Graced by stars like Midnight Oil, INXS and Joan Jett over the last five decades, this live music venue enters a new era primed for live sports, comedy shows and kid-friendly entertainment.
This production graced the Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour stage in 2022 — and now it's heading back to the stunning setting to mark a milestone.
Expanding Australia's super-sized cinema options, this is the third round of new IMAX locations announced in just a few months.
Book that long weekend now: it's time to go in the running to attend the 33rd Meredith Music Festival.
Also in the running in a huge way: 'Andor', 'The Last of Us', 'Hacks', 'The Bear', 'The Pitt', 'Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story' and 'Black Mirror'.
More Than Good Enough: G Flip Has Locked in a 2026 Australian Tour with The Beaches and Ayesha Madon
The last time that the ARIA Award-winning drummer, singer and songwriter took a solo tour around the country, it was to sellout crowds.
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NewsThe Sunshine Coast Hinterland Has a New Farm-to-Table Destination with the Arrival of Ethos at the Alsahwa Estate
Aiming to transform this patch of abundant farmland into a productive agritourism destination, hatted chef Sophie Phipps is guiding a new restaurant's purpose-driven, farm-to-table cuisine.
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FeatureHonouring Hakumai: Omakase's Head Chef Akira Horikawa on Sushi, Simplicity and the Beauty of White Rice
Akira Horikawa shares his pursuit of sushi perfection and why humble white rice is the most important ingredient in Japanese cuisine.
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NewsNow Open: The Family Behind Merlo Coffee Continues Its Legacy in Bowen Hills with the Arrival of Milano Bakehouse
Best-known for its coffee roasting traditions, the Merlo family is expanding into European-influenced baked goods for its next venture.
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NewsBirdees Is Back After a Five-Year Hiatus, Bringing an Elevated Nightclub Experience to the Beaumont Beer Garden
The hole left behind by this storied venue's closure is now filled, with its triumphant return offering a more grown-up experience celebrating music culture.
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NewsNow Open: For the First Time Ever in Australia, You Can Get Sipping, Snacking and Rollerskating at the Malibu Barbie Cafe
Let's go party: this two-storey spot has popped up in Melbourne with a roller rink and a Ken-themed bar slinging cocktails.
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NewsGelato Messina and Tony's Chocolonely Have Collabed on a Super Gooey Bake-At-Home Cookie Pie Perfect for Cold Winter Nights
Available from early July, stores nationwide will also serve single-serve portions and a limited-edition gelato scoop.
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RestaurantStilts Dining
147E Alice Street, Brisbane City
Inspired by Queenslander homes and boasting stellar views, this is Brisbane's (and Queensland's) first restaurant on a bridge.
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RestaurantThe Fifty Six
33 Felix Street, Brisbane City
This addition to Naldham House will take your next Cantonese feast up a few levels.
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RestaurantHUA
33 William Street, Brisbane City
This Cantonese restaurant at Queen's Wharf also spans a cocktail bar and an al fresco terrace.
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RestaurantSeoul Garden Korean BBQ and Hotpot
341 Mains Road, Sunnybank
This Melbourne-born chain has launched its first Brisbane Korean BBQ and hotpot buffet restaurant in Sunnybank.
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RestaurantAloria
33 William Street, Brisbane City
A visit here means pairing Brisbane vistas with European-influenced steak and seafood dishes atop Queen's Wharf Sky Deck.
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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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BarByblós Brisbane
39 Hercules Street, Hamilton
This Portside favourite has relaunched after 18 years with a revamped look and refreshed Lebanese menu.
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NewsThe Arena at the Mansfield Tavern Has Entered a New Chapter, Ready to Build Upon 50 Years of Live Music and Entertainment
Graced by stars like Midnight Oil, INXS and Joan Jett over the last five decades, this live music venue enters a new era primed for live sports, comedy shows and kid-friendly entertainment.
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NewsIf You've Ever Wondered What Would Happen If Xenomorphs Prowled Closer to Home, the New 'Alien: Earth' Trailer Teases the Answer
After taking 'Fargo' from cinemas to the small screen, Noah Hawley is doing the same with this iconic sci-fi franchise.
