New Years Eve Events!

New Years Eve Murder Mystery Masquerade Evening | Warwick, Southern Downs Area

31 Dec 2012 to 1 Jan 2013
Not sure what to do this New Year's Eve? What about joining us for a Murder Mystery Masquerade night? Starting with canapes and drinks, a casual dinner and dessert whilst interactively enjoying a Murder Mystery.

New Years Eve Murder Mystery Masquerade Evening

Arrival any time after 2pm to check into your accommodation and have a relaxing afternoon before you get dressed in masquerade co-ordinating attire for a Murder Mystery.

7pm Meet at the bottom of the main staircase for group photo.

Canapes & Drinks whilst you meet and mingle.

Casual mains served in the Long Room followed by dessert.

Beverage package of beer, wine and soft drinks included.

Late supper before counting in the new year.

Retire to your bedrooms

8.30-9am Join your new found friends for breakfast in the Veranda Room.

10am Check out for those not staying the night. (2nd night accommodation discount)

More details here!

Sugarland Summer Sounds | Bundaberg, Bundaberg Area

30 to 31 Dec 2012
Sugarland Tavern will be hosting the biggest New Year's Eve Celebrations ever seen in Bundaberg, so make sure you don't miss this one as it will be an absolutely fantastic weekend! Sugarland Summer Sounds will have Laser shows, plus sand will be shipped in to cover the car park that will become the outdoor beach, so why not get dressed in theme style with the guys wearing floral shirts and board shorts and the girls in sarongs and leis.

Visit their website for further information!

Bridges Restaurant - Queen of Rock New Years Eve Party | Mackay, Mackay Area

31 Dec 2012 Free Entry
Start your night enjoying fantastic food and licensed bar area at Bridges Restaurant get your groove on to the sound of local band Continental Drift and then party on into the night at the electrifying free concert from the Queen of Rock Suzi Quatro - Tribute Band.

Bridges Restaurant Queen of Rock NYE Party
9pm to Midnight – Bluewater Quay

Start your night enjoying fantastic food and licensed bar area at Bridges Cafe and Bar, get your groove on to the sound of local band Natural Culture and then party on into the night at the electrifying free concert from THE QUEEN OF ROCK SUZI QUATRO - TRIBUTE BAND.

Get the best seat in the house at the stroke of midnight for the NYE fireworks across the picturesque Pioneer River.

For a family friendly function try this:

DBCT P/L Family NYE - Pineapple Palace Party 
6pm to 9pm - MECC Civic Precinct

This event is one of the largest free family events of the year. The event is free for families to attend with their Queen of Rock NYE Party children and enjoy a spectacular line-up of entertainment including:

- King of the Kids Concert
- Lil Fi Bluesmama
- Queen Bee & Sir Ross Concert
- Plus great kids workshops where the kids can create and model their own costumes in the parade!

Enjoy the fantastic food, drink and entertainment and settle in for the 9pm fireworks spectacular!

Go to the website for more information.

Bowen Family Fireworks and New Years Celebrations | Bowen, Whitsunday Area

31 Dec 2012 Free Entry
Join Tourism Bowen in welcoming the New Year! Once again they will be hosting the Family Fireworks and New Year's Eve Celebrations at the Bowen Soundshell on Santa Barbara Parade.

Visit the website for more information!

New Years Eve at Jondaryan Woolshed | Jondaryan, Toowoomba Area

31 Dec 2012
Celebrate New Year's Eve at the Woolshed at Jondaryan with the Ridgee Didge Bush Band! Enjoy family fun with Traditional Bush dancing at it's best, a fully licensed bar, dinner and platters also available! Free Supper and Entertainment for the kids.

Visit the Jondaryan website for more information!

New Years Eve Mooloolaba | Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast Area

31 Dec 2012 Free Entry
New Year's Eve Mooloolaba is held on the beautiful foreshore precinct of the renowned Mooloolaba beach.

Check out the website for more information!


With all this information, if you can't find something fun to do, then you must be dead!



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Upcoming Events

There is something here for everyone everywhere!

