Artist In Residence: Renee Kire

6 March – 6 September 2026 | Museum of Brisbane, Brisbane City
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An ongoing residency featuring works and creative development from artist Renee Kire within the museum space.

Paula Savage

6 March – 11 April 2026 | Onespace, South Brisbane
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An exhibition presenting works by Paula Savage, exploring contemporary themes through visual art.

Hollywoodridge | Jake Moss

10 March – 11 April 2026 | Mitchell Fine Art, Fortitude Valley
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A solo exhibition by Jake Moss featuring a collection of recent works across painting and mixed media.

Speed: The Movie, The Play

26 March – 19 April 2026 | Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm
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A theatrical reinterpretation of the action film Speed, presented as a live stage comedy performance.

MJ The Musical

27 March – 24 May 2026 | Lyric Theatre – Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), South Brisbane
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A stage musical exploring the life and music of Michael Jackson through performance and choreography.

The Last Ship

9 April – 3 May 2026 | Glasshouse Theatre – Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), South Brisbane
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A musical production featuring storytelling centred on community, industry and personal journeys.

Creative Pasifika 2026

10 April 2026 | Stanley Place, South Brisbane
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A cultural event celebrating Pasifika arts through performances, music and community engagement.

StoryArt Exhibition Opening 2026

10 April 2026 | Richard Randall Art Studio, Toowong
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An exhibition opening showcasing artworks that combine storytelling with visual expression.

Bands In Parks – Twilight Jazz By The River

10 April 2026 | Queensland Maritime Museum, South Brisbane
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A live outdoor jazz performance set along the river, featuring local musicians in a relaxed setting.

From theatre productions and major musicals to exhibitions and cultural events, Brisbane presents a broad mix of arts experiences this weekend across galleries, theatres and outdoor spaces.

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The Pretzel Poem Project With Frank And Meryn

10 April 2026 | Kenmore Library, Kenmore
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A creative session combining storytelling and poetry designed for families and young children.

Meccano Construction For Families

10 April 2026 | Holland Park Library, Holland Park
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A hands-on building activity where families can work together using Meccano sets to create simple constructions.

Spot – Live In Brisbane

10 April 2026 | QUT Gardens Theatre, Brisbane City
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A live stage adaptation of the popular children’s character Spot, featuring music and interactive moments for young audiences.

Charlie And The Bin Chicken

10 – 11 April 2026 | Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm
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A family-friendly theatre show telling a uniquely Australian story through humour, music and performance.

Remembrance And Rosemary: School Holiday Craft Activity

10 April 2026 & 12 – 14 April 2026 | Anzac Square, Brisbane City
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A drop-in craft activity where children can create rosemary-themed pieces while learning about remembrance traditions.

Toy Story In Concert

11 April 2026 | Concert Hall, Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), South Brisbane
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A live orchestral performance accompanies a screening of Toy Story, offering a cinematic experience for families.

Queensland Youth Week

11 – 19 April 2026 | Emporium Hotel South Bank, South Brisbane
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A series of youth-focused events and activities celebrating young people through workshops, performances and community programs.

Youth Week: Live In The Library

12 April 2026 | Indooroopilly Library, Indooroopilly
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A youth-focused library event featuring live activities and engagement opportunities for young people.

Forest Family Sundays: Wildcall Wildlife Encounter

12 April 2026 | The Hut, Chapel Hill
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An interactive wildlife experience where families can learn about native animals in an outdoor setting.

From live shows and performances to creative workshops and school holiday programs, Brisbane offers a variety of family-friendly events this weekend across venues throughout the city.

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Above & Beyond: Bigger Than All Of Us Tour

10 April 2026 | The Fortitude Music Hall, Fortitude Valley
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Global electronic trio Above & Beyond bring their internationally renowned live show featuring immersive visuals and uplifting trance music.

The Horrors

10 April 2026 | The Princess Theatre, Woolloongabba
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British band The Horrors perform a live set blending post-punk, goth and alternative rock sounds.

Armand Van Helden with Anna Lunoe

10 April 2026 | The Tivoli, Fortitude Valley
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Dance music pioneer Armand Van Helden joins Anna Lunoe for a night of house music and club classics.

Gordi Live at Season Three

10 April 2026 | Echo & Bounce, Woolloongabba
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Australian artist Gordi presents an intimate live performance featuring her indie-pop and electronic sound.

Lane Pittman – What Now Tour

10 April 2026 | The Brightside, Fortitude Valley
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Lane Pittman performs songs from his latest tour, showcasing his country-influenced sound and storytelling style.

