What’s On: Weekends Out 🌲 This week: May Day — QLD/NT public holiday. First Monday of May. South Bank ParklandsEvery Saturday 7am Free weekly 5km community run or walk, all paces welcome, no time limit. Free Queensland Museum Kurilpa, South Bank1 Jan 2025 – 31 Dec Hands-on STEM activities in an interactive zone perfect for curious grandkids and grandparents together. Explore the Gold Coast hinterland's rainforest walks, mountain villages, and artisan galleries within 90 minutes. Discover Scenic Rim's national parks, waterfalls and walking trails less than two hours from Brisbane. Musgrave Park, West End23 May – 24 May Celebrate 50 years of Brisbane's beloved Greek festival with traditional food, dancing and cultural performances. Plan a gourmet weekend exploring Scenic Rim's wineries, farm gates, and seasonal produce trails. Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Recipe of the Week Every Saturday we share a recipe worth trying. Asian-Style Pork Mince Lettuce CupsServes 4 · 25 minutes These light, flavourful lettuce cups make a refreshing change from heavier meals and come together in less than 30 minutes. They're interactive, fun to eat, and packed with delicious Asian flavours you'll find in your local supermarket. 500g pork mince, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 brown onion, finely diced, 2 cloves garlic, crushed, 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp hoisin sauce, 1 red capsicum, finely diced, 1 cup frozen corn kernels, 4 spring onions, sliced, 1/4 cup water chestnuts, drained and chopped, 2 iceberg lettuces, leaves separated, Fresh coriander and lime wedges to serve Method 1. Heat oil in a large wok or frying pan over high heat. Add pork mince and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, for 5 minutes until browned. 2. Add onion, garlic and ginger, cooking for 2 minutes until fragrant. Add capsicum and corn, stir-frying for another 3 minutes. 3. Pour in soy sauce, oyster sauce and hoisin sauce. Add water chestnuts and half the spring onions, tossing for 2 minutes until heated through and well combined. 4. To serve, spoon warm pork mixture into lettuce cups. Top with remaining spring onions, coriander leaves and a squeeze of lime. Let everyone build their own at the table for a fun, casual meal. 📊 Today's Poll Chopsticks or fork for Asian food at home? ChopsticksFork |
On This Day Anniversary of • Australian troops captured Wewak in New Guinea from Japanese forces. (1945) • Australia's first legal casino opened in Hobart, Tasmania. (1988) • Soviet forces announced the fall of Berlin. (1945) • US Navy SEALs killed Osama bin Laden in Pakistan. (2011) 🎂 Born on this day: Australian singer and actress Christine Anu (1970), English football legend David Beckham (1975), and American actor and wrestler Dwayne Johnson (1972). |