Logan City Mayors Christmas Carols | Crestmead, Logan City Area

15 Dec 2012 Free Entry
Celebrate Christmas with your family and friends at the Logan City Mayor's Christmas Carols. Featuring singing sensations Prinnie Stevens and Mahalia Barnes from The Voice, singing all your favourite Christmas songs.

For further information call Logan City Council.

Broadbeach Christmas Carols | Broadbeach, Gold Coast Area

15 Dec 2012 Free Entry
Celebrate the most special time of the year at the Broadbeach Christmas Carols, presented by Broadbeach Alliance and proudly supported by Pacific Fair Shopping Centre and 92.

Santa at The Ginger Factory | Yandina, Sunshine Coast Area

6 to 24 Dec 2012 Free Entry
All Aboard with Santa at The Ginger Factory. Bring your own camera for free photos with the Jolly Man! From Thursdays to Sundays, including Christmas Eve, Santa will swap his sleigh for the train and ride alongside little ones, sing carols and read a special story before posing for free photos at his gingerbread setting.

Sunday Brunch at The Woolshed | Jondaryan, Toowoomba Area

16 Dec 2012
Come out into the country and enjoy a genuine home-cooked, hearty buffet brunch in the historic Jondaryan Woolshed.

Click here for further information.

Woodford Folk Festival | Woodford, Country Valleys

27 Dec 2012 to 1 Jan 2013
The Woodford Folk Festival, an event of international standing, is held annually over six days and six nights.

Click here for further information.

The Oxford Street Party | Rockhampton, Rockhampton Area

29 Dec 2012
For the seventh consecutive year, The Oxford Street Party held in Rockhampton will host some of Australia's hottest acts.

THE OXFORD STREET PARTY

The 6th annual Oxford Street Party, bringing the party to Rockhampton!

For six consecutive years, The Oxford Street Party held in Rockhampton, central Queensland will host some of Australia's hottest acts!


Arguably the hottest act in the country right now the The chart-topping Aussie hip-hop phenomenon 360 will make his debut performance in Rockhampton at this years Oxford Street Party.
Joining 360 on the line up is Triple J favourite Seth Sentry, folk rock band Busby Marou, electro pop rockers Goldfields with more to be announced.

Hosted by Queensland Festivals and Events (QFE), the event was established in 2007 since then, the Oxford Street Party has grown in popularity with sold-out crowds year after year. The annual event has attracted hugely popular Australian musicians to its stage including Boy & Bear, Drapht, Bluejuice and the Stafford Brothers.

The street party remains a drawcard for many partygoers to travel to Rockhampton from all over central Queensland and remains on the top of the podium as the region’s undisputed number one music festival.

For the first time in 2012, the street party will be moved to a new location and have a date change. This year being held on the riverside car park opposite Sea FM on Victoria Parade on Saturday the 29th of December 2012. It’s case of take 2 for this location which was to be the event site in 2010 before the floods put the venue under 4 metres of water.

For further information check out the website!


There are heaps of New Year's Eve events coming up.  Stay tuned!

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Upcoming events in Queensland

I had an idea last night, rather early this morning, that I would introduce a regular post of upcoming events here at the beginning of every week.  Initially, because I'm from Queensland, I will only write about events happening in Queensland.

Below is a brief sampler.  I'm going to keep them short and sweet, because 1) I don't have a lot of time for research and 2) I don't want to bore everyone to tears.

If anyone has any other interesting suggestions, please send me an email with the details and if I think it's a worthy event I will post it on here.

This should keep everyone busy during the week!

Brisbane's Melbourne Cup Race Day, Brisbane, 6 November 2012

When: Tuesday, 6 November 2012

Where: Doomben Racecourse, 75 Hampden Street, Ascot      

Restrictions: R18

Ticket Information:

• General Admission: $27.00
• Buy Tickets– (07) 3268 2171                                             
• Booking fees may apply

Website:

• Brisbane Racing Club

The information below is sourced from the Events Queensland website.

Pan Pacific Masters Games

The 8th Pan Pacific Masters Games is currently on up until 11 November 2012 on the magnificent Gold Coast.

An anticipated 10,000 participants from all over the world will compete in the multi-sport event which has stamped itself on the calendar at the beginning of November every two years.

In 2012, more than 30 sports are on the program. No qualifying standards or times are required to enter the Pan Pacific Masters Games. The only criterion is that participants meet the minimum age requirement for their respective sport, which for the majority is 30 years of age.

