With capital city real estate more expensive than ever, Aussies are living up to the reputation that our home is girt by sea.
Before Mesa Collections existed, there were dinner parties with strangers, borrowed tables and Trishia Mariano's love of bringing people together.
Touching down for a two-weekend takeover in both Brisbane and Sydney, a pair of chefs from this acclaimed taqueria will serve up the flavours of CDMX.
MECCA is returning to the Formula 1 with a trackside beauty garage offering fast, race-ready touch-ups inspired by the speed of an F1 pit stop.
After a suspected mass-overdose event at Dreamstate, is it time for the NSW Government to re-examine its no-tolerance approach to illicit substances at festivals?
The statewide New South Wales music festival returns for its fifth year with its biggest lineup yet.
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NewsCelebrate the Summer: Concrete Playground's Top Picks On Where to Find the Best Margaritas
Sip your way through summer with these margarita-loving venues.
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NewsMichelin-Listed Taqueria El Vilsito Is Heading to Australia, Joining the Margarita Week Festivities in Brisbane and Sydney
Touching down for a two-weekend takeover in both Brisbane and Sydney, a pair of chefs from this acclaimed taqueria will serve up the flavours of CDMX.
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NewsStuck in with the Kids This Valentine's Day? Here's How to Pull off a Great Date Night at the Last Minute
A last-minute date night doesn't have to be disappointing.
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NewsSame Spirit, Different Flavours: Celebrate Lunar New Year with Steve Wu's Bold, Modern Dishes
These two wasabi-focused dishes are perfect for sharing around your table this Lunar New Year.
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News"It's What Inspired Me to Become a Chef": Chef Steve Wu on His Favourite Lunar New Year Memories and Traditions
The executive chef of Pearl Dining, Lotus and Dumpling Bar shares his Lunar New Year memories and the dish he's cooking to celebrate
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RestaurantAunty
11 Wandoo Street , Fortitude Valley
The menu showcases modern Asian cuisine that is rooted in traditional techniques, with a wood-fire grill at the heart of the kitchen.
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RestaurantThe French Exit
169 Mary Street, Brisbane City
A dimly lit, romantic and inviting space, classic French dishes and a standout wine list go a long way to making you forget you just strolled off the street in Brissy.
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BarThe Straddie Hotel
158 East Coast Road, Point Lookout
North Stradbroke Island's legendary pub has reopened with refreshed spaces, classic pub fare and sweeping ocean views.
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RestaurantCibaria Noosa
Elysium Resort Noosa, 14-16 Hastings St, Noosa Heads
Handmade pasta and coastal Italian flavours take centre stage at this relaxed all-day trattoria and bar on Hastings Street.
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RestaurantBirria Boy Taqueria
617 Stanley Street, Woolloongabba
Don't delay in getting a taste of these tacos, as this pop-up is only sticking around for a few months.
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BarThe Alligator Club
8 Warner Street, Fortitude Valley
A classic Fortitude Valley haunt where a spiralling disco ball welcomes you to a local slice of New Orleans live music culture.
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The Straddie Hotel
158 East Coast Road, Point Lookout
North Stradbroke Island's legendary pub has reopened with refreshed spaces, classic pub fare and sweeping ocean views.
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BarStickybeak Wine Bar
2 Logan Road, Woolloongabba
Fancy pouring your own vino? You can at this self-serve Woolloongabba spot, with 80 different wines on offer.
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Bar+81 Aizome Bar
259 Montague Road, West End
Tokyo-style cocktails are a highlight at West End's ten-seat Ginza-inspired bar.
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BarBY.ARTISANS
99 Jane Street, West End
If you're keen to sip gin made from Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary's old eucalyptus leaves, this West End distillery is your go-to.
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NewsThis Just In: Great Southern Nights Announces Paul Kelly, Missy Higgins, Baker Boy and More on a Statewide Festival Lineup for 2026
The statewide New South Wales music festival returns for its fifth year with its biggest lineup yet.
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NewsThe Melbourne Ton Held a Masquerade Makeover to Celebrate Season Four of 'Bridgerton'
Melbourne stepped into a Regency-era fantasy over the weekend to celebrate the fourth season of 'Bridgerton'.
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NewsNow Streaming: Every Show to Add to Your Streaming Queue This February
Here's what's hot and fresh in the world of streaming content this month.
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NewsNow Playing: Every Movie Releasing in February You Can Watch in Theatres or at Home
Prep some popcorn, pour your soft drink of choice and kick back to catch these movies releasing this month on a screen of your choosing.
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NewsWhere and When You Can Watch This Year's Oscar Nominations
Stay up to date on the best films of last year with our curated guide.
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NewsPalace Cinemas Is Making Trips to the Cinema More Affordable, Doubling Down on Cheap Tickets Every Week
Rolling out across cinemas nationwide, movie-lovers can soon catch more must-see flicks for a discounted price.
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EventMalibu Barbie Cafe
Fri, 27 Jun 2025 - Sat, 28 Feb 2026
The Social Quarter, Malvern East
Tuck into an ice cream float served in a Barbie convertible at this two-storey hangout — or grab a cocktail from the Ken-themed bar.
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EventBluey's World
Thu, 7 Nov 2024 - Tue, 17 Mar 2026
Northshore Pavilion, Hamilton
This immersive Brisbane experience lets you step inside the Heeler home for real life.
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EventSummer Sando Sets at Motto Motto
Tue, 6 Jan - Sat, 28 Feb 2026
Various venues across Australia
This much-loved Japanese chain is serving up five jam-packed sandos ready to satisfy your hunger this tennis season.
