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    Space Rocks, Helium Spheres and 'Metropolis' with a Live Score: World Science Festival Brisbane's 2024 Program Is Here

    This year's lineup also sees Curiocity Brisbane evolve into a new art-meets-science program, complete with a three-metre globe that you can push and spin.

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    World Science Festival Brisbane's 2023 Program Is Here with Dinosaurs, Astronauts and Interactive Art

    This year, Brisbane's annual celebration of all things science will unleash dinosaurs upon the South Bank Piazza, chat about the cosmos and have you marvelling at coral in the planetarium.

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    Brisbane's Most Instagrammable Spots by Day and Night

    Fall in love with Brisbane all over again at these prime photo spots.

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    Space Exploration Exhibition 'Neighbourhood Earth' Is Bringing Its Interactive Wonders to Brisbane

    An immersive, multi-sensory adventure awaits at Melbourne's premiere of this intergalactic exhibition.

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    Telstra Is Rolling Out Free Wifi Across Its Payphones, Starting Immediately at Around 3000 Booths 

    After scrapping most call fees at its 15,000 payphones across the country back in 2021, the telecommunications company is now adding free internet.

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    Self-Flying Taxis Could Be Zipping Through Brisbane's Skies in Time for the 2032 Olympics

    Always dreamed about ditching the peak-hour crawl and taking to the skies instead? Soon, you might be able to.

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    NASA Has Dropped the Most Dazzling Images of the Universe You've Ever Laid Eyes On

    Peer well beyond our pale blue dot thanks to these stunning pictures captured by the James Webb Space Telescope.

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    Far Out: NASA Has Just Unveiled the Deepest and Sharpest View of the Cosmos That's Ever Been Seen

    The spectacular infrared picture, taken with NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, shows a galaxy cluster as it appeared 4.6 billion years ago.

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    You Can Now Ditch Your Go Card on Ferny Grove Trains Thanks to Queensland's Smart-Ticketing Trial

    It's the latest step towards rolling out digital ticketing on public transport statewide, with more lines set to trial smart ticketing later this year.

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    Seven Vivid Sydney Highlights You Need to Add to Your Winter Calendar

    With pop-up cabaret bars, thought-provoking conversations and free live music, the 2022 run of Vivid Sydney is set to shine bright.

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    Helpful Styling Tips When Your Space (or Budget) Is Smaller Than Your Ideas

    Leading interior designer Steve Cordony shares his expertise so you can create your dream home.

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    Get the Look: All the Deets on the Designer-Approved Products from Our Latest Style Video

    We've done the high and low so you can recreate a stylist-approved living room at home.

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    World Science Festival Brisbane 2022 Is Replacing Its In-Person Program with a Virtual Lineup

    With flooding impacting Queensland Museum, Queensland Cultural Centre, GOMA and South Bank Parklands, this year's science and technology fest is moving online.

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    World Science Festival Brisbane Has Unveiled Its Jam-Packed 2022 Program with More Than 130 Events

    Brisbane's citywide science and technology fest returns with talks, tiny turtles, stargazing, scuba tours, walking silent disco sessions and interactive art installations.

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    Instagram's New Map Search Feature Helps You Find Nearby Restaurants, Bars and Small Businesses

    Looking to support local businesses? Not sure where to start? You can now find popular tagged locations via Instagram's just-launched new feature.

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    You Can Now Make Free Local, National and Mobile Calls From Any Telstra Payphone

    The telecommunications company has scrapped fees for most calls from its 15,000 payphones across the country.

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    Australia Post Has Revamped Its Parcel Packaging to Include Traditional First Nations Place Names

    Thanks to new dedicated spaces on Parcel Post and Express Post satchels, you can acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land that your letter is being delivered to.

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    Makin' Dough: How a Melbourne Law Student Used Lockdown to Launch a Ready-to-Bake Cookie Business

    Got big dreams? Take a page from this uni student, who turned their love of sweet treats into a booming side hustle.

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    Harajuku Gyoza's Omurice Pop-Up

    Tuesday, March 5 - Sunday, March 24, 2024

    Harajuku Gyoza Albert Lane, Brisbane City

    Miki Terasaki from Omu Sydney is popping up in Albert Lane to serve up Japanese omelette rice.

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    'The Dark Side of the Moon' Planetarium Experience

    Wednesday, September 13, 2023 - Sunday, March 31, 2024

    Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium, Toowong

    This mind-bending show will get you staring up at a 12.5-metre fulldome screen to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd’s classic record.

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    Brisbane Good Food and Wine Show

    Friday, October 25 - Sunday, October 27, 2024

    Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane

    Prepare to sample all the food (and sip all the wine) at this weekend of food stalls, masterclasses and vino stations.

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    Beermuda

    Saturday, March 23, 2024

    Ballistic Beer Co, Salisbury

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

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    Fairy Tales

    Saturday, December 2, 2023 - Sunday, April 28, 2024

    GOMA, South Brisbane

    Wander through a twisted woodland, see David Bowie's 'Labyrinth' costume, and enjoy Yayoi Kusama and Patricia Piccinini's magical work at GOMA's blockbuster fairy tales exhibition.