Tobias Celebrates The Cure

10 April 2026 | The Triffid, Newstead
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This tribute show features performances of well-known songs from The Cure, along with selected deeper cuts.

The Umbilical Brothers – Speedmouse

10 April 2026 – 11 April 2026 | Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm
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A live comedy performance combining physical theatre, sound effects and sketch-style humour from The Umbilical Brothers.

Boney M

11 April 2026 | The Fortitude Music Hall, Fortitude Valley
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Disco group Boney M perform a selection of their well-known hits in a live concert setting.

Bic Runga – Red Sunset Tour

11 April 2026 | The Princess Theatre, Woolloongabba
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Singer-songwriter Bic Runga brings her tour to Brisbane with a live performance of her established catalogue.

Southern Sons – Heart In Danger Tour 2026

11 April 2026 | The Tivoli, Fortitude Valley
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Southern Sons return to the stage with a live show featuring their classic songs and recent material.

Baker Boy – DJANDJAY Tour

11 April 2026 | The Triffid, Newstead
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Baker Boy performs a high-energy set combining hip-hop, dance and contemporary Australian music influences.

A Day To Remember & Papa Roach – Big Rock Tour

12 April 2026 | Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall
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Two international rock acts share the stage for a large-scale concert featuring heavy and alternative rock tracks.

Chase Matthew

12 April 2026 | The Triffid, Newstead
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US country artist Chase Matthew performs a live show featuring modern country music.

Jack Gardiner

12 April 2026 | Crowbar Brisbane, Fortitude Valley
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Guitarist Jack Gardiner showcases instrumental performances highlighting technical guitar work and fusion styles.

From major international tours to local live music and comedy, Brisbane offers a diverse mix of gigs and performances this weekend across venues throughout the city.

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XO, Kitty Season 3

02 April | Netflix
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A continuation of the coming-of-age romantic series following Kitty as she navigates relationships, identity and new challenges in Seoul.

Pizza Movie

03 April | Disney+
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A light-hearted, family-friendly animated adventure centred on humour, friendship and an unexpected culinary journey.

Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord Season 1

06 April | Disney+
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A dark expansion of the Star Wars universe exploring Maul’s rise, influence and inner conflict through an intense narrative lens.

The Rising: Series 1

06 April | Apple TV
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A character-driven drama series focused on resilience, ambition and personal transformation under pressure.

Katwe

07 April | Apple TV
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An inspiring true-story drama following a young chess prodigy rising from hardship to international competition.

The Boys Season 5

08 April | Prime Video
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A continuation of the gritty superhero satire escalating conflict, power struggles and moral chaos.

The Testaments Season 1

08 April | Disney+
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A dystopian drama expanding the world of Gilead through new perspectives, resistance movements and intertwined destinies.

From high-profile franchise expansions and returning fan favourites to emotional dramas and animated adventures, this week’s streaming lineup delivers a wide range of stories across major platforms.

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NEW RELEASES

The Drama

2 April | Angelika Cinemas (Woolloongabba), Cinebar Rosalie Village, Cineplex (Balmoral, South Bank, Redbank), Dendy Cinemas (Coorparoo, Portside – Hamilton, Powerhouse – New Farm), Event Cinemas (Brisbane City, Carindale, Chermside, Indooroopilly, Mount Gravatt, Springfield Central), Five Star Cinemas (Brisbane City, Graceville, New Farm, Red Hill), HOYTS (Stafford, Sunnybank), Palace Barracks Brisbane, Palace James St Cinema, Reading Cinemas (Newmarket, Jindalee)

A wide-reaching ensemble drama unfolding across interconnected lives, bringing emotional depth and layered storytelling to the screen. The film leans into intimate character work while exploring broader themes of connection and consequence.

Dance for Your Life

2 April | Event Cinemas (Carindale, Chermside, Indooroopilly, Springfield Central), HOYTS (Sunnybank), Reading Cinemas (Jindalee)

A high-energy performance-driven story that blends movement, ambition and personal stakes. Its dynamic pacing and expressive style make it a compelling watch for audiences drawn to dance and drama.

STILL SHOWING

GOAT

Angelika Cinemas (Woolloongabba), Bayside Cinemas (Wynnum), Cinebar Rosalie Village, Cineplex (Balmoral, South Bank, Redbank), Dendy Cinemas (Coorparoo, Portside – Hamilton), Event Cinemas (Brisbane City, Carindale, Chermside, Indooroopilly, Mount Gravatt, Springfield Central), Five Star Cinemas (New Farm, Red Hill), HOYTS (Stafford, Sunnybank), Reading Cinemas (Newmarket, Jindalee), United Cinemas Eldorado

A gripping sports-driven drama that continues to draw strong audiences, blending intensity, ambition and emotional stakes.

