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NewsJung Von Matt’s Minimalist Lego Cartoon Characters
Some of the world's most iconic cartoon characters receive a wonderful makeunder in Lego form.
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NewsTiniest House in the World to be Auctioned on eBay
Jay Shafer's Tumbleweed XS House, now available through online auction, squeezes full domestic functionality into an incredible 6 square metres.
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NewsIKEA Launches Fully Furnished Prefab Homes
IKEA and Ideabox, a U.S. architectural firm, have teamed up to create a line of fully furnished, prefabricated houses.
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NewsIconic Brand Logos Reworked by Hipsters
Ever wondered what the world would look like if it was run by hipsters?
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NewsHomeless People Used as WiFi Hotspots at SXSW
BHH Labs introduces Homeless Hotspots, a controversial homeless employment initiative, at Austin's SXSW Festival.
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NewsTheatres To Usher In Live Tweeting
The last bastion of the phone-free two hours, the theatre, might be about to crumble.
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NewsNine 2024 Emmy-Winning TV Shows That You Should Watch Immediately
Your new must-watch list of Emmy-winners includes 'Baby Reindeer' and its has-to-be-seen-to-be-believed tale, the history-making 'Shōgun' and, yes, 'The Bear'.
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NewsNine New Movies You Can Watch Right Now That Have Been Fast-Tracked From Cinemas to Streaming
Get comfy on the couch with Austin Butler's latest brooding role, serial-killer chiller 'Longlegs' and the animated antics of 'Inside Out 2'.
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NewsTwelve Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream This Month
Spend your couch time watching Rashida Jones navigate a sci-fi mystery in Japan, Nicolas Cage face a post-apocalyptic future and a gripping Australian romance-scam thriller.
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NewsThe 15 Best Straight-to-Streaming Movies of 2024 So Far
From 2024's first half, you need to be catching an Oscar-winning documentary, Glen Powell as a fake assassin and plenty of horror shocks from your couch.
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NewsEight New Movies You Can Watch in July That Have Been Fast-Tracked From Cinemas to Streaming
Get comfy on the couch with 'Furiosa', the latest gem from Hirokazu Kore-eda and a hypnotic vision of an AI-dominated future.
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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's standout shows that you need to see.
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NewsThe 15 Best Returning TV Shows of 2024 So Far
These are the beloved small-screen favourites to say "yes chef!" to, sleuth along with and giggle with — and get catchy songs stuck in your head from, too.
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NewsThe 15 Best Films of 2024 So Far
The best movies from 2024's first half include a meditative trip to Tokyo, a scorching neo-noir thriller, multiple Oscar-winners and a stunning robot story.
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NewsThe 15 Best New TV Shows of 2024 So Far
From gloriously surreal comedies and unforgettable true tales to stunning remakes and savvy sci-fi mysteries, 2024 has been filled with new small-screen highlights.
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NewsTwelve Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in June
Spend your couch time watching the delicious return of 'The Bear', Glen Powell playing a fake hitman and Lily Gladstone's latest excellent performance.
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NewsPee-Powered Restaurant Pops Up in Melbourne
Joost Bakker introduces Greenhouse, his 100% recyclable restaurant to Melbourne's Food and Wine Festival.
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NewsVivid Ideas 2012 Program Announced
Vivid Ideas is the creative part of the extravaganza that is Vivid Sydney, and this year it's bigger than ever before.
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NewsAn American City Hoping to Change its Fortunes with a Font
In an effort to create a new visual brand for Chattanooga, Tennessee, the city considers adopting a custom typeface font for city media and signage.
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NewsRobots Provide Sweet Rewards for Social Media Popularity
When you receive a mention or a retweet, Olly and Molly will release a treat or a scent, respectively.
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NewsUnfold Your Own Personal Island
A folding, portable recreational island, designed by Henry Ward, is being brought to life by British naval architects.
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NewsGreenbutts Filters Turn Cigarette Butts into Flowers
A 100% natural alternative to traditional, chemical-laden cigarettes.
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NewsSaught Jewellery Supports Sustainability in Post-Conflict Countries
From the remnants of war, Saught helps people in war-torn countries design and create wearable art.
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NewsDress Up your Laptop and iPad in Vintage Clothing
Computerwear allows gadget lovers to protect their laptop and iPad with repurposed vintage clothing.
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NewsMakoto Tojiki Brings the Intangible World of Holograms into Reality
Utilising thousands of LED lights and optical fibres, the Japanese artist creates futuristic celestial-like sculptures.
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NewsThe Ten Best Markets in Brisbane
With the weather getting milder every day now, there is no better time to discover some of the best markets around without the fear of being baked alive in the process.
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NewsThe World’s 11 Most Colourful Cities
Many charming little towns throughout the world have put this idea into practice, painting their buildings in bold and bright colours.
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NewsA Bookmark Which Follows Your Reading
For the inner bookworm in all of us, French designer and inventor Oscar Lhermitte has come up with a way to make torn, dog-eared pages a thing of the past.
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EventGin-gle Bar at Riverbar & Kitchen
Sat, 30 Nov - Tue, 24 Dec 2024
Riverbar & Kitchen, Brisbane
In 2024, Christmas in Brisbane means gin and limoncello soft serve, gingerbread cocktails and gin-cured salmon bruschetta, all by the river.
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EventLes Misérables: The Arena Spectacular
Wed, 28 May - Sun, 1 Jun 2025
Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall
You'll hear the people sing when this arena spectacular version of Victor Hugo's famous 1862 novel hits Brisbane.
