How a skylight renovation gave Queensland the chance to bring some of European art's most famous artworks to Brisbane.
While the westerly winds are blowing even if the Ekka isn't being held,an expert climatologist says the idea of the"Ekka westerlies"is a myth.
Sites at the showgrounds and beyond will serve the popular strawberry dessert as part of a reimagined event for a COVID-19 world.
The decision,originally planned for June,had been brought forward to give exhibitors,sponsors and volunteers plenty of notice.
Brisbane's RNA showgrounds would be converted into a massive makeshift hospital under a COVID-19 response plan being considered by the state government.
Luckily,the round went into an unoccupied storage area below,but a police internal investigation is under way.
Ekka Wednesday will see a maximum of 23 degrees in Brisbane for People's Day.
The only reminder of Jake Dingle's near-death experience four years ago is a 30-centimetre scar up his right thigh.
Mater Vandeleur,11,has been entertaining during the Ekka pig races for more than two thirds of his life.
The Ekka is not all about sideshow alley,cattle shows and giant pumpkins. Here,we take a look at seven of the more unusual attractions.
Lime scooters will not be welcome inside this year's Ekka,with'geo-fencing'to stop the scooters operating inside the showgrounds.