Pinot Palooza Is Hitting Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane for a Huge Tenth Anniversary Comeback Tour This Year

Two-and-a-half years since the famed wine tasting festival's last edition, it's returning for a slew of pinot parties in Australia and New Zealand.

Brisbane City Council Is Keeping the City's Parking Meters Switched Off Until the End of March

To help Brisbane get back on its feet after the floods, metered street parking will remain free for another month.

Brisbanites Can Win Staycations, Beer and Dining Vouchers for Going to the CBD Over the Next Month

More than $40,000 worth of prizes are on offer for visiting specific parts of the inner city on ten different days by April 8, all to encourage folks to get back into the CBD.

Here's How You Can Help: Brisbane Events Raising Money for Flood-Affected Communities and Businesses

Wondering how you can help? This is a good place to start.

Sikh Volunteers Australia Drove 34 Hours From Melbourne to Lismore to Serve Meals to Flood-Affected Folks

The Victorian-based charity is dishing up free, freshly cooked vegetarian meals to flood-affected communities in northern New South Wales.

Eagle Street Pier Will Close Within Six Months to Make Way for a New $2.1-Billion Waterfront Precinct

The Eagle Street stretch of the river is about to undergo a huge transformation, gaining two new towers and 9000 square metres of public space.

Brisbane City Council Is Turning Off All of the City's Parking Meters for the Rest of February

You can also score half-price parking at King George Square and Wickham Terrace for the whole month.

Australia Is Reopening Its International Borders to All Double-Vaccinated Visitors on February 21

Almost two years since the border closed back in March 2020, all visa holders will once again be allowed to visit Australia.

Queensland Is Scrapping Quarantine for Double-Vaxxed International Travellers From January 22

From this weekend, if you're double-jabbed, you'll be able to head overseas — and return home without a two-week quarantine stint.

Queensland Is Ditching All Domestic Border Restrictions From January 15

To get into the Sunshine State, you'll no longer need to show a border pass or provide proof of a rapid antigen test.

Face Masks Are Now Compulsory Inside Queensland Cinemas and Theatres

If you're heading to the movies this Boxing Day, you'll need to mask up.

Masks Will Be Mandatory in Queensland Shopping Centres and on Public Transport From December 18

With COVID-19 cases rising in Queensland, face coverings will become compulsory again in a number of settings.

Queensland Is Reopening Quarantine-Free Travel to Vaxxed Interstate Visitors From December 13

The Sunshine State is bringing forward its reopening date to interstate visitors from domestic hotspots by five days.

Australia Is Set for a Soggy La Nina Summer So You'd Best Keep Your Umbrella Handy

The Bureau of Meteorology has declared that a La Niña weather event has developed in the Pacific Ocean, which means that a wetter-than-usual few months are in store.

Queensland Is Dropping Venue Capacity Restrictions When the State Hits 80-Percent Double Jabs

Only double-vaxxed folks will be allowed to attend hospitality and entertainment venues, stadiums, festivals, libraries, galleries and museums.

International Travel Will Be Back on the Cards for Vaccinated Australians From November 1

On the same date, New South Wales will drop all quarantine requirements and caps for double-vaccinated Aussies.

Brisbane's COVID-19 Restrictions Are Relaxing Again After a Week of Low Cases

At-home gatherings are going back up to 100 people, there's no limit on numbers outdoors and venue density caps are easing — again.

Splendour in the Grass Has Rescheduled Its 20th-Anniversary Festival Again Until Winter 2022

Headliners Gorillaz, The Strokes and Tyler, The Creator will all still play the festival's new July 2022 dates.

Huge Multi-Sensory Exhibition 'Van Gogh Alive' Is Coming to Brisbane This Spring

The immersive exhibition allows you to step into artworks such as 'The Starry Night' and 'Sunflowers'.

Beam Is Brisbane's New Purple-Hued E-Bike and E-Scooter Service with Designated Parking Spots

A fleet of 400 e-bikes and 1000 e-scooters are hitting Brisbane's streets from this week.

