• News

    How to Increase Productivity — and Decrease Your Screen Time — This Winter

    Step one: get your mitts on some blue light filter glasses.

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    'The Burial Files' Is the Eerie New Podcast Digging Into Central Station's Macabre History

    The site was a burial ground for 80 years — and it's got a truckload of stories to share.

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    You Can Play the New Pokémon Go-Style Harry Potter Game on Your Phone Right Now

    'Wizards Unite' will have you casting spells, making potions and engaging in multi-player wizarding challenges

  • News

    Tesla Is Planning to Roll Out Its Own Ride-Sharing Service with Self-Driving Cars Next Year

    While it'll hit the US first, you could soon be hailing a car with no driver (and no awkward chit-chat).

  • News

    You Can Score $25 Trips To and From the Airport with Ola This Month

    The ridesharing service is offering airport trips up to 20 kilometres for a flat rate of 25 bucks.

  • News

    Australia's First Scooter Taxi Service Is Now Scooting Around the Streets of Melbourne

    Scooti has launched a fleet of scooters in Melbourne — with plans to expand to Sydney and Queensland soon.

Latest Guides
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    You Can Play 'Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?' on Google Earth Right Now

    Chase everyone's favourite thief across the globe — visiting landmarks, talking to locals and getting a hefty dose of nostalgia.

  • News

    Go Card Fares Are Getting Another Price Hike Next Week

    TransLink has announced a price increase of 1.8 percent.

  • News

    Cameras That Catch You Using Your Phone While Driving Are Coming to NSW Roads

    In a world-first move, NSW is introducing cameras to catch illegal phone use while driving.

  • News

    A 'Pokémon Go'-Style 'Harry Potter' Game Is Coming to Your Phone in 2019

    'Wizard's Unite' will have you casting spells and trying to keep the wizarding world's secrets.

  • News

    Lime's Dockless Electric Scooter Service Has Launched in Brisbane

    You can now zip around the city on a motorised scooter for a couple of dollars.

  • News

    Samsung Has Unveiled a Foldable Smartphone That Opens Into a Tablet

    It'll feature a single screen that can fold in the middle — and will let you use up to three apps simultaneously.

  • News

    Lime Is the Newest Dockless Bike Share Company to Brave the Streets of Sydney

    The Californian company has rolled out its electric-assist Lime-E bikes across the city.

  • News

    Melbourne Could Be One of the First Three Cities to Test Uber's Flying Taxis in 2020

    With flights to Melbourne Airport expected to take only five minutes — and cost the price of an Uber X.

  • News

    A Bluffer's Guide to Coworking Spaces

    Are Friday drinks still a thing? Can I bring my dog? We've covered all your curly questions about coworking spaces.

  • News

    Uber Has Unveiled a Heap of New Safety Functions to Help You Stay Safe During a Trip

    Including a 'panic button' that connects you directly to 000 and the ability to easily share your location with friends and fam.

  • News

    What to Expect From the New Apple iPhone XS in Eight Water Cooler Bullet Points

    It has the biggest iPhone screen yet and a new feature to help up your selfie game.

  • News

    Samsung Is Set to Launch a Foldable Smartphone

    It'll feature a single screen that can fold in the middle — and it's expected to launch this year.

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.

  • Event

    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.

  • Event

    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

    Woolworths Is Trialling Checkout-Free Shopping at One of Its Sydney Stores

    Select customers can use a new app to self-scan and pay for groceries, avoiding checkouts completely.

  • News

    How to Turn Your Side Hustle Into Your Main Hustle

    Here's how you can do what you love and make more money than in your regular nine-to-five.

  • News

    Five Courses That'll Help You Get Ahead in Your Job

    An extra course in UX design or team leadership will look mighty good on your CV — and will have you in prime position come promotion time.

  • News

    An Electric Scooter Ride Sharing Service Is Set To Trial In Australia Later This Year

    This could be Australia's next doomed ride sharing service.

  • News

    Melbourne Is Trialling a New Tap-And-Go Payment System for Buskers

    Twenty Melbourne buskers will trial the Alipay system over the next six weeks

  • News

    Instant Phone Charging Might Soon Become a Reality

    It's all thanks to Australian research into quantum 'super' batteries — and the more that are used, the faster your phone would charge.

  • News

    Melbourne's Airport Rail Link Is Another Step Closer to Becoming a Reality

    If re-elected in November, the Labor government will commit $5 billion to the project, matching the Commonwealth government's contribution.

  • News

    You Might Soon Be Able to Ditch Your Go Card on Brisbane Public Transport

    The Queensland Government is set to trial digital ticketing via mobile phones, smart watches and credit cards.

  • News

    The World's First Holographic Smartphone Has Arrived

    Apparently, looking into the screen of Red's Hydrogen One phone will be like watching 3D without 3D glasses.

  • News

    This Crowdsourced Map Shows the Least Safe Spots in Sydney for Women

    The first results of Plan International Australia's Free to Be Map have been released.

  • News

    Indian Ride-Share Company Ola Has Launched in Brisbane

    Yep, another one — and it's offering free rides for a limited time.

  • News

    This New Tracking System Will Stop Swimmers and Divers Being Left Behind on the Great Barrier Reef

    The technology scans your handprint, then allows tour operators to track your movements while you're in the water.

  • News

    Cameras That Catch You Using Your Phone While Driving Are Supposedly Coming to NSW Roads

    In a world-first move, NSW could introduce cameras to catch illegal phone use while driving.

  • News

    Facebook Is Launching a New Dating Feature to Help You Forget About Cambridge Analytica

    The new feature, which begins testing this year, will allow you to create a dating profile and match you to meet potential lovers.

  • News

    Someone in Japan Has Just Developed an IRL Optimus Prime-Style Transformer Car

    It can switch from driveable car to four-metre-tall humanoid robot in about a minute.

  • News

    Melbourne Has Become the Fastest Growing City in Australia

    New ABS figures have suggested the city will hit five million residents by the end of the year.

  • News

    This New Sydney Map Highlights the City's Least Safe Spots for Women

    The interactive map allows users to anonymously report incidents of street harassment as well as spots that feel safe.

  • News

    The World's First Luxury Space Hotel Is Set to Open in 2022

    It comes with an astronomical price, however — with a 12-day journey starting at a cool US$9.5 million per person.

  • News

    Melbourne Is One Step Closer to Finally Actually Getting an Airport Rail Link

    The Federal Government today announced that it would put $5 million towards the mammoth project.

  • News

    You Can Play 'Where's Waldo?' on Google Maps Right Now

    Spot everyone's favourite red-and-white jumper fan in the Chilean snowfields, at the beach at Australia's own Surfers Paradise and more.

  • News

    Sydneysiders Can Now Get Wheelchair Accessible Directions from Google Maps

    It's one of six cities now offering accessible public transport route options for people who use wheelchairs or have mobility needs.

  • News

    Australia Is Getting Its First Scooter Taxi Service

    Scooti will launch in Melbourne next month with a fleet of scooters and motorbikes.

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