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    Ever After High Tea

    Friday, January 5 - Wednesday, April 24, 2024

    W Brisbane, Brisbane City

    W Brisbane's latest themed high tea is all about fairy tales, including a cookie cake book that you can paint before you eat it and glittery cocktails.

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    Ever After High Tea: Easter Edition

    Friday, March 22 - Sunday, April 7, 2024

    W Brisbane, Brisbane City

    This fairy tale-themed high tea is getting an Easter makeover, complete with a Crème Eggstraordinare cocktail.

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    Dune: Part Two

    Thursday, February 29 - Wednesday, March 27, 2024

    Various cinemas in Brisbane

    Featuring commanding performances by Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya and Austin Butler, Denis Villeneuve's soaring sequel to his 2021 Oscar-winner is another stunning big-screen achievement.

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    March Into Margarita

    Friday, March 1 - Sunday, March 31, 2024

    Fish Lane, South Brisbane

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

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    Portside Wharf Love Me Again Markets

    Saturday, March 9, 2024, Saturday, May 11, 2024 and Saturday, June 8, 2024 

    Portside Wharf Hamilton, Brisbane

    Head to the riverside precinct on the second Saturday of each month to shop for pre-loved fashion from 20-plus stalls.

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    Apple's New Shareplay Feature Will Let You Stream Movies and Music with Your Mates Via Facetime

    The new feature will be part of Apple's iOS 15, which is expected to start rolling out to users this spring.

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    Google Maps Will Soon Be Able to Direct You Towards Environmentally Friendly Travel Routes

    Using traffic congestion and road incline data, it'll help you get around town in the most eco-friendly way.

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    You Can Now Ditch Your Go Card on Gold Coast Trams Thanks to Queensland's Smart-Ticketing Trial

    The Queensland Government is aiming to roll out digital ticketing across the entire state within three years.

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    Superhero Is Australia's Cheapest Share-Trading Platform with a Minimum Spend of Just $100

    The Robinhood-style website only launched this spring, but thousands of Aussies have already signed up.

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    You Can Now Send Mail Via Australia Post Using Traditional First Nations Place Names

    After a campaign led by Gomeroi woman Rachael McPhail, Australia Post has outlined exactly how you can acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land your letter is being delivered to.

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    You Can Now Search for Songs via Google Just By Humming, Whistling or Singing a Tune

    It solves a problem we've all experienced: getting a ditty stuck in your head, but having absolutely no idea what it is.

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    This Futuristic Samsonite Backpack Lets You Controls Your Smartphone via Strap Taps

    It can receive calls and text messages, sync to your navigation and music apps and even take selfies.

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    Snake Plants and Devil's Ivy: How This Gold Coast Nursery Continued to Grow During Lockdown

    People were buying plants in volumes usually only seen at Christmas.

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    Six Ways You Can Bring Pop Art Into Your Home to Brighten Up Your Life

    Add a pop of colour with these pop art-themed homewares.

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    Four Life-Changing Lessons in Resilience Learned By Local Businesses This Year

    There's no doubt Australia's hospo industry is a resilient bunch. So what can we learn from 2020 so far?

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    Critterpedia Is the New Animal-Identifying App That Works Like Shazam for Aussie Snakes and Spiders

    Once launched, it'll be able to classify native creepy crawlies with just a snap of your camera.

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    Uber Is Launching Its Dockless e-Bike Service Jump in Melbourne Next Month

    A fleet of electric bikes will be rolled out across three city councils for the service's Australian launch.

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    This Is What Australia's First Flying Taxis Could Look Like

    The helicopter-like vehicles are designed to fly driverless at speeds of up to 290 kilometres per hour — and trials are slated to start in Melbourne this year.

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    Australia's First Set of Indigenous Emojis Are Now Available to Download

    Available on Android and iOS, the 90 new Indigemoji stickers include the Aboriginal flag, a boomerang and Australian animals.

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    Five Game-Changers Who Started Their Own Businesses — and the Lessons They Learned

    Hear from five Aussies who've taken the plunge and built super successful businesses.

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    Four Hacks These Entrepreneurs Used to Scale Up Their Businesses for the Better

    Learn how to build your empire with these tried-and-true hacks guaranteed to help you keep your business thriving.

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    The Dos and Don'ts of Finally Kick-Starting that Business Idea of Yours

    Discover how to turn your side hustle into your main gig with wisdom from those who've done it all before.

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    PatchPets Is the New Tinder-Style App That'll Help Your Dog Make Four-Legged Friends

    Scroll through profiles of local pooches, chat to other owners and set up puppy play dates.

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    Ola Will Take You to the Airport for Free Tomorrow (or Discount Your Ride By $30)

    The ridesharing service is offering airport trips for free up to the value of $30.

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    Australia's First Set of Indigenous Emojis Are On Their Way to Your Phone

    Coming to Android and iOS this year, the 19 new emojis include the Aboriginal flag and a boomerang.

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    You Can Play Two New 'Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?' Games on Google Earth Right Now

    Everyone's favourite thief is back in two more nostalgic online games.

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