Hoppers

Cinebar Rosalie Village, Cineplex (Balmoral, Hawthorne Cinemas, South Bank, Redbank), Dendy Cinemas (Coorparoo, Portside – Hamilton), Event Cinemas (Brisbane City, Carindale, Chermside, Indooroopilly, Mount Gravatt, Springfield Central), Five Star Cinemas (Graceville, New Farm, Red Hill), HOYTS (Stafford, Sunnybank), Palace James St Cinema, Reading Cinemas (Jindalee, Newmarket), United Cinemas Eldorado, Angelika Cinemas (Woolloongabba), Bayside Cinemas (Wynnum)

A lively family adventure full of humour and heart, continuing to resonate with younger audiences and families alike.

Project Hail Mary

Angelika Cinemas (Woolloongabba), Cinebar Rosalie Village, Cineplex (Balmoral, Redbank, South Bank), Palace Barracks Brisbane, Palace James St Cinema, Bayside Cinemas (Wynnum), Dendy Cinemas (Coorparoo, Portside – Hamilton), Event Cinemas (Brisbane City, Carindale, Chermside, Indooroopilly, Mount Gravatt, Springfield Central), Five Star Cinemas (Brisbane City, Graceville, New Farm, Red Hill), HOYTS (Stafford, Sunnybank), Reading Cinemas (Jindalee, Newmarket), United Cinemas Eldorado

A thoughtful sci-fi journey combining isolation, discovery and high-stakes survival on an interstellar scale.

Ready or Not 2: Here I Come

Bayside Cinemas (Wynnum), Cineplex (South Bank), Dendy Cinemas (Coorparoo, Portside – Hamilton), Event Cinemas (Indooroopilly, Mount Gravatt), HOYTS (Stafford), Palace James St Cinema, United Cinemas Eldorado

A tense and darkly entertaining thriller that escalates survival horror with sharp pacing and unpredictable twists.

Reminders of Him

Angelika Cinemas (Woolloongabba), Bayside Cinemas (Wynnum), Cinebar Rosalie Village, Cineplex (Balmoral), Event Cinemas (Carindale, Chermside, Indooroopilly, Mount Gravatt, Springfield Central), HOYTS (Stafford, Sunnybank), Reading Cinemas (Jindalee), United Cinemas Eldorado

A heartfelt romantic drama exploring grief, healing and second chances with emotional sincerity.

The Magic Faraway Tree

Bayside Cinemas (Wynnum), Cinebar Rosalie Village, Cineplex (Balmoral, South Bank, Redbank), Dendy Cinemas (Coorparoo, Portside – Hamilton), Event Cinemas (Brisbane City, Carindale, Chermside, Indooroopilly, Mount Gravatt), HOYTS (Stafford, Sunnybank), Palace Barracks Brisbane, Palace James St Cinema, Reading Cinemas (Jindalee, Newmarket), United Cinemas Eldorado, Angelika Cinemas (Woolloongabba), Event Cinemas (Springfield Central)

A whimsical family fantasy adventure filled with imagination, magical worlds and nostalgic charm.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

Angelika Cinemas (Woolloongabba), Bayside Cinemas (Wynnum), Cinebar Rosalie Village, Cineplex (South Bank), Dendy Cinemas (Coorparoo, Portside – Hamilton), Event Cinemas (Brisbane City, Carindale, Chermside, Indooroopilly, Mount Gravatt, Springfield Central), Five Star Cinemas (Brisbane City, Graceville, New Farm, Red Hill), HOYTS (Stafford, Sunnybank), Palace Barracks Brisbane, Palace James St Cinema, Reading Cinemas (Jindalee, Newmarket), United Cinemas Eldorado

A vibrant animated adventure packed with energy, nostalgia and large-scale gaming-inspired spectacle.

Wuthering Heights

Bayside Cinemas (Wynnum), Event Cinemas (Chermside, Indooroopilly), Five Star Cinemas (Brisbane City, New Farm, Red Hill), Palace James St Cinema, United Cinemas Eldorado, Cineplex (Hawthorne Cinemas), Angelika Cinemas (Woolloongabba), Reading Cinemas (Newmarket)

A sweeping romantic drama that revisits a timeless literary classic with emotional intensity and atmospheric storytelling.

