#Learn To Drive Brisbane

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How Much Do Driving Lessons Cost in Brisbane?

Learning to drive is an important milestone in life, and it can be an expensive one. Knowing the cost of driving lessons in Brisbane is essential for anyone looking to get their licence. In this article, we’ll explore the average cost of driving lessons in Brisbane, as well as some tips for finding the best deals.

Average Cost of Driving Lessons in Brisbane

The average cost of driving lessons in Brisbane is around $60 per hour, although prices can vary depending on the instructor and type of lesson. Generally speaking, a single lesson will last between one and two hours. For example, a two-hour lesson with a qualified instructor could cost around $120. It’s important to note that some instructors may charge extra for additional services such as pick-up and drop-off or use of their car for the test.

Factors That Affect Driving Lesson Costs

There are several factors that can affect the cost of driving lessons in Brisbane. The most obvious factor is the experience level of the instructor; more experienced instructors tend to charge higher rates than less experienced ones. Additionally, some instructors may offer discounts if you book multiple lessons at once or if you refer friends or family members to them. Finally, some instructors may offer special packages that include additional services such as car hire for the test or help with paperwork and applications.

Tips For Finding The Best Deals On Driving Lessons

When looking for driving lessons in Brisbane, it’s important to shop around and compare prices from different instructors. Ask friends and family members for recommendations, read online reviews, and look out for special offers or discounts from local driving schools. Additionally, many instructors offer discounts if you book multiple lessons at once or refer friends or family members to them – so it pays to ask! If you’re looking for driving lessons in Brisbane northside, we are a great choice!

Conclusion

The average cost of driving lessons in Brisbane is around $60 per hour, although prices can vary depending on the instructor and type of lesson. There are several factors that can affect the cost of driving lessons including experience level, additional services offered by the instructor, and special offers or discounts from local driving schools. When looking for driving lessons in Brisbane it’s important to shop around and compare prices from different instructors – ask friends and family members for recommendations and look out for special offers or discounts from local schools!

[findlilac]

Get to know Sri

Stage Name: Sri

Birth Name: Srihari Venkat

Nationality: Australian

Ethnicity: Indian

Position: Rapper, Dancer, Producer

Birthday: July 9 1988

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Height: 170 cm (5'7")

Blood type: O+

MBTI: INTP

Representative animal: 🐱(I don't really remember if it is used to represent Lee Know as well, so feel free to correct me if I'm wrong)

Unit: DanceRacha, 3Racha(Don't really think it'd be 3 anymore tho-)

Facts about Sri

He was born in Brisbane, Australia

Has a younger sister who's 5 years younger than him

Came to Korea to train when he was 18

He had very little training in dance (the training being the dance classes he had joined when he was 7/8 years old for a few months) before he was recruited

Although He had been learning Carnatic music ever since he was 3, he stopped learning at the age of 14 (so about 11 years of experience)

He auditioned to be an idol out of spite for his dad

He had been doing his bachelor's degree and masters in architecture while being an idol as he 'wanted to have a back-up plan just in case'

He has a mole on his right cheekbone

He was a trainee for about 2 years

Nicknames given by STAY: Chan's wife, Nicknames given by the members: Eomma, Venki

He treats English as his first language. He can speak Japanese fluently, Tamil (his mother tongue), and Hindi to a decent extent. He can also speak French and Mandarin but no one really knows that he can speak those two languages

He can draw and paint quite well when given a reference but he says he lacks the creative skills to just visualise something and draw it

As per the members, he has quite a laid-back personality and is a comfort figure to all of them. They also say that he's quite good at giving advice even if he hadn't been in the situation himself

As per Chan, Sri struggles to express his emotions as he fears that he'd be burdening others by telling them about his struggles. And even if Sri does express his emotions, he struggles to frame and tell others about how exactly he feels about something

He has double-jointed thumbs and elbows

He has a driver's license and enjoys going on long drives with his members

When he isn't driving, you can always spot him wearing his headphones and gazing out the window

His favourite season is Spring and he loves rainy and stormy weather

He actually is a vegetarian and does not eat any type of meat

He is extremely introverted when it comes to social interactions with people he doesn't know quite well but is also one of the most upbeat when around the members, kinda like another member Han

He has very strong opinions and will not hesitate to express them. This trait of his has gotten him into quite a few scandals

His favourite colour is purple

He doesn't really have a favourite food, he will enjoy anything that is mentioned to be spicy but he actively avoids most fruit, his least favourite being strawberries and any kind of melon except watermelon

He prefers producing songs rather than songwriting

He has a pet dog named Cosmo back in Australia and also owns two cats in Korea, named Blossom and Buttercup, Blossom is a ginger cat and Buttercup is a black cat

As per the members and STAY, Sri is a caring person, prepared for almost any situation that comes his way. He seems to always put the members before his own needs. In the first one Kid's Room, he said that if given a choice to protect either himself or his loved ones, he'd always pick to protect his loved ones as he'd rather not live than imagine living a life without his loved ones

He is the typical 'mom friend', always having something or the other in his bag for any situation, earning his nickname 'Eomma'. You're hungry? Sri has a snack bar in his backpack. You got hurt? He's got a first-aid kit somewhere in his bag, You need anything ranging from a charger to a makeup product? Sri's always got something in his bag

He loves dad jokes and puns

He lives true to his MBTI, trying to see logic even when it isn't required.

