Brisbane, Queensland

Viewed from the high speed Brisbane CityCat Ferry. The Story Bridge is the longest cantilever bridge in Australia... The design for the bridge was based heavily on that of the Jacques Cartier Bridge in Montreal, completed in 1930... It was opened on 6 July 1940. Extracts from Wikipedia Archive Airings AA45 Underneath the Arches

The Kookaburra Queen paddle boats have operated on the Brisbane River since 1986. Positioned overlooking the Brisbane River George's Paragon Restaurant has stunning views of the Story Bridge and Kangaroo Point Eagle Street Pier is an iconic waterfront precinct with world class dining options and unrivalled views of the Brisbane River, Queensland.

Established in 1986 The Kookaburra River Queen Paddlewheelers are true icons of the Brisbane River, based on the Mississipi, and Murray River Paddlewheelers and celebrate Brisbane's greatest asset - our river. The vessels were aptly named because the Kookaburra is a native Australian bird that is never seen to drink water - a prophecy that all boat owners would hope to emulate! Confident that Brisbane was ready for "something nostalgic, old-fashioned and different" the Kookaburra River Queens were born. Millkraft Thompson Boatyards built Kookaburra River Queen I. She was the first wooden paddlewheeler built in Australia in the last century. Launched in 1986 and 1988 respectively, the Queens were crafted mainly from Queensland timbers, the 100 foot keels from ironbark, the sheathed hulls planked with oregon and spotted gum and the decks made from white beech. After playing a major role in the popular World Expo 88, the vessels have become a part of Brisbane's riverscape for over 20 years. www.kookaburrariverqueens.com Archive Airings AA48 Passenger Transportation

Botanical Gardens, Brisbane, Queensland

Botanical Gardens, Brisbane, Queensland

Queensland's first Government House is located at Gardens Point in the grounds of the Queensland University of Technology at the end of George Street in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The building's construction was the first important architectural work undertaken by the newly formed Government of Queensland. The government residential building was constructed to accommodate the first Governor of Queensland, Sir George Bowen, and his family. The two-storey building was designed by colonial architect Charles Tiffin in the Classical revival style in 1860. The first stage of the building was completed in March 1862 by builder Joshua Jeays. The building is built from locally-sourced materials, predominantly sandstone, porphyry, red cedar, hoop pine and cast iron. Archive Airings AA45 Underneath the Arches

Queensland's first Government House is located at Gardens Point in the grounds of the Queensland University of Technology at the end of George Street in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The building's construction was the first important architectural work undertaken by the newly formed Government of Queensland. The government residential building was constructed to accommodate the first Governor of Queensland, Sir George Bowen, and his family. The two-storey building was designed by colonial architect Charles Tiffin in the Classical revival style in 1860. The first stage of the building was completed in March 1862 by builder Joshua Jeays. The building is built from locally-sourced materials, predominantly sandstone, porphyry, red cedar, hoop pine and cast iron. Archive Airings AA39 Buildings

Queensland's first Government House is located at Gardens Point in the grounds of the Queensland University of Technology at the end of George Street in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The building's construction was the first important architectural work undertaken by the newly formed Government of Queensland. The government residential building was constructed to accommodate the first Governor of Queensland, Sir George Bowen, and his family. The two-storey building was designed by colonial architect Charles Tiffin in the Classical revival style in 1860. The first stage of the building was completed in March 1862 by builder Joshua Jeays. The building is built from locally-sourced materials, predominantly sandstone, porphyry, red cedar, hoop pine and cast iron.

Queensland's first Government House is located at Gardens Point in the grounds of the Queensland University of Technology at the end of George Street in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The building's construction was the first important architectural work undertaken by the newly formed Government of Queensland. The government residential building was constructed to accommodate the first Governor of Queensland, Sir George Bowen, and his family. The two-storey building was designed by colonial architect Charles Tiffin in the Classical revival style in 1860. The first stage of the building was completed in March 1862 by builder Joshua Jeays. The building is built from locally-sourced materials, predominantly sandstone, porphyry, red cedar, hoop pine and cast iron.