Participants compete in their age group ensuring that the sport is played fairly, competitively and in tremendous spirit.

For more information visit www.mastersgames.com.au

Mary River Festival

All paths will lead to Kandanga on Saturday November 10 for this year’s Mary River Festival.
Described as “the friendliest festival you’ll find”, “a truly magical day” and “something very special” the Mary River Festival provides a full day of music and entertainment along with a film tent, a local history tent, recycled instruments, heaps of information tents and stalls, an acoustic jam tent and the anticipated highlight of the “Sounds of Mary” performance and light show early in the evening.

So much fun and excitement for everyone along with stacks of children's activities and the opportunity to be involved in the twilight performance.

Find out more about the Mary River Festival in Kandanga

Queensland Beach Volleyball Tour - Round 3

The state’s top beach volleyball talent will scorch the sands of Surfers Paradise at the Queensland Beach Volleyball Tour, a traditional proving ground for the sport’s future champions.

With most rounds held at the Surfers Paradise beach volleyball amphitheatre on the Gold Coast, spectators will be up tight and close to some seriously physical summer competition.

As well as watching the elites put on a show, onlookers can also jump into the action in one of the competition’s other divisions; there’s a good game at each round for players of all levels.

2012/13 season rounds:
•    Round 2: Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 October, 2012
•    Round 3: Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 November, 2012
•    Round 4: Saturday 1 December, 2012
•    Queensland Open: Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 January, 2013
•    Finals: Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 March, 2013

Visit website

The Sprung Festival

The Sprung Festival is happening this weekend, 10 November, at the RNA Showgrounds in Brisbane.  The Festival has is featuring an impressive line-up of artists including The Hilltop Hoods and Seth Sentry to name a few.  The event starts at 10.30am.

Tickets start from only $77.00.

Check out their website for full details.

The Handmade Expo - Market

The Handmade Expo is Ipswich's largest handmade market. With up to 100 stalls of handmade, handbaked, handgrown and handpicked, you are bound to find something fabulously unique.

You can also find a large array of lunch time options plus the Coffee Club Coffee Van onsite for your coffee/tea needs.

What about free activities for the kiddies - and for a discounted and small fee, you can jump on the Swanbank Steam Train Ride throughout the day.

This market is large, full of amazing atmosphere with music and the buzz of the crowd and is for all members of the family with something for everyone.

The greatest thing of all is that you will be purchasing from the maker themselves, supporting handmade in the best way that we all know how.

When:

Sat 17 Nov, 8:00am–2:00pm

Where:The Ipswich Turf Club, Brisbane Road, Bundamba, Ipswich, Ipswich & West Moreton

Restrictions:All Ages

Ticket Information:

• Admission: Free

Website:

• www.thehandmadeexpo.com.au
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Zombie Games!

I know Halloween is over; however I just feel compelled to continue and add some information about funky looking Zombie games.  Im going to add both games from computers as well as mobile phone apps.  And just in case it's not obvious, I am an apple fan so most of the apps will have an Apple focus, even though the apps are also available on Android.

I was just trolling through the app centre checking out what was new and this is what I came across!  Check these out - they look great!

The following information is taken from the Apple iTunes App Store.

Zombiewood by Gameloft

Description

Zombies have invaded Los Angeles; the once glitzy and lavish streets - lush with movie stars and celebrities - are now overrun with hordes of the undead. For some it spells terror, fear, panic… infection - for others it’s an opportunity to light up the silver screen, roll camera and shine! It’s time to bust some guts and wreak explosive havoc!

 

 

FEATURES:

✔ Enjoy exhilarating dual-stick shooter action
✔ Shred through wave after wave of crazy zombies
✔ Zap, boil & burn with 20 wicked 'n’ wild weapons
✔ Cartoon style inspired by a Hollywood setting
✔ 11 different movies and 10 unique game modes
✔ Mix and match with comical, outlandish outfits
✔ Rise to the top of the leaderboard against your friends
✔ Regular content updates coming with more movies, weapons, outfits and non-stop action!

But that’s not all, there’s much more zombie-action fun tucked inside - so go ahead, install Zombiewood today. It’s funny, and it’s free!

