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Beyond blurry nights and bright lights, the Japanese countryside offers myriad ancient pilgrimages, including this 1200-kilometre soul-searching journey.
Set across two tiny Cambodian islands, this secluded retreat invites you to unwind with ocean rituals, nature immersion and total disconnection.
Prep some popcorn, pour your soft drink of choice and kick back to catch these movies releasing this month on a screen of your choosing.
Cut through the travel chaos when you're next on the road — this forthcoming update brings new features designed to make for a seamless trip.
Here's what's hot and fresh in the world of streaming content this month.
Gifts for the perpetually in-transit — from a heritage-inspired rolling trunk to a camera our travel writers actually swear by, these are picks that earn their place in the bag.
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NewsThe Noosa Food & Wine 2026 Events That Are Still Available – But Worth Booking Fast
From a French beachside lunch with two acclaimed chefs to a Latin river cruise and a full-day Festival Village, here are our picks of the events still available… for now.
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NewsBoost Your Morning Routine with this Limited-Edition Collab Between an Iconic Smoothie Bar and a Specialty Coffee Brand
The new menu items available include a Maple Pink Salt Iced Coffee, a Salted Honey Coffee Smoothie and a Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie.
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NewsCP Picks: The Best New Drinks From Australian Makers Right Now
From a Margot Robbie-approved paloma to a Tasmanian Pinot Noir gin and a smarter wave of session-friendly RTDs — these are the new Australian drinks worth pouring right now.
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NewsThis Just In: Three Australian Venues Land Spots on Condé Nast Traveler's 2026 Hot List of Best New Restaurants
Three Aussie venues have received the ultimate pat on the back, featuring on one of the world’s most influential food and travel lists.
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NewsThis Just In: No, You're Not Imagining It — Aussie's Are Shouting Each Other Nearly 40 Percent Less at the Pub
As brewing costs add to the cost-of-living pile, one in three Aussies reports they don't shout rounds anymore.
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NewsThese Brisbane Venues Are Offering $18 Lunch Deals Including Steak Frites
Cloudland Garden, Valley Hops Rooftop and Empire are serving $18 lunches across Fortitude Valley, with steak frites, schnitzels, burgers and wood-fired sangas on the menu.
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RestaurantBirria Boy Taqueria
617 Stanley Street, Woolloongabba
A pop up so popular that it decided to stick around for good.
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RestaurantAgnes Restaurant
22 Agnes Street, Fortitude Valley
One of Brisbane’s most acclaimed restaurants, powered by flame.
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RestaurantAugust West End
19 Dornoch Terrace, West End
A refined tasting-menu restaurant set inside a heritage West End church.
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RestaurantJoy Restaurant
690 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley
An intimate Fortitude Valley tasting-menu experience with national acclaim.
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RestaurantOTTO Ristorante Brisbane
Sidon Street, South Brisbane
Riverfront Italian dining with polish and presence.
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RestaurantOpa Bar & Mezze
123 Eagle Street, Brisbane City
A lively riverfront Greek restaurant built for sharing.
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BarBoom Boom Room
171 George Street, Brisbane City
An underground CBD bar and restaurant located in a heritage-listed former bank.
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BarBar Brutus
49 Melbourne Street, South Brisbane
An Italian-leaning aperitivo bar serving spritzes, wine and spuntini in a compact, relaxed setting.
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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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NewsHow Bangarra Dance Theatre is a Living Archive of First Nations Storytelling
"Dance is integral for passing knowledge because it's what we've done for millennia."
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NewsMatt Berninger on Writing 'Get Sunk', Surfacing From Depression and What He Plays When He's Sad
Ahead of his first solo Australian tour, the unmistakable voice of The National sat down with us for a wide-ranging chat about songwriting, sadness, and Leonard Cohen binges.
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NewsNow Playing: Every Movie Releasing in May You Can Watch in Theatres or at Home
Prep some popcorn, pour your soft drink of choice and kick back to catch these movies releasing this month on a screen of your choosing.
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NewsMovies Are Officially Back: HOYTS Will Open Ten New IMAX Locations Across Australia and New Zealand by 2029
While we don't know exactly where they'll be, Aussie and Kiwi moviegoers will see their available IMAX screens double in the next two years.
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NewsNow Streaming: Every Show to Add to Your Streaming Queue In May
Here's what's hot and fresh in the world of streaming content this month.
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NewsStan's 'FROM' Is the Addictive Thriller Mystery to Start This Weekend
If you loved 'LOST', you’ll be obsessed with the thriller mystery from the same producers.
Featured Events
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EventArchie Moore: kith and kin
Sat, 27 Sep 2025 - Sun, 18 Oct 2026
GOMA, South Brisbane
This artwork won the 2024 Venice Biennale's Golden Lion — and Australians can see it at home in Brisbane.
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EventNourish & Flow at Mondrian Gold Coast
Mon, 1 Dec 2025 - Mon, 30 Nov 2026
Mondrian Gold Coast, Burleigh Heads
This sun-drenched coastal package combines five-star accommodation with movement, spa rituals and non-stop downtime.