He shares his dorm with Chan and I.N

He is SKZ's handyman being able to fix most things that the others break. That being said, he is the one who ends up breaking most things due to his clumsy ass

He tends to seem quite calm under pressure although he most probably is panicking internally

He is a major perfectionist and will redo his autograph multiple times during fan meetings and signings, just so that it's 'perfect'

Although Sri would much rather cook and bake alone as doing it alone gets him in his 'zone', he enjoys baking and cooking with Felix and Minho as well

He often tricks the other members into eating vegetarian food and then just lets them guess the 'meat' that was in the dish when in reality it's either cauliflower or some form of soy. He does this just to prove a point to them as most of them have this general notion that vegetarian food is bland

He often goes to the gym alongside Chan and Changbin

He usually helps Chan with leading the members on days when Chan is too exhausted to do it himself

He is friends with Hongjoong, San, and Mingi from ATEEZ

He is often seen hanging out with Yeji and Ryujin from ITZY

[dove-da-birb]

Meet Yusra Bashar

The Picrew used was TOON ME! <&lt;A>> by @/hellosunnycore.

Name; Yusra Bashar

Other names; Yu

Birthday; February 28 (Pisces)

Age; 18

Height; 180 cm (she tol)

Dominant hand; Left

Gender; Demi-girl

Pronouns; She/Her but open to other pronouns

Sexuality; Asexual

Romantic Orientation; Panromantic

Hobbies; Strategy games

Pet Peeve; Itchy fabrics, drives her up the wall

Favourite Food; Amriti

Least Favourite Food; Durian 

Talent; Knowing what Ace, Deuce, and Grim got up to without being told

Languages; English, Bengali

MBTI; ENTJ

Other; ADHD, braces

Best Subject; Mathematics

Club; Boardgame Club and wins every time

Secondary Dorm; Octavinelle (if she had magic)

Friends; Deuce, Ace, Trey, Grim

Other Information~

The "Yuu" for Heartslabyul's chapter.

Yusra is the first "Yuu" to be teleported in TWST, which panics her brother Prem back at home (more on him later). She adapts quickly though, and Deuce reminds her of her brother, so she befriended him right away. She's also friends with Ace and Grim, although she really doesn't know why she decided to keep those two headache inducers around. Oh right, those three are a package deal.

Yusra's family is Bengali, but immigrated to Brisbane, Australia; that's right, Bengali-Australian MC. She had to deal with large spiders and the occasional snake; what's magic to that? She is self-assured in her abilities, but she also does keep an eye out for her friends. Somewhat blunt with her words, but her emotions can be easily read.

The mirror would have sorted her into Octavinelle if she had magic, as she is at her core, generous. Not a generous winner though, especially during strategy games; likes to be smug when she beats Azul. Terrible when it comes to luck-based games, but oh well, as long as she doesn't come in last place. (Frenemies with Azul, polite with Idia for the most part)

She tends to get out extra stress - be it due to being in a different dimension, her new friends, or everything in between - by cooking family recipes. And she befriended Trey when she was cooking one night, and enjoys spending time with him when she's not busy. He's calm, and she likes that... even if his puns are terrible. But bad puns is better than putting out another fire.

She likes lighter fabrics, as they allow for more movement. She HATES itchy fabrics as it irritates her skin. She ADORES pastel colours, and she only has pastel clothes in her closet back at home; not a fan of the NRC uniform but she makes do with pastel hijabs. She tends to decorate her hijab with pins; usually a pink heart or the blue pearl pin gifted to her by Prem. She also wears bright bands in her braces.

She loves cats, and likes to stay behind whenever she has time in Professor Trein's class, petting Lucius and learning more about Twisted Wonderland. Lucius reminds her of her one cat back at home, Berlioz. Whereas Grim reminds her of Toulouse, her no-brain-cell-having orange cat. She finds Headmage Crowley... incompetent.

Bonus fits!