 

Zombiewood is available on iPhone and iPad.

Visit their official site at http://www.gameloft.com

 

 



Dead Trigger by Madfinger Games

 

☣ Highlights

⋆ More than 5 million downloads in two months!!!
⋆ Unity 2012 Awards – Best Technical Achievement, Community Choice
⋆ Follow the story or enjoy unlimited random missions
⋆ Explore 9 unique environments
⋆ Survival mode - Defeat never-ending waves of Zombies in 3 Survival Arenas
⋆ Level up your character and enjoy more than 40 hours of gameplay
⋆ Relax in Casino and earn more Money or Items

☣ Get the best out of your device

⋆ Stunning graphics with advanced lighting and post-process effects
⋆ Full 3D characters and environments with an unprecedented level of detail
⋆ High quality 3D audio and a lively music soundtrack
⋆ Character animations recorded using high-end motion capture
⋆ Intuitive controls
⋆ Spectacular ragdoll effects


☣ Enjoy the zombie slaughter in many different ways:

⋆ Blast 'em out of existence with lethal weapons
⋆ Blow them up with powerful explosives
⋆ Chop off their limbs and let them die slowly
⋆ Shoot away their heads
⋆ Evolving zombie AI will keep you entertained
⋆ Follow the story or enjoy unlimited random missions

☣ Load your gun and save the Earth!
⋆ Equip yourself with 20 different weapons - Colt 1911, Scorpion, Striker, Enfield, Minigun or even more brutal weapons as Chainsaw, Brain-Mill and more
⋆ Utilise 17 powerful gadgets including a Laser Cutter, Revive Kit, Slow Time, Head-Flator X1, Plasma Turret...and all kinds of boosters, baits, explosives and more
⋆ Unlock 13 character upgrades like Radar or Autoheal...

To be honest I haven't played this one, but it does sound good and it is free!

 

 

Zombie Gunship sponsored by Appoday 

Zombie Gunship® puts you in the gunner seat of a heavily-armed AC-130 ground attack aircraft. Strategically fire your powerful guns to slay endless waves of zombies and protect the remaining survivors of the zombie apocalypse!

 

3D NIGHT VISION DISPLAY
Toggle between white and black hot modes. Use your radar to quickly detect and eliminate the zombie threat.

 

AUTHENTIC WEAPONS
• 25mm Gatling gun
• 40mm Bofors auto-cannon
• 105mm Howitzer cannon

COMPLETE OBJECTIVES, EARN RANKS, and beat other gunners on the Game Center Leaderboard!

COLLECT a BOUNTY for each ZOMBIE KILL
Use coins to upgrade your armaments and increase your zombie killing efficiency.

Plants vs Zombies by PopCap Games

Get ready to soil your plants!

Dig into the fun-dead action hit that’s won over 30 Game of the Year awards! A mob of fun-loving zombies is about to invade your home. You’ll need to think fast and plant faster to stem their attack. The fun never dies!

There's even a music video for this one!

This game is available on all platforms.  I have it on PC, Xbox and Mac.  It's a helluva game to plan - fun for hours and not too scary for the little ones.

Call of Duty: Black Ops by Activision

Of course, the other game I can't not put in here is Call of Duty: Black Ops.  I realise that this game is not strictly about Zombies, but the Zombie part is absolutely awesome.  I've not very good at it, but it is fun to play nevertheless.

The Zombies part of the game is only available in Co-op mode.  Here is a brief description taken from the Black Ops website.  There is heaps, and I mean, heaps of information, blogs and youtube videos on Black Ops Zombies.  Check them out for yourself.  Here is a few samplers.

This game is available on PLATFORMS: PC, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, DS

I'm not putting any more up here, feel free to do some independent research.

Black Ops II is coming out on all platforms on 13 November 2012 and apparently the Zombies are a much larger feature of this edition.

We're getting this as soon as we get back from NZ and I may even post some vids on YouTube.  Stay tuned.

I just found this website called Zombie Games Online - and it looks pretty good.  I haven't had a chance to play, but as soon as I'm finished with my exam I will give it a go.  This site seems to be much more than just a site for Zombie game playing, it also provides information anything Zombie.