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NewsVictoria Park Has Closed Its Golf Course and Reopened as a Huge Public Park
It's the first step in the site's hefty transformation, with wetlands, a lake, bike trails and a treehouse lookout all to come.
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NewsTaronga Zoo Has Welcomed a New Southern Hairy-Nosed Wombat Joey and It's As Adorable As You'd Expect
Stop what you’re doing and just enjoy this newborn baby wombat.
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NewsMelbourne's Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix Has Been Cancelled for the Second Year in a Row
Just like in 2020, the 2021 event has been scrapped due to the pandemic.
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NewsEight Mountain Biking Trails Around Australia to Tackle for Off-Road Thrills
Whether you're looking for high-speed thrills or a more leisurely ride, these excellent mountain bike trails have something for everyone.
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NewsThis 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.
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NewsTaronga Zoo Has Brought Back Its Adorable Online TV Channel with 24/7 Animal Live-Streams
You can now watch seals swim, meerkats play and otters frolic all day, every day.
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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 Best Things to Do On, By and Near the Water in Brisbane
From visiting overwater bars to hopping in a kayak and picnicking on a boat, there are plenty of ways to enjoy our River City.
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GuideThe Best Things to Do in Brisbane This January
From smash-hit musicals and waterside festivals to a huge secondhand book fair, here's what's on the agenda in and around Brisbane in January.
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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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GuideThe Best Things to Do in Brisbane This Weekend
This weekend, you can add festive films by the river, gingerbread cocktails, searching for tiny doors and twilight markets to your pre-Christmas plans.
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NewsThe Rainy-Day Guide to Brisbane
When the weather turns wet, here's where to find bars with games, cosy cafes, indoor classes to try and nice dry galleries to shelter in.
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NewsSix Other Things to Do on Christmas Day in Brisbane
Contrary to popular belief, the city keeps on turning on Christmas Day — if you're not otherwise engaged, go see some Aussie wildlife, inhale tacos and margaritas, or picnic in a park.
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GuideThe Best Things to Do in Brisbane This Week
This week, you can sort out your Christmas gifts under fairy lights, play a live music trivia quiz with well-known names and explore the best in Asia-Pacific art.
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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 Eight Best Outdoor Swimming Pools in Brisbane
Brisbane might not be a beach city, but there's always an oasis nearby beckoning you to leave work early for a splash.
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NewsNine Incredible Road Trips to Take to Explore the Country at Your Own Pace
Hit the road, Jack, and don't you come back till you've explored rugged coastlines, lush rainforests and arid outback tracks.
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NewsEight Multi-Day Hikes for When You Feel Like Reconnecting with Nature
From embarking on remote coastal walks to wandering through ancient rainforests, it's time to pack the tent and explore the great outdoors.
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FeatureAn Explorer's Guide to Hong Kong
From verdant, mountainous peaks to secluded, sandy beaches, a different side of the harbour city awaits.
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NewsA 'Strawberry' Full Moon Will Be Visible in Australia's Skies This Week
It's considered a supermoon by some, but not by others — either way, it'll be brightening up Australia's skies on Friday, June 25.
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FeatureA Luxury Guide to Hong Kong
As one of the world's great financial hubs, it's probably no surprise that Hong Kong has long been a playground for the wealthy.
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FeatureAn Art Lover's Guide to Hong Kong
Once best known as one of the world's major financial hubs, the harbour city has now made a name for itself thanks to a booming creative scene.
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NewsThick Fog Is Causing Reduced Visibility and Dangerous Driving Conditions Across Brisbane
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a road alert warning, with soupy skies descending upon the city.
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FeatureThe Green Scene
Convenience may be king in our busy lives — but it doesn't have to come at an environmental cost.
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NewsBrisbane Just Moved One Step Closer to Hosting the 2032 Olympic Games
All that's left is for the International Olympic Committee to take a vote, which'll happen in mid-July.
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NewsYou Can Now Take a Scenic Stroll Along the Gold Coast's New 700-Metre-Long Seaway Promenade
It's the latest addition to The Spit at Southport.
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NewsSix Places Down Under Have Been Named in the World's Top Ten Most Liveable Cities for 2021
Auckland topped the list, with Adelaide coming in third, Wellington equal fourth, Perth sixth, Melbourne tied for eighth and Brisbane ranking tenth.
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NewsThis 30-Metre-Long Dinosaur Found in Outback Queensland Is Officially Australia's Largest Ever
As long as a basketball court and as tall as a two-storey building, Australotitan cooperensis was first unearthed in 2007 in Cooper Creek.
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EventBrisbane Gin Festival
Fri, 4 Apr - Sun, 6 Apr 2025
Brisbane Showgrounds, Bowen Hills
This boozy festival is bringing 50 craft gin distillers from around the country to Brisbane Showgrounds for three days of masterclasses and tastings.
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EventNew Year's Eve in Brisbane
Tue, 31 Dec, 2024
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane
They don’t call it Bris-vegas for nothing.
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EventGin-gle Bar at Riverbar & Kitchen
Sat, 30 Nov - Tue, 24 Dec 2024
Riverbar & Kitchen, Brisbane
In 2024, Christmas in Brisbane means gin and limoncello soft serve, gingerbread cocktails and gin-cured salmon bruschetta, all by the river.