[faithfromanewperspective]

remember being in a horrid shitty mood catching the bus back to my parents, thinking, if they just painted a bus lane on the fucking road my journey could take less than 45 minutes and be way more reliable. wondering why it isn't there, the infrastructure, surely i could afford the jail time if i just went out there and built it, they wouldn't tear it down right? footpaths and shit. cause it's still a pretty rural area. instead i'm sitting on the bus destroying my mental health, no wonder i feel better having moved out of the area, when every car that cuts in front of us and all the traffic we can't just zoom past feels like a personal put-down, an insult to my way of life that i've chosen because it's better for all of us, not just me.

and realising, when my head's out of the constant frustration of it having moved out to somewhere walkable, i can see it 'above the trees' if you will that i can whine and bitch about it all i can (and believe me i have) but any change like the one i want, is political. we do this for the city, we as the whole city do it together. of course it would be good, say the 3+ million of us living in greater brisbane, soon to be 4, 5, 6, 7 million in the leadup to 2032 and after, but it's the tragedy of the commons isn't it? my priority, say 3+ million minus one self-supporting adult in this soon-to-be megacity, is getting to work every day and putting food on the table. i've never had that strong of a survival drive, I'd rather do the right thing and invest my choices into something that makes for a better city than be able to work or eat but when it comes to my mental health? sometimes you've gotta learn the hard way, some things you can't change, and it's not worth losing everything over. you can't think if you're exposing yourself constantly to what's fucking up your brain like if i punished myself for the inaction of the city it might make it better.

i'm starting to learn it doesn't. change is political, it's about power, and people are like water (bear with me, i'm a hydrologist) because it takes volume, all going a certain way, to make the biggest impact. have the strongest force. erode grooves in rocks and wash away entire buildings (this is brisbane, we've seen it happen). what we need, is all these people, 3+ million of us and more, coming together around an idea. getting together, council can't do anything to stop a majority, not in australia at least, and the functionality of a city is something we all need. heck, traffic is bad for all of our mental health and i would bet both my kidneys that the impact of it on our lives and relationships is understudied and underreported exponentially. we can solve this, but individual choices alone don't do shit.

so i'll stop beating myself up for not being able to simply will all the traffic lights along my commute to be green, and turn the energy i put into being mad at all of those stupid annoying cars into the things i do best. it turns out i'm really fucking good at drawing up ideas and connecting with people. so i'll stop beating myself up about the fact that the uni degree i did so i'd know about these things and the job i do for Experience and Sustenance meant i haven't had time to do all of these things As Soon As I Thought Of Them (like you always got told to do for your homework assignments). instead i'll think in larger timeframes. 9 years til the olympics. 2 to finish my masters degree. 27 til the rest of the world is carbon negative like tasmania and bhutan. what can i do in each of these timeframes? and how can i prioritise it?

as i coax my brain slowly out of fight or flight, as i put my pencils and watercolours and maps to annotate out on the table in front of me and say 'take your time, but you're allowed to do what you love' i know the places that have marked on my soul stand out to me. south east queensland right out to the bay. western sydney and bringing dignity to our second cbd, parramatta. queenstown tasmania, for some reason. the murray-darling basin as a whole, gundagai and the murrumbidgee at its heart. the red dirt centre of this great land and all the peoples and cultures it holds. i can hold all of their perspectives. i can train my intuition to find out all of their needs. i can put myself into 26 million pairs of shoes and decorate the lands and i can do it respectfully and lovingly like i'm tattooing my own skin because it might as well be. tattoo it with the needs of all of us and all who have gone before. blueprints of functionality, functionality we don't have, and then meet all 26 million souls (okay, i probably only need 2 million if we're starting from brisbane) and say to them, would you dream this dream with me? will you imagine this lifestyle where you're less burdened? can you be a part of simply talking about it, because that's how we're going to make it happen? can you improve it, make it better, make it yours, knowing that when you do it imprints itself on your heart a little more, you feel a part of it? and then we're all part of it. it takes years, but it can happen.

so i guess i've got my life's work cut out for me, and i'm so fucking glad i could figure this out from something that has been frustrating me to no end, because 'you can't change it' doesn't work for me unless you switch it out like a child's toy for something more big and exciting that i can change instead. fuck you, conformity. i found what it can be for me. a dream so big it doesn't matter if i can only do some of it--and who says i have to limit myself to australia?

[nextdynamix]

Pioneering Best iOS App Development Services Company in Australia

Australia is a hub of innovation and creativity for iOS app development. In this busy ecosystem, NextDynamix stands out. We are about to embark on an adventure through the worlds of iOS app creation in Australia. Let's explore the nuances of NextDynamix and the landscape of app innovation down under.

Unveiling NextDynamix:

NextDynamix, a pioneer in creating immersive and user-centric iOS apps, is not just another app developer. NextDynamix, a company based in Australia's heartland, has built its reputation by consistently delivering cutting edge solutions that meet the needs of clients from various industries.

NextDynamix is distinguished by its unwavering dedication to innovation, excellence and customer satisfaction. Each project is more than a simple task. It's a canvas on which creativity and technology meet, creating stunning iOS apps that capture audiences around the world.

