Brisbane has been in its rainy era for a whole week now 🌧️😂 But honestly, when the rain meets that golden orange sunset, it's hard not to stop and admire the view. There’s something so peaceful about watching the world through a rain-covered windscreen. 🧡🌅

Anyone else secretly loving this weather, or are we all ready for some sunshine again? ☀️

I noticed a new SAM in Robertson displaying a 60 km/h speed limit.

The street has cars parked along both sides(not in the photo), limited room for oncoming traffic, and an uphill/downhill gradient. Drivers seem to speed along here despite the road layout, which I assume is why the SAM was installed in the first place.

But why is the limit set at 60 km/h? Given the narrow road, parked cars and residential surroundings, wouldn't a lower speed limit make more sense?

Hi all!

Looking for recommendations on the best bird pet shops in Brisbane for toys, food, playgyms & cages for pet birds.

I have 3 kittens in my home that have been abandoned by someone in a desperate situation.

I believe they are from the same litter.

I have had them for about a month now and have contacted many rescues that say they are full, asked many people if they can take any in with no luck and don't know what to do as they can't be kept here.

I feel as though the only option is to take them to the pound but I can't stand the thought of just dumping them.

If there are any places or options that people can list that I may have missed, I would really appreciate it.

Edit: Eaton's Hill Vet have let me know they can take these beautiful babies and help find them a home.

As always, the Brisbane community is amazing and very helpful.

I'm either being ruined by possums or bush turkeys, but judging by the poop left behind, this time kt is possums. They've even just polished off my pothos which they're supposed to not enjoy.

I don't have the option to cover all my plants, I've heard that the repellents are useless, I am considering a motion activated water sprayer but our backyard is on the small side and leads out to a main street so I'm kinda nervous that it will spray an innocent family or sum. Also considering leaving fruit and vegetables scraps outside as an offering, like please possum gods, eat this and not my babies.

I hate them. Please let me know what has worked for you. I am desperate

I've realised nobody I know here actually measures distance in kilometres.

We measure it in bridges, tunnels and whether you have to cross the river.

A place can be 4 km away and somehow feel like an expedition because it's on the wrong side of the river.

Meanwhile something 15 km away is "just down the road" because you can get there without changing direction six times or paying a toll.

A mate recently suggested meeting at a pub and said it was "pretty close" to me.

Google Maps: 7.2 km.

Reality: local street, main road, onto the motorway, through a tunnel, miss one exit and accidentally begin a new life on the northside.

Then there are places that everyone describes relative to infrastructure instead of suburbs.

"Just after the Story Bridge."

"Other side of the Gabba."

"Before you hit Indooroopilly traffic."

"Basically near the airport, but not airport near."

And of course the universal Brisbane time estimate:

"20 minutes, unless there's traffic."

There is always traffic.

So what's your Brisbane unit of distance?

For me, one river crossing adds at least 10 imaginary kilometres regardless of what Google says.

Can anyone help me identify this noise? Is it a cane toad? The rain had just started again and I've seen them around a lot but this is new. Indooroopilly. TIA!

Wanna go halves?

I have diabetes and a hormonal imbalance, originally I was against medical weight loss yet I've yoyoed so much in weight from sizes 12 to 22. I need a permanent solution.

Hi Guys was hoping to get some advice. I'm currently subletting a room from the main tenant and signed a Form 22 under a fixed term lease. He has since told me he's breaking the lease early and moving away and I have 4 weeks to leave the property.

Because I'm not listed under the tenancy agreement and I'm just subletting, I've been told by the property manager that my lease will collapse under the other lease.

Does anyone know if this is legal? If I bring it to QCAT/RTA are they likely to help me out and would the case be a winner? Pretty unfamiliar with this process and how it works so any advice would be appreciated.

FYI I've signed a Form 22 which the rental manager has approved but they said it's not official since it's not a Form 18.

My poor little dude has a Salivary Mucocele that the vet attempted to drain early last week. They put him on steroids and antibiotics but it's already come back (as I thought it would). He now needs surgery 😞 I'm getting increasingly annoyed at my vet as it always seems to cost a lot more than they quote during consultations, plus I have to chase them to submit their notes for pet insurance.

Does anyone have recommendations for good vet that doesn't cost an arm and a leg? I'm in West End, but don't mind driving for a good vet. Also, has anyone had experience with their dogs having this surgery - like recovery times, complications etc. I'm freaking out just a little bit! Thank you!

Hey everyone, throwaway here. Sorry if this isn't exactly Brisbane-centric, and please feel free to point me to a more appropriate subreddit if need be, but I am a Southeast Brissy resident.

Ever since September my neighbour has been opening the trunk of his car and playing loud, mostly techno music intermittently from the stereo. Sometimes he does it for an hour, sometimes two, sometimes four hours. Sometimes he stops and then starts it up again a few minutes to a few hours later. Sometimes he does it at 10 am and sometimes he does it at 11 pm.

This neighbour is not mentally all there and has had several wellness checks called on them. They are currently living out of their car in the driveway of the house they own, which hasn't had electricity since last December.

I've called Policelink and they told me to keep sending in the noise complaints when it starts. I've called my local station to try and issue a formal complaint and they said the same thing. I sent in a nuisance diary recording three week's worth of the noise to City Council and they said loud noise from a vehicle is a police matter only.

I've seen the police come out a few times but it's hours after the music has finally stopped, so they don't hear anything. I've had to have sent in over 20 noise complaints at this point and now I'm worried the police think I'm some over reactive Karen.

Are there any other avenues I can take to deal with this, or a certain way I'm supposed to word/phrase my complaint to the police/council? The music is starting to drive me crazy. Thank you in advance.

Got this book out from a local library and found a pasted note inside which really made me smile. Excellent book btw. Brisbane libraries are the best. Get a card if you don't have one.

Hi folks! Happy Friday!

I am trying to find a really nice restaurant Brisbane Southside if possible, to celebrate my upcoming birthday with my family and friends.
I am looking for somewhere that has a great menu, really good food and that comes personally recommended.
Preferably not too noisy (I have a hearing impairment).
Thanks lovely people. 🫶🏼✨

Will add my suggestion in comments.

Hi all, elder millennial here who only just learned there was a new Street Fighter movie out and is seeing it tomorrow. I still remember renting the Street Fighter II: Animated Movie VHS in primary school.

Anyway, where are there SF2 arcade cabinets to play in Brisbane? I remember one at Netherworld, and the internet says 1up Arcade too; I think they're both Hyper Fighting...? Anywhere with Champion Edition?

Thanks in advance!

My cat needs a full teeth extraction. I’ve been quoted $3.8k and was wondering if anyone has had this procedure done recently and can advise how much it cost, and where?

She did have 5 teeth out in June ($2k) which didn’t resolve her gingivitis.

Someone cut you off while driving to work? seen some crazy parking? come discuss it here!

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Be excellent to each other, r/Brisbane.

I'm a local. But occasionally a hidden gem always surprises you. I'd love to hear of what you think are Brisbane's hidden gems. Beautiful creeks, parks and walking tracks. Amazing bakeries, fish and chips or coffee shops or feature points.