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EventKevin McCloud and Tim Ross: Live in Interesting Places Tour
Multiple single dates
Various venues across Australia
Hear big ideas from two self-described architecture nerds, as this five-city tour delves into the world of design from multiple grand locations.
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EventITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix 2026, Auckland
Sat, 14 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb 2026
Wynyard Quarter, Auckland
SailGP is bringing high-speed racing to the heart of Auckland's CBD this February.
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EventCumulus Thursdays
Thu, 19 Feb, 2026
Cloudland, Fortitude Valley
A new weeknight staple has just launched at Cloudland.
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EventKesha: The Tits Out Tour
Thu, 19 Feb, 2026
Riverstage, Brisbane
Kesha is playing Brisbane in 2026 as part of the biggest headline tour of her career so far.
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EventLorde: 'Ultrasound' World Tour
Mon, 16 Feb, 2026
Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall
Green light: Lorde is bringing her latest world tour to Brisbane, with the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter playing at the Entertainment Centre.
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NewsWomen Who Inspire Us: Mesa Collections Founder Trishia Mariano on Hosting, Heritage and the Art of Setting the Table
Before Mesa Collections existed, there were dinner parties with strangers, borrowed tables and Trishia Mariano's love of bringing people together.
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NewsMeet Grumpi: The Melbourne Startup Making Shockingly Luxe (and Affordable) Vacuum-Compressed Furniture
The Melbourne-founded brand is making furniture shopping fun again — no long wait times, no delivery dramas, just style and comfort (in a box).
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NewsThe Founder of Sheet Society Has Launched a Dreamy, Fabric-Forward Loungewear Label Inspired by TV Show The White Lotus
After mastering the art of a good night’s sleep, bedtime expert Hayley Worley has turned her attention to what we wear to rest.
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NewsBiennale of Sydney 2026 Explores Hidden Histories With 53 Artists and a Stellar Performance Lineup – Here's What We Know (So Far)
Expect a weekly after-dark arts festival at a former industrial site, creative workshops and walking tours in Redfern and installations at four major cultural venues.
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NewsThis Just In: IKEA Is Dropping A Whimsical Collection in Collaboration With Swedish Designer Teklan
Add to wishlist: IKEA Bluetooth speakers reimagined as colourful lamps and statement home decor.
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NewsKitchens Are Serving Looks Now: How Chefcore Is Shaping Fashion's Food Fetish
Hospo is looking more stylish than ever — from chefs getting involved in fashion campaigns to an Aussie designer label dedicated to service uniforms.
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NewsCP Picks: Aussie Summer Essentials — The Things We're Packing, Wearing and Using All Season Long
Built for heat, salt, sand and long afternoons outdoors, this is a considered edit of the products that hold up best through an Australian summer.
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NewsCP Picks: The Editor's Gift Guide —What the CP Team Is Giving (and Hoping to Receive)
Consider this your shortcut to better gifting: the CP team’s personal picks across every pillar — practical, design-led, and all thoroughly vetted.
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NewsCP Picks: The Best Gifts for Arts Lovers — From Gallery Prints to Music Gigs
Celebrate the creatives in your life with gifts that inspire — from gallery memberships and design-led homewares to artist-made objects and standout cultural experiences.
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NewsCP Picks: The Best Gifts for People Who Are Never Home — According to Travel Writers
Gifts for the perpetually in-transit — from clever travel accessories and design-led essentials to stylish pieces that make life on the go a little easier.
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NewsThis Just In: MECCA Is Bringing a Literal Beauty Pit Stop to the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix 2026
MECCA is returning to the Formula 1 with a trackside beauty garage offering fast, race-ready touch-ups inspired by the speed of an F1 pit stop.
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NewsYour Cultural Guide to the Gold Coast: Local Creatives, Independent Boutiques and Arts Spaces
Explore the Gold Coast beyond the beach with this insider guide to galleries, festivals, independent boutiques and local markets.
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NewsSpas, Wellness and Indulgence: 10 Luxe Gold Coast Escapes to Help You Zen Out
From bathhouses to hinterland retreats, the Gold Coast offers plenty of ways to slow down and reset.
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NewsHinterland Experiences That Will Change the Way You See a Gold Coast Holiday
From romantic rainforest retreats to walks in the lush Hinterland, these experiences prove that a Gold Coast holiday doesn't end at the shoreline.
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NewsStay: These Vintage Caravans Are Made for Group Getaways (and Come With Record Players)
Retro-style caravans in Bendigo are offering a new way to do group getaways and come complete with vinyl players and modern amenities.
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Aunty
11 Wandoo Street , Fortitude Valley
The menu showcases modern Asian cuisine that is rooted in traditional techniques, with a wood-fire grill at the heart of the kitchen.
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The Alligator Club
8 Warner Street, Fortitude Valley
A classic Fortitude Valley haunt where a spiralling disco ball welcomes you to a local slice of New Orleans live music culture.
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The French Exit
169 Mary Street, Brisbane City
A dimly lit, romantic and inviting space, classic French dishes and a standout wine list go a long way to making you forget you just strolled off the street in Brissy.
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RestaurantGolden Avenue
67 Edward Street, Brisbane
The Anyday group's seventh restaurant — and its first in the CBD — brings fire-kissed Levantine fare to a brutalist, light-filled Edward Street space.
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BarBar Miette
443 Queen Street, Brisbane City
Andrew McConnell's hospitality empire has arrived in Brisbane with this Euro-leaning terrace cafe and wine bar.
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