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    Now Open: Brighton Hotel Is Back with a New Beer Garden and Bistro After a Five-Month Renovation

    The northside pub 20 minutes from Brisbane is also a motel, and its rooms have had a makeover as well.

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    Coming Soon: Sbagliata Is Portside's New Italian Restaurant From the Chef Behind Ramona Trattoria

    The 120-seater eatery will set up shop next to seafood spot Fosh — and feature an open kitchen with its own pasta room.

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    Messina Will Give You a Free Scoop of Vanilla Slice-Inspired Gelato Today If You Have Snapchat on Your Phone

    The limited-edition Oh Snap! flavour features vanilla custard gelato, passionfruit puree and caramelised puff pastry pieces.

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    Now Open: Emme Is the New Woodfired Eatery That's Taken Over Spoon Deli Cafe's Old James Street Digs

    Breakfast, brunch and lunch here — and soon dinner — means enjoying a Jordanian- and Moroccan-inspired menu across from James St Market.

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    Two Sydney Cocktail Bars Have Been Named Among the World's Best in The Pinnacle Guide's First-Ever Picks

    El Primo Sanchez and Maybe Sammy are the only Australian bars to make the initial picks from this new bar recognition system, which gives pins — not stars — to top watering holes.

  • News

    First Look: Fatcow Is Reopening in Luxe New James Street Digs with Gold-Wrapped Steaks on the Menu

    When it launches on Wednesday, May 8, the former Eagle Street Pier steakhouse will also serve wagyu tasting boards and a 300-strong wine list in its new Fortitude Valley location.

Latest Openings
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    When Bill Skarsgård Gets Ripped and Kills It in Your Wild Ode to Action Cinema: Moritz Mohr Talks 'Boy Kills World'

    From its mix of genres and tones to the voice of H Jon Benjamin, Moritz Mohr's debut feature is filled with things he loves.

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    The ABC's New Season of 'Spicks and Specks' Will Get You Putting Hands on Buzzers From June

    Adam Hills, Myf Warhurst and Alan Brough are back, with the beloved game show returning after taking 2023 off — complete with new segments.

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    A Spinoff Sitcom Set in the Same Universe as 'The Office' Is on Its Way to Your Streaming Queue

    This time, a dying newspaper office will provide the setting, with Domhnall Gleeson and 'The White Lotus' star Sabrina Impacciatore leading the cast.

  • News

    The Trailer for 'Colin From Accounts' Season Two Is Here with a Cute Dog, Couple Banter and Rom-Com Chaos

    Created by and starring Harriet Dyer and Patrick Brammall, the Australian series returns from the end of May.

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    BIGSOUND's First 2024 Speakers Include Amyl and The Sniffers Frontwoman Amy Taylor Giving a Keynote Address

    When the music industry descends upon Brisbane this September, here's who'll be getting talking — and scouting for talent, too.

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    Olivia Rodrigo Is Bringing Her 'GUTS' World Tour to Australia for Her First-Ever Down Under Shows

    With Benee in support, the singer and former Disney star will play two shows each in Melbourne and Sydney.

Featured Events
  • Event

    Knockoff

    Friday, May 3, 2024, Friday, May 10, 2024, Friday, May 17, 2024 and Friday, May 24, 2024 

    Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm

    End your working week with free laughs during this year's Brisbane Comedy Festival.

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    Ramses & the Gold of the Pharaohs

    Saturday, November 18, 2023 - Sunday, May 19, 2024

    Australian Museum, Darlinghurst

    Explore the life of one of Egypt's longest reigning rulers at this exhibition exclusive to the Australian Museum.

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    'Jurassic World' by Brickman

    Friday, December 8, 2023 - Sunday, July 14, 2024

    Queensland Museum, South Brisbane

    Lego finds a way — with more than 50 dinosaurs, props and scenes from the movie built out of the popular plastic bricks.

  • Event

    Ten Thousand Suns: 24th Biennale of Sydney

    Saturday, March 9 - Monday, June 10, 2024

    Various locations across Sydney

    More than 400-plus works are on display, created by 96 artists and collectives, at Sydney's biennial citywide art celebration.

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    The Bubbles Festival

    Friday, May 10 - Saturday, May 11, 2024

    Port Office Hotel, Brisbane City

    Say cheers to two hours of sipping sparkling at this ode to bubbly sips.

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    Brunswick Street Live

    Saturday, May 11, 2024

    Brunswick Street Mall, Fortitude Valley

    This free day-long music festival is bringing its live tunes back to the Brunswick Street Mall for a second year.