The essence of iOS app development:

iOS app development involves more than coding. It's about creating an experience that resonates deeply with users. This ethos is the foundation of all projects at NextDynamix. From conception to deployment, every detail is carefully considered to ensure that the end product exceeds expectations.

NextDynamix is a team of experienced designers with a passion for perfection and an eye for aesthetics. NextDynamix's user interfaces are not only visually pleasing, but also intuitive, seamless and designed to increase engagement.

The Australian App Development Landscape:

The app development scene in Australia is as varied as the country's geographical landscape. Innovation knows no boundaries, from bustling metropolises and quaint coastal towns. Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane are all home to a vibrant tech community, entrepreneurs, visionaries who shape the future of mobile app development.

NextDynamix is a shining example of excellence in this dynamic ecosystem. It inspires others to push boundaries and achieve more. NextDynamix's success is a result of its collaborations, insights shared, and embracement of emerging technologies.

Embracing Innovation:

NextDynamix is driven by innovation. NextDynamix, a leader in technological innovation, is harnessing AI and machine-learning to explore the potential of augmented realities. NextDynamix keeps its clients ahead of the curve by embracing new trends and staying on top of the latest technological developments.

Innovation is not just about technology. It's also about pushing the boundaries, challenging norms and reimagining possible outcomes. Innovation is part of the NextDynamix culture. It drives a relentless pursuit for excellence, and an unwavering commitment to push the envelope on every project.

Conclusion:

NextDynamix is a leader in the field of iOS app development Australia. It stands out as a symbol for excellence, innovation and creativity. NextDynamix is a company that relentlessly focuses on delivering exceptional user experiences, and pushing the limits of what's feasible.

NextDynamix is a company that is committed to innovation and will continue to inspire others to think big and to embrace the endless possibilities of iOS app design in Australia.

[formerlyashkatom]

today's new driving lesson experience: driving in one of the three days of rain that Brisbane receives*.

I'm starting to freak out less about cars behind me, which is paradoxically making me less afraid of going the speed limit. I'm also getting less paranoid about taking bends at a speed higher than 'crawling', although the wet had me re-paranoid about it. I'm also getting better about judging when it's safe to go, although I missed one right turn opportunity that was a bit glaring :(

I was able to chat more with the instructor in general, which I feel is a good sign. we talked about what I'd need to do to be test-ready, which is unfortunately practicing manoeuvres. we also talked about which test centre to test at and apparently the testing centre nearest me is notorious for being worst in the state. I have no idea if he was just gassing me up, but he was very insistent that he'd be happy with me doing the test tomorrow, my worst sins are just giving way too much and going too slow sometimes. I'm glad I still have a gajillion lessons booked though, this is stuff that will come with time :v

learning to drive as a teen was a frustrating and sometimes terrifying and often tearful experience. all in all, I'm glad to be coming to it again as an adult. it turns out that all those years building resilience have actually been good for something other than crises!

*(unless it's a flood year)

[sunshinecoastsmsf]

All About the Queensland Air Museum Caloundra

The Queensland Air Museum is a unique and exciting place for aviation enthusiasts to visit in the Sunshine Coast hinterlands. The museum has many different aspects, museum display of the Pathfinder Force to an extensive range of aircraft memorabilia from the 20th century.

Open cockpit weekends

Open Cockpit weekends are fun for the whole family. In this two-day event, the museum opMuseums doors to the public to showcase its extensive collection of vintage aircraft, engines, and memorabilia. In the process, you can experience the wonders of aviation history firsthand.

The museum is home to the iconic Canberra bomber; it's also the custodian of an impressive array of agricultural and military aircraft. This includes the mighty F-111 and the Beechcraft Starship, a unique twin turboprop six to eight-seat pressurized business jet. For the more intrepid visitors, there's a chance to see the RAAF's finest, including the famous DH-9 Flying Tiger.

Suppose you're a big fan of airborne memorabilia; several museums abound on the Sunshine Coast. The Queensland Air Museum is the place to go if you want to learn more about the past and present of the Queensland state's aviation history. Aside from the actual airplanes on display, there's a plethora of interactive exhibits, artifacts, and even training aircraft.

The Queensland Air Museum's open days are unlike anything you've experienced. For one thing, you get a 10% discount on merchandise at the museum's Museum's store. Alternatively, you can take a guided tour of the property. If you're a pilot, you'll have the opportunity to test drive an F-111.

The QAM also boasts a sizeable air-side display of vintage aircraft. The museum has over 80 historic aircraft, making it Australia's largest aviation museum. The museum isMuseume a 1.5-hour drive from Brisbane. It's easy to see why this museum isMuseumular hangout for locals and tourists alike. So whether you're in the market for aviation memorabilia or looking for a new place to take the kids, you're sure to find it at the Queensland Air Museum.

