Melbourne came in at ninth spot, Sydney is in 16th, Perth ranked 23rd and Brisbane sits in 27th place — out of 1000 cities around the planet.
The Best Things to Do On, By and Near the Water in Brisbane
The Sydney seafood favourite is no stranger to accolades, and picks up some new global recognition before moving into new digs in July.
Coming Soon: QT Is Opening the Chain's First Hotel Outside of Australia and New Zealand in Singapore
From September 2024, you can check in at this 134-room Singapore hotel with a rooftop bar and pool right next to the Lau Pa Sat hawker centre.
Spend your weekend at a riverside Italian market, peering at the 'Mona Lisa' or slurping back $2 oysters.
It's been a tough year for music festivals Down Under, but this electronic-meets-hip hop fest will still be touring Australia and NZ come spring.
This week, you and your plus one can get cosy over cocktails in a riverside igloo, then make shapes on skates at a roller rave.
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NewsJosh and Julie Niland's Saint Peter Is the Only Australian Eatery on 2024's World's Top 50 Restaurants Longlist
The Sydney seafood favourite is no stranger to accolades, and picks up some new global recognition before moving into new digs in July.
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NewsLe Martini Is the World's First-Ever Grey Goose Martini Bar — and It's Pouring Cocktails in Melbourne
Whether you like your martini shaken, stirred, dry or wet, you'll find it on the menu at this 34-seat cocktail spot.
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NewsComing Soon: Comic Book-Themed Bar 1st Edition Is Getting Not One But Two Cocktail-Slinging Sidekick Venues
Meet Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy, which are both joining Brisbane's comic book-themed quarter in California Lane.
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NewsEleven Australian Eateries Have Been Named on the World's 101 Best Steak Restaurants List for 2024
Sydney and Melbourne are officially home to Australia's best steak restaurants — with the Harbour City's Margaret coming in third.
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NewsBloody Awesome: Four Pillars Is Bringing Back Its Bloody Shiraz Gin for 2024 for Its Ninth Vintage
Made with Yarra Valley and Faraday shiraz grapes, and best served in a G&T, this cult-favourite tipple is a winter tradition.
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NewsNow Open: Northshore Brisbane Has Scored an Airy New Riverside Eatery in Riva Kitchen & Events
The team behind The Garden Room in Roma Street Parklands is now serving up tiramisu overnight oats, truffled scrambled eggs and angus rib-eyes in Hamilton.
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RestaurantCooee Cafe & Restaurant
1825 Creek Road, Cannon Hill
This 200-seat Cannon Hill spot for a caffeine fix, bite and cocktail is part of Minnippi Golf & Range, Brisbane's first public golf course in more than 70 years.
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RestaurantDapl
200 Creek Street, Spring Hill
Located inside Brisbane's Amora Hotel, this restaurant heroes native Australian ingredients.
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RestaurantComo
119 Melbourne Street, South Brisbane
This modern Italian restaurant in South Brisbane takes its cues from Lake Como.
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BarBeenleigh Artisan Distillery Restaurant
142 Distillery Road, Eagleby
Beenleigh's heritage-listed 140-year-old rum distillery is home to an 80-seat restaurant.
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BarManiax Brisbane CBD
Burnett Lane, Brisbane City
This second Brisbane site for the axe-throwing chain comes with a Viking-themed bar — and will get you hurling hatchets on Adelaide Street.
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BarAlba Bar & Deli
34 Burnett Lane, Brisbane City
Brooklyn meets Barcelona at this bustling brick-front bar in Brisbane's city centre.
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BarFrog's Hollow Saloon
26 Charlotte Street, Brisbane City
Inside a retrofitted brick warehouse from the 1910s lives a bustling bar promising good times and great cocktails.
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BarDoughcraft Mary Street
181 Mary Street, Brisbane City
The European bakery and deli has launched a second outpost in the Brisbane CBD — and it's also a wine bar.
