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More Than Just Shooting Stars: Bag Raiders Talk Internet Fame, Creative Freedom and Loving Playing Festivals

It's been a decade and a half since 'Shooting Stars' helped bring this Australian electronic music duo to fame — and, with their own label, plus frequent sets at fests like AO Live, Jack Glass and Chris Stracey are as inspired as ever.

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Anarchy in Australia and New Zealand: Sex Pistols Are Touring Down Under for the First Time in Almost 30 Years

The iconic punk-rock band will play their 1977 record 'Never Mind The Bollocks' when they head this way in April 2025.

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The Five Best Rivers for Swimming in Near Brisbane

Skip the surf and overcrowded sands of Queensland's beaches in favour of floating upstream at these nearby rivers.

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Now Open: Chic New French Restaurant and Champagne Bar Pompette Is the Latest Addition to Queen's Wharf

You'll find escargot, 40-plus types of French bubbles, caviar bumps, steak frites and an oyster bar at this 140-seater — and views across the river over to South Bank.

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The Best Things to Do in Brisbane This Weekend

This weekend, you can get skating at a roller disco, enjoy a boozy gin brunch and take a dip in a public pool for just $2.

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Facing the Tumultuous Nature of Life and Love in a Heartfelt Romance: Andrew Garfield Chats 'We Live in Time'

"It felt like a real act of service to make this film for myself, but also for an audience, hopefully," the two-time Oscar-nominee told us.

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Now Open: Chic New French Restaurant and Champagne Bar Pompette Is the Latest Addition to Queen's Wharf

You'll find escargot, 40-plus types of French bubbles, caviar bumps, steak frites and an oyster bar at this 140-seater — and views across the river over to South Bank.

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Brisbane Bars with Games and Activities for When You Want to Do More Than Just Sit Around and Drink

Sip shiraz over 'Scrabble', mash buttons with a brew in your hand or pair cocktails with karaoke — or hitting the lanes.

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Coming Soon: The Fifty Six Is the New Cantonese Restaurant That's Opening on Naldham House's Top Floor

Under Chef Gerald Ong, traditional recipes made with modern techniques will be the star at this waterside eatery when it opens in February 2025.

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Savour the Seasons: Where to Enjoy New Zealand's Most Exquisite Eats

No matter the time of year, there's something exciting to discover (and taste) year-round.

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Brisbane's Best Inner-City Bars for After-Work Drinks with Your Coworkers

These rooftop bars, cosy pubs, riverside hangouts and wine havens are suitable for both celebrating and commiserating.

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A Summer Guide To Easy Eats On The Days Between Christmas And New Years

Once the big day has come and gone, there’s no reason to toil too hard for lunch.

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Frankie's Woombye

2 Blackall Street, Woombye

One of QLD's most popular cafes is hidden in the Sunny Coast hinterland.
Bar
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.
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.

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From Adam Elliot Talking 'Memoir of a Snail' to the Philippous with ONEFOUR, AACTA Festival's 2025 Lineup Just Got Bigger

Australian actors Damon Herriman, Kate Mulvany, Teresa Palmer and Jack Thompson have also joined the packed program.

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Reimagining Classic Horror, Reflecting Reality and Scaring Up Resonant Emotion: Julia Garner and Leigh Whannell Chat 'Wolf Man'

What keeps drawing Garner to on-screen tension and unease — and Whannell to modernising iconic movie monsters? We found out.

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More Than Just Shooting Stars: Bag Raiders Talk Internet Fame, Creative Freedom and Loving Playing Festivals

It's been a decade and a half since 'Shooting Stars' helped bring this Australian electronic music duo to fame — and, with their own label, plus frequent sets at fests like AO Live, Jack Glass and Chris Stracey are as inspired as ever.

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Jacob Elordi-Starring Australian Miniseries 'The Narrow Road to the Deep North' Has a Date with Your Streaming Queue in April

Directed by 'True History of the Kelly Gang' and 'Nitram' filmmaker Justin Kurzel, the five-parter is set to arrive just in time for Easter long-weekend viewing.

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Anarchy in Australia and New Zealand: Sex Pistols Are Touring Down Under for the First Time in Almost 30 Years

The iconic punk-rock band will play their 1977 record 'Never Mind The Bollocks' when they head this way in April 2025.

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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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Tourism New Zealand: If You Seek

Aotearoa New Zealand is Australia’s closest neighbour, yet worlds apart.

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The Ballpark Portside

39 Hercules Street, Hamilton

Get swinging at Brisbane's American-themed interactive sports bar with its own batting cage.
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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.
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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.
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Supernormal Brisbane

443 Queen Street, Brisbane City

Andrew McConnell has expanded his Melbourne restaurant to Brisbane, bringing its lobster rolls and Asian-influenced dishes to a prime riverside location.
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Attimi by Dario Manca

224 Given Terrace, Paddington

This 28-seat Italian fine-diner in Paddington takes inspiration from Michelin-starred dining in Europe.