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EventCumulus Thursdays
Thu, 7 May, 2026
Cloudland, Fortitude Valley
A new weeknight staple has just launched at Cloudland.
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EventBeck with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra
Thu, 7 May - Sat, 9 May 2026
Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House, Sydney
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EventAffordable Art Fair Brisbane 2026
Thu, 7 May - Sun, 10 May 2026
Brisbane Showgrounds, Bowen Hills
Bargain alert: this global event is making its return to Brisbane across four May days, with artworks for sale from $100.
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NewsForget IKEA, Australians Can Now Shop This TikTok-Viral (and Very Chic) Canadian Furniture Brand — and It's Surprisingly Affordable
Montréal-founded modular furniture brand Cozey has officially launched in Australia — its first market outside North America — with a full home collection that looks considerably more expensive than it is.
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NewsGood Taste, Great Design: Check Out This Year's Standout Venues as Shortlisted by the Australian Interior Design Awards
Spotlighting 226 standout projects, these shortlisted hospitality, commercial and public spaces showcase how interior design elevates every encounter.
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NewsThe Nordics' Favourite Fashion Resale App Tise Has Officially Landed in Australia — And There's No Seller Fees
Secondhand style lovers have a fresh platform to explore, as this Nordic favourite arrives in Australia, bringing fee-free selling and a social twist.
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NewsThis Just In: A Study Reveals That Two in Three Aussies Prefer Op Shop Treasures to First-Hand Finds
This Salvos study makes the case for an op shop run.
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NewsDesigned to Put Patients at Ease, Brisbane Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery's New James Street Digs Embraces Human-Centred Design
In the James Street precinct, this clinic's new human-centred approach to healthcare design feels more like a home or hotel rather than a medical facility.
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NewsWomen Who Inspire Us: The Sisters Behind TWOOBS Platforms on the Fashion Blogger Cult of 2016, Skyhigh Flops and Sustainable-r Efforts
From Tumblr-era fashion bloggers to the founders of the iconic platform label TWOOBS, Jess and Stef Dadon have front-row views on how style and sustainability have evolved over the past decade.
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NewsCP Picks: The Best Gifts for People Who Are Never Home — According to Travel Writers
Gifts for the perpetually in-transit — from a heritage-inspired rolling trunk to a camera our travel writers actually swear by, these are picks that earn their place in the bag.
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GuideThe Ten Best Hotels in Brisbane
From resort-style pools and design-led suites to heritage stays and boutique hideaways, these hotels prove that a great stay in Brisbane can be as much about atmosphere as it is about location.
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NewsThe Nine Best Coastal Spots for Whale Watching Across Australia
Catch these majestic mammals frolicking along the coast on their annual migration.
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GuideThe Best Pubs in Brisbane for 2026
From historic riverfront institutions to lively neighbourhood locals, these are the Brisbane pubs worth settling into right now.
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NewsYou Can Walk Queensland's Scenic Rim Trail On a New Self-Guided Package With Luxury Eco Stays
One of Queensland's most famous walks can now be done without a guide, with luxury lodging and chef-made meals to keep you going.
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NewsThis Just In: Queensland Rail Is Reducing Services Statewide From This Week — Here's What You Need to Know
Ongoing pay disputes will now see trains statewide operate on Saturday schedules during weekday peak hours.
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NewsLeave the Noise Behind on Japan's 1200-Kilometre Pilgrimage, Offering a Spiritual Stroll to 88 Buddhist Temples
Beyond blurry nights and bright lights, the Japanese countryside offers myriad ancient pilgrimages, including this 1200-kilometre soul-searching journey.
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NewsHidden in Cambodia's Koh Rong Archipelago, This Wellness-Led Private Island Is Pure, Off-Grid Bliss
Set across two tiny Cambodian islands, this secluded retreat invites you to unwind with ocean rituals, nature immersion and total disconnection.
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NewsThis Expansive Uber Update Promises Less Travel Chaos, Featuring Curated Sightseeing and Smart Airport Navigation
Cut through the travel chaos when you're next on the road — this forthcoming update brings new features designed to make for a seamless trip.
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CP Picks: The Best Gifts for People Who Are Never Home — According to Travel Writers
Gifts for the perpetually in-transit — from a heritage-inspired rolling trunk to a camera our travel writers actually swear by, these are picks that earn their place in the bag.
Trending Bars and Restaurants
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RestaurantGolden Avenue
67 Edward Street, Brisbane
The Anyday group's seventh restaurant — and its first in the CBD — brings fire-kissed Levantine fare to a brutalist, light-filled Edward Street space.
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RestaurantHimalayan Cafe
640 Brunswick Street, New Farm
The place to go when you want to escape Brisbane (and Australia) for the night.
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Bar Brutus
49 Melbourne Street, South Brisbane
An Italian-leaning aperitivo bar serving spritzes, wine and spuntini in a compact, relaxed setting.
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Agnes Restaurant
22 Agnes Street, Fortitude Valley
One of Brisbane’s most acclaimed restaurants, powered by flame.
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