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EventRhys Darby: The Legend Returns
Wed, 30 Apr, 2025
Princess Theatre, Woolloongabba
The New Zealand comedian is bringing his first stand-up show in almost a decade to Brisbane.
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EventDendy Powerhouse Outdoor Cinema Christmas Classics
Sat, 14 Dec 2024 and Fri, 20 Dec 2024
Dendy Powerhouse Outdoor Cinema, New Farm
Get festive with 'Die Hard', 'Love Actually' and 'Elf' under the stars at Brisbane's only permanent year-round outdoor cinema.
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EventChristmas Actually — The Little Red Company
Tue, 10 Dec - Sun, 15 Dec 2024
Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm
An end-of-year favourite, this supremely festive cabaret show sings through all the hits from 'Love Actually'.
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EventLifeline Bookfest — Summer
Sat, 18 Jan - Mon, 27 Jan 2025
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane
It's time to stock up on soap opera-themed cookbooks and other treasures you didn't know you needed — again.
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EventFestive High Tea
Fri, 1 Nov - Sun, 29 Dec 2024
Living Room Bar, Brisbane City
'Tis the season to build your own gingerbread house over festive-themed cocktails at Brisbane's W Hotel's Christmas high tea.
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EventSouth Bank Openair Christmas Cinema
Sat, 14 Dec - Sun, 22 Dec 2024
South Bank Cultural Forecourt, South Brisbane
Pack a picnic and enjoy Christmas movies from your childhood — and other favourite flicks — under the stars.
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Event$2 Summer Dips
Sun, 1 Dec 2024 - Fri, 28 Feb 2025
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane
You can enjoy a swim in Brisbane City Council's 22 public pools for just $2 all summer long.
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EventBrisbane Comedy Festival
Wed, 23 Apr - Sun, 25 May 2025
Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm
Get ready to laugh: Rhys Darby, Ross Noble and Boozy Shakespeare are on the lineup when Brisbane's annual comedy festival returns for 2025.
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NewsNew York’s Iconic Water Tanks To Become Public Art
The Water Tank Project aims to raise awareness about water sustainability in a whimsical urban makeover.
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NewsThe Sydney Opera House Now Comes In Lego Form
As part of their Architecture Series, Lego has released a model of the Sydney Opera House for you to build yourself.
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NewsMercedes-Benz to Integrate Apple’s Siri Technology in Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz drivers will soon be able to send text messages, listen to music, change radio channels and update their status on social networks.
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NewsDesign The New Durex Condom Pack
Design Durex's new condom pack and you have the chance to be seen by naked people around the world.
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NewsMatch The Perfect Alcoholic Beverage To Your Music
Drinkify makes sure you'll never drink alone again.
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NewsKony 2012 Campaign Goes Viral
Kony 2012 is a viral campaign spearheaded by the humanitarian group Invisible Children to raise awareness about atrocities in Uganda.
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NewsThe Aquaria Grande’s Luxury Balcony Pools
This new apartment development in Mumbai allows residents to plunge off their balcony into a luxury pool.
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NewsInternet Addiction May Classed as a Mental Illness
If internet addiction is indeed classified as a mental illness, it will be interesting to see how this affects the community at large.
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NewsTen Incredible Prefab House Designs
Architects and designers around the globe are fusing creativity with the latest technology to build unique homes at a fraction of the price.
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NewsRiparide Connects Surfers with Accomodation and Equipment
A new online venture which aims to provide surfers from around the globe with an easier means of coordinating holidays and trips.
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NewsMoss Poetry Appears in Sydney’s Paddington Reservoir Gardens
The walls of Sydney's historic reservoir are currently playing host to obscurely profound pieces of moss poetry.
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NewsPinterest: The Hottest Social Media Startup of 2012
This 'digital scrapbooking' website that lets you present and organise all of your interests and share them with the world.
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NewsDomsai by Matteo Cibic
Forget the electronic beeps and constant attention needed by a Tamagotchi and buy a handcrafted Domsai instead.
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NewsPhoto App Foils Would-Be Photobombers
Photobombing experts will have their work cut out for them as software company Scalado look set to release their new Remove technology.
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NewsMarc Newson’s Riva Aquariva
The Australian designer has unleashed what may be his most awesome creation ever - the Riva Aquariva.
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NewsThe Internet War Against Piracy Continues
Although SOPA and PIPA were withdrawn from Congress last month, it seems that online freedom may still face immense danger in the savage war against piracy.
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NewsApple to Unveil iPad 3 on March 7
You'll have to fight off a hoard of iPad-loving vultures before you can get your hands on Apple's newest edition to the iPad family.
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NewsBrief Jerky Underwear
Still looking for that perfect romantic gift to satisfy your lover's expectations this Valentine's Day?
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NewsWhat Music Looks Like as an Object
German artist Martin Klimas endeavours to answer the question: 'what does music look like?'
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NewsPrint Your Own Instagram Poster
Instagram-obsessed iPhoneographers can now turn their collection of photographs into wall-sized prints, thanks to a clever new website.
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NewsiHeart’s Multipurpose Eating Utensils
A clever contraption which can be used as a knife, fork and scoop.
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NewsNew iPhone App to Control Dreams
The Yememiru app from Japan uses a microphone to somehow detect when you are in your deepest sleep and most prone to mental influence.
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NewsThe Global Mail: Not-For-Profit News Site Launches
Launched today, the not-for-profit news and features website will offer its readers public interest stories both locally and from around the globe.
