September 2009

red-light-bulbBrothels do their very best to disguise themselves within the city and suburbia… badly. Most attempts to conceal brothels as innocuous residential houses or other kinds of businesses are usually so painful, they’re amusing.

Let’s face it, we’ve all had a little giggle at how badly some of these businesses camouflage into their surroundings. Time to share our favourites.

Which badly disguised brothel always gives you a giggle?

Thanks to @griffynn for today’s question suggestion!

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Post image for Where are the best meals under $10 in Brisbane?

Now and then, you only need cheap eats in Brisbane CBD when it’s right before payday.

There’s loads of secrets for great inexpensive eats under $10 around the city, so share your favourites.

Where are the best bars in Brisbane to eat for under $10?

Post image for Where is Brisbane’s most dangerous place?

Without getting too grim, where’s somewhere in Brisbane that you’re generally a little skittish about visiting?

It need not be an entire area – possibly there’s a unusually suspect hotel, street or vicinity that you always avoid.

Share any cautionary warnings you have and let everyone know. Keep it light-weight, though, we’re not here to depress everyone :)

Note: keep it friendly – any racist comments will be removed.

translink-ticket-machineIt’s easy to complain about what’s wrong with Brisbane public transport, so how would you improve the current system?

Perhaps you’ve got ideas for new lines, staffing, operating hours, changes to ticketing – maybe you’ve got some good reasons why the entire system should be free!

Here’s your chance to let State Government know how you’d do a better job.

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typical-yuppieYour definition of what makes a wanker may be different to everyone else – but you know one when you see one.

Certain areas of Brisbane are absolutely chockers with wankers… the population needs to be warned.

Let’s settle this once and for all – name and shame the square kilometre of Brisbane which features the highest concentration of wankers, and give your evidence why.

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lasers-in-green-dance-club-partyClubbers unite! At which nightclubs do you love to party into the early hours?

Maybe you’re into a real hardcore dance club… possibly it’s a retro venue… perhaps you love one of the gay venues.

Here’s your chance to let everyone know what your favourite clubs are in Brisbane and why.

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Perfect pasta, delicious pizza, and other Italian dishes cooked to perfection… where’s the best Italian restaurant in Brisbane?

It could be the best meals, or it could simply be a cheap but great eatery.

Share the secret – where’s the best place for Italian food in Brisbane?

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touristBrisbane holds its own as an international tourism destination, but maybe we can do even better.

Is there a type of tourist attraction which just seems to be flat-out missing from Brisbane streets? What attraction would see more people travel to Brisbane?

Put on your Minister for Tourism hat and share your ideas.

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brisbane-sunsetWhat are Brisbane residents overly obsessed with? Anything which you’re truly sick of hearing about?

Maybe it’s a sport code, a particular pub, a TV show, a particular personality, something in the media…

Let Brisbane know what’s bugging you, and maybe everyone will stop talking about it!

(Photo: Burning Image via Flickr)

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Post image for Which is the best band in Brisbane?

As a city with an awesome live music scene, Brisbane is always giving birth to quite a few awesome live bands.

Everyone’s got their local favourites, so which is yours? They might be local and unsigned, or incredibly massive – just as long as they’re from Brisbane.

So let the city know – which Brisbane band is the greatest and why?