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    We have five double passes to see Bel Ami, the adaptation of the famously salacious 19th century novel.

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    Five Emerging Australian Fashion Designers You Need to Know

    Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia wrapped up last Friday after showcasing the best of local fashion design against the backdrop of Sydney Harbour.

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    The Buzz on Urban Beekeeping

    Urban beekeepers in Australia are on the increase, with more and more people besotted by an unusual new love affair with backyard native beekeeping.

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    The Best Apps for Discovering New Music

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    Win Tickets to 7 Kinds of Happiness

    Seven seminars with major industry heavyweights explore how happiness impacts the practice of leading local and international designers.

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    A Glamping Guide for Music Festivals

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    Interview: Chip Rolley

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    Win Tickets to the Caravan of Courage Pop-Up Wine Bar

    Have drinks with a travelling group of six Hunter Valley winemakers.

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    Get straight to the good stuff with CP's list of the top five sketch comedy YouTube channels.

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    Australia’s ’90s Music Revival

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    The Avalanches Release a New Mixtape, Maybe

    This past weekend, the Australian band tweeted a mysterious message to fans, with a link to a mix titled 'A Sleepy Bedtime Mix for Young Ones'.

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    Win Season One of Call Me Fitz on DVD

    After years of womanising and substance abusing, Fitz is on the hunt for his long-lost conscience.

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    Win a Double Pass to see The Dictator

    Sacha Baron Cohen's newest creation is on a mission to safeguard his beloved (oppressed) nation from the clutches of democracy.

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    India’s ‘Hugging Saint’ Visits Australia

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    Tourists Steal a Penguin From Sea World Australia

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    The Shins Announce Australian Tour

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    The Search for Miss Burlesque Australia

    State finalists are set to shimmy their way to the top in Miss Burlesque Australia 2012 Competition.

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    World Science Festival Brisbane

    Fri, 21 Mar - Sun, 30 Mar 2025

    Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane

    Whether you're interested in the a peek inside Queensland Herbarium, the physics of skateboarding or seafaring cinema, this fest has you covered.

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    Innocent Bystander Tasting Bar at Babylon Garden

    Thu, 27 Feb - Sun, 16 Mar 2025

    Babylon Garden, Brisbane City

    Come for the pop-up cellar door from this Yarra Valley winery, stay for the Harry Styles lookalike contest, free tattoos, and gin and wine masterclass.

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    Big Gay Day

    Sun, 4 May, 2025

    The Wickham, Fortitude Valley

    The Wickham's queer street festival is turning 25 with Peach PRC and The Presets leading the lineup.

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    New 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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    OHM

    Fri, 28 Feb - Sat, 22 Mar 2025

    Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm

    From King Stingray to Brisbane's largest neuro-inclusive silent disco, Brisbane Powerhouse's Festival of Other Music boasts a stellar 2025 lineup.

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    Margs-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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    March Into Margarita

    Sat, 1 Mar - Mon, 31 Mar 2025

    Fish Lane, South Brisbane

    Fish Lane is dedicating the entire month of March to margaritas and marg-fuelled events.

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    Beermuda

    Sat, 29 Mar, 2025

    Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane

    This four-stop brewery crawl will take you hopping and sipping your way through the southside's busy beer scene.

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    Feel Good Program

    Sat, 1 Mar - Thu, 1 May 2025

    South Bank Parklands, Brisbane

    Bend, stretch, splash and dance your way through spring at South Bank's free exercise classes.

  • Event

    HSW Margarita Week

    Thu, 20 Feb - Sun, 2 Mar 2025

    Howard Smith Wharves Precinct, Brisbane City

    Spend 11 days sipping margaritas by the river at Howard Smith Wharves, and tucking into Mexican-inspired dishes from Stanley Chef Louis Tikaram.

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    Turn Your GPS Bicycle Routes Into Artworks

    Michael J. Wallace has found a neat way of combining both of these talents, all while getting the daily dose of fresh air and outdoor exercise that we so dearly need.

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    Jack White’s Solo Debut to be Live-Streamed via YouTube

    Following the release of his first solo album, Jack White joins forces with director Gary Oldman in a live-streamed NY concert.

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    Aussie Songs that have Topped the US Billboard Charts

    In honour of Gotye's US success, we take a look at all of the Aussie anthems to have commanded the top spot on the Billboard charts.

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    Win a Double Pass to see Safe

    Win one of ten double passes to see breakneck speed crime thriller Safe.

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    Amazon Exchanges Your Old CDs for Store Credit

    What are we to do with our now-digitised CD collections? As it turns out, Amazon wants them.

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    Splendour in the Grass 2012 Line-Up Announced

    Rumours are fun, but knowing which bands are confirmed to play at Australia's premier music festival is even better.

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    Julian Assange Interviews Hezbollah Leader on his New Chat Show

    Julian Assange, of WikiLeaks fame, premiered his talk show on RT this past Tuesday.

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    Tupac Resurrected via Hologram at Coachella

    A holographic Tupac rapped onstage this past weekend, stunning Coachella audiences.

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    The Black Keys Announce Australian Tour Dates

    The Lollapalooza and Coachella headliners are bringing their latest album 'El Camino' to six Aussie locations. 

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    Flight of the Conchords Announce Australian Tour

    The Flight of the Conchords are coming to Australia this winter.

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    Brisbane’s Underground Bike Polo Scene

    Underground bike polo (think bicycles, not horses) is gaining popularity in Brisbane and beyond.

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    Watch Radiohead’s Entire Coachella 2012 Set

    Radiohead's headline performance had the Coachella crowd entranced, playing many classics along with a lot of stuff from their latest album, The King of Limbs.

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    Ice Cream Truck Supports Marriage Equality

    The Ice Cream Truck of Love will hand out free scoops in support of marriage equality.

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    Prince’s Australian Tour Dates Confirmed for May

    Prince will return to Australia for the first time in eight years this May.

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    Lingerie Football League to Visit Sydney and Brisbane

    Allphones Arena has announced a partnership with the American LFL: Lingerie Football League, LLC.

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    Snoop Dogg’s New Smokable Book

    The pages of Snoop Dogg's new book double as rolling papers.

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    IKEA Plans to Construct an Entire London Neighbourhood

    Having conquered furniture and then houses, IKEA has its sights set on building an entire suburb.

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    Bioluminescent Creatures Put on a Glow-in-the-Dark Spectacle

    New York's American Museum of Natural History will feature bioluminescent organisms in an upcoming exhibit.

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    The 10 Best-Attended Art Exhibits of 2011

    The Art Newspaper compiled the 10 best-attended art exhibits of 2011.

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    Artist Creates Immense Art with Fingerprints

    Zhang Yu meditatively presses his right thumb into ink, creating infinitive patterns with the prints.

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    Price of Chocolate: One Good Deed

    A Danish chocolatier seeks to generate generosity with his pop-up chocolate shop.

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    Rent a Village or Country for Your Next Holiday

    Instead of renting an apartment for their vacation, rich European holiday-goers are now renting or buying entire villages.

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    Australia’s Boutique Cider Revolution

    While a glass of sweet, delicious cider is undoubtedly on trend, we suspect that it will last a little longer than most fads.

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