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NewsSomeone Has Designed Sneakers with Soles Made from Used Chewing Gum
The shoe offers an innovative solution to The Netherlands' costly gum litter problem.
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NewsThe Gold Coast Has Been Named Australia's Most 'Hipster' City
The Queensland spot outranks the rest of the country, based on its number of vegan eateries, coffee shops, tattoo studios, vintage boutiques and record stores.
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NewsStudio Ghibli's Magical Theme Park Will Now Open in 2022
The park will spirit visitors away into the Ghibli universe, featuring attractions from 'My Neighbour Totoro', 'Kiki's Delivery Service' and 'Howl's Moving Castle'.
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NewsA Group of Handmaids Are Freaking Out Sydneysiders to Promote 'The Handmaid's Tale' Season Two
Red-clad ladies are wandering silently around Sydney ahead of the season premiere tonight.
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NewsMelbourne 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.
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NewsMeet Isles Lane, Brisbane's New Parkside Pub Right in the Middle of the City
The new day-night venue is serving up crab omelettes, beer-can chicken and lobster rolls in Post Office Square.
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GuideThe Best Things to Do in Brisbane This September
Get tickets to BIGSOUND, bask in the city's lights at Afterglow and Brisbane festival, and head to the Italian Film Festival.
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GuideUnlock Indonesia: Get the Most From the Island for Less With Discounts on These Unique Experiences
From traditional rituals to sunrise hikes, these standout Indo adventures are all 10% off when you book with Visa via CP Trips.
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GuideThe Best Things to Do in Brisbane This Weekend
This weekend in Brisbane, celebrate Ekka with strawberry-themed snacks, indulge in a truffle tasting menu or head to Taste Port Douglas.
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NewsNine Waterside Picnic Spots in and Around Brisbane That You Might Not Have Visited
Fill a basket with tasty treats and head to a hidden beach, suburban lagoon or scenic lake.
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NewsFive Romantic Brisbane Date Ideas for This Week From Budget to Blowout
You and your plus one can cosy up in a riverside igloo, feast your way around an Italian festival, then watch adrenaline-fuelled films.
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NewsSix Scenic Hiking Trails You Can Enjoy Within 50 Kilometres of Brisbane
Climb a mountain, go looking for koalas or wander around a lake at these Queensland hiking trails.
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NewsThe Best Picnic Spots in Brisbane
Wait till the weather is just right, fill your esky with cold drinks and an oversupply of snacks, then get picnicking.
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NewsThe Ten Best Walks in and Around Brisbane
Wander along the river, climb a mountain, amble through bushland and trek over a bridge — all just a stone's throw from the CBD — at these walking and running tracks in Brisbane.
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NewsThe Four Parks in Brisbane Where You Can BYO Drinks
Grab an esky, pack a picnic basket and go soak up the sun in these BYO-friendly Brisbane parks.
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NewsThe 11 Best Day Spas in and Around Brisbane
Treat yourself to a massage with a view, a soak on a rooftop or a bath overlooking Lamington National Park at these southeast Queensland day spas.
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NewsTen Eateries to Hit on a Weekend Away in Auckland
As you plan your next getaway, make sure you leave room for these culinary hotspots.
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NewsHere's What Brisbane's New High-Frequency Metro Transport Lines Will Mean for You
Services are set to commence in 2023, and will include a three-minute frequency in peak periods and 24-hour transport on weekends.
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NewsNetflix Might Be Getting Into the Cinema Game With Its Own Chain of Theatres
It's the potential next step for the streaming giant, which will spend up to $8 billion on original content this year.
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NewsGurrumul Yunupingu's Final Album Becomes the First Indigenous-Language Release to Top the Australian Charts
Already Australia's highest-selling Indigenous artist, the music icon has once again made history.
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NewsMelbourne Favourite Belles Hot Chicken Is Coming to Brisbane
Bringing its southern-inspired poultry to Welcome to Bowen Hills.
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NewsYou'll Soon Be Able to Sleep Under the Sea at this Underwater Hotel in The Maldives
Literally sleep with the fishes in what's being called the world's "first undersea residence", due to open later this year.
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NewsLow Light Is Queenscliff's New Month-Long Arts, Culture, Music and Food Festival
The four-weekend celebration will bring the seaside town to life this winter.
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NewsMelbourne Has Just Gone All In on Millennial Culture with a Smashed Avo and Music 'Festival'
Yes, this is a real thing. And yes, there will be avo on toast (as well as avocado cocktails, performance artists and a local music lineup).
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NewsR.M. Williams Is Releasing a Second Run of Its Gold Metallic Boots
The first run sold out super quick last year — so if you want some glittery R.M.'s, you'll need to be speedy.
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NewsJamie Oliver Has Lost Ownership of His Australian Restaurant Chain Jamie's Italian
The Jamie Oliver Restaurant Group will no longer manage the restaurants, but, aside from the closure of the Canberra outpost, they'll remain open.