A visit to the Queensland Air Museum will highlight your next trip to the Sunshine Coast. You can get there by car, train or plane. To find out more about the Museum and anMuseumexciting events, contact the friendly staff at 9800 7811 or email them at info@qam.com.

Displays to commemorate the Pathfinder Force

The Queensland Air Museum in Caloundra, Queensland, is home to some impressive displays commemorating the Pathfinder Force in World War II. The Pathfinder Force was an elite group of bomber crews that would lead the main bomber force to the target. The display includes models, uniforms, and memorabilia.

The displays are located adjacent to the F-111 strike aircraft. The F-111 was the premier strike asset for 37 years. During these years, the spectacular flame produced by an F-111 was famous at air shows. It was also used during the closing ceremony of the Sydney Olympics.

The museum haMuseumllection of over 70 historic aircraft. It is Australia's largest aviation museum. The aircraft are grouped into various categories, including military and passenger types. It is located at Caloundra Airport. A guided tour of the museum's Museum's aircraft is available.

Queenslander Don Bennett founded the Pathfinder Force. He led the group of bomber crews. They flew missions to attack the Germans during nighttime area bombing. The loss rate for these operations was four to five percent. The aircraft was designed to fly at low altitudes, so the pilot could descend at a steep angle to avoid damage to the propeller.

The museum Museum'salso features the P-51 Mustang, a fighter aircraft that was one of the best-performing allied aircraft during WWII. The Pathfinder Force's commander, Air Vice-Marshal Don Bennett, flew the Mustang. B-17 and B-24 heavy bombers escorted the P-51. The Mustang was accompanied by the B-17's nickname, "High Hats."

There is also a collection of other aircraft, including the de Havilland Gipsy Queen and the R-1830 Twin Wasp. The museum contains turbojets, piston engines, and radial types. In addition, there are many other displays and artifacts on display.

The Queensland Air Museum is a community-owned aviation museum. It is a great place to visit with the entire family. Most days, the museum is a museum for free tours. However, a knowledgeable volunteer can give you a history of the aircraft and help you learn more about them.

Volunteer organization with a proud history

Volunteers of America (VOA) is a nonprofit organization that provides services for individuals and communities in the United States. They offer a range of programs, including daycare, nursing, and summer camps. Through VOA, 1.5 million people are served annually. It is also the most significant human service organization in the country. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through the power of volunteers.

Founded by Ballington and Maud Booth in 1899, the organization was inspired by its desire to create a "reaching and uplifting" movement in the United States. They established the nation's first halfway houses for released prisoners. They began providing housing for single men and organized day camps and summer camps. Today, VOA serves hundreds of communities across the United States.

The Volunteers of America organization continues to fulfill its founding vision. Through its many outreach efforts, VOA is committed to building a volunteer movement that will "uplift and reach" the American people. With a proud history and a commitment to change, VOA continues to impact the lives of millions of people. It is no wonder it is recognized as the country's most significant human services organization. The volunteer community is growing, and more and more people are choosing to join the movement.

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[charlesandmartine]

An Epilogue for Australia 2023

I love a sunburnt country,

A land of sweeping plains,

Of ragged mountain ranges,

Of droughts and flooding rains.

I love her far horizons,

I love her jewel-sea,

Her beauty and her terror

The wide brown land for me!

An excerpt from:

My Country

By Dorothea Mackellar

We made all the arrangements for this trip last summer which seems ages ago now and it troubled us whether we had packed enough into the itinerary, if we were really just repeating too much, and if the destinations were to be interesting enough. We ought not to have worried because none of that was so. It turned out that the balance was almost perfect. Lovely to see Jill again and stay in her amazing apartment in Balgowlah which we like enormously. The cruise to NZ was really enjoyable, seeing both the south Island where we haven't been before and revisiting the north Island, especially Napier. We were particularly pleased to visit Christchurch which we loved and the Sounds were stunning. We felt so fortunate that we completed this cruise when we did because soon after Cyclone Gabrielle came across flooding areas in the north and of course our condolences go out to those people.

The second part of the trip I think changed the way we view this wonderful country, that is our journey to woop woop, pronounced wup wup ie the middle of nowhere and beyond. We broke ourselves in gently before getting to the outback by first calling into some amazing beaches and then heading due west. The outback is a different Australia entirely; the accent is different, harder, broader. Some live in such remote places that there's no apparent reason for the place to be there at all. The couple who ran the cattle station could, with binoculars, see their neighbours. The girl in the bottle shop in Roma dreamed of the day she might go to Bondi Beach! Outbackers do not go to cities which are most likely unaffordable, and city dwellers don't go to the outback apart perhaps from Uluru, called Ayers Rock in pre decimal days. There are at least three levels of society in this amazing country, City, Outback and First Nation. We absolutely loved the outback; we loved the simplicity, the isolation, the one street, the bar where it goes quiet when you walk in, the friendliness, the pleasure they get when outsiders visit their town, the nothingness, the 'I went to Brisbane once, I didn't like it ' comment, the 'if we need to go shopping we drive 2 hours to Charleville', the big huge skies, the massive sunsets, the red dirt, the space, the long long straight empty roads, drive for 280km and not see a single building, community that appears to actually work, we loved it all that's all nearly 5000kms of it in Mr Avis's SUV.