GOMA SCREENINGS

Once Upon a Time in the West

2 April

A restored Western classic returns to the big screen, showcasing sweeping landscapes and iconic storytelling that continues to define the genre.

Trenque Lauquen

4 April

An expansive, layered narrative that unfolds with mystery and intrigue, offering a contemporary art-house experience rich in atmosphere and detail.

Morning of the Earth

8 April

A visually immersive surf-era documentary capturing the spirit of freedom, nature and movement through striking cinematography.

From sweeping dramas and imaginative family adventures to cult classics and curated GOMA retrospectives, this week’s cinema program delivers a diverse cinematic experience across Brisbane’s major theatres, offering something for every audience and viewing preference.

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Tomatoes, Tankers, Piano Keys and the Quiet Authority of Everyday Australians

It started in the cold of a Tasmanian morning and stretched outward — across tomato fields in Echuca, cattle stations in Queensland, floodwaters filling Kati Thanda–Lake Eyre, classrooms in Port Vila, dairy plants in India, and a solar project in Chad — before circling back through Blue Mountains traffic, Toowoomba training schools and a quiet paddle on the Coorong. What held it all together wasn’t scale, but clarity: callers who knew what they were talking about, and who spoke with the kind of grounded common sense that turns a radio program into something much bigger than a conversation.

Cass and Andrew from Triabunna

Cass and Andrew set the tone from Triabunna, Tasmania, calling on their drive to work. Cass, originally from Papua New Guinea, has spent 14 years in aged care and spoke simply about loving the work. Macca lingered on that — the idea that purpose matters as much as pay — while the conversation drifted through autumn arriving early, four-degree mornings, and the quiet satisfaction of building a life far from where it began.

There was also a thread of PNG pride running through it, especially when rugby league came up. Even from Tasmania, that connection remains strong — a reminder of how identity stretches across borders without losing shape.

Chris from Echuca and the Tomato Harvest

Chris brought scale and pressure from the tomato fields around Echuca. Working with Kagome, he described a massive operation — thousands of tonnes processed daily — but also a season hit by rain, mould and rising costs.

The most telling moment came when he spoke about losing around 20,000 tonnes of crop to mould. No recovery, no workaround — just disc it back into the ground and move on. From there, the call widened into imports, diesel costs and the fragility of Australia’s remaining processing industry.

His message was direct: check the label. “Made in Australia” doesn’t mean Australian-grown. It was one of the clearest consumer calls of the morning — practical, specific, and rooted in real consequence.

Will from Quamby and Life on Gleeson Station

Will’s call from near Cloncurry shifted the tone back to the bush. A ringer on Gleeson Station, he was heading back to work after the races — part social event, part community glue.

The conversation wandered through weather, coffee runs and station life, but what stayed was Will’s ease with it all. He liked the work, liked the life, and wasn’t overthinking the future. Maybe management one day, maybe his own place. For now, it was enough to be where he was.

Fiona in Nowra and the Sydney Royal Easter Show

Fiona’s call added a slice of agricultural tradition. She was heading to the Sydney Royal Easter Show to steward egg judging in the Poultry Pavilion — a detail-rich world most listeners never see.

It was a quick exchange, but it highlighted the expertise behind the scenes: preparing birds, teaching students, judging eggs. The kind of knowledge passed on quietly, but kept alive through people who show up and do it.

Mario and the Fuel Question

Mario, the paper man, cut straight into national policy. If Australia wants to drill for oil, he argued, it needs refineries first.

His analogy landed clean: buying food but having no stove to cook it. Without refining capacity, crude oil means little. He pointed to the loss of refineries, lack of reserves, and absence of long-term planning.

Macca picked it up immediately — another example, he said, of a country reacting instead of preparing.

Peter MacDonald and Kati Thanda–Lake Eyre in Flood

Peter’s call from Barham lifted the program into something almost cinematic. Fresh from a flight over Kati Thanda–Lake Eyre, he described water everywhere — lakes between dunes, green grass across the desert, pelicans arriving in numbers.

The detail made it vivid: insects swarming, roads cut, the William Creek Hotel sweeping out buckets of beetles. It wasn’t just water — it was a system coming alive.

For a moment, the continent felt vast, dynamic, and unpredictable in the best way.

Phil from Wollongong and Wartime Lessons

Phil added historical weight to the fuel debate. During World War II, Australia built dozens of inland fuel depots. Why not now?

He and a colleague had even proposed a small levy years ago to fund infrastructure — build it, pay it off, remove the levy. Simple, practical, and ignored.

