The Tony-winning Broadway sensation is Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour's pick for 2025, running for a month from late March.
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One of the producers of 'Barbie' and 'Saltburn', a session on women in VFX and animation, and stepping through the impact of screening at SXSW Austin are also on the lineup.
The Tassis Group is heading to the brand-new CBD precinct — and yes, there'll still be plenty of seafood on the woodfired-heavy menu.
What's better than one meteor shower? Two, thanks to both the Southern Delta Aquariids and the Alpha Capricornids both peaking.
When you're not hitting up the beer hall and food stalls, you'll be making the most of the silent disco, rides and sideshows.
Instead of returning to close out this year, the Canberra, Ballarat, Gold Coast and Perth fest is shifting its focus to 2025.
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NewsComing Soon: Lamb Will Be in the Spotlight at Dark Shepherd, Queen's Wharf's New Mediterranean-Inspired Restaurant
The Tassis Group is heading to the brand-new CBD precinct — and yes, there'll still be plenty of seafood on the woodfired-heavy menu.
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NewsSteins and Schnitties Alert: Oktoberfest in the Gardens Is Bringing Its Bavarian Celebrations Back for 2024
When you're not hitting up the beer hall and food stalls, you'll be making the most of the silent disco, rides and sideshows.
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GuideThe Best Brisbane Beer Gardens and Boozy Courtyards
Save cosy pub corners for gloomy days — if the sun is shining, it's time to drink a brew out in the open at these Brisbane beer gardens.
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GuideOn the Way: Upcoming Brisbane Openings to Put in Your Diary for 2024 and Beyond
Brisbane is about to look a whole lot different — these are the newbies we're counting the days for.
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NewsNow Open: Surfers Paradise's Rooftop Beach Club Has Transformed Into a Wintry Inflatable Nightclub Until Spring
Cali Beach's latest winter makeover includes inflatable igloos, fire pits, fireworks, drinks, DJs and light displays, all on a 5000-square-metre perch by the ocean.
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NewsComing Soon: Laruche's Old Digs Will Soon Be Home to Pawn & Co, the Pawn Shop Bar Where Everything Is for Sale
Already a hit in Melbourne, this unique watering hole is heading to Fortitude Valley for its first foray outside of Victoria.
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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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RestaurantCloudland Garden Restaurant
641 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley
Fifteen years after setting up shop on Ann Street, this Fortitude Valley venue has turned its ground floor into a restaurant.
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RestaurantCalida Argentinian
164C Grey Street, South Brisbane
This sizzling Latin American steakhouse in South Bank serves up everything from empanadas and bistec tartar to pressed beef short ribs.
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RestaurantLucky Egg Fried Chicken
27 Warner Street, Fortitude Valley
This chook-slinging favourite is back at The Brightside four nights a week, whether you're keen for a bite in the beer garden or a takeaway feed.
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RestaurantTwo Yolks
179 Grey Street, South Brisbane
This Burleigh-born burger joint has opened its first Brisbane outpost, slinging burgs from breakfast till dinner.
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BarHey Caddy South Bank
275 Grey Street, South Brisbane
This golf-loving South Bank venue boasts a 12-hole indoor mini-golf course, a golf simulator and a bar.
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Bar 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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BarThe Sporting Globe x 4 Pines Surfers Paradise
Surfers Paradise Boulevard, Surfers Paradise
This 1000-person brewpub has taken over the old Hard Rock Cafe in Surfers Paradise, swapping a giant guitar for the Gold Coast's largest island bar.
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BarBrighton Hotel
196 Brighton Terrace, Brighton
Located 20 minutes from Brisbane, this northside pub has undergone a revamp, adding a new beer garden and bistro.
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News'Guys and Dolls' Is the Next Iconic Musical That Opera Australia Is Bringing to Sydney Harbour's Floating Stage
The Tony-winning Broadway sensation is Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour's pick for 2025, running for a month from late March.
