just all get along? Game one is done and dusted and if you're from south of the border, you're a happy chappy. If you're a Queenslander (or...Continue reading... | by Chris | #
Coolangatta Holiday
Easter time in my family has, for many years, meant a week at Coolangatta at a time share my folks bought more years ago than I can even remember. Just...Continue reading... | by Chris | # | Comments (4)
Woodstock Festival Australia
If you're looking to spend a big day out listening to a wide selection of Aussie bands, check out the Woodstock Festival. Here's their website pitch: Our festival incorporates a...Continue reading... | by Chris | # | Comments (3)
Boost to Queensland Tourism
Qantas to fly non-stop between Brisbane, Los Angeles This will be a great benefit for QLD tourism if Qantas can keep the price down and maybe a few more backpackers...Continue reading... | by Chris | #
Moreton Island Weekend
Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland Moreton Weekend MARCH 26 - 28 Barge times: 8.30am Friday Morning & 6.00pm Friday Evening Departs Port of Brisbane, Howard Smith Drive Leaves Moreton Island...Continue reading... | by Chris | #
Day Trip to Redcliffe
I've been meaning to get to the coast for ages now, since I got back to Brisbane in July, but haven't quite managed it yet. Even though my favoured Sunshine...Continue reading... | by Chris | #
Queensland Politics
With a state election just a few days away, the news is full of pollies tooting their own horn and slagging off their opponents. So it was with a laugh...Continue reading... | by Chris | # | Comments (2)
The Woodford Folk Festival
The Woodford Folk Festival is a wonderful cultural event that I�ve been hearing about for some time now....Continue reading... | by | # | Comments (2)