We learned stuff. Staying on the cattle station we saw how hard life could be with not enough help, the danger of moving heavy cattle around, the changing climate, the financial loss that results from drought, the difference rain can make, the condition of the grass therefore life for the cattle or not. Having witnessed the cows being sent to market was a salutary moment for a meat eater versus vegetarian or at least non beefeater.

The rains had returned to the east of Australia with the red dirt turning green. This meant more food for animals such as kangaroos which meant they were not so evident in human occupied land. They talk of El Nino and the effects it has on the climate, La Nina is it's opposite number and it would appear there's a transition. We saw the vast coal mining operations in Newcastle and Blackwater and are both disturbed by this but also understand the economic arguments that allow it's continuance.

We learned more about Australian dinosaurs, crocodiles and how to kill one if necessary, cattle handling obviously, Australian politics and how similar they are to ours, societal problems like interest rate levels, inflation, long hospital waiting lists for hip replacements, shortage of doctors, superannuation, staff shortages in general, mortgage rates, high cost of energy, shortages, scrutiny over COVID handling, proposed Submarine purchases from AUKUS and the list goes on and on and we rub our eyes to see if we are at home or abroad!

The outback is such a fascinating place of great extremes. It breeds a tough and resilient kind of person constantly battling against an environment that views humans as an itch that needs to be scratched, a boil that needs lancing and moreover eradicated. Nature wiped out the dinosaurs of Winton millions of years ago and it does its best now to get rid of their modern day replacements. It does this by seven years of immense drought followed by fire terrifyingly tearing across the tinder dry land and scrub killing and destroying anything in its path. Then come the rains with such intensity the waters rebound, fill the creeks and the vast floodplains drowning animals small and large that inevitably get caught up in it. And then comes the cyclone that blows away structures and trees that dare to challenge it. Nevertheless the communities are tough and stubborn and rebuild because this is a great land. If you want precious stones mounted in precious metals, it is to be found here. If it can be eaten, drunk or cooked with, it is here. If it is needed to generate heat or power then it can be found here. If it is a rare mineral and it is to be found in the periodic table, it can most likely be found in Australia somewhere. If you want to make batteries for new generation electric vehicles, the lithium can be found there. If you want to increase your chances of being bitten, poisoned or eaten to death then Australia has it in droves. It is not the home of Shakespeare; no play contains the words G'day Mate, or own any work entitled Two Gentlemen from Woop Woop, but they try. They are both a young country with no history beyond 200 years and yet they have the combined history's of its many nationalities. They also have the fascinating and hidden history of the indigenous peoples going back 60,000 years! They have European Art which is developing more now into something of their own. More encouraging is that indigenous works are beginning to be appreciated now as works of art in their own right and not as they previously were merely as objects of interest.

This is a marvellous country unsurpassed anywhere else on the globe and deserves to be explored and appreciated for the incredible experiences it so readily offers

Perhaps one of the last images we will recall might be at Sydney Airport:

'Repack or pay' screamed the fierce looking Australian woman behind the Malaysia Airlines check-in desk at the overweight Indian family presenting equally overweight luggage. She could do well in a banshee yelling competition. They were escorted to a quiet spot where silver changed hands.

We have so enjoyed our time here with the variety of things we have done. We went to the SOH three times on this trip and were blown away by each performance, each different from the previous in different ways. We took a very fond look back at Sydney Harbour as we walked away from it last night, the place we really love and of course Manly, not wanting to leave it, but it's au revoir not goodbye, we are simply going to be absent for a while and we shall be back.

[clairebenblog]

7 Copywriting Techniques to Boost Your Conversion Rates

Effective copywriting is crucial for capturing attention and driving conversions. Here are some proven techniques to help boost your conversion rates through compelling copy.

1. Understand Your Audience

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Queensland's wanda dparke celebrates 30 years of drag

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Queensland's wanda dparke celebrates 30 years of drag

Queensland’s wanda dparke spoke to QNews about her journey into drag and her 30 years of performing.

A certain number of years ago in the small town of Biloela, a young star was born.

But he didn’t know it yet. 

Ross Waghorn would become one of Queensland’s premier drag stars but it was a tough beginning on his path to the stage. 

“I was the youngest of six boys, so I was labelled by my family as the soft one,” he tells me. 

Ross struggled in the conservative town to express himself freely.