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NewsThe Co-Creator of Black Books and The IT Crowd Is Premiering His Comedy Writing Workshop in Australia
Learn how to craft gags from a British sitcom master.
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NewsAustralia's Indie-Focused American Essentials Film Festival Has Unveiled Its 2018 Program
Featuring Nicolas Cage's latest horror-comedy, a focus on classic LA-set flicks and a mob drama straight from Cannes.
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EventRooftop Harvest: Meet the Masters at The Calile Hotel
Tue, 24 Feb, 2026
The Calile Hotel Brisbane, Fortitude Valley
Guided by Ada Lane's chefs and sommeliers, the next instalment of this elevated dining series brings guests closer to their food.
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EventArmand Van Helden at The Tivoli
Fri, 10 Apr, 2026
The Tivoli, Fortitude Valley
Groove to house music all night long, as one of the genre's pioneering stars makes a long-awaited return to Brisbane.
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EventG Flip: 'Dream Ride' Tour
Fri, 27 Feb, 2026
Riverstage, Brisbane
More than good enough: G Flip is playing Brisbane in February 2026 with The Beaches and Ayesha Madon in support.
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EventArchie Moore: kith and kin
Sat, 27 Sep 2025 - Sun, 18 Oct 2026
GOMA, South Brisbane
This artwork won the 2024 Venice Biennale's Golden Lion — and Australians can see it at home in Brisbane.
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EventBluey's World
Thu, 7 Nov 2024 - Tue, 17 Mar 2026
Northshore Pavilion, Hamilton
This immersive Brisbane experience lets you step inside the Heeler home for real life.
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NewsBrisbane's Eat Street Is Now Home to an Aussie-First Vertical Hydroponic Farm
The system will supply fresh herbs and veggies to the Northshore precinct's food vendors.
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NewsMelbourne Has Been Named the Live Music Capital of the World
Results from the Melbourne Live Music Census 2017 show the city's music scene is one to be jealous of.
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NewsThe 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.
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NewsAdidas' 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.
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NewsGorman Has Just Dropped a New Range of Raincoats for Very Good (Well-Dressed) Dogs
The adorable coats — which come in patching patterns for us humans — will help raise funds for Guide Dogs Australia.
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NewsA Weekender's Guide to Auckland's West Coast
Where to dine and drink, rest and relax, experience and explore on the west coast of New Zealand's biggest city.
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NewsA New Exhibition of Influential Japanese Art Is Coming to Melbourne's NGV
The gallery will draw on its collection to display 19th century art from Japan, as well as the European works it influenced.
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NewsMelbourne 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.
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NewsSydney's New Concept Hotel Lets Guests Pick Their Own Designer Room at Check-In
Each of The Collectionist's 39 suites has its own unique look — and instead of being allocated one, you can take your pick.
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NewsSplendour in the Grass Announces 2018 Lineup Led by Kendrick and Lorde
Dust off your gumboots — it's a big one.
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NewsA Weekender's Guide to Waiheke Island
Where to eat, drink, sleep and play during a long weekend on this island of wine just outside of Auckland city centre.
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NewsLord of the Fries Has Launched an All-Day Breakfast Menu of Vegan Hangover Dreams
Including vegan BLTs, bacon and egg muffins, and sticky maple syrup chicken and waffle buns.
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NewsSoutheast Queensland Is Now Home to Two More Holey Moley Mini-Golf Bars
You can now putt over pints on the Gold and Sunshine Coasts — and belt out some karaoke too.
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NewsUnited Places Is Melbourne's New Homestyle Luxury Hotel Opposite the Botanic Gardens
Opening in June, the lush space will feature personalised butler service and chef-curated in-room breakfasts.
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NewsThese 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.
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NewsEmpire Records Is Being Adapted Into a Stage Musical
Shock me, shock me, shock me with some '90s comedy fun.
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NewsThe Valley Drive In Is Brisbane's New Outdoor Music Venue
The Brighside's car park has been transformed into a permanent outdoor gig space.
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NewsA Museum Dedicated to Dachshunds Has Opened in Germany
Featuring more than 4500 items celebrating the humble sausage dog.
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NewsA Look Down the Rabbit Hole at ACMI's Wondrous World-First Wonderland Exhibition
Yes, there's a Mad Hatter's Tea Party – and there's also much, much more than that.
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NewsDark Mofo Has Unveiled Its Massive 2018 Lineup
Returning to MONA in June, it’s chock full of old favourites, powerhouse female artists and the festival's take on Twin Peaks' Bang Bang Bar.
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NewsA Closer Look at 'The Lady and the Unicorn'
We get more familiar with one of the art world's greatest enigmas, currently showing at the Art Gallery of NSW.
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GuideEight Events to Flock to (Other than Sport) During the Commonwealth Games
Even if sport isn't your thing, there's still plenty to see.
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NewsMcDonald'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.
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NewsSouth Bank Is Set to Gain a New 7000-Square-Metre Riverside Green Space
Featuring new barbecue facilities, public art, a water feature, a place for riverfront events and a function space.