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Beenleigh Artisan Distillery Restaurant
142 Distillery Road, Eagleby
Beenleigh's heritage-listed 140-year-old rum distillery is home to an 80-seat restaurant.
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BarPink Flamingo Spiegeland Brisbane
98 Bincote Street, Hamilton
For seven years — until it needs to make way for Brisbane's Olympics preparations — Northshore Hamilton is home to a 400-seat riverside cabaret club.
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NewsWinona Ryder and Jenna Ortega Bring Back the Ghost with the Most in the Full 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' Trailer
The Juice is loose again, complete with Michael Keaton getting ghoulish, with Tim Burton returning to his 1988 hit 36 years later.
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NewsAce: 'Challengers' Has Been Fast-Tracked to Streaming So You Can Watch the Spicy Tennis Drama on the Couch
If you haven't made a cinema date with this Zendaya-, Josh O'Connor- and Mike Faist-starring movie yet, you can now also catch it at home.
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NewsYour First Look at Liam Hemsworth as Geralt Is Here in the Debut Teaser for 'The Witcher' Season Four
Netflix hasn't announced when the fantasy series will return yet, but this is what it will look like without Henry Cavill.
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NewsFestivalgoers, Mark Your Calendars: Listen Out Has Announced Its 2024 Return, Dates and Venues
It's been a tough year for music festivals Down Under, but this electronic-meets-hip hop fest will still be touring Australia and NZ come spring.
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NewsSouthport Will Light Up 'TRON'-Style When the Big City Lights* Festival Returns to the Gold Coast for 2024
After debuting in 2022, this free fest is back for it second spin, with more than 39 works in 40-plus locations on the lineup.
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NewsVolume Has Added a World-Premiere Installation Scored by Flume and a Blak Country Night to Its 2024 Lineup
André 3000, Kim Gordon, Genesis Owusu and Tkay Maidza now have plenty of company on the Volume music series program.
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EventVegan/Vego Laneway Fest
Friday, May 24, 2024
South City Square, Woolloongabba
Plant-based and gluten-free eats are on the menu for a Friday night feast at this Woolloongabba precinct.
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EventFesta Italiana
Thursday, May 23, 2024, Friday, May 24, 2024, Saturday, May 25, 2024 and Sunday, May 26, 2024
Howard Smith Wharves Precinct, Brisbane City
Howard Smith Wharves is bringing back its Italian food market over two big weekends, in collaboration with guest chef Orazio D'Elia.
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EventSydney Writers' Festival
Monday, May 20 - Sunday, May 26, 2024
Various Sydney venues, Sydney
Nearly 300 speakers are on the 2024 program, which features 223 free and ticketed events — and is streaming some sessions nationwide.
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EventTen 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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EventA Night with Nelly Robinson for Vivid Sydney
Saturday, May 25, 2024
King Street Wharf, Sydney
Celebrated chef Nelly Robinson will take over the kitchen of luxury superyacht The Jackson for a six-course degustation paired with stunning Harbour views.
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EventRoller Rave 02
Saturday, May 25, 2024
Superordinary, Hamilton
Get your skates on rave-style at Northshore Brisbane's Superordinary, with DJ Phil Smart and Jen-E spinning tunes while you roll.
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EventGigs & Picnics
Saturday, April 27, 2024, Saturday, May 25, 2024, Saturday, August 31, 2024 and Saturday, September 28, 2024
Brisbane City Botanic Gardens, Brisbane City
Listen to free live music and grab snacks from food trucks at this monthly hangout in the Brisbane City Botanic Gardens.
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EventAdults-Only Mini-Golf Night
Saturday, May 25, 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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EventGreen Heart Fair
Sunday, May 26, 2024
Victoria Park / Barrambin, Herston
Pick up free plants, shop for pre-loved threads and see a 'Bluey' show at Brisbane's sustainability-focused fair.
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EventMillion Paws Walk
Sunday, May 26, 2024
University of Queensland, St Lucia
Grab your pooch, pop on your sneakers and help raise money for animals in need.
