Music Band’s sensational West Coast vibe for Banshees BRISBANE Telecaster slinger Dana Gehrman and her band bring their ’60s and ’70s West Coast-inspired boogie to Banshees Bar next month. Rob Mellett 24 Apr 2024
Events Curated weekend itineraries a feature of Eat Local Month 2024 THERE’S more than 120 food events tabled for the Scenic Rim’s Eat Local Month, this year. Staff Writers 24 Apr 2024
Arts Unladylike Desires - by Felicity Smith SHE has a museum dedicated to her works which have sold for millions of dollars but she was buried in a pauper’s grave, largely forgotten, unforgiven. Guest Writer 24 Apr 2024
Screen A Cinematic Spectacle: Les Misérables Remastered AS THE curtains rise and the lights dim, the cast prepares to dazzle audiences with a one-time-only screening of Les Misérables: Remastered, the timeless musical masterpiece that has captured hearts for generations. Guest Writer 24 Apr 2024
Music Clouds spin back to the future with vinyl THERE’S no stopping The Clouds. The band had a Farewell Tour in 1997 after releasing four albums and a number of EPs, but forces keep bringing them back together for regular tours, some even with new material for the fans. Brian Bennion 17 Apr 2024
Arts Masterpiece or masterstroke, the art of being Banksy FEW know who he is, and none will give him up. Banksy is both admired and admonished, but this anonymous graffiti artist and art world sensation is so much more than a hooligan with a spray can. Keith Hawley 17 Apr 2024
Events Bella does Boonah High proud YEAR 11 student Bella Lower representing Fassifern Lions Club was an outstanding ambassador for Boonah High at the District Q1 Finals at Cleveland RSL Club. Staff Writers 17 Apr 2024
Events Boonah brothers in Service ON Anzac Day, Thursday April 25, communities of the Scenic Rim will again join with communities from throughout Australia to commemorate the service of so many men and women in war and conflict and in readiness to serve, should the need arise. Wendy Creighton 17 Apr 2024
Screen Ryan and Emily set to shine in The Fall Guy WE’VE seen him as the super sleek Ken in the Barbie movie in 2023. Now, as anticipation builds for the upcoming release of ‘The Fall Guy’, the spotlight shifts to Australia, where Hollywood’s A-listers Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt have embarked on their latest cinematic adventure. Guest Writer 17 Apr 2024
Events Escape to a world of cosplay As one of the biggest celebrations of science fiction and fantasy film and TV, comic books, anime, gaming and collectables - Supanova - heads to the Gold Coast this weekend, BRIAN BENNION spoke with two of the convention’s cosplay ambassadors about the rising popularity of the scene. Brian Bennion 10 Apr 2024
Arts The Dark Ages - how dark were they? WHAT were the Dark Ages, how did they get their name, and do we know what happened? Guest Writer 10 Apr 2024
Screen Musical legacy honoured on silver screen ALTHOUGH her life was tragically cut short at a young age, Amy Winehouse’s impact on the music industry has left an enduring mark for generations to come. Guest Writer 10 Apr 2024
Events Regional music festivals the survivors WITH Splendour in the Grass the latest in a series of cancelled music festivals, the future of the big headline music festival is uncertain. We spoke with University of South Australia Lecturer in Creative Industries Sam Whiting about our music festivals and whether they will be the survivors. Brian Bennion 03 Apr 2024
Arts Art is always a reflection of Society - by Felicity Smith NONE of us develops in a vacuum, there is no such thing as self-taught - that’s mere wishful thinking. We are all subject to a myriad of influences, at every stage of our development. Guest Writer 03 Apr 2024
Ipswich Tribune A touch of Broadway on our doorstep FEATURING 37 songs from 23 musicals in just two hours, The World of Musicals in Concert continues to pick up rave reviews across the world. Rob Mellett 27 Mar 2024
Arts New president a playmaker with plans AN ON stage performance of a radio play, a fresh look for the annual arts festival and building closer ties with other community organisations are some of the priorities for the newly installed president of the Boonah and District Cultural Foundation. Wendy Creighton 27 Mar 2024
Arts A Very Good Boy - touching on dogs through art and culture through the ages - by Felicity Smith MOST faithful of friends, dogs have been our constant companions for 40,000 years. Guest Writer 27 Mar 2024
Events Motorcycling Queensland foundation story celebrated in the Scenic Rim TODAY, it would seem the most unlikely place for an historic gathering of motorcycle enthusiasts intent on forming a State association – a huge boulder perched on the edge of a cliff on Spicers Peak. Wendy Creighton 27 Mar 2024
Screen Epic showdown in sequel THE school holidays are upon cinemas and the film releases are heating up to provide entertainment for the whole family this Easter break. Guest Writer 26 Mar 2024