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Qantas' Big Pre-Christmas Sale with Fares From $109 Is Your Latest Chance to Give Yourself the Gift of Travel

More than 800,000 seats have been discounted across 170-plus domestic routes, including flights to 17 destinations for under $150 one way.

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Coming Soon: Korean BBQ and Hotpot Buffet Chain Seoul Garden Is Expanding to Brisbane with a Neon-Lit Sunnybank Restaurant

Serving up more than 50 hotpot choices, the brand's first Queensland outpost is taking over the entire second floor at Market Square Sunnybank.

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The Best Things to Do in Brisbane This Weekend

This weekend, you can cool down with a splash for less than a coffee, take your pick of Christmas markets and watch 'Die Hard' under the stars.

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Ten Treehouses Around Australia You Can Book for an Immersive Nature Getaway

Book a stay deep in the Blue Mountains or a stone's throw away from the Great Barrier Reef.

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The Eight Best Outdoor Swimming Pools in Brisbane

Brisbane might not be a beach city, but there's always an oasis nearby beckoning you to leave work early for a splash.

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Drake Has Added New Dates to His 2025 Australian Tour Before General Ticket Sales Even Kick Off

Due to demand, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane are all getting an extra show by the five-time Grammy-winner this summer.

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Coming Soon: Korean BBQ and Hotpot Buffet Chain Seoul Garden Is Expanding to Brisbane with a Neon-Lit Sunnybank Restaurant

Serving up more than 50 hotpot choices, the brand's first Queensland outpost is taking over the entire second floor at Market Square Sunnybank.

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Food with a View: What To Barbecue on Your Apartment Balcony, According to a Professional Grill Master

"There's something magical about barbecuing that goes beyond the food itself. I love how barbecuing brings people together."

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Opening Soon: A Checklist For Starting a Small Business So You Don't Miss Anything

"At the time, we didn't know where this journey would take us."

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Australian Venue Co Has Walked Back Its Decision to No Longer Host Australia Day Events Following a Major Backlash

The hospitality group has released a statement in response to widespread outrage and calls to boycott its venues.

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Local Legends: Rebecca of Frankie's Woombye on Reinvigorating the Rural Sunshine Coast's Coffee Scene

"I wanted to put Woombye on the hospitality map and make sure it's known for something more than just the Big Pineapple."

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One of Australia's Biggest Hospitality Groups Will No Longer Hold Events Celebrating January 26

Australia Day events will be axed at the more than 200 venues nationwide operated by Australian Venue Co.

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Latest Openings

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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.
Restaurant
Mademoiselle

39 Hercules Street, Hamilton

Rise Bakery's Harry Ohayon and Maxime Bournazel have doubled their footprint at Portside with this Parisian bistro.
Restaurant
Cucina Regina

33 William Street, Brisbane City

A sibling to the Gold Coast's Cucina Vivo and Sydney's Cucina Porto, Queen's Wharf's resident Italian eatery takes its cues from old-school trattorias.
Bar
Azteca

33 William Street, Brisbane City

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

8 The Avenue, Birtinya

This Brisbane brewery has expanded to the Sunshine Coast with a 40-tap hangout that's pairing beers and bites.
Restaurant
Dumbo

39 Hercules Street, Hamilton

Stacked burgers, dirty water dogs and fish sandos are on the menu at this Portside burger bar from the Red Hook crew.
Bar
Byblós Brisbane

39 Hercules Street, Hamilton

This Portside favourite has relaunched after 18 years with a revamped look and refreshed Lebanese menu.
Bar
Azteca

33 William Street, Brisbane City

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

5 Boundary Street, Brisbane City

You'll find XO sand crab cigars, vintage cocktails and late-night dancing at this bar above Howard Smith Wharves' Cantonese restaurant Stanley.
Bar
Slipstream Brewing Social House

8 The Avenue, Birtinya

This Brisbane brewery has expanded to the Sunshine Coast with a 40-tap hangout that's pairing beers and bites.
Bar
B-SIDE

5 Boundary Street, Brisbane City

Yoko Dining now boasts an upstairs record bar with boozy slushies, ramen and miso caramel soft serve.
Bar
Rays by Range

4 Newman Avenue, Camp Hill

This Camp Hill watering hole takes inspiration from European corner bars, and marks the Range Brewing crew's fourth Brisbane venue.