“I wanted to learn to dance, and I wanted to do this and I wanted to do that, but Dad put a stop to that real quick.”

“Growing up in the country, you’re never allowed to even think about that. So I had to repress it all and that really shut me down.”

In a tale as old as time, it was a boy who took Ross away from the small town to the big city lights. 

Finding love in country Queensland was difficult at the time and had to be done in secret. 

“I met him at work event in Rockhampton and, in the country, you give someone the look,” Ross explains. 

“So I gave him the look and he gave me the look and that was it!”

His new love had to move to Brisbane for work and after spending his weekends driving to and from the city from Bioela, he made the move to the big smoke.

Big city lights

For a shy country boy, the move to Brisbane and exploring the scene was a culture shock. 

“It was a big eye-opener, but we had a ball,” he says. 

“We always had to be careful back then, because being gay was still illegal and you could get arrested at the drop of a hat.”

“But all the clubs back then were so amazing and even though we weren’t free to do what we wanted publicly, we felt so free and safe inside those venues.”

Ross would spend the 80s living with his partner and embracing the scene, however, it was a move to Sydney in the early 90s that would lead to the start of his drag career. 

Dabbling in drag

Ross, now in his late 20s, found himself working at the Taylor Square branch of the Commonwealth Bank right in the heart of Sydney’s gay scene. 

He befriended many of the queens from Oxford Street and it was only a matter of time before he had a chance to jump on stage himself. 

When two friends wanted to do a tribute to the 90s group of Wilson Phillips, they required a third performer for their show at the Albury Hotel. 

“They needed someone who was a little more chunky to play Carnie Wilson, so I was the fat one and that’s how it started,” Ross says with a chuckle. 

For Ross’s first show, he was understandably anxious.

“I was nervous and shitting myself at the time and I still get nervous before I go on stage today, 30 years later.”

After a successful first attempt, Ross continued to dabble in drag without becoming a regular performer. 

“I did a couple of Mardi Gras years just in drag out on the street. I was tragic, I looked like a train wreck but I was happily swanning around thinking my shit didn’t stink and it was amazing.”

The birth of wanda

A return to Brisbane for work was the catalyst for the creation of wanda dparke.

Ross had a chance to perform at the iconic Sportsman’s Hotel but something was missing. 

“When I did my first show in Brisbane at Sporties, I didn’t even have a name,” he explains. 

“Then a good friend of mine at the time just christened me wanda dparke and that’s the only drag name I’ve ever had.”

Despite the creation of wanda, Ross doesn’t see her as a separate character.

“I tell people that wanda and Ross are the same person but wanda gets away with more. It’s really a mask for me because I was a shy person as a young adult and a kid.”

The christening of wanda would lead to a long career in drag but that wasn’t Ross’s intention in the beginning. 

“When I started doing wanda it was more fun than anything. It was more a hobby because I still had my day job and I’ve always had a day job even up to now.” 

Despite it being fun, Ross took his craft seriously with the audience central to the growth of wanda’s popularity. 

“I was always out on the floor working the room, chatting to people and I still do that now. It’s part of what I do because I appreciate my audiences so much. And I was just lucky in that people responded at the time to what I do.”

Live singing

After lip-syncing for many years, the late 90s saw wanda begin singing live in her shows. 

“I was doing karaoke at the Sporties and then I won a couple of competitions as Ross. People said, ‘Well, why don’t you sing as wanda?’ and so I did.”

This established a point of difference for many other queens not just in Brisbane, but nationwide.  

“There’s only a couple of others in Australia that do sing as drag performers. It’s become my style and brand of cabaret drag. I was always doing camp numbers, and some numbers would be out of sync with what was popular but I’ve just been lucky it’s what audiences have enjoyed.”

Star on screen

It hasn’t just been live venues where wanda has starred, she’s also appeared on screen.

The gay-themed 2008 short feature Performance Anxiety was shot around the Sportsman Hotel and wanda scored a leading role alongside actor Luke Mitchell.  

“They approached me for the role and I loved the performing side of it,” she says. 

“I can’t really act to save myself, I’m more real. I do ad-lib really well, but I can’t do a script really well at all, I always used to go off script!”

wanda would be more ‘real’ in the film Bowled Over: A Dragumentary. 

The documentary told the story of wanda and other drag artists who helped save the North Ipswich Bowls Club with their monthly show Taboo. 

It was featured in SBS’s Untold Australia program and their Mardi Gras selections. 

“It was an amazing experience and it still has legs today even though we filmed it over six years ago.”

Despite the positive reviews and support, bigots focused on one of the boys in the film who wanted to perform in drag. 

“Us drag queens were all accused of being child abusers and paedophiles and how dare we put a 12-year-old on stage in a dress.”

