Get moving on this year's travel plans, with this collection of new openings spanning waterfront escapes and CBD stays.
From six-star waterfront towers to historic inner-city boutiques, these are the best hotels in the Harbour City.
Traversing the country non-stop for 12 months, this travel content creator gig comes up with all the equipment needed to inspire Australians to hit the road.
After two years off the calendar, the beloved regional festival is returning with a scaled-back reboot in Lismore this May.
From profound loss to building one of Victoria’s most-loved movement communities, Gail Asbell has turned resilience into rhythm — and created a brand where strength looks like showing up.
NSW Premier Chris Minns confirmed an extra public holiday for the ANZAC Day weekend, but not everyone supports the trial change.
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NewsHere's What Melbourne's Off-Track Race Week Will Look Like This Year
Jack Daniel's is celebrating race week with several events across the city.
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News"Bold and Unapologetic": These Are the Indonesian Flavours and Dishes to Try Before You Die
From bold spices to fusion comfort food, Dutch Smuggler's Executive Chef shares the Indonesian flavours you should try.
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NewsThe Gold Coast's Most Irresistible Al Fresco Dining Spots That Are Worth Travelling For
From Burleigh's beachfront heavy-hitters to rooftop cocktails and hidden gems, these Gold Coast spots are alfresco dining at its best.
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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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Latest Openings
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RestaurantMika Airlie Kitchen & Bar
6 Airlie Esplanade, Airlie Beach
Mexican favourites meet Whitsunday chill at this beachside hang.
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RestaurantNorths Leagues Club
1347 Anzac Avenue, Kallangur
Head to Brisbane’s north side for a taste of community spirit and modern Australian meals.
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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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BarHonky Tonks
204 Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley
Two-step your way through nights filled with live music and mixologist-approved cocktails in the Valley.
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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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NewsKing Stingray Are Opening Brisbane's New Riverside Concert Series — And It's Set to Be Huge
King Stingray will kick off QPAC’s brand-new outdoor concert series at South Bank, launching a month of riverside gigs featuring Grace Jones, MARINA, The Streets and more.
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NewsThis Just In: Groovin the Moo Is Back — But as a One-Off Show in Regional NSW
After two years off the calendar, the beloved regional festival is returning with a scaled-back reboot in Lismore this May.
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News"The Prize Has Changed Everything": How This Indie Filmmaker Created a TV Ad That Won Them $70K
The Melbourne-based animator shares how they created their winning short film and what the career-changing prize means for their future.
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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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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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EventRooftop Harvest: Meet the Masters at The Calile Hotel
Tue, 24 Feb, 2026
The Calile Hotel Brisbane, Fortitude Valley
Guided by Ada Lane's chefs and sommeliers, the next instalment of this elevated dining series brings guests closer to their food.
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EventVirgin Australia Pride Flight 2026
Fri, 27 Feb, 2026
Various venues across Australia
Take to the skies, this time in rhinestone-studded cowboy costumes, as this Mardi Gras tradition returns to 38,000 feet.
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EventG Flip: 'Dream Ride' Tour
Fri, 27 Feb, 2026
Riverstage, Brisbane
More than good enough: G Flip is playing Brisbane in February 2026 with The Beaches and Ayesha Madon in support.
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EventCumulus Thursdays
Thu, 26 Feb, 2026
Cloudland, Fortitude Valley
A new weeknight staple has just launched at Cloudland.
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EventEnlighten Festival 2026
Fri, 27 Feb - Mon, 9 Mar 2026
Canberra, Canberra
From Friday, February 27 until Monday, March 9, see the nation's capital light up for Enlighten Festival.
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EventAlliance Française French Film Festival 2026
Tue, 3 Mar - Sun, 26 Apr 2026
Various cinemas across Australia
Angelina Jolie's latest performance, a dystopian AI-ruled Paris and a noir story set in 1930's Algeria lead the AFFFF 2026 program.
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EventLyka Doggie Date Night at Moonlight Cinema
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 - Sun, 5 Apr 2026
Various venues across Australia
Grab your wine and popcorn, then add a goodie bag for your dog, as this special promotion treats your pup during the screening and beyond.
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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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NewsThe Four Parks in Brisbane Where You Can BYO Drinks
Grab an esky, pack a picnic basket and go soak up the sun in these BYO-friendly Brisbane parks.
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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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NewsThe 11 Best Day Spas in and Around Brisbane
Treat yourself to a massage with a view, a soak on a rooftop or a bath overlooking Lamington National Park at these southeast Queensland day spas.
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NewsThe 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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NewsThe Best Beaches in Queensland According to Lonely Planet
Queensland is home to over one thousand stunning beaches, but the writers of Lonely Planet have four clear favourites.
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NewsFrom Coogee to Darwin, IHG Hotels & Resorts Is Launching Five New Properties Across Australia in 2026
Get moving on this year's travel plans, with this collection of new openings spanning waterfront escapes and CBD stays.
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NewsThe Best Hotels in Sydney
From six-star waterfront towers to historic inner-city boutiques, these are the best hotels in the Harbour City.
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NewsQuit Your 9-5 and Capture the Country — Big4 Holiday Parks Has Embarked on a Search for Its Next Year-Long Content Creator
Traversing the country non-stop for 12 months, this travel content creator gig comes up with all the equipment needed to inspire Australians to hit the road.
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NewsYour Guide to a Gold Coast Family Holiday Filled with Adventure, Nature and Play
From theme parks to wildlife encounters, here's how to do a Gold Coast holiday that works for the whole family.
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NewsWomen Who Inspire Us: Gail Asbell, Co-Founder of Upstate, Talks Grief, Community and Having the Confidence to Fail
From profound loss to building one of Victoria’s most-loved movement communities, Gail Asbell has turned resilience into rhythm — and created a brand where strength looks like showing up.
Trending Bars and Restaurants
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CafeRiva Kitchen & Events
285 MacArthur Avenue, Hamilton
If you're after cruisy breakfasts, brunches and lunches with a view, you'll find them at Northshore Brisbane's airy riverside eatery.
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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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BarThe Gatsby Lounge Bar
740 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley
The revamped GPO now boasts a 1920s-themed lounge bar, complete with the venue's old vault.
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CafeTom's Kitchen
406 Montague Road, West End
Drawing from local producers and serving seasonal flavours, this airy all-day cafe will have guests prancing through the doors.
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