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NewsThis Japanese Art Project Collects Origami Sculptures Made From Chopstick Wrappers
Turning rubbish into art.
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NewsThe Most Memorable Things We Ate in Australia in 2017
The standout dishes we're still thinking about — even months down the track.
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NewsOne of the World's Steepest Railways Has Opened in Switzerland
Soaring between snowy villages and scaling a height difference of 744 metres.
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NewsSeinfeld Might Be Getting the Point-and-Click Video Game Treatment
It'll be the ultimate game about nothing, obviously.
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GuideConcrete Playground's Most-Read Stories of 2017
From 'glampgrounds' to new live music venues, here are the stories that resonated most with you this year.
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NewsTen Australian TV Shows You Should Stream This Summer
Hit pause on your fifth run of 'Seinfeld' — there's plenty of hilarious, relatable and completely bingeworthy local television to get into.
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GuideItalian Bars and Restaurants Across Australia That Will Transport You to the Amalfi Coast
Forget Euro summer — get a taste of la dolce vita at one of these stunning homegrown spots.
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GuideFive Rooftop Bars Where You Can Make the Most of Golden Hour in Brisbane
Take an early mark to nab a spot at these coveted sky-high bars.
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GuideSeven Brisbane Bars That'll Take Your Friday Night Drinks to the Next Level
Celebrate the end of the week in style — visit these elegant bars and treat yourself to an elegant cocktail.
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GuideSix Bars Pouring Caribbean-Influenced Cocktails to Keep Those Summer Vibes Alive This Winter
Remain blissfully unaware that summer's over with this selection of tropical tipples.
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GuideBrisbane's Best New Bars Of 2017
Honouring the best new additions to Brisbane's bar scene this year.
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NewsDoughLord Is Brisbane's New Dedicated Cookie Dough Haven
No, you don't have to have ice cream with it.
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GuideBrisbane's Most Popular Bars of 2017
The rooftop bars, themed hangouts, old-school pubs and cosy courtyards you flocked to this year.
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NewsA Major Contemporary Aboriginal Artwork Will Grace Sydney Airport's International Terminal From 2018
The installation by Kamilaroi artist Archie Moore will be seen by 15 million passengers each year.
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NewsSweden's Ice Hotel Has Unveiled Its Frosty New Artist-Created Rooms
Featuring 35 one-of-a-kind rooms crafted by 36 artists from 17 countries.
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NewsConcrete Playground's Top Ten Films of 2017
If you didn't catch these in cinemas, make it your mission to seek them out before the year's end.
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BarThe Straddie Hotel
158 East Coast Road, Point Lookout
North Stradbroke Island's legendary pub has reopened with refreshed spaces, classic pub fare and sweeping ocean views.
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BarByblós Brisbane
39 Hercules Street, Hamilton
This Portside favourite has relaunched after 18 years with a revamped look and refreshed Lebanese menu.
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BarSlipstream Brewing Social House
8 The Avenue, Birtinya
This Brisbane brewery has expanded to the Sunshine Coast with a 40-tap hangout that's pairing beers and bites.
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BarMontrachet
30 King Street, Bowen Hills
Brisbane's famous French restaurant is back in business on King Street under chef Clément Chauvin.
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BarPortside Social
39 Hercules Street, Hamilton
You'll find pints, parmigianas and games of pool at this Hamilton gastropub at Portside — and burgers, ribs and boozy bottomless weekend brunches, too.
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BarClaw BBQ & Grill Carindale
1151 Creek Road, Carindale
Brisbane's seafood lovers can now don bibs, crack open shellfish and watch sports at this chain's second crab shack, this time in the city's south.
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BarNaldham House
33 Felix Street, Brisbane City
This heritage-listed CBD site is back after an eye-catching revamp — and it's serving up Euro-style dishes, plus drinks on the terrace.
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BarLittle Miss Sunshine
80 Ann Street, Brisbane City
This Brisbane brewery and bistro pours its own beers — and makes them — on Ann Street in the city's CBD.
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NewsThis Pristine Blue Paradise Has Been Named Australia's Best Beach for 2018
This far north Queensland island beach has topped a list of 11,761.
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NewsMelbourne Will Be Home to the First Apple Global Flagship Store in the Southern Hemisphere
One of Federation Square's buildings will be knocked down to make way for it.
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NewsThis Californian Winery Has Created a Marijuana-Infused Sav Blanc
Rebel Coast's THC-infused wine will be on the market as soon as California legalises recreational cannabis use on January 1.