Like Mario, he wasn’t just complaining. He was pointing to what had worked before.

Jerry Harvey and the AI Disruption

Jerry Harvey brought a different energy — sharp, fast, and slightly unsettling. He spoke about AI, rising costs, and constant disruption hitting from “left field.”

His core message was uncertainty. Even those closest to the technology don’t fully understand where it’s heading. But change is coming quickly — and adaptation will be essential.

He suggested a shift back toward trades, where skills remain in demand. Reinvention, he said, may become normal. It was a mix of warning and pragmatism — not comforting, but not defeatist either.

Alan from Buderim and Sally Hall from Blackheath

Listener correspondence sharpened the mood.

Alan from Buderim vented frustration over rising land valuations and government spending, reflecting a broader sense of pressure on everyday Australians.

Sally Hall from Blackheath offered something more immediate: a warning about the Great Western Highway closure at Victoria Pass. Detours, traffic through Lithgow, and serious risks heading into Easter travel.

It was local knowledge with real stakes — the kind radio delivers best.

Lynne Presley and a Plug for Blackheath

Lynne Presley followed with a practical response: come and visit the Blue Mountains — just not over Easter.

With businesses already feeling the impact of the highway closure, she made the case for supporting the region when travel conditions improve. She also pointed to the train as a reliable alternative.

It was community advocacy, grounded and timely.

Michael Kelly in Toowoomba and Training the Next Generation

Michael Kelly’s call moved into workforce planning. Visiting his son at a pilot academy in Toowoomba, he described the scale of training underway — domestic and international students preparing for aviation careers.

But his deeper concern was national capability. In shipping and aviation, Australia is increasingly reliant on overseas workers. Through Offshore Specialist Ships Australia, he and others are funding training themselves to keep local pathways alive.

It was one of the most quietly powerful moments of the program — people stepping in where systems fall short.

Luciano, Linton and Dawn in Port Vila

From Vanuatu came a snapshot of Australians abroad. Luciano, Linton and Dawn were part of a Bowral-Mittagong Rotary team building classrooms at Malatia School.

Linton described the physical reality — heat, unfinished work, the need to return. Dawn spoke about purpose and the impact of volunteering.

Together, they captured something enduring: Australians contributing quietly, without fuss, in places far from home.

Sandra at Narrung on the Coorong

Sandra’s call was pure atmosphere. Kayaking through the Narrows at Narrung, she described pelicans, swans, mist and still water.

Having recently retired, she had found a place that offered calm and connection to nature. It was one of the most evocative moments of the morning — simple, visual, and unhurried.

Ian Lucas, Piano Day and Music’s Place

Ian Lucas marked Piano Day from Montville, but the conversation quickly deepened. A former pilot who returned to music after decades away, he spoke about rediscovery and persistence.

He also raised a broader point: large-scale entertainment has squeezed smaller performance spaces, making it harder for emerging and independent musicians to find their place.

Macca agreed — not just the young, but the “brilliant old” too. It became a quiet defence of small venues and local music.

Craig from Wisconsin via China and India

Craig’s call spanned continents. After working in China, he had spent months in India’s dairy sector before landing in Wisconsin.

He described vast differences: automated systems in China, versus thousands of small-scale suppliers in India, each contributing small amounts of milk collected by hand and transported by scooter.

The scale was staggering — and so were the conditions. Families working at ground level, sometimes sleeping alongside cattle for warmth. It was global industry seen from the inside.

Paul in Chad

Paul’s call from Chad added another layer. Working on a solar installation project, he spoke about building energy reliability in a region where power is inconsistent.

Having lived there for years, he described strong local relationships and a sense of purpose in returning to complete the work. It was a reminder of how many Australians operate quietly overseas, contributing skills where they’re needed.

Lawrence in Bundaberg

Lawrence closed the program from Bundaberg, cutting turf after recent floods. His concern was familiar: labour shortages and the difficulty of finding workers.

That led into a broader discussion about education, apprenticeships and the value of practical skills — a theme that had surfaced repeatedly throughout the morning.

One Conversation at a Time

From Triabunna to Echuca, Cloncurry to Blackheath, Port Vila to Chad, the morning built its own map — not of places, but of perspective. Each caller added something grounded and lived-in: how to grow food, move fuel, train people, fix roads, build classrooms, or simply pay attention to the land. Taken together, it was a portrait of a country — and a world — still held together, quietly, by people who understand how things actually work.