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NewsWarwick Thornton, 'The Babadook' Composer Jed Kurzel and a Pixar Director Are All Headed to SXSW Sydney 2024
One of the producers of 'Barbie' and 'Saltburn', a session on women in VFX and animation, and stepping through the impact of screening at SXSW Austin are also on the lineup.
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NewsEvery Soul in Middle-Earth Is in Peril in the Full Season Two 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' Trailer
Contentious jewellery, talking and walking trees, giant spiders, Sauron's chaos: they're all in this new sneak peek at the Prime Video series.
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NewsMore Heartbreak: Spilt Milk Is the Latest Australian Music Festival That's Cancelled Its Plans for 2024
Instead of returning to close out this year, the Canberra, Ballarat, Gold Coast and Perth fest is shifting its focus to 2025.
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NewsEight New Movies You Can Watch Right Now That Have Been Fast-Tracked From Cinemas to Streaming
Get comfy on the couch with 'Furiosa', the latest gem from Hirokazu Kore-eda and a hypnotic vision of an AI-dominated future.
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GuideMust-Stream TV: All the Best Shows You Should Be Watching From 2024 So Far
Don't spend hours scrolling through streaming platforms — here's 2024's standout shows that you need to see.
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EventFelons' Cinema Sessions
Tue, 30 Jul, 2024
Felons Brewing Co, Brisbane City
Brisbane's riverside CBD brewery is improving your Tuesdays with free flicks in its Barrel Hall.
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EventKinds of Kindness
Thu, 11 Jul - Wed, 31 Jul 2024
Various cinemas in Brisbane
After 'The Favourite' and 'Poor Things', Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos are three from three with this spiky triptych with an award-winning trio of performances by Jesse Plemons.
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EventTina — The Tina Turner Musical
Sat, 29 Jun - Fri, 23 Aug 2024
QPAC Lyric Theatre, South Brisbane
Dedicated to the one and only Tina Turner, this musical about the late, great superstar is simply the best.
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EventItalian Renaissance Alive
Sat, 30 Mar - Sun, 4 Aug 2024
HOTA, Home of the Arts, Surfers Paradise
This multi-sensory exhibition will immerse you in Italian Renaissance works, including the 'Mona Lisa'.
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EventFelons' Yoga
Wed, 31 Jul, 2024
Felons Brewing Co, Brisbane City
Bend, stretch and drink at Brisbane's CBD riverside brewery every Wednesday after work.
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EventSip Happens Festival
Sat, 3 Aug, 2024
The Triffid, Newstead
Clink vino glasses to a live music soundtrack at this wine-tasting festival dedicated to up-and-coming small producers at The Triffid.
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EventNot on Your Rider
Multiple single dates
The Triffid, Newstead
This Brisbane music game show takes place live, featuring different musicians each time — and you can play along.
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EventThe Sound Society at Roma Street Parklands
Multiple single dates
Roma Street Parklands, Brisbane
Listen to free live music in stunning natural surroundings once a month.
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EventSirromet's Fiery Winter Warmers
Multiple single dates
Sirromet Wines, Mount Cotton
Sip mulled wine under the stars while sitting around your own private firepit and eating goodies from a hamper at this scenic Mount Cotton winery.
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Event$10 Sunday Morning Movie Tickets at Hoyts
Multiple single dates
Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations
Spend you Sunday mornings at the flicks for a tenner — as long as your session starts before 12.01pm.
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EventAdults-Only Mini-Golf Night
Sat, 3 Aug, 2024
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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EventBeer Fest on the Grass
Sat, 10 Aug, 2024
Eatons Hill Hotel, Albany Creek
Hone your palate for the amber liquid, with more than 300 beers and ciders available to taste.
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EventTop Dog Film Festival
Sat, 10 Aug, 2024
Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm
Brisbane's mini film festival dedicated to canines is back for another bark, so get ready for an adorable time at the cinema.
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EventA Decade of La Macelleria Party
Sun, 11 Aug, 2024
La Macelleria Gelateria, Teneriffe
Celebrating ten years of creamy desserts, this Italian fiesta includes live demonstrations and gelato cocktails.
