• News

    Europe Has Done the World's Oceans a Solid and Banned a Heap of Single-Use Plastics

    The EU will phase out the ten plastic items most frequently found on beaches by 2021.

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    Brisbane Is Set to Sweat Through an Early Autumn Heatwave

    Temperatures will reach 30 degrees every day for the next week, and could even break heat records.

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    Hobart Will Become the First Australian City to Ban Single-Use Plastics

    The ban will be rolled out in late 2019 or early 2020 — other cities, take note.

  • News

    Queensland to Be Hit With Wet and Wild Weather as Cyclone Approaches

    While Tropical Cyclone Oma isn't expected to hit land, it will cause lots of rain and gale force winds across Brisbane and the southeast coast.

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    Woolies Has Stopped Selling $1 Milk in Support of Aussie Dairy Farmers

    Two- and three-litre varieties of its home-brand fresh milk have increased in price, with the extra money headed back into Aussie farmers' pockets.

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    Coca-Cola Is Ditching Single-Use Plastic Straws from 115,000 Aussie Venues

    It's aiming to have 100 percent recyclable packaging in Australia by 2025.

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    Victoria's $1.5 Billion New Wind Farm Could Supply Ten Percent of the State's Energy

    The 17,000-hectare Golden Plains Wind Farm has just been given planning approval by the Victorian Government.

  • News

    Queensland's New Container Refund Scheme Has Recycled More Than 102 Million Items

    Since launching on November 1, the scheme has also paid out around $10 million in refunds.

  • News

    This Airline Is Set to Become the World's First Plastic-Free Carrier

    Portuguese carrier Hi Fly has conducted a world-first trial, preventing 350kg of single-use plastics from making their way to landfill.

  • News

    These Potential Rental Reforms Could Make it Slightly Less Painful to Rent a Home in Brisbane

    Hanging a picture on your wall or welcoming a pet into your home might soon become much easier.

  • News

    Nationwide Bans Have Already Helped Eliminate 1.5 Billion Plastic Bags from the System

    With plastic bag usage down by 80 percent at retailers across the country.

  • News

    Europe Is Set to Do the World's Oceans a Solid By Banning Several Single-Use Plastic Items

    The EU is planning to phase out plastic cutlery, plates, stirrers and straws, as well as cotton buds and balloon sticks, by 2021.

  • News

    You Can Now Exchange Empty Bottles for Cash Thanks to Queensland's New Container Refund Scheme

    Launching on November 1, the scheme lets you swap your plastic, aluminium, glass, plastic and steel containers for 10c — here's how it works.

  • News

    Botanic Box Is Brisbane's New Monthly Plant Subscription Service

    Get new plants — and handmade art — delivered to your door each month.

  • News

    The Victorian Government Is Launching Free Public Transport for Disadvantaged Melburnians

    It's part of a year-long trial to keep fares fair and help support homeless and disadvantaged Victorians.

Latest Events
  • 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

    ¡Viva Agave!

    Friday, May 17, 2024

    Cloudland, Fortitude Valley

    Tequila and mezcal are battling for margarita supremacy at Cloudland for one night only.

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    Winter Chalet at Customs House

    Tuesday, May 14 - Saturday, August 31, 2024

    Customs House Brisbane, Brisbane

    Spend winter sipping champagne while eating Moreton Bay bug croissants and baked whole brie in igloos by the river.

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    Milton by Moonlight

    Saturday, June 15, 2024

    Milton Markets, Milton

    Milton's weekly market is hosting a moonlit Saturday-night session in mid-June to embrace winter.

  • Event

    Mad Science

    Friday, May 3 - Sunday, June 23, 2024

    GOMA, South Brisbane

    From 'Frankenstein' to 'Poor Things', GOMA's latest film program is alive with tales of madcap creators experimenting across cinema history.

  • Event

    Brunswick Street Live

    Saturday, May 11, 2024

    Brunswick Street Mall, Fortitude Valley

    This free day-long music festival is bringing its live tunes back to the Brunswick Street Mall for a second year.

  • Event

    Roller Rave 02

    Saturday, May 25, 2024

    Superordinary, Hamilton

    Get your skates on rave-style at Northshore Brisbane's Superordinary, with DJ Phil Smart and Jen-E spinning tunes while you roll.