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EventLes Misérables: The Arena Spectacular
Wed, 28 May - Sun, 1 Jun 2025
Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall
You'll hear the people sing when this arena spectacular version of Victor Hugo's famous 1862 novel hits Brisbane.
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EventRhys Darby: The Legend Returns
Wed, 30 Apr, 2025
Princess Theatre, Woolloongabba
The New Zealand comedian is bringing his first stand-up show in almost a decade to Brisbane.
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EventLifeline Bookfest — Summer
Sat, 18 Jan - Mon, 27 Jan 2025
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane
It's time to stock up on soap opera-themed cookbooks and other treasures you didn't know you needed — again.
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EventFestive High Tea
Fri, 1 Nov - Sun, 29 Dec 2024
Living Room Bar, Brisbane City
'Tis the season to build your own gingerbread house over festive-themed cocktails at Brisbane's W Hotel's Christmas high tea.
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Event$2 Summer Dips
Sun, 1 Dec 2024 - Fri, 28 Feb 2025
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane
You can enjoy a swim in Brisbane City Council's 22 public pools for just $2 all summer long.
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EventBrisbane Comedy Festival
Wed, 23 Apr - Sun, 25 May 2025
Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm
Get ready to laugh: Rhys Darby, Ross Noble and Boozy Shakespeare are on the lineup when Brisbane's annual comedy festival returns for 2025.
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EventChristmas in Brisbane
Fri, 22 Nov 2024 - Fri, 31 Jan 2025
Various locations across Brisbane, Brisbane
From a festive maze to a free light and sound experience, here's how Brisbane's CBD and South Bank is celebrating Christmas in 2024.
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NewsParticularly Frosty Weather Is Expected Across Australia's East Coast This Week
If you're feeling a little colder than usual, there's a reason for that.
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NewsThese Melbourne Zoos Are Live-Streaming Their Cute Animals to Help Boost Your Mood
Watch snow leopard cubs, lions, giraffes and penguins as they go about their days.
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FeatureNeighbourhood Guide: Fortitude Valley
From laneways to luxury brands and cultural hubs to cool pubs, Fortitude Valley is one of the liveliest suburbs in Brisbane.
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FeatureNeighbourhood Guide: Coorparoo
Coorparoo has recently seen a surge in popularity thanks to its proximity to the city and affordable housing options.
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FeatureNeighbourhood Guide: Brisbane
Here at Concrete Playground, we love celebrating the local businesses and hidden gems that make Brisbane a great city to live in.
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GuideSeven of the Most Unique Places to Stay on Your Canberra Getaway
Spend your trip to the nation's capital glamping in a vineyard, slumbering near lions and sinking into luxe surrounds in the CBD.
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FeatureNeighbourhood Guide: Paddington and Milton
It’s little wonder that Paddington and Milton remain highly sought-after suburbs.
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FeatureNeighbourhood Guide: Newstead and Bowen Hills
Brisbane’s inner north has long been a covetable area for locals young and old to explore, live in and visit. And none so much as Newstead and Bowen Hills.
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NewsWestern 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.
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NewsThis 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.
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NewsAldi Is Trialling Making Its Sales Available Online So You Don't Have to Line Up
In the future, you might be able to hit up its big snow gear sales and other specials without rushing into a store.
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NewsA '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.
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NewsAssistance Dogs Australia Wants You To Name One of Its Super Cute Puppies
It needs to start with the letter B, and have two syllables — so Boaty McBoatface is out.
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NewsAldi's Big Snow Gear Sale Is Back for 2021 So You Can Rug Up During Your Frosty Winter Getaway
Snow jackets start at $39.99 — and you can pick up everything from snow pants and boots to face masks and beanies, too.
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NewsYou Might Soon Be Able to Stay at a New 250-Room Hotel and Resort at Dreamworld
Part of the land next to the Coomera spot has been earmarked for a new $75 million Dreamworld Resort.
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NewsEverything You Need to Know About 2021's Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
This spectacular starry event only happens once a year — here's how you can get a glimpse.
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NewsImpressive Last-Minute Gifts That'll Make Your Mum's Mother's Day
Here's how to spoil her this year, whether you're somewhere near or somewhere far.
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News
A 'Pink' Supermoon Will Be Visible in Australia Tonight
Head out to your backyard or balcony and look up.
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GuideSix Epic Experiences That'll Make You Want to Book a Trip to Canberra This Spring
Drink award-winning craft beer, take a glass-blowing class and ride around Lake Burley Griffin.
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NewsSeven Knock Off-Worthy Activities That'll Help Beat the Back-to-Office Blues
Make your own cheese, dance off the work woes and hit up a next-level cocktail festival.
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NewsStafford Skate Centre Is Set to Close After Four Decades of Rolling on the Rink
The popular northside venue has announced that it's hanging up its skates after the building was bought by new owners.
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GuideSeven Unexpected Activities to Try on a Cosy Winter Escape to Canberra
Swap your blanket fort for decadent, truffle-fuelled degustations in the capital.
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NewsNew Zealand's Best Winter Festivals That Will Make You Actually Want to Go Outside
From slopeside music fests in Queenstown to solstice celebrations in Wellington, these events are made for winter getaways.
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NewsThis Alpine-Inspired Winter Pop-Up Is Touring Its Igloos and Ice Skating Rink Around Australia
The Winter Village will return to Melbourne — and head to Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Parramatta, too.