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Western Suburbs Clayworkers Annual Exhibition 2026

3 April 2026 | Richard Randall Art Studio, Toowong
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A community-focused ceramics exhibition showcasing works from local clay artists across a variety of styles and techniques.

A Special Concert for the ASSEMBLY of NEW GENERATION CREATORS – 2026

3 April 2026 | Sandgate Town Hall, Sandgate
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A live performance event highlighting emerging creative talent through a curated concert experience.

Before the Dawn – Music for Good Friday

3 April 2026 | St John’s Cathedral, Brisbane City
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A reflective musical performance held in a historic cathedral setting, featuring classical and sacred works for the Easter period.

Messa da Requiem

27 March 2026 – 4 April 2026 | Glasshouse Theatre – Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), South Brisbane
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A powerful classical performance presenting Verdi’s Requiem in a grand theatrical setting.

MJ the Musical

27 March 2026 – 24 May 2026 | Lyric Theatre – Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), South Brisbane
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A major stage production celebrating the life and music of Michael Jackson through theatrical storytelling and choreography.

Alliance Française French Film Festival

5 March 2026 – 8 April 2026 | Palace James St Cinema, Fortitude Valley & Palace Barracks, Petrie Terrace
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A curated selection of contemporary French cinema screening across Brisbane’s premium art-house cinemas.

“Paula Savage”

6 March 2026 – 11 April 2026 | Onespace, South Brisbane
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A contemporary art exhibition exploring visual themes through modern mixed-media works.

Artist in Residence: Renee Kire

6 March 2026 – 6 September 2026 | Museum of Brisbane, Brisbane City
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A long-term residency program featuring evolving works and creative development within a major civic gallery space.

Hollywoodridge | Jake Moss

10 March 2026 – 11 April 2026 | Mitchell Fine Art, Fortitude Valley
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A contemporary exhibition showcasing photographic and mixed-media works exploring cinematic and cultural themes.

Speed: The Movie, The Play

26 March 2026 – 19 April 2026 | Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm
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A theatrical adaptation blending film parody and live performance in a creative stage production.

The Bombshell’s Ball: April 4th Presented by Bombshell Burlesque

4 April 2026 | Arcana, Moorooka
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A burlesque and live performance event combining cabaret, dance and theatrical entertainment in an intimate venue.

From major exhibitions and international film festivals to theatre, classical concerts and immersive performances, Brisbane offers a vibrant cultural program for art lovers this weekend across galleries, cinemas and performance spaces.

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GOOD FRIDAY – The Manly Creative Markets

3 April 2026 | Little Bayside Park, Manly
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A relaxed coastal market experience featuring local stalls, food and artisan goods in a family-friendly outdoor setting.

EATster

3 April 2026 – 5 April 2026 | Eat Street Northshore, Hamilton
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A festive Easter-themed edition of Eat Street featuring food vendors, live entertainment and family activities across the weekend.

Easter Weekend

3 April 2026 – 6 April 2026 | Roma Street Parkland, Brisbane City
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A large-scale Easter celebration in the park with seasonal activities, entertainment and family-focused outdoor fun.

Play School Live Concert: Humpty’s Big Celebration

4 April 2026 – 6 April 2026 | QUT Gardens Theatre, Brisbane City
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A live stage show based on the beloved children’s program, featuring music, storytelling and interactive fun for young audiences.

Free Movies in the Park “Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway”

4 April 2026 | Little Bayside Park, Manly
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A free outdoor cinema screening suitable for families, offering a relaxed evening watching a popular children’s film under the stars.

Jan Powers Farmers Markets

4 April 2026 | Little Bayside Park, Manly
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A well-known farmers market featuring fresh produce, gourmet foods and family-friendly stalls by the waterfront.

Andy Griffiths’ You and Me and The Land of Lost Things

4 April 2026 – 12 April 2026 | Playhouse, Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), South Brisbane
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A theatrical adaptation of the popular children’s book series, designed for family audiences with humour and adventure.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie – Family Fun Screening

5 April 2026 | Dendy, Coorparoo
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A special family screening event featuring a popular animated film experience in a cinema setting.

West End Markets

Every Saturday | Davies Park, West End
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A weekly community market featuring fresh produce, food stalls and local makers in a relaxed riverside setting.

Milton Markets

Every Sunday | Milton Green, Milton
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A popular Sunday market offering fresh food, artisan goods and family-friendly browsing in a local park setting.

From Easter celebrations and outdoor markets to theatre, cinema and park events, Brisbane offers plenty of family-friendly activities this weekend across parks, cultural venues and community spaces.

