... The 1940s: Challenge and Change is an exhibition exploring what life was like during the 1940s in Australia and locally. It looks at the challenges and changes people faced that impacted on their home life, fashion and entertainment. ...

Are you creative enough to make a doll out of a peg? In the past when toys and games were expensive, kids took clothes pegs from the washing line and turned them into dolls with hair, clothes and drawn-on faces. ... The Pine Rivers Heritage Museum is celebrating this fun tradition with a Peg Doll Competition and Exhibition. Pick up your peg an...

Cooly Rocks On – The Gold Coast/Tweed Nostalgia festival! ... Cooly Rocks On is Australia’s best and newest Rock ‘n’ Rock festival where the culture of the ‘Happy Days’ comes alive from the 3rd – 13th June 2011 in the Coolangatta/Tweed Heads region of the Southern Gold Coast. Come along and partake in the f...

The 5th of June sees the return of the inaugaral Racecourse Road Carnival, situated from the Eagle Farm Markets right down to Beatrice Terrace.  ... The Racecourse Road carnival will have something for everyone, with attractions such as: ... Roving entertainment ... Childrens area and activities ... Shopping ... Food and Drink ... Stage entert...

Dr Jon Prangnell, Senior Lecturer in Archaeology at the University of Queensland, will speak about the salvage excavation of the Burnett River township of Paradise. ... Free, morning tea included. Bookings are essential for catering purposes - please phone (07) 3285 7213 or email museum.pinerivers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au ... The Heritage Talks are he...

“The Australian Society for Medical Research presents ‘Disasters and Diseases: a public forum’ on June 9th at the London Club, 38 Vernon Terrace Teneriffe. Come and get the real facts from the experts! Doors open at 6.30pm, food is provided. There will also be a lucky door and trivia prize. The panel of leading experts includes Pr...

... For those looking for something different to entertain the family during the next long weekend, Willowbank Raceway’s Castrol EDGE Winternationals could be just the ticket. With children 13 and under gaining free admission, an alcohol-free (in general admission areas) policy, kids rides, roving entertainment, fireworks, free access to p...

Collingwood Park State School is celebrating its 25th Anniversary Reunion on the 11th of June 2011 with a full day of interactive & photographic, displays, a community concert, carnival rides, time capsule memorabilia and fireworks. Memorabilia is available for purchase as is food and drinks.  Tickets for rides can be purchased on the day...

QLD Youngbloods will be presenting the advertising industry's top picks for the coveted Cannes Lions Awards on Thursday, June 23 at Limes Rooftop Bar. ... The screening, judging and debates will kick off at 6:30pm with some of the industry's best sheding light on who will win at Cannes. ... Tickets are $15 and include a free drink on arrival and ca...

Test your skills at solving puzzles, while learning about the history of puzzles.  Puzzles is a fun hands-on exhibition for all ages.