Main Image: Brisbane’s most loved canine family blew audiences away over summer (Darren Thomas). Listen: Jacob Williams talks about puppetry and how he brought the Heelers to the stage.
It’s official – everyone’s favourite Heeler family will return to QPAC’s Playhouse in a strictly limited season from May 4th.
After wowing kids, big kids and critics alike during its sell-out world premiere season at QPAC last December, Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show returns to Brisbane after a run of shows throughout regional Australia.
Much of the discussion has been around the larger than life Heelers, with Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli brought to life through the magic and artistry of puppetry. Neighbour ‘Lucky’s Dad’ also appears alongside fan favourites such as Chattermax, the Grannies, Bingo’s walking leaf and Brisbane’s unofficial bird mascot, the humble bin chicken.
Taskforce to Examine Women’s Experiences in Criminal Justice System
The taskforce will consult widely and make recommendations on how best to legislate against coercive control as a form of domestic and family violence.
By 96five Thursday 11 Mar 2021
Main Image: Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Attorney-General and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence, Shannon Fentiman at an International Women’s Day event earlier this week (Source: Facebook).
The Premier has announced a wide-ranging review into the experience of women across the criminal justice system to be undertaken by the Women’s Safety and Justice taskforce, led by Margaret McMurdo AC.
Main Image: Dennis Frahm singing during the songwriting workshop in Yeppoon (Andy Theo Creative). Listen: Workshop facilitator Narelle Schirmer speaks about the No Covers songwriting workshop and album release.
Martin Luther once said that “My heart, which is so full to overflowing, has often been solaced and refreshed by music when sick and weary.”
It’s in this spirit that saw a group of budding Yeppoon musicians and songwriters come together for a series of workshops, culminating in the release of the album
No Covers: Original Music by Resilient People.
The workshops were facilitated by local musician and music teacher Narelle Schirmer as a way to help participants overcome challenges such as depression, domestic and family violence, physical disability and mental health issues.