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NewsNow Open: Iris van Herpen's Stunning Couture Designs Have Arrived Down Under at GOMA's 'Sculpting the Senses' Exhibition
Displaying in Brisbane after a season in Paris, the Australian-exclusive exhibition features 130 creations by the Dutch fashion designer.
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NewsBrisbane Open House Is Back for 2024 to Get You Wandering Around (and Snooping Through) the City's Iconic Buildings
This year, everywhere from the Merthyr Croquet Club and Centenary Pool to New Farm Cinemas and Newstead House are opening their doors.
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NewsAustralia's Most-Stylish Restaurants, Bars and Homes Have Been Revealed at the 2024 Interior Design Awards
Melbourne's Reine and La Rue and Purple Pit, which are located in the same building, shared the Hospitality Design Award.
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NewsSix Brands to Shop From If You're Looking to Add Eco-Consciousness to Your Home
These businesses are looking to bring a new level of sustainability to homes all over Australia.
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NewsLego's New 'Mona Lisa' Kit Will Let You Display Leonardo da Vinci's Masterpiece on Your Own Wall
After turning 'The Starry Night' and 'The Great Wave' into plastic bricks, Lego is now giving another iconic painting the same treatment.
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NewsWinter Wardrobe, Sorted: Aldi's Massive Snow Gear Sale Is Back for 2024 with Nothing Over $100
Making a beeline to the middle aisle to rug up has become an Aussie tradition, and this year's sale includes everything from gloves to thermoboots.
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GuideThe Best Things to Do in Brisbane This Week
This week, you can watch the Olympics at South Bank, browse and buy your way through QAGOMA's design market and head to the Gold Coast for a huge arts festival.
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The Best Brisbane Beer Gardens and Boozy Courtyards
Save cosy pub corners for gloomy days — if the sun is shining, it's time to drink a brew out in the open at these Brisbane beer gardens.
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Eight New Movies You Can Watch Right Now That Have Been Fast-Tracked From Cinemas to Streaming
Get comfy on the couch with 'Furiosa', the latest gem from Hirokazu Kore-eda and a hypnotic vision of an AI-dominated future.
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Must-Stream TV: All the Best Shows You Should Be Watching From 2024 So Far
Don't spend hours scrolling through streaming platforms — here's 2024's standout shows that you need to see.
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NewsLook Up: Two Meteor Showers Are Putting on a Stellar Show in Australia's Skies This Week
What's better than one meteor shower? Two, thanks to both the Southern Delta Aquariids and the Alpha Capricornids both peaking.
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The Best Things to Do in Brisbane This Week
This week, you can watch the Olympics at South Bank, browse and buy your way through QAGOMA's design market and head to the Gold Coast for a huge arts festival.
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NewsSights of the Rising Sun: Where to Find Japan's Gorgeous Natural Gems
From magical sakura groves to mountains that split the sky, Japan's natural beauty is unbeatable. Start exploring with this guide.
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NewsThe Eight Best Coastal Spots for Whale Watching Across Australia
Catch these majestic mammals frolicking along the coast on their annual migration.
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GuideNews You Can Use: Nine Things That Happened in Brisbane This Week
Here's what's been catching our attention, including a new games haven, an inflatable nightclub and a pawn shop bar where everything is for sale.
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NewsWe're Looking for a Roving Reporter to Join a Once-in-a-Lifetime Guided Tour Across Vietnam
If you've got a nose for adventure and an eye for what makes a great video, this is the giveaway for you.
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BarBrewDog DogTap Brisbane
77 Metroplex Avenue, Brisbane
Open since 2019, the Scottish brewery's first Aussie outpost has arcade games, brunch fare and a bottle shop.
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Hey Caddy South Bank
275 Grey Street, South Brisbane
This golf-loving South Bank venue boasts a 12-hole indoor mini-golf course, a golf simulator and a bar.
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RestaurantEstablishment 203
6 Marshall Street, Fortitude Valley
Ben O'Donoghue has opened an Italian and steak restaurant in Fortitude Valley.
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