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News'The Phantom of the Opera' Is Celebrating 40 Years Onstage with a Spectacular 2026 Season on Sydney Harbour
This production graced the Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour stage in 2022 — and now it's heading back to the stunning setting to mark a milestone.
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News'Adolescence', 'Back in Action' and 'Squid Game' Are Netflix's Most-Viewed Titles From 2025's First Half
So far in 2025, you've also been streaming 'Zero Day', 'Missing You', 'STRAW' and 'The Life List' in a big way.
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NewsThe Full 'TRON: Ares' Trailer Has AI Soldiers, Jeff Bridges Back on the Grid and a New Nine Inch Nails Song
After Daft Punk gave 'TRON: Legacy' its soundtrack, Trent Reznor and company are doing the honours 15 years later on the franchise's next instalment.
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NewsIMAX Melbourne Has Launched Ticket Sales for Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' a Year in Advance of Its July 2026 Release
Christopher Nolan obsessives, take note: this is the only cinema in Australia that'll be presenting the movie on IMAX 1570 film.
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EventScenic Rim Farm Gate Trail
Sun, 30 Mar and
Various locations throughout the Scenic Rim region,
The Scenic Rim's primary producers are inviting Brisbanites down to their farms to enjoy their food, brews and wares.
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EventEspresso Cinema
Sun, 29 Jun 2025, Sun, 31 Aug 2025
New Farm Cinemas, New Farm
This winter screening series is bringing Australian premieres of new, applauded and award-winning Italian films to Brisbane cinemas.
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EventRollerFit Brisbane
Sun, 20 Jul, 2025
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane
Get your skates on to live out your 'Whip It' and 'Xanadu' dreams at these regular roller-rink sessions.
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EventBottomless Gin Brunches at Covent Garden
Sun, 20 Jul, 2025
Covent Garden, West End
Sip gin cocktails, sangria and Pimm's cups over a shareboard brunch in West End every Sunday.
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EventDendy Powerhouse Dog-Friendly Screenings
Sun, 20 Jul, 2025
Dendy Powerhouse Outdoor Cinema, New Farm
You can take your pooch to the pictures every Sunday at Brisbane's year-round outdoor cinema in New Farm.
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EventYayoi Kusama: The Obliteration Room
Sat, 28 Jun - Mon, 6 Oct 2025
GOMA, South Brisbane
This therapeutic, dot-filled favourite returns for another round of sticker fun, this time as part of GOMA's 'Wonderstruck' exhibition.
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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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EventDiscovering Ancient Egypt
Fri, 25 Oct 2024 - Sun, 17 Aug 2025
Queensland Museum, South Brisbane
This huge ancient Egypt exhibition featuring 200-plus objects is giving Queensland Museum Kurilpa a big blast from the fascinating past.
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EventNundah by Night
Sat, 19 Jul, 2025
Nundah Farmers Market, Nundah
Browse your way through wintry stalls under fairy lights — then stop for slow-cooked meats, wings, tiramisu, craft beers and mulled wine.
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EventThe Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever
Sat, 19 Jul, 2025
Frew Park, Milton
It's that time again — time to roll and fall in green, out on the wily, windy moors of Milton's Frew Park.
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EventSnooze Sessions
Mon, 14 Jul, 2025
Limelight Cinemas Ipswich, North Ipswich
Southeast Queensland's Limelight Cinemas wants you to take a nap at your next big-screen session.
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EventAdults-Only Mini-Golf Night
Sat, 26 Jul, 2025
The Jungle Adventure Play, Tingalpa
Tingalpa's 16-hole jungle-themed mini golf course with a cocktail bar throws weekly boozy parties just for adults.
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EventJames St Food and Wine Trail 2025
Sun, 27 Jul, 2025
James Street, Fortitude Valley, Fortitude Valley
James Street's celebration of food and wine is back for another big year, with over 26 resident chefs, mixologists, baristas and providores hitting the street.
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EventBlues, Booze and BBQs at MANIAX Newstead
Sun, 27 Jul, 2025
Maniax Brisbane, Newstead
Fight the Sunday scaries with this beer-fuelled, axe-throwing, barbecue-filled Sunday session.
