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NewsParticularly Warm Weather Is Expected Across Australia for the Rest of This Week
And into next week, too.
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NewsThree Items to Pack That Will Make or Break Your Next Boat Trip
Jump into summer with these compact and convenient essentials.
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NewsFour Spontaneous Adventures to Have in Brisbane's Great Outdoors This Summer
Make this the season of last-minute day trips and outdoor games.
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NewsGreater Brisbane's Lockdown Is Ending But New Restrictions Will Be in Place Until January 22
Caps on gatherings both at home and in public are being tightened from 6pm on Monday, January 11 — and so are venue patron limits.
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NewsThe Team Behind Australia's First Surf Park Urbnsurf Is Opening Three New Locations
Landlocked wave riders, rejoice — surf's up for Sydney, Brisbane and Perth.
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NewsFive Impromptu Things to Do If You're Staying in Brisbane Between Christmas and New Year's Day
There’s less hustle and bustle around town, but there’s still plenty to do.
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NewsFive Romantic Brisbane Date Ideas for This Week From Budget to Blowout
This week, you and your plus one can get your skates on, engage in some friendly competition at mini golf and celebrate Lunar New Year at Mt Coot-tha Botanical Gardens.
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GuideThe Best Things to Do in Brisbane This Weekend
This weekend, you can get into the Lunar New Year spirit, put your skates on and listen to live tunes while you picnic.
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GuideThe Best Things to Do in Brisbane This February
From stunning art exhibitions and rooftop parties to screen-to-stage musicals and big-name concerts, here's what's on the agenda in and around Brisbane in February.
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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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GuideThe Best Things to Do in Brisbane This Week
This week, you can follow this year's BrisAsia Festival around town, catch Bianca Del Rio live and see a movie in a brewery.
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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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GuideNews You Can Use: Nine Things That Happened in Brisbane This Week
Here's what's been catching our attention, including the impending closure of one of Brisbane's best seafood restaurants and a day of 36-cent ice creams.
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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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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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NewsThe Best Caves to Visit Near Brisbane and Beyond
Crawl out of your living room cave and into these awe-inspiring ones.
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NewsDaniel Andrews-Themed 'Get On the Beers' Christmas Lights Are Currently Dazzling Melbourne
Because that's exactly the kind of thing 2020's festive season was always going to serve up.
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NewsHere Is What Australia's Weather Has Planned for Christmas Day 2020
Santa's delivering warm but not sweltering conditions on the east coast — and heat in the west and top end.
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NewsThe Most Unusual Swimming Holes to Try Around Brisbane
Don't stick to the rivers and the lakes that you're used to.
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NewsJupiter and Saturn Are About to Appear Closer Together in the Sky Than They Have in 400 Years
It's called a 'great conjunction' — and it's happening this month.
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FeatureGifts that Count
At Concrete Playground, supporting the people and businesses that make our cities such vibrant and exciting places to live is our reason for being.
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NewsThe Impressive Geminids Meteor Shower Will Be Visible in Australia Tonight
The spectacular starry event only happens once a year — and it'll be at its peak in the early hours of Monday, December 14.
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NewsFour Outdoor Barbecue Spots in Brisbane Where You Can Graze and Play All Day
Where you can BYO drinks as well as snags.
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NewsQueensland's Indoor Dance Floors Will Be Allowed to Reopen From December 14
If making shapes was on your Christmas wishlist, you can cross it off.
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NewsThis Nifty Map Will Help You Find All the Best and Brightest Christmas Lights in Your Area
Just enter your postcode or suburb, and it'll tell you where to see luminous festive displays near you and around town.
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NewsFive Key Ingredients for Throwing the Ultimate House Party This Summer
Liven up your house party with as little effort as possible.
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NewsThe 11 Best Books of 2020 to Read This Summer
Use your time off to get deep into the winner of this year's 2020 Miles Franklin Award or a gripping memoir on the dark reality of Silicon Valley.
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EventThe Sound Society at Roma Street Parklands
Multiple single dates
Roma Street Parklands, Brisbane
Listen to free live music in stunning natural surroundings once a month.
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EventWeekend of Tartness
Fri, 21 Feb - Sun, 23 Feb 2025
The Scratch, Milton
The funkiest, sourest, most-refreshing beers being produced in Australia and around the world are taking over The Scratch's taps for three tart days.
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EventGABS Craft Beer Fest
Fri, 23 May - Sat, 24 May 2025
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane
Where can you get a drink from a 120-tap bar? At 2025's Great Australasian Beer Spectapular.
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EventKichi Kichi Meet and Eat
Sun, 23 Mar - Tue, 25 Mar 2025
Harajuku Gyoza South Bank, South Brisbane
Chef Motokichi Yukimura from Kyoto's Kichi Kichi is whipping up his internet-famous omurice in Brisbane — again.
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EventLunar New Year at Brisbane Quarter
Tue, 28 Jan - Mon, 10 Feb 2025
Brisbane Quarter, Brisbane City
See in the Year of the Snake with lion dances, flaming lobster and decadent banquets.
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EventLunar New Year in Fortitude Valley
Sat, 1 Feb - Sun, 2 Feb 2025
Chinatown Fortitude Valley, Fortitude Valley
The Year of the Snake is getting into full swing with markets, traditional music and cultural dances — and plenty of food in the vicinity.
