August is normally Ekka time in Brisbane! That often means cold winds from the west. In 2020, the Ekka has been cancelled due to COVID-19.
The Brisbane wattle (acacia fimbriata) is in flower. It's also whale-watching season in Queensland and Children's Book Week.
- The 2020 EKKA public holiday in Brisbane has been resheduled to Friday 14th August to make a long weekend. (ABC story) Surrounding areas will still have the show holiday on Monday 10th August.
August Events in Brisbane and Queensland
Sunday, 2 August 2020 is National Tree Day. Friday 31 July 2020 is Schools Tree Day. Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic across Australia there will be no physically planting in groups this...
Next festival 7–16 August 2020 Melbourne Writers Festival is digital this year which means you can attend wherever you are! Attend sessions, listen to podcasts, read the blog and more. You can view or download...
CBCA Book Week 2020 Theme: Reading is My Secret Power Dates: 22 to 28 August 2020 Each year across Australia, the CBCA brings children and books together celebrating CBCA Book Week. During this time schools,...
The 2020 Ekka has been cancelled - read the official announcement here 7 to 16 August 2020 - The Ekka - The Royal Queensland Show at RNA Showgrounds. 12 August (Wednesday) 2020 - Ekka Show...
Play It Forward, together with Dr Jonathon Welch AM, is thrilled to announce that round one of Permission to Shine is open. This online singing competition with a difference starts with three sections - Music...
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