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EventAqua Sculpt Restorative Sound Bath at JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa
Fri, 25 Jul 2025, Fri, 22 Aug 2025 and Fri, 19 Sep 2025
JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa, Surfers Paradise
Spend an hour in mindful balance as this meditative experience immerses guests in one of Australia's most stunning pools.
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EventBlak Day Out
Sat, 26 Jul, 2025
The Princess Theatre, South Brisbane
For Open Season 2025, why don't you come join this party celebrating First Nations artists with an all-female lineup.
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NewsComing Soon: A Spectacular Fashion Exhibition Celebrating Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo Is Making Its World Premiere in Australia
More than 140 designs will be on display at the NGV across summer 2025–26, covering threads donned by Rihanna, Kate Moss, The Sex Pistols and more.
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NewsThis Moody, Underground Restaurant in Brisbane Has Claimed Australia's Top Interior Design Prize
The 2025 Australian Interior Design Awards have been announced — and Central by J.AR Office has been crowned the country's best-designed space.
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NewsFrom the Morningside School of Arts to 30 Metres Below Roma Street, Brisbane Open House 2025 Will Get You Exploring the River City
Each year, this architecture-loving event not only lets you play tourist in your own town — it takes you behind the scenes of Brisbane's key buildings and landmarks.
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NewsFrank Green's Latest Limited-Edition Drink Bottle Collection Glows in the Dark So You'll Never Lose It Again
Spanning two sizes, three colours and multiple accessories, this radiant collection is primed for on-the-move and after-dark sipping.
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NewsFrom Dreamy Dining Rooms to Moody Basement Bars, Nearly 200 Venues Have Been Shortlisted for the 2025 Australian Interior Design Awards
Design envy alert: these are the restaurants, retail spaces and residences that are setting the 2025 style standard.
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NewsALDI's Streetwear Collection Is Back for 2025 — This Time with 29 Pieces, All for Under $20 Each
After 2024's range sold out, the supermarket chain has a new lineup of branded threads on offer, including hoodies, beanies and sneakers.
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GuideThe Best Things to Do in Brisbane This Week
This week, catch a film at Skyline CInema, see a musical version of 'Lord of the Rings' and browse The Made Local Market.
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The Best Things to Do in Brisbane This Weekend
This weekend in Brisbane, explore the Scenic Rim Farm Gate Trail, head to Dendy Powerhouse with your pup or wander through GOMA.
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NewsTwenty-Five Exceptional Films by Indigenous Australian Filmmakers That You Can Stream Right Now
Celebrate Australia's First Nations filmmakers with these potent westerns, horror standouts, coming-of-age gems, Top End rom-coms, outback noirs, and expressive dance flicks.
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GuideEnjoy These Unique Experiences Without Breaking the Bank on Your Next Euro Adventure
From German castles to Spanish cooking classes, these unforgettable experiences will be even sweeter with 10% off with Visa.
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The Best Things to Do in Brisbane This Week
This week, catch a film at Skyline CInema, see a musical version of 'Lord of the Rings' and browse The Made Local Market.
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The Best Things to Do in Brisbane This Weekend
This weekend in Brisbane, explore the Scenic Rim Farm Gate Trail, head to Dendy Powerhouse with your pup or wander through GOMA.
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NewsRediscover Sydney: 11 New Experiences and Hidden Gems Across the Harbour City to Explore Now
From revamped beach kiosks and surf parks to bathhouses and late-night party bars, Sydney always meets the brief.
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NewsWhy You Should Ditch Your Dining Table for a Coworking Space This New Financial Year
Here's how to swap your WFH setup for a serious upgrade.
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The Fifty Six
33 Felix Street, Brisbane City
This addition to Naldham House will take your next Cantonese feast up a few levels.
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PubMansfield Tavern
181 Wecker Road, Mansfield
This easygoing pub and live music venue has kept locals happy for 50 years, featuring down-to-earth fare and an events program bursting with standout local and international acts.
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BarValley Hops Brewing
641 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley
Towering above Ann Street, this sky-high leafy oasis pairs Valley-brewed beers with pizzas, skewers and cheeseboards.
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BarThe Triffid
9 Stratton Street, Newstead
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