Arts & Entertainment

Love Arts & Entertainment experiences? Navigate the best venues and events near you picked by our expert curators at Concrete Playground.

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Mark Your Calendar: 'The White Lotus' Season Three Will Arrive in February 2025, Then New 'The Last of Us' in Autumn

Come winter 2025, new 'Game of Thrones' prequel 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' is set to hit your streaming queue, too.

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Drake Has Added New Dates to His 2025 Australian Tour Before General Ticket Sales Even Kick Off

Due to demand, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane are all getting an extra show by the five-time Grammy-winner this summer.

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Now Open: NGV Australia's 'Cats & Dogs' Exhibition Agrees That There's No Such Thing as Too Many Pet Pictures

From the ‘Chat Noir’ art nouveau poster to pieces by First Nations artists, more than 250 works featuring cats and dogs are on display.

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Championing Kindness, Laughing Through Pain and Learning From Harrison Ford: Jason Segel and Bill Lawrence Chat 'Shrinking'

How do you make a warm-hearted sitcom about therapists that balances humour with deep emotion? We found out from two of this Apple TV+ gem's guiding forces.

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You can enjoy a swim in Brisbane City Council's 22 public pools for just $2 all summer long.
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West End Christmas Twilight Markets

Fri, 6 Dec, 2024
The West End Markets, West End

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King George Square, Brisbane

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Sun, 8 Dec, 2024
Brisbane Showgrounds, Bowen Hills

Korn, Sum 41, Violent Femmes and Billy Corgan lead the 2024 lineup at this big alternative, metal and punk music fest.

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Portside Wharf Christmas Markets

Sat, 7 Dec, 2024
Portside Wharf Hamilton, Brisbane

Hamilton's riverside markets are returning for the festive season, ready to help you nab gifts for your loved ones and yourself.
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Sat, 14 Dec, 2024
Redcliffe Markets, Redcliffe

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Mon, 9 Dec, 2024
Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall

You'll be doin' just fine when The Killers hit Brisbane to celebrate 20 years of 'Hot Fuss'.

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Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets Christmas Twilight Market

Sat, 14 Dec, 2024
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Get festive with a view this silly season at this twilight Gold Coast market by the beach.

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Portside Wharf Hamilton, Brisbane

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Travel Guide: Tokyo

Japan's capital city is the perfect intersection of rich cultural heritage, cutting-edge technology and world-class dining, plus quirky experiences to boot.

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Ten Treehouses Around Australia You Can Book for an Immersive Nature Getaway

Book a stay deep in the Blue Mountains or a stone's throw away from the Great Barrier Reef.

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The Eight Best Outdoor Swimming Pools in Brisbane

Brisbane might not be a beach city, but there's always an oasis nearby beckoning you to leave work early for a splash.

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The Best Caves to Visit Near Brisbane and Beyond

Crawl out of your living room cave and into these awe-inspiring ones.

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Trending Bars and Restaurants

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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.
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Cucina Regina

33 William Street, Brisbane City

A sibling to the Gold Coast's Cucina Vivo and Sydney's Cucina Porto, Queen's Wharf's resident Italian eatery takes its cues from old-school trattorias.
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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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Cicada Blu

33 William Street, Brisbane City

This sky-high Brisbane cocktail spot sits 100 metres above the city on Queen's Wharf's Sky Deck.
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Mademoiselle

39 Hercules Street, Hamilton

Rise Bakery's Harry Ohayon and Maxime Bournazel have doubled their footprint at Portside with this Parisian bistro.