With the weather still wet and flooding occurring due to ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, you'll want to check Translink before making plans to get around town.
Wondering where to keep up to date with the latest details regarding conditions, warnings, alerts and more? Here's a rundown of resources worth bookmarking.
Southeast Queensland is shutting down as Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaches, with concerts and festivals cancelled, galleries closed and more.
Deck out your home with original works and support artists, with thousands of pieces on offer — and prices starting at $100.
For its third year Down Under, SXSW is also adding new ticketing options, such as single-day conference passes and single-session movie tix.
Queensland Ballet's home isn't just welcoming Shane Delia's first Brisbane restaurant — it'll boast this daytime eatery, too.
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NewsComing Soon: West End's Thomas Dixon Centre Is Scoring a New Locally Focused Cafe Thanks to Tom's Kitchen
Queensland Ballet's home isn't just welcoming Shane Delia's first Brisbane restaurant — it'll boast this daytime eatery, too.
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NewsMeet Layla: Shane Delia's First Brisbane (and Queensland) Restaurant Is Opening in West End in March
Expect spicy flavours at Queensland Ballet's Thomas Dixon Centre, whether you're eating in the main dining room or enjoying the outdoor courtyard.
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NewsWhere to Find the Best Ice Cream and Gelato in Brisbane
The temperature is rising and the gelato is freezing — cool down with Brisbane's top tier of iced confections this spring and summer.
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NewsFish Lane's Month-Long March Celebration of Margaritas (and Marg-Fuelled Events) Is Back for 2025
Head to South Brisbane and West End to enjoy fruit tingle margaritas, sip your way along a margarita trail and hit up Southside's 'rita fest — and more.
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NewsW Brisbane's Living Room Bar Is Hosting Bar Swaps with Other Top Watering Holes — Starting with Sydney's Maybe Sammy
If you can't make it to the first one-night event in the series, you can also enjoy the world-renowned Harbour City bar's sips on W Brisbane's in-room menu.
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NewsNow Open: Tokyo-Inspired Izakaya Goros Is Fortitude Valley's New 500-Person Hangout with Karaoke, Cocktails and Karaage
Gyoza, bao, sashimi, matcha soft serve, boozy boba, sake bombs, whisky highballs, crooning tunes: this Sydney-born chain is now serving them all up in Brisbane.
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RestaurantSeoul Garden Korean BBQ and Hotpot
341 Mains Road, Sunnybank
This Melbourne-born chain has launched its first Brisbane Korean BBQ and hotpot buffet restaurant in Sunnybank.
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RestaurantAloria
33 William Street, Brisbane City
A visit here means pairing Brisbane vistas with European-influenced steak and seafood dishes atop Queen's Wharf Sky Deck.
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RestaurantLuc Lac
33 William Street, Brisbane City
Vietnamese and Thai flavours are on the menu at Ghanem Group's Queen's Wharf restaurant and bar.
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RestaurantCentral
340 Queen Street, Brisbane City
Sat beneath Queen Street, Southside's sibling dumpling bar is your moody CBD spot for a Hong Kong-inspired bite.
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CafeFrankie's Woombye
2 Blackall Street, Woombye
One of QLD's most popular cafes is hidden in the Sunny Coast hinterland.
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BarByblós 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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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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BarBY.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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BarStan'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.
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BarSlipstream 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.
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NewsGreat Southern Nights Is Taking Over Sydney with Two Weeks of Live Gigs
The Harbour City will be home to the hottest festival lineup this side of the Great Dividing Range.
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News"You Swore": The Full Trailer for 'The Last of Us' Season Two Is Here with Betrayal, Monsters and More
This time around, when HBO's game-to-TV hit returns, Joel and Ellie aren't just fighting to survive — they're in conflict with each other.
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NewsYou Could Win an Exclusive MJ The Musical Experience in Sydney
A bucket list experience for any theatre lover.
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NewsGreen Day Have Cancelled the Gold Coast Gig on Their 2025 Australian Tour Due to Tropical Cyclone Alfred
The show isn't able to be rescheduled due to the band's international touring scheduling, with ticketholders automatically receiving refunds.
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NewsGreat News for Your Walls: Affordable Art Fair Is Returning to Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney in 2025
Deck out your home with original works and support artists, with thousands of pieces on offer — and prices starting at $100.
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NewsSXSW Sydney Is Making a Few Changes for Its 2025 Festival, Including Expanding Its Free Programming
For its third year Down Under, SXSW is also adding new ticketing options, such as single-day conference passes and single-session movie tix.
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EventYayoi Kusama
Sun, 15 Dec 2024 - Mon, 21 Apr 2025
NGV International, Melbourne
Australia's biggest-ever Yayoi Kusama retrospective is filling the NGV in Melbourne with dots, tentacles, mirrors, pumpkins and a brand-new infinity room.
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EventThe Fans Strike Back: A Fan Exhibition
Sat, 23 Nov 2024 - Mon, 31 Mar 2025
The District Docklands, Docklands
This 'Star Wars'-worshipping showcase is bringing one of the planet's largest private collections of replica memorabilia from the franchise to Melbourne.
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EventSquid Game: The Experience
Sat, 14 Dec 2024 - Sun, 30 Mar 2025
Luna Park, Milsons Point
This immersive 'Squid Game' experience at Sydney's Luna Park will get you playing 'Red Light, Green Light' IRL.
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EventNGV Friday Nights: Yayoi Kusama
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 - Fri, 18 Apr 2025
NGV International, Melbourne
The NGV's big Yayoi Kusama exhibition is hosting after-hours parties so you can spend Friday evenings surrounded by dots and pumpkins.