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454 Presented By WavyLand + Carhartt WIP

3 April 2026 | Crowbar Brisbane, Fortitude Valley
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A live music event showcasing underground and hip-hop influenced acts in an energetic club setting.

Half Baked Ft Rum Jungle | Great Gable | Vlads + More

4 April 2026 | Mansfield Arena, Mansfield
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A multi-artist indie lineup featuring a mix of established and emerging bands performing across a full-day event.

Counting Crows: The Complete Sweets! Tour

4 April 2026 | The Fortitude Music Hall, Fortitude Valley
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International rock band Counting Crows perform a setlist spanning their classics and newer releases as part of their tour.

Wolters + Lammer

4 April 2026 | The Triffid, Newstead
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A co-billed live performance featuring alternative and electronic-influenced music in a well-known Brisbane venue.

Not On Your Rider – The ‘Work In Progress’ Show

4 April 2026 | Good Chat Comedy Club, Petrie Terrace
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A stand-up comedy night where performers test new material in an informal and intimate setting.

The Gong Show | Stand-Up At Its Most Brutal (W/ Dusty Rich)

4 April 2026 | Good Chat Comedy Club, Petrie Terrace
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An interactive comedy format where audience reactions determine which performers continue their set.

The Cheaks ‘Situation Lost Control’ Single Tour Co-Headline W/ Dopamine

4 April 2026 | Black Bear Lodge, Fortitude Valley
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A co-headline indie and alternative music night featuring high-energy live performances in an intimate venue.

240KMH Brisbane Showcase

5 April 2026 | The Triffid, Newstead
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A curated showcase featuring emerging artists across multiple genres in a live music format.

Kraanium With Slaughtercult & I Choose Violence

5 April 2026 | Crowbar Brisbane, Fortitude Valley
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A heavy music lineup delivering intense metal performances from both international and local acts.

Dear Seattle

5 April 2026 | The Prince Consort, Fortitude Valley
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Australian indie rock band Dear Seattle performs a live set featuring well-known tracks and fan favourites.

Speed: The Movie, The Play

26 March 2026 – 19 April 2026 | Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm
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A theatrical comedy adaptation of the action film, blending parody and live performance in a stage production format.

Brisbane’s weekend lineup brings together live music, comedy and theatre across multiple venues, offering a varied mix of entertainment and nightlife experiences throughout the city.

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A Sunday That Builds Itself: From Racetracks to Remote Stations, the Voices That Carry Australia

Some mornings on Macca’s program ease in quietly. Others gather momentum call by call, voice by voice, until suddenly the country is speaking to itself. This was one of those mornings. It began with the rumble of classic motorbikes at a revived country racetrack, stretched across triathletes chasing endurance on the Victorian coast, and reached deep into remote South Australia where a 10-year-old boy stepped up in a moment that would stay with everyone listening.

Along the way came talk of fuel shocks and fragile supply chains, of migration stories that shaped modern Australia, of community-built spaces reclaimed from neglect, and of people still choosing to get on the road, on the water, or in the air despite rising costs. It was a program that moved — like Macca said — like a train gathering speed.

The Sound of Old Machines at One Raceway

Cliffo called in from One Raceway near Goulburn, where the past was very much alive.

What used to be Wakefield Park has been reborn, thanks to the Shelley family, into a modernised circuit with strict noise controls and reworked terrain. But this weekend, it wasn’t about modern racing — it was about memory.

Classic motorcycles from the 1950s, 60s and 70s were back on track. Not on display, but racing.

“These are the bikes the old blokes wanted when they were younger and can afford now,” Cliffo said.

It wasn’t without challenges. Noise restrictions, wet weather, and the logistics of reviving an event all hovered in the background. A storm had already wiped out part of the weekend’s program. But still, the crowd came. Still, the bikes ran.

And for Cliffo, it was only the beginning. The next day, he was flying out of Canberra to officiate at MotoGP in Austin, Texas — one of a small group of Australian officials invited for their reputation in running world-class events.

It was a reminder of something uniquely Australian: grassroots passion scaling all the way to the global stage.

Bells, Bikes and a World Moving Too Fast

From racetracks to footpaths, Brendan in Brisbane had a different kind of concern — speed, and the lack of control around it.

Fresh back from China, he described electric bikes flying along footpaths at highway speeds. His solution? A redesigned “tram bell” for bikes — loud, mechanical, unmistakable.

“You can hear it 50 or 100 metres away,” he said.

But beneath the innovation was frustration.

“You cannot legislate stupid.”

