I knew when my mental health was suffering because I’d stopped singing. In the kitchen, in the shower, in the office - not a note.  

No matter the singer, the orchestra, the band or the song; be they the Songlines of Indigenous Australians, hymns at church or the shattering notes of your favourite heavy metal band, music is a fundamental part of the human experience.  

ABC Your Mental Health is a national conversation we're having this week and as part of that we’ll be diving into the tunes that bring you joy, songs that lift you up when you’re feeling down, get you moving or just make you feel good. 

I’ll be playing songs from some of my favourite divas - Kate Ceberano, Barbara Streisand, Whitney Houston, Madonna and Adele. Who does it for you?   

Make sure you text in your requests to 0467 922 612 for an extra-happy Happy Hour with Tim Cox and I at 8pm on Thursday! 

Cheers, 
Kelly Higgins-Devine

Ekka strawberry sundaes are still on the menu

The Ekka gates might be closed this year due to COVID-19, but you can still get your strawberry sundae fix in August at pop-up stalls throughout Brisbane, with DIY packs available for delivery to your workplace too.

Do I need to get my family tested every time we have a runny nose this winter?

It’s that time of year where everyone seems to be under the weather, so is it excessive to get tested for COVID-19 at every cough or sneeze? Or more important than ever? 

The Story Bridge turns 80 

One of Brisbane's biggest structural icons has connected the river city for 80 years, so naturally we sent Craig Zonca for a casual climb this morning to celebrate. 

The bridge officially opened on this day in 1940 to a crowd of 37,000 people, after its builders conquered many engineering feats.