  • Event

    Dine BNE City

    Friday, May 31 - Sunday, June 30, 2024

    Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane

    This month-long food and drink festival is filling the Brisbane CBD with culinary specials and events all throughout June.

  • Event

    Boy Kills World

    Thursday, May 2 - Wednesday, May 22, 2024

    Various cinemas in Brisbane

    Bill Skarsgård makes a mesmerising action star in this cartoonishly OTT revenge flick that's produced by iconic 'Evil Dead' filmmaker Sam Raimi.

  • Event

    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.

  • News

    The Queensland Government's New Rental Review Could Make Renting a Home Slightly Less Painful

    Hanging a picture on your wall or welcoming a pet into your home might soon become much easier.

  • News

    Coles Has Backflipped on Its Plastic Bag Ban and Will Give Them Out for Free Indefinitely

    All 15c reusable plastic bags at Coles will be complimentary in NSW, Vic, WA and Qld.

  • News

    McDonald's Will Phase Out Plastic Straws in Australia by 2020

    While it's a big win for the environment, it also has unwelcome consequences for some members of the community.

  • News

    Coles Has Also Paused Its Plastic Bag Ban and Is Currently Giving Them Out for Free

    All 15c reusable plastic bags at both Coles and Woolworths will be complimentary in NSW, Vic, WA and Qld until July 8.

  • News

    Woolworths Has Paused Its Plastic Bag Ban and Is Currently Giving Them Out for Free

    All 15c reusable plastic bags will be complimentary in NSW, Vic, WA and Qld until July 8.

  • News

    Victoria Will Ban Single-Use Plastic Bags from 2019

    That makes NSW the only state that hasn't committed to reducing the use of plastic bags.

  • News

    Melbourne's Crown Casino Complex Has Started Phasing Out Single-Use Plastics

    It's kicking things off by taking part in the Plastic Free July Initiative.

  • News

    Vessel Nundah Is Brisbane's New Zero-Waste Skincare and Homewares Store

    Take your own reusable bottles to fill up on cleansers, moisturisers, dishwashing liquid, soap and more.

  • News

    IKEA Is the Latest Company Pledging to Ban Single-Use Plastics

    And by 2030, all of its products will be made with renewable and recycled materials.

  • News

    This Melbourne Council Is Turning Plastic Waste Into Roads

    In an Aussie-first, soft plastics destined for landfill will be used to create a more sustainable type of asphalt

  • News

    Australian Architects Have Filled a Venice Pavilion with 10,000 Native Plants

    On display until November, visitors can wander through a field of grassland comprised of threatened Australian species.

  • News

    Sydney's Iconic Sirius Building Has Officially Been Put on the Market

    Expressions of interest are now open for the '70s-era structure; however the government will aim to ensure that "any future developments are sympathetic to the surrounding area."

  • News

    The UK Parliament Has Made a Landmark Decision to Go Plastic-Free

    It's introducing a levy on disposable coffee cups and moving to ban all single-use plastic bottles.

  • News

    This Environmentally Conscious Search Engine Turns Your Online Queries Into New Trees

    Ecosia invests at least 80 percent of its profits into planting trees around the world.

  • News

    Australia Is Set to Ban Non-Recyclable Packaging By 2025

    100 percent of the country's packaging will be recyclable, compostable or reusable in the next seven years.

  • News

    Someone Has Designed Sneakers with Soles Made from Used Chewing Gum

    The shoe offers an innovative solution to The Netherlands' costly gum litter problem.

  • News

    Adidas' New Kicks Are Made From Recycled Ocean Plastic

    Part of the label's latest collaboration with Parley, each pair is made from 11 plastic bottles.

  • News

    These Sydney Cafes Will Give You a Free Coffee For Helping Clean Up the Beach

    Fill up a bucket with rubbish from the beach, and you'll score a free brew.

  • News

    McDonald's Has Started Phasing Out Plastic Straws

    The company will trial new biodegradable paper straws in its UK stores as it pushes towards all-recyclable packaging.

  • News

    Brisbane's New High-Frequency Public Transport Lines Are Closer to Becoming a Reality

    Brisbane Metro will link existing busway stations, with services running every three minutes during peak periods.

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    Netherlands Supermarket Ekoplaza Has Launched a World-First Plastic-Free Aisle

    The aisle offers shoppers over 700 plastic-free items.

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