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Queensland's Lockout Laws to Be Scrapped

Bottle shops aren't so lucky.

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The Best New Year's Eve Events Happening Around Brisbane

See in the New Year at Woodford, at a French bistro or in a kayak on the river.

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GALLERY: Eau De Vie Take Out Auchentoshan Whisky's Distilled Different Competition

Australia's best bar teams battled it out for a trip to Glasgow.

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Ten Awesome Perth Bars Worth Travelling For

Greenhouse gardens, tiki houses and bars that look like a scene from Alice in Wonderland.

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An Old Brisbane Church is About to Become a Mini-Golf Bar

Mini-golf, a cocktail bar and an all-round hangout hub rolled into one.

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Alfred & Constance and Kwan Brothers Are Up For Sale

Want to buy up a Brisbane mainstay?

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Nine 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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Nine 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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Must-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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The 15 Best Returning TV Shows of 2024 So Far

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The 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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The 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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Twelve 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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The Triffid Has a Sunny New Beer Garden Deck

Literally moving up in the world.

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You Can Now Drink on the Streets of Manhattan Without Fearing Arrest

The New York City island has decriminalised drinking alcohol in public.

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Queensland's New Lockout Laws Have Officially Passed

Bottle shops closed by 10pm, lockouts at 1am. Get ready, Brisbane.

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The Sofitel's Rooftop Bar Is Opening to the Public

Sip bubbly high above the city every Friday night.

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Queenslanders Will Take to the Streets to Protest Potential New Lockout Laws

Saying 'nay' to curfews and last drinks cut-offs coming to the state.

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Posh Pop-Up Diner en Blanc Is Returning to Brisbane

The world's fanciest picnic is back for another round.

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The Five Best Bars for Board Games in Brisbane

Have a pint. Enjoy some music. Annihilate your friends.

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The Day of the Dead Secret Warehouse Project Tickets About to Go On Sale

Round up the crew, this is going to sell-out super fast.

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The Day of the Dead Secret Warehouse Project Is Coming

Delve into a neon-lit underworld of interactive light art, food stalls and live music.

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Prohibition Brisbane Is Fortitude Valley's New 1920s-Inspired Speakeasy

Time travel to the days of bootlegged liquor in this revamped, '20s-style warehouse venue.

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Corona presents Cinco De Mayo

We've teamed up with Corona to throw ten Cinco De Mayo parties around Australia. ¡Ole!

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Earlier Lockout Laws and Curfews are Coming to Queensland

Not if but when. It's happening.

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Woodford Reserve Old Fashioned Week

Fri, 1 Nov - Sat, 30 Nov 2024
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane

Snag a sip of a cocktail classic without spending a cent this November at these participating bars nationwide.
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Seasonal Fruit Festival — Summer Edition

Fri, 24 Jan, 2025
Felons Barrel Hall, Brisbane City

Catch CC: DISCO!, Harvey Sutherland, Karate Boogaloo and more at this riverside festival curated by Jet Black Cat Music at Felons Brewing Co.

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The Tivoli, Fortitude Valley

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Fatboy Slim: Australian Tour 2025

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Sirromet Wines, Mount Cotton

The UK dance music legend is playing outdoor digs in wineries on his latest Australian tour, including at Sirromet Wines in Mount Cotton.

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British Film Festival

Wed, 6 Nov - Sun, 8 Dec 2024
Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

This year's showcase of UK cinema features Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield's new romance 'We Live in Time', not one but two Saoirse Ronan movies and Barry Keoghan's latest.

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Laneway Festival

Sat, 8 Feb, 2025
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'Brat' summer is coming Down Under: Charli XCX is headlining Laneway Festival 2025, with Beabadoobee, Clairo, Remi Wolf, BICEP and Barry Can't Swim for company.

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Discovering Ancient Egypt

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 - Sun, 17 Aug 2025
Queensland Museum, South Brisbane

This huge ancient Egypt exhibition featuring 200-plus objects is giving Queensland Museum a big blast from the fascinating past.

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Sigur Rós: Orchestral Tour

Tue, 27 May, 2025
QPAC Concert Hall, South Brisbane

On the Icelandic band's latest Australian tour, they're pairing their ethereal tunes with 41-piece live orchestras.

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Jewish International Film Festival

Thu, 7 Nov - Sun, 17 Nov 2024
New Farm Cinemas, New Farm

2024's JIFF is opening with Jesse Eisenberg's 'A Real Pain' — and there's plenty more highlights across its 41-film program from there.

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Brisbane International Film Festival

Thu, 24 Oct - Sun, 3 Nov 2024
Various cinemas in Brisbane

From Selena Gomez's latest big-screen role to Amy Adams turning canine, this year's full BIFF lineup is packed with must-sees.

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How to Do Valentine's Day, Your Way in Brisbane

Whether you're anti, indie or to-the-ends-of-the-earth romantic, you can do V-Day.

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When Do the World's Best Cities Go to Sleep?

24-hour transport, late shopping and bars without lockouts are key to a global city. But some of the best don't have their nightlife sorted the way you'd expect.

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Sonny’s House of Blues is Brisbane's Newest Dive Bar

Tacos, craft beer and sweet, sweet blues.

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Japanese Robot Restaurant is Coming to Australia

Featuring giant robots — battling.

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The Brisbane New Year's 2014-15 Party Guide

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Jonti Buries Himself Under an Avalanche of Tunes for Vivid LIVE

Ahead of his Vivid performance at the Opera House, Jonti took time out to discuss his love for The Avalanches and what to expect from the future.

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Astral People’s Top Five Tunes to Start Your Weekend

Crank up a spot o' Rainbow Chan, Phuture and The Avalanches this weekend.

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The Ten Best Drinks to Dinner Spots in the Brisbane CBD

A flurry of mojitos can quickly turn into a few too many so it's probably a good idea to put something delicious in your belly.

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The Four Best Karaoke Spots in Brisbane

Where boys become Men at Work, and girls develop into Scissor Sisters.

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Sydney’s The Rook and Melbourne’s Black Pearl Are Swapping Bars

Because you should never be too old to go on exchange.

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