Brisbane Archives

Croc sighted near Brisbane an accidental visitor

Experts say a saltwater crocodile reported near Minjerribah, off Brisbane, is likely to be a “vagrant” that’s swum well south of its usual home.

Wildlife

Urban birdwatching guide to Brisbane

From the coast to the rainforest-draped hills, Brisbane is a biodiversity hotspot bursting with interesting birdlife.

Destinations

VIDEO: The Glass House Mountains

Jutting out of an otherwise flat landscape, the Glass House Mountains are a standout feature right in Brisbane’s backyard.

News

World Science Festival comes to Brisbane in 2016

In a coup for Brisbane, the river city has secured the World Science Festival in 2016, the first time it’s ever been held outside of New York

History & Culture

Video: Last of the servos

Brisbane’s Buckland Auto is one of the last legitimate ‘servos’ – where petrol is pumped for you and a grease monkey tinkers out back

Adventure

VIDEO: Brisbane wingsuit flight a prelude to Grand Canyon crossing

Wingsuiters Dr Glenn Singleman and wife Heather Swan and team made the first crossing over Brisbane, in preparation for their Grand Canyon crossing

History & Culture

Lost photos of Brisbane 120 years ago

Photos found a Brisbane house showing the city at the turn of last century show a rare glimpse into the past. The 100-year-old images were discovered in the suburb of Red Hill. Amateur photographer Alfred Elliott had keenly documented changes in the city over 50 years, from the time he acquired his first camera in 1890. Elliot’s photos include historic events such as royal visits and troops going off to the Boer War in South Africa. Hundreds of glass plates and film negatives were found when the Brisbane Council purchased the house in the early 1980s, where they were stored in cigar boxes. The photos are on display as part of ‘The View From Here‘ exhibition at the Museum of Brisbane, 13 February – 30 August 2015.