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    Portside Wharf Love Me Again Markets

    Saturday, March 9, 2024, Saturday, April 13, 2024, Saturday, June 8, 2024 

    Portside Wharf Hamilton, Brisbane

    Head to the riverside precinct on the second Saturday of each month to shop for pre-loved fashion from 20-plus stalls.

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    Adults-Only Mini-Golf Night

    Saturday, May 11, 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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    Not on Your Rider

    Thursday, April 4, 2024, Thursday, May 9, 2024, Thursday, August 1, 2024 

    The Triffid, Newstead

    This Brisbane music game show takes place live, featuring different musicians each time — and you can play along.

  • Event

    Shuckin' Sundays

    Sunday, May 12, 2024

    Victory Lane, Ascot

    This weekly special serves up $2 oysters from the Ascot venue's streetside cart.

  • Event

    Vertigo's Sunday Brunch

    Sunday, May 12, 2024

    Vertigo, New Farm

    You can now tuck into weekly champagne brunches while hanging over the side of Brisbane Powerhouse.

  • Event

    ¡Viva Agave!

    Friday, May 17, 2024

    Cloudland, Fortitude Valley

    Tequila and mezcal are battling for margarita supremacy at Cloudland for one night only.

  • Event

    VEND Doggo Day

    Saturday, May 18, 2024

    VEND Virginia, Virginia

    The northside's permanent marketplace is going to the dogs for a day with themed market stalls slinging pawsome products.

  • Event

    Sleater-Kinney: 'Little Rope' Tour

    Friday, May 17, 2024

    The Triffid, Newstead

    Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker are touring Down Under three decades after recording their first album in Australia.

  • Event

    Felons' Cinema Sessions

    Tuesday, May 14, 2024

    Felons Brewing Co, Brisbane City

    Brisbane's riverside CBD brewery is improving your Tuesdays with free flicks in its Barrel Hall.

  • News

    Winter 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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    Chic Digs Alert: The Australian Interior Design Awards Have Unveiled 2024's Shortlisted Bars, Restaurants and Homes

    If you're looking for stunning hospitality, residential, workplace, retail and public settings around Australia, here's where you'll find them.

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    Kmart Has Teamed Up with Dharug and Darkinjung Artist Kyralee Shields on a New Homewares Range

    The latest collection in the department store's First Nations program includes bedding, candles, servingware, candles, wall art and more.

  • News

    ALDI Is Launching Its First-Ever Streetwear Collection — and Everything Costs Less Than $20

    You can literally wear your love for the discount supermarket on your sleeves (and legs, feet and head) thanks to this 23-item range.

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    The Latest Homewares in IKEA's 80th-Anniversary Range Will Fill Your House with Flower Power

    Autumn might have arrived Down Under, but the Swedish retailer is slinging bright colours, bold designs and retro florals in the latest drop in its 80th-birthday collection.

  • News

    Western Australia Just Became the First State to Ban Single-Use Non-Compostable Coffee Cups

    Lids must be entirely plastic-free, too, in a move that aims to save more than 154-million cups from landfill each year.

Latest Guides
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    Food, Fire and Floating Fun: Every Reason You Should Be Planning a Country Break in Greater Orange

    If the city is getting you down, it's time to escape to the country.

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    Mackenzie Arnold and Tony Gustavsson Have Joined Vivid Sydney's 2024 Lineup to Talk All Things Matildas

    As well as hitting Sydney for a game on the way to the Paris Olympics, the Matildas goalkeeper and coach will take to the Vivid stage.

  • News

    Five Romantic Brisbane Date Ideas for This Week From Budget to Blowout

    This week, you and your plus one can get giggling at Brisbane Comedy Festival for free, dance in the Brunswick Street Mall and test your knowledge at a 'Spicks and Specks'-style live music game show.

  • Guide

    Five World-Class Sporting Events in NSW to Add to your 2024 Calendar

    Check out the serious sporting events happening in the state.

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    South Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula Is Set to Score a Massive Surf Park with 35 Villas So You Can Stay Onsite

    The seaside town of Aldinga will become home to The Break Surf & Stay, a $100-million facility set back from the coast with an 11,700-square-metre surf lagoon.

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    2024's Eta Aquariids Meteor Shower Is Soaring Across Australia's Skies This Month (and Peaking This Weekend)

    This spectacular starry event is back for another year — here's how you can get a glimpse, and when is best to watch the skies.

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