“The negatives tainted the experience but also proved to us that we were doing the right thing, particularly with Logan, because his mum and dad were there from day one, supporting him, not judging him, not judging us and not trying to pigeonhole their son who wanted to be creative.”

Taking drag to the regions

One aspect of wanda’s work has been her dedication to regional events in Queensland. 

“Once I started getting older, the work started tapering off because it was becoming all about the RuPaul girls. I had to find other avenues to keep myself creative and keep myself out there as a performer.”

wanda has gone on to perform all over Queensland and News South Wales from Clubrok in Rockhampton, to Gladstone’s Rainbow Reef Festival to camel races in Boulia and Mardi Gras events in Cloncurry.

“Country people are so welcoming; they love that people want to make the effort to go there and entertain them. 

“Because I’m a country boy as well, I can relate to them and there’s no pretence. There’s no bullshit and I always tell people when I’m on stage, you can’t bullshit a country person.”

What’s next?

When I speak to Ross, it’s a few days before Brisbane Pride and wanda is due to co-host Brunswick Hotel’s Pride Day.

With a busy day of four big shows, wanda hits it out of the park and the packed crowd clearly loves her.

She plugs her regular pub trivia and works the room like she always has and is clearly in her element. 

With work coming up at Outback Mardi Gras in central Queenland’s Sapphire Gemfields,  and a cruise around Papua New Guinea as well as something big in 2025 (that she keeps teasing but can’t tell me), it’s clear wanda is still very much in demand. 

And how long does she see herself performing?

“I have the mentality of an ageing Broadway star like Angela Lansbury, who was like 5,000 years old when she stopped performing,” she says.

“Because I started late, I’m going to finish late. I’ve still got a lot that I want to do and a lot that I can do.”

You can follow WANDA DPARKE @Misswandadparke on Facebook.

Other Queensland drag stars:

How Shanny T-Bone overcame hate from within our community

Henny Spaghetti’s response to being slapped by a fan

Archie Arsenic calls for more accessible queer spaces

Get to know First Nations queen Chocolate Boxx

Spill the tea with Brisbane drag star Maxi-Bon

How AFAB drag artist Ladybird thrives despite shocking abuse

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Elevating B2B Marketing with the Evolution of the 4 Ps.

How the Classic Marketing Mix Transforms in the Digital Era.

11 March 2024, in the dynamic landscape of B2B marketing, the foundational principles of the classic marketing mix, famously known as the 4 Ps (Product, Price, Place, and Promotion), continue to evolve. Spearheaded by the insights of marketing guru Philip Kotler, this transformation is crucial for businesses aiming to thrive in the digital age. Let's delve into how the 4 Ps are redefined and leveraged to propel B2B marketing strategies to new heights, with a focus on innovative technologies, social media dynamics, and the rise of marketing automation.

In the realm of B2B marketing, where businesses cater to other businesses, the application of marketing principles undergoes a unique metamorphosis. The traditional framework of the 4 Ps has long served as a guiding light for marketers worldwide. However, as the digital landscape continues to evolve, so do the strategies and tactics employed by B2B marketers. In this blog post, we explore how the evolution of the 4 Ps is reshaping B2B marketing strategies, driving innovation, and fostering growth in today's hyperconnected world.

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In the digital era, the concept of 'product' extends beyond tangible goods to encompass a spectrum of offerings, including services, solutions, and experiences. B2B marketers are tasked with not only understanding their customers' needs but also anticipating future demands. With a focus on innovation and customization, businesses can tailor their products to meet the evolving needs of their B2B clientele. Leveraging technologies such as AI and machine learning, companies can gain valuable insights into customer preferences, enabling them to develop tailored solutions that resonate with their target audience.

Price:

The notion of 'price' in B2B marketing extends beyond monetary value to encompass the perceived value derived from a product or service. In an era of fierce competition and price transparency, B2B marketers must adopt dynamic pricing strategies that reflect the unique value proposition offered by their offerings. Through value-based pricing models and strategic pricing optimization, businesses can effectively communicate the value of their products and services, positioning themselves as industry leaders in their respective domains.

Place:

In the digital age, the concept of 'place' transcends physical locations to encompass a myriad of digital touchpoints and channels. B2B marketers must embrace omnichannel strategies that enable them to reach their target audience across multiple platforms and devices. From social media platforms to industry-specific forums and online marketplaces, businesses have unprecedented opportunities to connect with their customers and prospects, fostering meaningful interactions and driving engagement at every touchpoint.

Promotion:

In today's digital-first world, the traditional methods of 'promotion' have been revolutionized by the advent of social media, content marketing, and marketing automation. B2B marketers are leveraging these technologies to create personalized, data-driven promotional campaigns that resonate with their target audience. Through targeted advertising, email marketing, and influencer partnerships, businesses can amplify their brand messaging, increase brand awareness, and generate qualified leads with greater efficiency and precision than ever before.

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