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    Fish 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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    W 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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    Now 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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    This Australian Cafe Was Just Named the Best in the World on the First-Ever Top 100 Coffee Shops List

    Toby's Estate flagship cafe and roastery in Chippendale in Sydney took out top spot — and eight other Aussie caffeine havens, plus one in New Zealand, made the ranking.

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    Now Open: Inspired by Queenslander Homes and Boasting Stellar Views, Stilts Is the Sunshine State's First Restaurant on a Bridge

    There's elevated dining experiences and then there's this addition to Brisbane's Kangaroo Point Bridge, perched ten metres above the Brisbane River.

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    Now Open: Lamb-Loving Mediterranean Restaurant Dark Shepherd Is Your Next Queen's Wharf Eatery to Flock To

    If you haven't yet tried the "wagyu of lamb", aka White Pyrenees Lamb from Victoria, this is your chance.

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    How Playing with Innies and Outies Added a Rare Angle to an Icon's Career Seven Decades In: Christopher Walken Talks 'Severance'

    If you think about this Oscar-winner's past roles, viral 'More Cowbell' fame and 'Weapon of Choice' dancing when you watch him as Burt Goodman, however, he understands.

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    Blazing Empathy, Brilliant Naturalism, Barry Keoghan and British Anthems: Andrea Arnold Chats Soaring Must-See 'Bird'

    The 'American Honey', 'Wuthering Heights' and 'Fish Tank' writer/director’s filmography can be summed up in one beautiful line from her latest movie: "no one's no one".

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    Coming of Age and Coming Out in Rural Australia: Joseph Zada, Aydan Calafiore, Zach Blampied and Pia Miranda Talk 'Invisible Boys'

    Set in Geraldton in Western Australia, this page-to-screen adaptation about LGBTQIA+ teens brings a new perspective to Aussie screens.

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    Say Goodbye to 'Neighbours' Again: For the Second Time in Three Years, the Long-Running Aussie Soap Has Been Cancelled

    Prime Video no longer needs good neighbours, with the Ramsay Street-set series wrapping up in December 2025.

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    Olafur Eliasson, Yayoi Kusama, Archie Moore, Patricia Piccinini: QAGOMA 2025's Program Is Packed with Must-Sees

    A number of beloved artworks are returning to Brisbane — including Eliasson turning GOMA into a riverbed again, and Kusama's sticker-happy 'The Obliteration Room'.

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    Mark Your Calendar: 'The Last of Us' Season Two Has Locked in Its Mid-April Return Date

    The wait for the Pedro Pascal- and Bella Ramsey-starring game-to-TV hit's seven-episode second season is almost over.

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    You 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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    Adore 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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    The Final Christmas Countdown: Last Minute Gifts for Her

    Treat the ladies in your life to something special this Christmas.

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    The Final Christmas Countdown: Last Minute Gifts for Him

    Christmas presents that aren’t socks and undies.

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    Small 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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    "A Level of Thoughtful Indulgence": Mocha Mousse Is Pantone's Colour of the Year for 2025

    The Pantone Colour Institute's latest pick for hue of the year was chosen for being "sophisticated and lush, yet at the same time an unpretentious classic".

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    The Best Caves to Visit Near Brisbane and Beyond

    Crawl out of your living room cave and into these awe-inspiring ones.

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    Now Open: Ka-Rama Hotel Mildura Is Inviting Guests to Experience Boutique Nostalgia in the Sun-Drenched Countryside

    Immerse yourself in modern mid-century charm, unwind in the butterfly-shaped pool, and enjoy the ideal base for exploring the local wine-and-dine scene.

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    If You're Dreaming of Your Next Holiday, Qantas Has Just Dropped a Seven-Day Sale with Fares From $109

    One-million discounted seats are available on flights to 60 destinations, including The Whitsundays, Kangaroo Island, the Sunshine Coast and Hobart.

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    The Best Things to Do in Brisbane This Week

    This week in Brisbane, you can catch Kylie Minogue live, then drink taco margaritas and eat nori kimchi peking duck tacos.

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    News You Can Use: Nine Things That Happened in Brisbane This Week

    Here's what's been catching our attention, including the return of a Yayoi Kusama favourite to GOMA and Brisbane's first restaurant on a bridge.

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    The Ten Best Summer Day Trips Out of Brisbane

    Take advantage of the warm weather — beaches, waterfalls, rainforests and baby turtles are just a stone's throw away.

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