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    One Day Only: Pizza Hut Locations Across Australia Are Exchanging Your Old Pizza Boxes for a Free Pepperoni Pizza

    Don't bin that greasy pizza box just yet — this pizza icon is exchanging them for garlic- and cheddar-filled goodness across Australia this month.

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    After a Stellar Debut Year in Paddington, Dario Manca's Italian Fine-Diner Attimi Has Been Named Australia's Best New Restaurant

    Beating out numerous exciting names from across the country, this restaurant's considered approach to Italian cuisine earned it top spot at this year's awards.

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    Concrete Playground's Editors on What's Trending After Dark

    We tapped Concrete Playground's editors, to learn more about the future of the night-time economy and what's trending after dark right now.

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    Inflation Means The Price of Everything Is Going Up — Except Your Morning Coffee

    Inflation is back on the rise, but at least you can expect coffee prices to stop increasing in 2026.

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    Good Vibes Only: What Aussies Say Makes or Breaks a Night Out

    Turns out Australians are big foodies, with our social needs following close behind to get us out of the house.

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    By The Glass: The Bottle Shops Teaching Brisbane How to Drink Better

    Weekly tastings that feel like catching up with friends. Bottles open daily for sampling. Spaces designed to feel like bookshops, not supermarkets. Brisbane's independent bottle shops are rewriting how we buy booze.

Latest Openings
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    Birria 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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    Meltemi Mediterrania

    17 Albert Ave, Broachbeach, Gold Coast

    This new diner brings the bold and diverse flavours of countries from Spain to Morocco and Sardinia to Lebanon all the way to the Gold Coast.

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    TABOO

    20 Constance Street, Fortitude Valley

    The monochrome pale-green, oasis, is set to become an all-day drinking and dining destination.

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    Grand View Hotel

    49 North Street, Cleveland

    The Grand View Hotel, overlooking North Stradbroke Island, enters a new era following a major refresh and upgrade.

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    Marlowe Restaurant

    105 Melbourne Street, South Brisbane

    This elegant Modern Australian bistro by the crew behind Central and Southside is set across nine rooms of a heritage-listed apartment building on Fish Lane.

  • Restaurant

    Bar Monte

    17 Longland Street, Newstead

    The Gold Coast fave has made the move to Newstead, bringing with it punchy Italian flavours and a wine list curated by one of the world's best sommeliers.

  • Bar

    Stickybeak 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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    Pompette

    33 William Street, Brisbane City

    You'll find this chic 140-seat French restaurant and champagne bar with 40-plus types of French bubbles and river views at Queen's Wharf.

  • 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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    BY.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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    Byblós 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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    Azteca

    33 William Street, Brisbane City

    Queen's Wharf's opulent Latin American-inspired restaurant is filled with greenery — and fond of agave.

  • News

    On the Banks Will Bring The Streets, De La Soul, Marlon Williams and More to South Bank in March 2026

    The Cultural Forecourt will play host to international and local stardom alike next autumn.

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    'Love Actually? The Musical Parody' Has Revealed Three Casts for Stints in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane

    A Christmas classic is getting parodied on stages across Australia this summer.

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    Spend an Evening in the Ozian Forest, as This Wicked Experience and Overnight Stay Features a Hollywood Hang with Cynthia Erivo

    Hollywood star Cynthia Erivo is opening the doors to a magical forest hideaway, inviting fans to explore Oz up close through an immersive experience and overnight stay.

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    Ausify Your Summer Soundtrack: The Aussie Artists to Pair with Every Activity You Have Planned This Season

    Aussie artists have launched a movement to Ausify our streaming this AusMusic month.

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    Adelaide's New Music Festival, A Day in the Gully, Is Making a Stacked Debut Featuring Headliners Chet Faker and Ball Park Music

    Settle in beneath the gum trees, as this feel-good festival has unveiled an attention-grabbing debut lineup teeming with Aussie talent.

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    Moonlight Cinema Is Returning Across Australia for Its 30th Season — And This Time, Audiences Get to Pick the Flicks

    Vote for your favourite flicks from a curated lineup to shape this year's program and score stellar discounts.

Featured Events
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    Kitchens 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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    Four Weekend-Ready Beard Styles You Can Nail at Home, According to One of Australia's Best Barbers

    From effortless stubble to a retro mo, these are the facial hair looks trending right now — and one tool can help you master them all.

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    This Just In: Sass & Bide Founder Heidi Middleton Opens ARTCLUB, a Hybrid Gallery in Fortitude Valley

    Browse original artworks from Heidi Middleton, alongside sustainable designs made from natural fabrics and recycled materials.

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    This Just In: Frank Green and LANEIGE Have Teamed Up For The Ultimate Hydration Collab

    Frank Green and LANEIGE introduce a limited-edition ceramic bottle and coordinating lip serum designed to elevate daily hydration into a luxury beauty ritual.

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    CP Picks: We Tried the New Fujifilm X-T30 III to See If It Could Replace Our Digi Cams and Film Cameras

    We swapped our phones for Fujifilm's new X-T30 III — the sleek, compact camera that captures the chaos and colour of 90s film and 00s digi cams, with all the ease of 2025 tech.

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    The New Trend Has Unveiled Its First High-End Fashion Boutique in Brisbane, Opening a Flagship Store on James Street

    Stocked with trendsetting fashion from acclaimed local and international designers, this Brisbane-first boutique is made for luxe shopping sprees.

Latest Guides
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    Fortitude Valley's The Calile Hotel Has Been Named on the World's 50 Best Hotels List for the Third Year Running, Ranked at No. 34

    By making this prestigious list for the third consecutive year, Brisbane's urban sanctuary becomes the only hotel in Oceania to rank in every instalment of the award.

  • Guide

    The Best Things to Do in Brisbane This Week

    Explore the best things to do in Brisbane this week, from riverside gigs and outdoor cinemas to pop-ups, festivals and foodie events across the River City.

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    In the Shadow of Byron Bay Lighthouse, ESTE Wategos Is the Heavenly Beachside Stay You've Been Waiting For

    Surrounded by luxe amenities and pristine nature, these high-end residences present a different side of the famed surf town.

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    The Local Edit: How to Explore Adelaide's Vibrant CBD Neighbourhood

    With chic wine bars and award-winning restaurants, Adelaide's CBD makes for a perfect weekend getaway.

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    Game On: Queenslanders Can Now Access Free On-Demand Sports Equipment — With a National Rollout in the Works

    Forget about on-demand streaming and food delivery — this new partnership is bringing free sports equipment to communities across Australia.

  • News

    The Top Countries Australians Are Traveling to Right Now — And the Surprising Countries on the Rise

    From classic favourites to unexpected contenders, the results of a new report may just influence your next trip.

Trending Bars and Restaurants
  • Restaurant

    Birria 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.

  • Pub

    4 Pines Brewing

    The Circuit , Brisbane Airport

    With a beer garden and party driving bays, the laidback yet energetic precinct will draw tourists, locals, families and corporates alike.

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    Golden 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.

  • Restaurant

    Meltemi Mediterrania

    17 Albert Ave, Broachbeach, Gold Coast

    This new diner brings the bold and diverse flavours of countries from Spain to Morocco and Sardinia to Lebanon all the way to the Gold Coast.

  • Pub

    Northern Grounds

    46 David Low Way, Diddillibah

    Great Northern's first-ever pub is an ode to Queensland camping trips, complete with firepits, riverside views and ice-cold beers.

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