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NewsFive Easy Pick-Me-Ups to Make Your Week a Little Bit Better
Jazz up your week by finding joy in the little wins.
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NewsYou'll Soon Be Able to Catch a Ferry from Howard Smith Wharves to North Stradbroke Island
The first of three new pontoons designed to connect the Brisbane CBD with Moreton Bay is due to open before the end of 2020.
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NewsThe AFL Will Make History By Holding the 2020 Grand Final in Brisbane
It's the first time the code's biggest game will be played outside Melbourne.
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NewsQantas Is Now Selling Its Coveted PJs If You Want to Pretend You're Living It Up in Business Class
Live your best high-flying life — at home — for $25.
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NewsThis Aussie Website Will Turn Your Pet's Cute Face Into Your Own Personalised Jigsaw Puzzle
You've already spent so long gazing at Fido, Fluffy, Polly or Nemo, so this should be the easiest jigsaw that you've ever done.
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NewsSeven Last-Minute Weekend Adventures You Can Book Right Now
These epic activities are just what you need to avoid another weekend wasted on the couch.
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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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NewsEpic Things to Do This Weekend That Don't Involve Going to the Pub
Swap schooners for sea kayaking in the harbour or abseiling down a waterfall.
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NewsBrisbane's Five Best Heated Swimming Pools for Winter
Cold weather don't mean a thing when you're in a big, warm vat of chlorinated water.
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NewsGood Day People Is the New Not-Boring Online Gift Store Stocked with Top-Notch Aussie Produce
Playfully packaged tins, filled with locally made gifts you'd actually want to receive.
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NewsIceland Wants to Blast Your 2020-Induced Screams Into the Country's Frosty Wilderness
Your frustrated yells will echo through one of seven locations — including the country's fjords, the capital of Reykjavík or the volcanic surroundings of the Reykjanes peninsula.
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FeatureHoliday Here This Year
Whether it’s a day trip out of the city, a weekend escape or a month-long adventure, Australians love travelling.
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NewsBrisbane Just Shivered Through Its Coldest Morning of 2020 So Far
The city's minimum temperature hit 3.8 degrees at the airport and 7.6 in the CBD.
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NewsAldi Is Releasing a Range of Affordable Hiking Gear So You Can Start Hitting the Trails
The range of hiking shoes, headlamps, thermals and jackets lands this Saturday — and starts at just $4.99.
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NewsQueensland Will Further Ease Private and Public Gathering Restrictions from Midday on July 3
The state is bringing forward its third stage of eased COVID-19 restrictions — and loosening rules on house parties, venues and events.
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NewsNew Brisbane Venue Rage Cage Lets You Smash Stuff with a Baseball Bat
Blow off some steam by going to town on some satisfyingly smashable items.
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NewsIvory Coat Is Searching for 20 Adorable Dogs to Star in Its Next TV Commercial
Does your perfect pooch have what it takes to become a star? Of course. So, now's the time to make 'em one.
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News
Queensland Stadiums Will Be Able to Host Up to 2000 Fans from This Weekend
It's great news if you're a Brisbane Lions or Brisbane Broncos fan.
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NewsNew Zealand Now Has Zero Active Cases of COVID-19
All COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted in NZ at midnight tonight — but the country's borders will remain closed for now.
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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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NewsA Lunar Eclipse Will Be Visible in Australia This Weekend
Head out to your backyard or balcony and look up.
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NewsThis Is What You Can and Can't Do in Queensland from Midday on June 1
Queensland's roadmap out of lockdown has reached its second stage — here's what you need to know.
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NewsQueensland Will Further Ease Travel, Entertainment and Hospitality Restrictions from Midday on June 1
The state is bringing forward its second stage of eased limits — including travelling anywhere within Queensland, and allowing 20 people in cafes, restaurants, pubs and clubs.
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NewsPetstock Has Released a New Line of Accessories to Keep Your Pets Cute and Cosy This Winter
Including chunky jumpers, shiny parkas, sporty jackets and wool-lined coats.
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NewsFive Dreamy Hot Pools Around Australia to Plan Your Next Winter Adventure Around
From multimillion-dollar luxury retreats to bush baths that are open 24 hours a day.
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NewsFive Must-See Natural Wonders to Visit on Your Next Aussie Getaway
Explore the picturesque beaches, rainforests and national parks that Australia is famous for.
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NewsThis New Home Workout from Koala and Retrosweat Is Dripping With 80s Australiana
Twelve retro-tastic mini-episodes that'll have you carving up your living room.
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News
Brisbane Just Shivered Through Its Coldest May Day In 40 Years
The maximum temperature didn't exceed 17.9 degrees yesterday — and today is expected to be slightly cooler.
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NewsThis Year's Ekka Public Holiday Is Moving to a Friday So Brisbanites Can Enjoy a Bonus Long Weekend
Instead of scoring a Wednesday off work, you'll now get to sleep in on a Friday — and head out of town, too.
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NewsVery Wet and Wintry Weather Is Expected Across Australia for the Rest of This Week
We're getting another early taste of winter.
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NewsBig W Has Launched an Affordable New Range of Cosy Winter Petwear for Adorable Dogs
Because your pupper deserves its own cable-knit sweater and faux fur-trimmed jacket.
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NewsFive Bushwalks Near Brisbane with Spectacular Views to Conquer This Season
Take a walk on the wild side.
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NewsA Long Weekender's Guide to Darwin for When You Need Warm Weather Again
Spend balmy nights in Australia's Top End tucking into fresh seafood and meeting local makers.
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NewsThis Is What You Can and Can't Do in Queensland from Midnight on May 15
The state's stay-at-home rules are easing again — here's what you need to know.
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NewsQueensland Will Implement the First Step of Australia's Eased COVID-19 Restrictions on May 15
That means gatherings of up to ten people outside of homes are allowed and restaurants, pubs and cafes can open (with some rules).
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NewsThis Is What Australia's Three-Step Roadmap Out of COVID-19 Lockdown Looks Like
Step one includes regional travel, opening restaurants and gatherings of up to ten — and all three steps are expected to be implemented by July.
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NewsGroups of Five Queenslanders Can Visit Friends and Family in Their Homes from This Sunday
Five people from one household will be able to visit another household — just in time for Mother's Day.
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NewsEverything You Need to Know About This Year'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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NewsThis Japanese Aquarium Wants You to Video Chat with Its Shy and Lonely Eels
Wave at and talk to more than 300 garden eels — so they don't forget what it's like to be surrounded by humans.
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NewsThe Australian Government May Soon Ease Restrictions on Outdoor Sport and Recreational Activities
Small-group, non-contact activities involving less than ten people could be allowed to recommence first.
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NewsThe Australian Government Could Relax Social Distancing and Public Gathering Restrictions from May 8
"Australians have earned an early mark," said Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
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NewsUp Is the New Online Shopping-Friendly Bank for the Digital World
Taking the hassle out of your iso-shopping adventures.
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NewsRain, Thunderstorms, Snow and the Coldest April Day in 60 Years Expected for Australia This Week
We're getting an early taste of winter.
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NewsColes Has Lifted Its Limits on Toilet Paper So the Bog Roll Crisis of 2020 Is Officially Over
We’ve now, hopefully, seen the backside of panic buying in Australia.
