Bimblebox 153 Birds is a unique installation of artist prints, poetry, prose and musicians bird call interpretations. Bimblebox 153 Birds represents and gives voice to the unique grouping of birdlife species currently thriving on the Bimblebox Nature Refuge. If Waratah Coal’s China First coalmine is developed over the Bimblebox Nature Refuge, this wildlife haven will be almost completely destroyed. Those birds that survive the direct habitat loss would face fierce competition for the resources with birds in other habitats, resulting in further decline of birdlife. For many of the species finding a compatible habitat nearby would be impossible. Bimblebox 153 Birds offers a celebration of the birdlife that inhabits the complex ecosystems of the Bimblebox Nature Refuge and is on show as part of the Brisbane Writers Festival. 

The Brisbane Writers Festival is back for 2015 and it’s set to be another wonderful year of literary inspiration. The community celebration will bring a huge program of events to venues in and around South Bank’s Cultural Precinct, as well as various libraries across Brisbane and the University of Queensland’s St Lucia campus. Running from Wednesday September 2 to Sunday September 6, this year’s festival covers thought-provoking discussions and debates through to inspiring talks and workshops. Tickets are available by individual event, a three-session package or golden ticket. Take a closer look at the program and download the venue map online.