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EventDiscovering Ancient Egypt
Fri, 25 Oct 2024 - Sun, 17 Aug 2025
Queensland Museum, South Brisbane
This huge ancient Egypt exhibition featuring 200-plus objects is giving Queensland Museum Kurilpa a big blast from the fascinating past.
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EventNew Order: Australian Tour 2025
Tue, 11 Mar, 2025
Riverstage, Brisbane
After their 2020 tour was cut short due to the pandemic, these music icons are returning Down Under.
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EventMargs-a-Million
Sun, 16 Mar, 2025
Southside Restaurant, South Brisbane
This returning margarita festival at Southside is pairing 'ritas, mariachi tunes, and a mezcal and tequila tasting station bites with whipped up with the Baja crew.
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EventAdults-Only Mini-Golf Night
Sat, 15 Mar, 2025
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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EventRollerFit Brisbane
Sun, 16 Mar, 2025
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane
Get your skates on to live out your 'Whip It' and 'Xanadu' dreams at these regular roller-rink sessions.
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EventBottomless Gin Brunches at Covent Garden
Sun, 16 Mar, 2025
Covent Garden, West End
Sip gin cocktails, sangria and Pimm's cups over a shareboard brunch in West End every Sunday.
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EventThe Music of Coldplay by Candlelight
Thu, 20 Mar, 2025
QPAC, South Bank
Good news, Brisbane Coldplay fans, you've been waiting for something just like this.
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EventNot on Your Rider
Multiple single dates
Felons Barrel Hall, Brisbane City
This Brisbane music game show takes place live, featuring different musicians each time — and you can play along.
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EventFatboy Slim: Australian Tour 2025
Sun, 23 Mar, 2025
Sirromet Wines, Mount Cotton
The UK dance music legend is playing outdoor digs in wineries on his latest Australian tour, including at Sirromet Wines in Mount Cotton.
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EventWhat's on in Frankston: 2025 Events
Multiple single dates
Various Frankston venues
From European beach clubs to street art and sand sculpting, here's everything hitting Frankston in early 2025.
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NewsWhether You're Interested in the Physics of Skateboarding or Seafaring Cinema, World Science Festival Brisbane 2025 Has You Covered
When you're not also exploring the effects of awe, you can peer at the Antarctic landscape and dive into the quantum realm.
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NewsYou Can Hang Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers' on Your Wall at Home — After You Recreate It with Lego
Another iconic masterpiece has been turned into plastic bricks — 2615 of them, ready for you to build.
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NewsAdore Beauty Is Opening Its First Australian Bricks-and-Mortar Store in Melbourne — And Yes, It Will Have Tim Tam Giveaways Too
This new Westfield Southland store is but the first of many, as Adore Beauty is planning to open a national store network over the next few years.
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NewsThe Final Christmas Countdown: Last Minute Gifts for Her
Treat the ladies in your life to something special this Christmas.
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NewsThe Final Christmas Countdown: Last Minute Gifts for Him
Christmas presents that aren’t socks and undies.
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NewsSmall Changes to Your Hospo Business to Turn Your Customers Loyal
“By rewarding repeat visits and offering exclusive deals to regular customers, we've fostered a stronger connection and encouraged more frequent returns.”
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NewsHere's Which Key Events and Venues Have Been Cancelled, Postponed and Temporarily Closed Due to Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Southeast Queensland is shutting down as Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaches, with concerts and festivals cancelled, galleries closed and more.
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GuideStellar Sights: New Zealand's Most Breathtaking Ever-Changing Vistas
The natural masterpieces of New Zealand are always in-season.
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GuideAdventure Awaits: Get Your Adrenaline Pumping on a Holiday in New Zealand
For thrill-seekers and adrenaline junkies, New Zealand is one big, limitless adventure park.
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NewsTen 2025 Oscar-Winning Films That You Can and Should Watch Immediately
Your newly Oscars-approved viewing list includes films about determined architects, whirlwind romances, catty cardinals, sandworms and more.
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NewsBrisbane's Public Transport Is Starting to Resume But Plenty of Services Are Still Being Affected by the Severe Weather
With the weather still wet and flooding occurring due to ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, you'll want to check Translink before making plans to get around town.
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NewsHere's Where You Can Get Further Information and Updates About Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Wondering where to keep up to date with the latest details regarding conditions, warnings, alerts and more? Here's a rundown of resources worth bookmarking.
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Here's Which Key Events and Venues Have Been Cancelled, Postponed and Temporarily Closed Due to Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Southeast Queensland is shutting down as Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaches, with concerts and festivals cancelled, galleries closed and more.
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NewsAll Public Transport Services in Southeast Queensland Are Cancelled From Thursday Until Further Notice
CityCats and ferries have already stopped running, and now buses and trains will cease after the last service on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
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NewsBrisbane's CityCats and Ferries Have Been Suspended Until Further Notice Due to Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Services stopped on Monday, March 3, 2025 to move the vessels to safety ahead of the storm making landfall — and all ferry terminals are now closed.
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Stellar Sights: New Zealand's Most Breathtaking Ever-Changing Vistas
The natural masterpieces of New Zealand are always in-season.
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Aloria
33 William Street, Brisbane City
A visit here means pairing Brisbane vistas with European-influenced steak and seafood dishes atop Queen's Wharf Sky Deck.
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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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Seoul Garden Korean BBQ and Hotpot
341 Mains Road, Sunnybank
This Melbourne-born chain has launched its first Brisbane Korean BBQ and hotpot buffet restaurant in Sunnybank.
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BarThe 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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Luc Lac
33 William Street, Brisbane City
Vietnamese and Thai flavours are on the menu at Ghanem Group's Queen's Wharf restaurant and bar.
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