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    Lego'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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    Chic 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.

  • News

    Kmart 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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    The Latest Homewares in IKEA's 80th-Anniversary Range Will Fill Your House with Flower Power

    Autumn might have arrived Down Under, but the Swedish retailer is slinging bright colours, bold designs and retro florals in the latest drop in its 80th-birthday collection.

  • News

    The Best Nurseries and Plant Shops in Brisbane

    Fill your home and garden with gorgeous green babies from any of these Brisbane nurseries and plant shops.

  • News

    IKEA's Retro Anniversary Collection Has Just Added a Heap of Classic 60s and 70s Products

    This time, as part of the Swedish retailer's 80th-birthday celebrations, you have shaggy rugs, bold patterns and swivel armchairs to choose from.

Latest Guides
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    Peach Fuzz Is Pantone's "Compassionate and Nurturing" Colour of the Year for 2024

    "Peach Fuzz brings belonging, inspires recalibration, and an opportunity for nurturing, conjuring up an air of calm."

  • News

    Now Open: A Huge 200-Plus-Shoe Sneaker Exhibition From London's Design Museum Has Arrived in Australia

    Taking over HOTA Gallery on the Gold Coast, this Australian exclusive features more than 400 objects.

  • News

    Australia's Most Dazzling Bars, Eateries and Hotels Have Been Revealed at 2023's Eat Drink Design Awards

    Sydney's hospitality spots won big at this year's annual celebration of the country's most beautiful and innovative venues.

  • News

    Meet Australia's New Big Thing: A 14-Metre-Tall Inflatable Sphere That Breathes Air Has Popped Up in Melbourne

    Developed by Nic Brunsdon with ENESS, '(This is) Air' is NGV’s 2023 Architecture Commission, inhaling and exhaling in the NGV Garden until June.

  • Guide

    The Best 2023 Christmas Markets in Brisbane for Presents, Produce and Festive Feels

    There's really no reason to go within a square kilometre of a shopping centre this year thanks to the best Christmas markets in Brisbane.

  • News

    Win a frank green Prize Pack to Live Your Best Outdoor Adventurer Life

    Are you in the market for a new emotional support water bottle for your next outdoor escapades?

  • News

    A Massive Sneaker Exhibition with 200-Plus Shoes Is Coming to Australia From London's Design Museum

    In an Australian exclusive, 'Sneakers Unboxed: Studio to Street' will feature more than 400 objects, and mark HOTA Gallery's first major design exhibition since opening in 2021.

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    Kmart's Latest Homewares Range Is Big on Coastal and Desert Oasis Vibes (Including for Pets)

    The department store's latest affordable collection heroes contrasting textures, seashell and palm silhouettes, and even includes a cactus-shaped cat scratcher.

  • News

    A 14-Metre-Tall Inflatable Sphere That Breathes Is Popping Up Outside Melbourne's NGV This Summer

    NGV’s 2023 Architecture Commission '(This is) Air' will expand with air, then release it, inhaling and exhaling all day.

  • News

    Brisbane Open House 2023 Will Unlock 70-Plus Buildings and Precincts for the Public Over One Big Weekend

    Peer inside Brisbane City Hall, the Shingle Inn, the Valley Baths, Brisbane Powerhouse, the Jubilee and Wickham hotels, and more.

  • News

    Retro Alert: IKEA's New Collection Reimagines the Swedish Retailer's Top Products From the Past 80 Years

    To celebrate eight decades in the business, IKEA's new Nytillverkad collection riffs on 50s side tables, 60s plant stands, 80s quilt covers and more.

Latest Events
  • Event

    Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

    Thursday, May 23 - Wednesday, June 19, 2024

    Various cinemas in Brisbane

    Enlisting Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth on a prequel to 'Fury Road', George Miller has made another 'Mad Max' franchise marvel.

  • Event

    IF

    Thursday, May 16 - Wednesday, June 5, 2024

    Various cinemas in Brisbane

    Instead of aliens in 'A Quiet Place' and its sequel, John Krasinski ponders a world where imaginary friends are real in this warmly whimsical family-friendly fantasy.