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NewsAustralia Is Getting a New Big Thing — in the Form of a Giant Milo Tin
Big Banana, Big Pineapple, Big Milo Tin?
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NewsA Look Inside Australia's New Five-Storey Cube-Shaped Winery, Restaurant and Cellar Door
d’Arenberg's new structure features an art gallery, a wine inhalation room, panoramic South Australian views and 70 types of vino to taste.
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NewsThis Greeting Card Service Will Send Lumps of Coal to 2017's Naughtiest Person
And, for US residents, to their not-so-loved ones.
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EventAffordable Art Fair Brisbane 2026
Thu, 7 May - Sun, 10 May 2026
Brisbane Showgrounds, Bowen Hills
Bargain alert: this global event is making its return to Brisbane across four May days, with artworks for sale from $100.
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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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News24-Hour Trading Is Coming to the Brisbane CBD During the Commonwealth Games
Stores in the 4000 postcode will be allowed to open 24/7, as will shops on the Gold Coast.
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NewsYou Can Now Go Ice Skating Next to the Beach in the Maldives
Step from the sea to the sand to the ice — in the tropics.
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NewsThe World's First Completely Solar-Powered Train Is Up and Running in Byron Bay
A disused diesel train has been fitted with solar panels to run a three-kilometre track around the area.
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NewsCheeky Poke Bar Is Newstead's New Home of Healthy Eats and Colourful Cocktails
Poke your head in on Brisbane's latest poke joint.
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NewsThe World's Biggest Bouncing Castle Obstacle Course for Adults Is Coming to Melbourne
The Monster is set to take over Melbourne Showgrounds for a three-day adults-only festival this January.
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NewsVegemite Has Released an Icy Pole Recipe and People Are Confused
The most Aussie summer treat since the Sunnyboy (RIP).
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NewsMelbourne's All-Night Arts Festival White Night Will Feature Two Burning Man Installations in 2018
Plus, a shimmering 'liquid sky' will hover over Fed Square, a laneway will be filled with virtual dogs and drag queens will sing from CBD balconies.
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NewsNigella Lawson Is Coming to Australia to Talk All Things Food
She'll join social psychologist Hugh Mackay in both Sydney and Melbourne this January.
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A Guide to Australia's Best Summer Festivals in 2017–18
The best camping festivals, one-day dance parties and multi-day arts meets hitting the country this year.
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NewsAi Weiwei to Install a 60-Metre Inflatable Boat on Sydney's Cockatoo Island
It's part of 2018's 21st Biennale of Sydney.
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NewsYouTube Is Set to Launch Its Own Music Subscription Service
Called Remix, it's slated to be up and running by March 2018.
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NewsFive Tournaments to Challenge Your Mates to This Summer
A bit of friendly competition never hurt anybody.
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NewsBrisbane's Freeplay Gaming Arcade 1UP Adds Unlimited Pinball and a Console Lounge
The Morningside venue levels up, allowing patrons to play even more games until their heart's content.
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GuideBrisbane's Best New Cafes of 2017
Honouring the best new additions to Brisbane's cafe scene this year.
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NewsThis Ultra Lavish Italian Castle Now Doubles as a Hotel, Museum and Cooking School
The former Norman fortress and 17th century palace also boasts a huge kitchen garden, and will host wine tastings in the future.
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NewsA Look Inside South Brisbane's Huge New Party Pub, Little Big House
Belt out karaoke and drink beer in a renovated police station.
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NewsBrisbane Is Getting a Massive Ball Pit Playground Over Summer
Prepare to dive into an adult playground filled with one million glow-in-the-dark balls.
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NewsAustralia Is Getting Its First Cat Lovers Show
Everything a dapper doggo can do, a cute cat can as well.
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NewsBen & Jerry's Will Give Out Free Ice Cream Cones to Celebrate Marriage Equality
The frozen dessert brand tops off their long history of support with free sweet treats.
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NewsBrisbane's Massive Valley Bar Crawl Returns with an Expanded 2018 Lineup
Get ready to hop around town again — and to more venues.
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NewsThe Rustic Hobbies Made Better by Technology to Adopt for Summer
For the burgeoning urban hobbyists among us.
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NewsTruckin' Hungry Is Brisbane's New Permanent Food Truck Hub with BYO
Between five to eight of the city's finest meals-on-wheels purveyors will man the site seven days a week.
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Guide
Brisbane's Best New Bars Of 2017
Honouring the best new additions to Brisbane's bar scene this year.