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EventLunar New Year in The Lanes
Sat, 1 Feb, 2025
Bakery, Winn and California Lanes, Fortitude Valley
Chinatown isn't the only place in Fortitude Valley to feast on dumplings, sip drinks and watch lion dances this Lunar New Year.
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EventLunar New Year at Donna Chang
Tue, 28 Jan - Sun, 2 Feb 2025
Donna Chang, Brisbane City
This CBD Chinese fine-diner is a heritage-listed former bank is serving up lunch banquets, dinner feasts, dragon dancers and more to welcome the Year of the Snake.
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EventYear of the Snake Chinese New Year Dinners at Stanley
Wed, 29 Jan - Sun, 2 Feb 2025
Stanley Restaurant, Brisbane City
Celebrate Lunar New Year with a Cantonese feast and lion dances by the river at Howard Smith Wharves' Cantonese restaurant.
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EventLunar New Year at The Star Brisbane
Sun, 12 Jan - Wed, 12 Feb 2025
The Star Brisbane, Brisbane City
Enjoy a street food-inspired banquet or tuck into a luxe sashimi platter, then watch lion dances and place your hopes for the year ahead on the wishing tree.
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NewsSeven Things You Can Do This Summer that Aren't Just Quick Dips and Backyard Sessions
Do what moves you this summer, whether that's checking out an underwater art museum, chair-dancing at a live gig or whipping up rum cocktails in a park.
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NewsBrisbane Is Set to Score a 64-Hectare Inner-City Public Park with a Huge Lake and a Tree House Lookout
The final plan for Victoria Park's revamp has been revealed — and it also features a high-ropes course, waterholes and mountain-bike trails.
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NewsSix Unique Experiences to Gift to Someone Who Doesn't Need More Stuff
From alpaca picnics and sailing adventures to thrillseeking rides.
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NewsCali Beach Club Is the Gold Coast's Soon-to-Open Cabana-Filled Oceanside Precinct on a Rooftop
It'll boast two restaurants, four bars, multiple pools, a sandy volleyball court and an outdoor cinema.
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NewsNine Chic Homeware Gifts to Get Your Housemate that You'll Get Enjoy Too
Because we all know that whatever's theirs is yours as well.
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Summer Guide: Brisbane 2020–21
Slap on your sunscreen and get out there — clear blues, secluded bush spots and ice-cold beers await.
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NewsFour Entertaining Ways To Get Your Mates To Open Their Wallets For Charity
Turn your next hang-out into a chance to do good for men's health.
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NewsAudible Is Offering a Heap of Free Audiobooks to Help Keep You Entertained On Your Summer Road Trips
They all tie into seven summer itineraries, which'll take you travelling between small businesses across the country.
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NewsVictoria Has Hit Zero Active COVID-19 Cases for the First Time Since February
It has now been 25 days since a COVID-19 case or death was reported, too.
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NewsYou Can Now Hire a Water Bike to Pedal Your Way Along the Brisbane River
The stable vessels float on the water, and feature a mounted seat and pedals on top — and they're now available to rent in Brisbane.
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NewsQueensland Will Further Ease Gathering, Venue and Event Limits From November 17
You'll be able to have 50 people over to your home — and cinemas, seated gigs and stadiums can increase their capacity to 100 percent.
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NewsUndersea Putt & Play Is Redcliffe's New Underwater-Themed 18-Hole Mini Golf Course
Putt your way past sharks, whales and pirates, then hit up the games arcade, cafe or bar.
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NewsFive Epic Multi-Day Hikes to Conquer Near Brisbane
Pack a tent, water and lots of snacks and walk your way through the most beautiful parts of Queensland.
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NewsAn Adventure-Packed Date Itinerary If You And Your Partner Aren't Big On Romantic Dinners
Take your romance to new heights and make your next date non-basic.
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NewsAustralia Might Soon Be Home to the Southern Hemisphere's Biggest Indoor-Outdoor Water Park
It's slated to open in Melbourne by 2024.
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NewsWe're Giving Away a $1000 Voucher So You Can Spend the Rest of 2020 Having Epic Adventures
Turn this year around with a roster of thrillseeking activities — on us.
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NewsFive Ways to Avoid the Afternoon Slump When You're Working at Home
Keep your workday energy up, even after 3pm.
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GuideFive Places to Get a Wet Shave in Brisbane for When You're Prepping for Movember
Fix up, look sharp, and get your month of mo growing off to a smooth start.
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NewsFive Ways to Bring the Best of Your Local Pub Home to Celebrate the Grand Finals
Bring all your mates together with themed snacks, music and games.
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NewsA 'John Wick' Roller Coaster Is a Real Thing That You'll Be Able to Ride From Next Year
It'll hopefully have you exclaiming a Keanu-style "whoa!" several times.
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NewsBrisbanites Will Be Able to Gather in Groups of 40 At Home From This Weekend
The larger gathering cap was originally due to come into effect on November 1, but it has been brought forward "thanks to the strong health response of Queenslanders".
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NewsThe Aussie Backyard Bird Count Is Your New Excuse to Stare at Nature in Your Street or Local Park
Head outside, see how many winged creatures you can spot and help BirdLife Australia better understand the country's local birdlife.
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NewsQantas Is Now Selling Retro Athleisure Wear to Help You Pretend You're On Holidays
If wearing an airline logo will make you feel like you've jetted far, far away, this limited-edition collection is for you.
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NewsFive After-Work Activities to Add a Little More Joy Into Your Working Week
Beat the workday blues with sunset picnics, pub trivia and brew-fuelled yoga sessions.