  • Event

    Spanish Film Festival

    Thursday, June 13 - Wednesday, July 10, 2024

    Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

    Say hola to the Brisbane's annual showcase of Spanish and Latin American movies — including a celebration of Salvador Dalí in cinema.

  • Event

    The Made Local Market — Winter

    Saturday, June 15 - Sunday, June 16, 2024

    Brisbane Showgrounds, Bowen Hills

    This market is like Etsy IRL, complete with over 120 local makers, designers, artists and creators selling their wares.

  • Event

    Lifeline Bookfest — Winter

    Saturday, June 29 - Sunday, July 7, 2024

    Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane

    Your twice-yearly excuse to boost your reading list is back, this time with more than 10,000 comics — and the usual million-plus books.

  • Event

    Grease

    Saturday, January 4 - Sunday, January 26, 2025

    QPAC Lyric Theatre, South Brisbane

    It's electrifying: the 50s-set, five-decade-old show has scored a brand-new stage production, and it's rolling into Brisbane from January 2024.

  • Event

    Seasonal Fruit Festival — Winter Edition

    Sunday, June 16, 2024

    Felons Barrel Hall, Brisbane City

    Catch Tirzah, Glass Beams, Bonny Doon and more at this riverside festival curated by Jet Black Cat Music at Felons Brewing Co.

  • Event

    West End Solstice Market

    Friday, June 14, 2024

    Davies Park, West End

    The longest night of the year is on its way — and you can celebrate with 120-plus stalls, pop-up bars, glühwein, bonfires, live music and fire twirlers.

  • Event

    Monster

    Thursday, May 9 - Wednesday, May 29, 2024

    Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

    Hirokazu Kore-eda's first Japanese film since 'Shoplifters' is yet another of the great director's deeply empathetic masterpieces.

  • Event

    Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

    Thursday, May 9 - Wednesday, May 29, 2024

    Various cinemas in Brisbane

    More than half a century after the first film, Hollywood's paws are still on this sci-fi franchise — and this is a thoughtful and engaging new instalment.

  • News

    McDonald's and Peter Alexander Have Dropped a New Range of Burger-Worshipping PJs — Including for Dogs

    If you're lovin' the golden arches, Hamburglar and Big Macs, this is the sleepwear for you.

  • Guide

    Ten Creative Events to Browse, Buy, Peer, Feast and Dance Your Way Through at Brisbane Art Design 2023

    Art lovers and design devotees, May in Brisbane is your time to shine — here's what you need to see.

  • News

    Seven Lifestyle Brands to Check Out if You're Looking to up Your Sustainability Game

    From leather made from fruit waste to skincare made from indigo roots, Thai designers are setting a new standard for sustainability.

  • News

    You Could Get Inked 268 Metres Above Sydney in the World's Highest Tattoo Studio

    Bondi Ink will set up shop in a pop-up parlour on the Sydney Tower Eye's SKYWALK for one morning only, inking two people with Sydney skyline-inspired tattoos.

  • News

    Brisbane Art Design Is Returning for Three 2023 Weekends Filled with 150-Plus Events and Exhibitions

    Lighting up the City Botanic Gardens, celebrating ceramics, a wearable art and fashion parade, and up-late gallery parties — they're all on BAD's lineup

  • News

    Kmart's Latest Must-Buy Homewares Collection Is a Collaboration with Wiradjuri Artist Judith Young

    Featuring wooden bowls, serving platters, eucalyptus-scented candles and cotton quilt sets, the Waluwin collection takes its name from the Wiradjuri word for healing and good health.

  • News

    Hommey Has Launched Its First-Ever Pet Bed, Pillow and Blanket Collection — and It's Barking Adorable

    Treat your furry friends to soft memory-foam mattresses, bone-shaped pillows and cosy faux-fur blankets.

