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    This interactive exhibition features the skeleton of a T. rex called Victoria — and, fittingly, it'll be on display at Melbourne Museum.

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    The Adelaide Botanic Garden will be transformed into a garden of fire for the city's annual midyear arts festival.

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    Here's something that you definitely can't do on the ground in Indio: catch multiple sets at once.

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    There's no shortage of talent in this gorgeous and thrilling eight-part adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's 1955 book.

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    Dogs Day Out at Gasworks

    Saturday, June 8, 2024

    Gasworks Precinct, Newstead

    Take your canine to pooch-friendly markets this winter — there'll be stalls slinging treats, clothing and bedding to browse.

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    Gasworks Mother's Day Markets

    Friday, May 3, 2024

    Gasworks Precinct, Newstead

    Shop for Mother's Day gifts by twilight beneath Newstead's heritage-listed old gasometer.

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    Portside Wharf Art Month

    Wednesday, May 1 - Friday, May 31, 2024

    Portside Wharf Hamilton, Brisbane

    Portside Wharf is dedicating all of May to a month-long art celebration, which features a paint splatter room, plus a street party with pet portraits. 

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    Green 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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    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.

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    Ali Wong: Live 2024

    Monday, July 22 - Tuesday, July 23, 2024

    Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane

    The Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning 'Beef' star is bringing her latest stand-up tour Down Under.

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    Festa 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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    The Fall Guy

    Wednesday, April 24 - Wednesday, May 15, 2024

    Various cinemas in Brisbane

    Ryan Gosling is at his most charming — including while batting around screwball banter with Emily Blunt — in this dynamic action/rom-com ode to stunt performers.

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    Million 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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    Nundah 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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    Whoa: Three Years After 'Resurrections', a Fifth Live-Action 'Matrix' Film Is Now in the Works

    There's no word yet on whether Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss will be back — but neither Lana or Lily Wachowski will be directing.

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    The River City Will Become a Canvas for Mesmerising Murals When Brisbane Street Art Festival Returns for 2024

    More than 20 featured artists will literally paint the town red — and plenty of other colours — during the citywide public art festival's ninth year.

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    'Dark Spectrum' Is Returning to Vivid to Turn Wynyard's Railway Tunnels Into a Lit-Up Labyrinth for a Second Year

    This year, the one-kilometre trail will feature eight chambers, 300 lasers and strobe lights, 500 lanterns, 250 search lights and 700 illuminated arrows.

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    Sydney Film Festival's First 2024 Movies Include a Bondi Icebergs Documentary and 'Hellraiser' with a New Live Score

    Sydney's annual cinema celebration has announced 17 titles that you'll be able to see this winter, with the full lineup dropping in May.

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    If You Love Workplace Sitcoms, You Should Be Watching Season Two of Maya Rudolph's Eat-the-Rich Comedy 'Loot'

    What happens when a billionaire decides to give away all of her money, and has a team to help? That's the premise of this Apple TV+ series.

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    The NSW Town of Bowral Is Getting a Week-Long 'Bridgerton'-Themed Makeover Ahead of Season Three's Arrival

    Head to New South Wales' Southern Highlands to hit up a regency-themed garden party, then watch the first episode of the new season before anyone else.

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    Worshipping Sydney Sweeney as a Scream Queen in a Nunsploitation Stunner: Michael Mohan Chats 'Immaculate'

    "The initial vision was just to make something that would hopefully traumatise people. We wanted to really go hard. But we wanted to do it smartly."

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    Twelve Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in March

    Spend your couch time watching Adam Sandler in space, a stunning Oscar-winning documentary, girl group-fuelled sitcom hilarity and Noel Fielding's latest show.

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    When Godzilla and Kong Unite: Talking 'Monsterverse' Team-Ups with Rebecca Hall, Dan Stevens and 'The New Empire' Crew

    Actors Brian Tyree Henry and Kaylee Hottle, plus filmmaker Adam Wingard, also told us about making cinema's latest monster mash.

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    Hop to It: 16 Classic and Eclectic Films You Can Stream This Easter Long Weekend

    Some feature bunnies. Some include eggs or chocolate. Some have provocative takes on religion.

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    Calling All Movie Lovers: Here's Everything That You Need to See at 2024's Gold Coast Film Festival

    Catch road-trip flicks, spider-filled horror, a documentary about the Scenic Rim's famous sunflower farm and a musical featuring Take That's songs.

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    The First Trailer for 'Kinds of Kindness' Brings Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos Back Together

    'The Favourite' and 'Poor Things' just scored company on the duo's shared resume, all thanks to a star-studded new triptych.

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    Splendour in the Grass 2024 Has Been Cancelled Just Weeks After Announcing Its Kylie-Led Lineup

    Kylie Minogue, Future and Arcade Fire were set to headline — but in heartbreaking news for the Australian music industry, the festival won't be going ahead this year.

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    Production on 'Euphoria' Season Three Has Been Delayed (But You Might Still Be Watching It in 2025)

    For now, Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi, Hunter Schafer and the rest of the show's stars can keep adding to their resumes beyond the hit HBO series.

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    Twelve New Movies You Can Watch in March That Have Been Fast-Tracked From Cinemas to Streaming

    Get comfy on the couch with a haunting Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal romance, Sofia Coppola's take on Priscilla Presley and stunning Oscar-winner 'Anatomy of a Fall'.

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    Open Season's 2024 Run Will Take Its Jam-Packed Lineup of Tunes Beyond The Tivoli and The Princess Theatre

    Explosions in the Sky, Sky Ferreira, Regurgitator, a celebration of Elefant Traks with Hermitude and The Herd, the return of Blak Day Out: that's all on the bill.

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    Turning Kristen Stewart Into a Heartthrob in a Blood-Splattered Romantic Thriller: Rose Glass Chats 'Love Lies Bleeding'

    After making an exceptional debut with 'Saint Maud', the British filmmaker wrote her vengeance-fuelled 80s-set sophomore feature with KStew in mind.

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    Colin Farrell Wants to Rule Gotham City in the First Trailer for 'The Batman' Spinoff Series 'The Penguin'

    If the 'Batman' villain was in 'The Sopranos' or 'The Godfather', HBO's new series might be the end result.

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    Make a Couch Date with Aaron Falk: 'Force of Nature: The Dry 2' Has Been Fast-Tracked to Digital 

    This Eric Bana-starring page-to-screen mystery is still playing in Australian cinemas, but now you can also watch it at home.

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    'Six the Musical' Has Locked in Dates for the Hit Show's Return 2024–25 Tour of Australia's East Coast

    This empowering pop-scored remix of royal history will return to Melbourne and Sydney this year, then hit Brisbane to start 2025.

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    The Juice Is Loose Again in the First Trailer for 36-Years-Later Sequel 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice'

    Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder and Catherine O’Hara are back for the sequel to 1988's 'Beetlejuice', with Jenna Ortega and Willem Dafoe joining the cast.

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    Ali Wong's First-Ever Stand-Up Tour Down Under Has Added Extra Shows Due to Demand

    The 'Beef' star played to full houses in the US, and in Paris and London — and Down Under audiences are just as keen to see her.

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    'House of the Dragon' Season Two Has Unveiled Duelling Trailers Ahead of the 'Game of Thrones' Prequel's June Return

    What's better than one sneak peek at the Targaryen-focused series' long-anticipated return? Two.

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    The 2024 Brisbane Writers Festival Lineup Will Get You Loving Literature with Trent Dalton and Michael Connelly

    More than 150 live talks and panels will get word nerds flocking to the State Library of Queensland and beyond, including sessions with 60-plus Brisbane authors.

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