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EventNundah by Night
Saturday, June 1, 2024
Nundah Farmers Market, Nundah
Browse your way through wintry stalls under fairy lights — then stop for slow-cooked meats, wings, tiramisu, craft beers and mulled wine.
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EventIn Conversation with Amy Poehler
Monday, May 27, 2024
Sydney Opera House, Sydney
Amy Poehler is coming to Australia to chat about 'Inside Out 2' and her exceptional career at Vivid Sydney.
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EventFirst Night: Blak Day Out
Saturday, June 1, 2024
King Street, Bowen Hills
For Open Season 2024, Blak Social’s annual celebration of First Nations artists is turning into a free street party on King Street.
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EventThe Sound Society at Roma Street Parklands
Sunday, February 4, 2024, Sunday, March 3, 2024, Sunday, April 7, 2024 and Sunday, May 5, 2024
Roma Street Parklands, Brisbane
Listen to free live music in stunning natural surroundings once a month.
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NewsSix Brands to Shop From If You're Looking to Add Eco-Consciousness to Your Home
These businesses are looking to bring a new level of sustainability to homes all over Australia.
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NewsLego's New 'Mona Lisa' Kit Will Let You Display Leonardo da Vinci's Masterpiece on Your Own Wall
After turning 'The Starry Night' and 'The Great Wave' into plastic bricks, Lego is now giving another iconic painting the same treatment.
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NewsWinter 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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NewsChic 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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NewsKmart 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.
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NewsALDI 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 Best Things to Do in Brisbane This Weekend
Spend your weekend at a riverside Italian market, peering at the 'Mona Lisa' or slurping back $2 oysters.
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NewsFive Romantic Brisbane Date Ideas for This Week From Budget to Blowout
This week, you and your plus one can get cosy over cocktails in a riverside igloo, then make shapes on skates at a roller rave.
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The Best Things to Do in Brisbane This Week
This week, you can hit up a roller rave, giggle through Brisbane Comedy Festival's last shows for 2024 and see all the cute pooches at the Million Paws Walk.
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GuideMust-Stream TV: All the Best Shows You Should Be Watching From 2024 So Far
Don't spend hours scrolling through streaming platforms — here's 2024 standout shows that you need to see.
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NewsFour Australian Cities Have Ranked in the Top 30 on the First-Ever Oxford Economics Global Index
Melbourne came in at ninth spot, Sydney is in 16th, Perth ranked 23rd and Brisbane sits in 27th place — out of 1000 cities around the planet.
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NewsComing Soon: QT Is Opening the Chain's First Hotel Outside of Australia and New Zealand in Singapore
From September 2024, you can check in at this 134-room Singapore hotel with a rooftop bar and pool right next to the Lau Pa Sat hawker centre.
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Five Romantic Brisbane Date Ideas for This Week From Budget to Blowout
This week, you and your plus one can get cosy over cocktails in a riverside igloo, then make shapes on skates at a roller rave.
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NewsVirgin Is Doing International Return Flights to and From Tokyo, Bali, Fiji and Queenstown with Prices From $315
It's time to start planning that overseas winter getaway, with the airline also doing discounted fares to Samoa and Vanuatu.
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NewsAn Expanded Lagoon, a Rainforest Treetop Walk, No More Piazza: They're All Part of the Plan for South Bank
This inner-city precinct has been welcoming in Brisbanites for more than three decades — and this is how the 42-hectare space is set to evolve.
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NewsGet Ready for Matildas Mania, Again: Australia Is Hosting the 2026 Women's Asian Cup
You'll be able to check out the football action in New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia when 12 nations take to the field.
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BarB. Lucky & Sons Fortitude Valley
315 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley
An adults-only arcade bar from the Holey Moley team.
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RestaurantRich & Rare
97 Boundary Street, West End
This West End steak haven takes its cues from Manhattan — and encourages upscale surf 'n' turf combos.
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