  • News

    Semi Permanent Will Return to Sydney for Vivid 2023 with a Stacked Creativity and Design Program

    This year's speakers include academic and disability activist Sinéad Burke, filmmaker and architect Liam Young, and Iranian American designer FISK founder Bijan Berahim.

  • News

    IKEA and Marimekko Have Teamed Up on the Sauna-Inspired Homewares Range of Your Dreams

    The Swedish furniture retailer and Finnish design house are taking their cues from Nordic nature, sauna culture and self-care rituals on this 26-product collection.

  • News

    Australia's New $5 Notes Will Replace the Queen with a Tribute to Indigenous Culture and History

    One side of the $5 note will still feature the Australian Parliament, but the other is getting a makeover to celebrate First Australians.

  • News

    Kmart Has Just Unveiled All the Colourful and Cosy New Homewares You'll Want to Nab Before They Go Viral

    The department store's latest drop goes heavy on colourful hues, natural materials and vintage vibes.

  • News

    Lego's New Gorgeous Floral Kits Will Let You Fill Your Home with Wildflowers That'll Never Wilt

    These colourful floral arrangements don't have a scent, but the build-your-own Lego flowers will never die.

  • News

    Viva Magenta Is Pantone's "Powerful and Empowering" Colour of the Year for 2023

    "Viva Magenta is brave and fearless, and a pulsating colour whose exuberance promotes a joyous and optimistic celebration, writing a new narrative."

  • News

    Lego's Stunning New 'Great Wave' Set Will Let You Recreate Hokusai's Masterpiece at Home

    Hang an iconic Japanese artwork on your wall — made out of plastic bricks.

  • News

    Now Open: A Blockbuster Alexander McQueen Exhibition Featuring 120-Plus Garments Has Arrived in Australia

    Now on display at the NGV, this spectacular fashion showcase explores the late, great designer's work and influences.

  • News

    Artist-Designed Homewares, Coffee-Table Books and a Whole Year of Art: the Ultimate Gift Guide for MCA Fans

    Unique gift ideas for anyone, not just the the art and design lovers in your life.

  • News

    IKEA Has Launched a Gift Registry So You Can Stack Your Christmas List with Swedish Homewares

    Help your loved ones get the gifts you want this festive season — or use IKEA's new service for housewarmings, weddings and birthdays.

  • News

    Dusk's Bubble O'Bill, Paddle Pop, Golden Gaytime and Splice Candles Are Making a Comeback for Summer

    Don't just spend your summer scoffing ice cream — turn your home into a dessert-scented haven, too.

  • News

    Australia's Most Stunning New Venues Have Been Named in the 2022 Eat Drink Design Awards

    A tiny music-listening bar, a sleek laneway restaurant and an airport cafe are among the country's most stylish new hospitality venues.

  • Guide

    The Best 2022 Christmas Markets in Brisbane for Presents, Produce and Festive Feels

    With markets for plants and French-inspired wares — and stalls by the river, beach and more — there's really no reason to go within a square kilometre of a shopping centre this year.

  • News

    Artist Amanda Shadforth Reveals How She Expresses Herself Creatively Through Art and Style

    In a new campaign for Danish jewellery house Georg Jensen, the Australian artist says organic forms, natural influences and a penchant for breaking the rules all come into play.

  • News

    IKEA Is Opening Its First Australian Plan and Order Point Concept Store in Melbourne

    The Highpoint Shopping Centre concept store will let you plan your dream kitchen or wardrobe, then order whatever you need to pick up — or get delivered.

  • News

    Luxe Threads and Smooth Sips: Eight Outstanding Gifts for a Dad That Enjoys the Finer Things in Life

    Whether it's your dad, father figure, leading legend or simply someone you'd like to spoil, here's a roundup of premium gifts to give this September.

  • News

    Brisbane Open House Is Returning to Explore the City's Buildings and Precincts Over Two Big Weekends

    Step behind the scenes at Woolloongabba's revamped Princess Theatre, the Fish Lane Arts Precinct, the Old Windmill in Spring Hill and more.

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