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Bulimba: tranformed from a quiet village to one of Brisbane's most popular suburbs

Bulimba is my home suburb in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. I moved here in 1983 and have been in the same 1929 Queenslander home since then. Bulimba is surrounded by water on two sides and is positioned on a right-hand bend of the Brisbane River. Mangroves grow near the Bulimba Yatching Club positioned on the point opposite Breakfast Creek and Hamilton. Bulimba is noted for its theatres, cafes and restaurants, shopping, Memorial Park, sporting facilities, Riverside walk and multimillion dollar waterfront homes. It is located 20 minutes by CityCat ferry from Brisbane City and ten minutes by car (off-peak). Many people walk or bike ride from Bulimba to the City.

Bulimba: a sleepy village transformed

Bulimba used to be described as the "forgotten suburb". Now people travel from all over Brisbane by bike, car and ferry to enjoy its (15) restaurants and cafes, its sporting facilities and parkland.

The Bulimba Hotel has been transformed from a rough jaunt controlled by tough Painters and Dockers (wharfies) to a trendy hang-out for the young set with its multiple flat TV screens, live music, up-market restuarant and award-winning boutique beer brewery.

The Riverbend Books and Teahouse consistently wins the Queensland Independent Booksellers Award and has won the Australian award as well. This is my "other office" where I handle assignment/thesis marking, planning and development tasks and client meetings.

Within two kilometers of Bulimba you can sail or row or play golf, tennis, soccer, hockey (State Centre), Australian Rules, Rugby League, lawn bowls or cricket.

Bulimba is on the CityCat ferry route which starts at Bretts Wharf further downstream around the bend of the river and ends at the University of Queensland.

I frequently travel by CityCat to work or shop in Brisbane City. I even plan my Squidoo lenses during the 20 minute ferry ride.

River Walk at Bulimba in Brisbane, Queensland

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Autumn Sunrise Over Bulimba

Sun rising over Bulimba, Brisbane, in May

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Bulimba Creek Catchment Coordinating Committee wins national award
Winner of the National Thiess Riverprize 2005, the Bulimba Creek Catchment Coordinating Committee (B4C) has established a twinning project with the Gregory River in the Gulf of Carpentaria, Australia. A further relationship with the European Rivers Network (ERN) in France has also been initiated.
Neighbouhood Planning Bulimba, Brisbane
Bulimba is one of Brisbane's iconic inner city neighbourhoods. Its character and liveability, culture and environment make it a sought after community to live, work and play in.

Neighbourhood Planning brings together representatives from Brisbane City Council and the local community involving them in the planning process. This ensures everyone in Brisbane can have a say in how land will be used and developed in their community.

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Calls for Bulimba glider rejected
A CityGlider high frequency bus service should have been introduced to Bulimba ahead of the Stones Corner-Paddington service announced this week, according to a public transport advocate. Rail Back on Track spokesman Robert Dow said the so-called ...
Video: Eight Year Old Juliet From Bulimba Becomes Global Internet Sensation ...
Forget the shuffle, body popping, the new cool is headbanging and it's all thanks to an eight year-old from Bulimba and her dog. Juliet Child's song "My First Hardcore Song by Juliet", in which she sings about loving her dog, miniature dachshund Robert ...
Kevin Rudd backs local members ahead of state election
Ms Farmer and Mr Kilburn were elected for the first time in the 2009 in the seats of Bulimba and Chatsworth respectively, Mr Kilburn winning the most marginal race in the entire state. And Mr Rudd delivered a glowing endorsement on their first terms in ...
Ray's riding for others living with asbestosis
It was the 19th service and among guest speakers were State Education and Industrial Relations Minister Cameron Dick and State Member for Bulimba Di Farmer. Since then donations following Ray's remarkable ride have continued to roll in to the tune of ...
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Ron here from Bulimba in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. I love tennis. walking, reading, cycling and writing. My major hobby is internet marketing although... more »

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