The Qld Government Has Opened a New Round of Funding to Support the State's Live Music Scene

Ridesharing Service DiDi Is Offering Discounted Rides To and From Vaccination Appointments

Nab $10 off your trip to vaccination hubs and clinics, and to GPs giving the jab — and back as well.

Cameras That Catch You Using Your Phone While Driving Are Being Rolled Out on Queensland Roads

After a trial in 2020, the cameras will come into effect permanently across the state — and they can tell if you're not wearing your seatbelt, too.

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.

This Is What Australia's New Four-Phase Pathway Out of COVID-19 Looks Like

Following a National Cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced a new plan — although there's no timeframes attached at present.

Kangaroo Point's New Green Bridge Is Set to Include an Overwater Bar and Restaurant

Brisbane's latest car-free river crossing is set to open in 2023.

Chermside and Indooroopilly Shopping Centres Have Been Named As Exposure Sites

If you've visited the two shopping centres at specific times, you'll need to get tested and quarantine.

All Australian Adults Regardless of Their Age Can Now Get the AstraZeneca Vaccine

Keen to get the jab ASAP? You can now go to your GP and request the AstraZeneca vaccine — even if you're under 40.

Quarantine-Free Travel Between Australia and New Zealand Has Been Paused

New Zealand has suspended the trans-Tasman bubble until at least Tuesday, June 29 due to the growing number of locally acquired COVID-19 cases across Australia.

Queensland and Victoria Are Closing Their Borders to Seven Sydney Local Government Areas

Both states are closing their borders to the City of Sydney, Waverley, Woollahra, Bayside, Canada Bay, Inner West and Randwick LGAS in response to Sydney's current COVID-19 outbreak.

Queensland Is Bringing Back Online Travel Declarations for Interstate and NZ Visitors

From 1am on Saturday, June 19, anyone travelling to the Sunshine State from another Aussie state or territory, or from NZ, will need to fill out the form.

Lutwyche's 140-Year-Old Crown Hotel Will Reopen This Spring After a $2.4 Million Revamp

The heritage-listed Lutwyche Road pub will welcome a new beer garden and heritage pavilion.

Brisbanites Could Win Free Public Transport for Year by Hopping on a Bus, Train or Ferry on a Friday

The Queensland Government is trying to encourage folks to get out and about — and into the CBD — to end the working week.

Queensland Is Declaring Victoria a COVID-19 Hotspot and Will Close Its Borders

Victoria currently has 34 active COVID-19 cases, and will go into lockdown from 11.59pm tonight.

Twelve Australian Coffee Roasters Delivering Beans and Fresh Grounds to Your Door

Order excellent coffee at the click of a button, no matter where you are.

A Pivotal Change to New South Wales' Sexual Assault Laws Is Underway

Consent will need to be actively communicated, and can't be presumed, under changes proposed following a review by the NSW Law Reform Commission.

Western Sydney's $300-Million Indoor Snow Resort Is One Step Closer to Becoming a Reality

The proposed skiing centre is set to include a 300-metre indoor ski slope, an ice skating rink, and a revolving restaurant with snow views.

Green Caffeen Has Launched Its Swap-and-Go Reusable Cup-Sharing Network in West End

Around a dozen inner city cafes are currently taking part in the scheme, which lets you grab your coffee in a reusable cup for free.

Merivale Is Expanding Into Byron Bay with the Purchase of Cheeky Monkey's Bar

This is third venue Merivale has bought this week — and its fifth in just the last two months.

This Is What Australia's Weather Has in Store Once Winter Hits

Like most seasons lately, it's set to be wetter and warmer than usual in many parts of the country.

Nutella's New Recipe Book Gives You 185 Ways to Enjoy the Chocolate-Hazelnut Spread

The hardback will teach you how to slather the chocolatey spread on white bread and create a three-layer cheesecake.

A 'Blood' Supermoon and Total Lunar Eclipse Will Be Visible in Australia This Month

It isn't just the last supermoon of 2021 — it's a total lunar eclipse, too.