It was a line that landed, not just about bikes, but about a broader sense of systems struggling to keep up — whether it was airport processing, enforcement, or the creeping feeling that rules exist but aren’t applied.

Ironman in Geelong: Endurance for Its Own Sake

In Geelong, Mark — “Dags” from South Australia — was watching thousands gather for an Ironman event.

His son Jack was among them.

A 3.8km swim.
A 180km ride.
A full marathon to finish.

Nearly 1,800 competitors.

Jack wasn’t a professional. He wasn’t sponsored. He was a diesel mechanic who paid his own way and travelled the country competing.

“Just an age grouper, having a crack,” he said.

There was no grand payoff, no prize money worth chasing. Just the pursuit itself.

Macca couldn’t quite get his head around it. But maybe that was the point.

Some things aren’t meant to be rational. They’re meant to be lived.

A 10-Year-Old Called Lawson

Then came the call that shifted the tone of the morning.

Mark returned to the line, this time not as a spectator, but as an emergency responder. He told the story of a crash on a remote South Australian cattle station — McDowell Peak — where a man had come off his motorbike at speed.

The first person on scene wasn’t an adult.

It was his 10-year-old son, Lawson.

Lawson had searched for his father when he didn’t return. Found him. Then navigated responders across rugged country to reach him. He carried equipment. Helped coordinate. Stayed composed.

When Macca brought Lawson on air, his voice was calm, matter-of-fact.

His father had broken a leg, hip and collarbone. He’d been travelling fast. The rain had made it worse.

Lawson didn’t dramatise it.

He just did what needed to be done.

Now back in Adelaide while his dad recovers, he spoke about station life, School of the Air, and his plans to one day become a helicopter pilot.

“I love it out there,” he said.

No fuss. No performance. Just quiet capability.

It was the kind of call that doesn’t need embellishment.

Fuel, Freight and a Warning from the Road

The conversation turned sharply when Ron Finnamore, one of Australia’s most experienced transport operators, joined the program.

The issue was diesel. And the numbers were staggering.

Fuel costs had surged dramatically in just weeks. For Finnamore’s business, that meant an additional $1 million per week in costs.

And there was no easy fix.

“It’s got to be passed on,” he said. “And that’s going to hurt everybody.”

Farmers, freight operators, small businesses — all exposed.

More concerning was what might come next: supply shortages.

With global disruptions affecting crude supply and refining, Finnamore warned Australia could face real constraints within weeks.

“We’re a country that’s left itself exposed.”

It was a sobering moment. Not theoretical. Not abstract. Immediate.

Policy, Politics and the Bigger Picture

Later, Dan Tehan joined from regional Victoria, echoing similar concerns.

His focus wasn’t just price, but preparedness.

Australia once had fuel depots across regional areas — reserves that could buffer shocks. Many are now gone.

“We’ve got to get back to storing fuel,” he said.

It wasn’t framed as politics, but practicality. A country reassessing how self-reliant it really is in a shifting global landscape.

A Story of Arrival — and Gratitude

Amid the tension, Macca read a letter from his old schoolmate George Fleming.

It told the story of a family that arrived in Australia in 1948 after being rejected by multiple countries while fleeing post-war Europe.

Originally the Fleischmanns, they settled in Bexley. Changed their name. Built a life.

There were moments of hardship, but also moments that felt distinctly Australian.

A neighbour asking them to “bring a plate” — misunderstood at first, but remembered forever.

They built a small business. Raised a family. Found safety.

“Australia accepted us when no one else would,” George wrote.

It was simple. Direct. And powerful.

Small Towns, Big Efforts

In Coleraine, a community had reclaimed an arboretum once left to decline. Volunteers restored walking tracks, replanted native species, and brought the space back to life.

In Coomera, Narelle and her husband were preparing a gathering of 60 to 100 classic speedboats — a labour of love nearly a decade in the making.

In Margaret River, Lisa was heading off to cook a free sausage sizzle for locals and tourists before flying back to her rail job in Port Hedland.

Across the country, people were still building things. Still showing up.

One Conversation at a Time

By the end of the program, the threads were clear.

A racetrack brought back from the brink.
A young man chasing endurance for no reason other than love of it.
A 10-year-old stepping up when it mattered.
A freight operator warning of what’s coming.
A migrant family remembering what was given to them.
Communities quietly doing the work themselves.

Nothing tied them together except the fact they were happening at the same time, in the same country, carried through the same line.

That’s what the program does. It doesn’t force a narrative.

It lets Australia speak.

One conversation at a time.

Listen to the podcast episode here.

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