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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 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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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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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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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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NewsThe Rustic Hobbies Made Better by Technology to Adopt for Summer
For the burgeoning urban hobbyists among us.
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NewsThe Ultimate Gift Guide for the Urban Hobbyist
Get all the gear that they didn't know they needed this year.
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NewsSeven Brisbane Activities That Are Fun for Both Kidults and Their Actual Children
Because playtime is a thing to take seriously.
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NewsNSW's South Coast Glamping Retreat Is Popping Back Up for Summer
Glamping specialists Flash Camp are heading back to Shoalhaven's Coolendel reserve.
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NewsWhere to Train for a Marathon and Have a Cooldown Brew After
Whether you're in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane, we've got your running route and post-workout beer covered.
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Sydney 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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GuideThe Six Best Ways to Get Active in Brisbane This Week
Because exercise always goes down better with a beer in hand, a cat nearby, a lack of glaring lights or a killer view.
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NewsThis 13-Hour Escape Room Will Recreate 'Murder on the Orient Express' During a Train Trip
Step into Hercule Poirot's shoes on the 800-kilometre-plus trip from Helsinki to Rovaniemi.
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NewsA Stretch of Noosa's Coastline Has Been Declared a World Surfing Reserve
The Sunshine Coast stretch is only the tenth spot in the world to join the list, marking Australia's third entry.
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NewsSydney's Public Transport Authority Has Just Agreed to Name a New Ferry Ferry McFerryface
Sydneysiders have voted to keep the bizarre legacy of Boaty McBoatface alive.
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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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EventSouthwave: Summer Electronic Series
Fri, 2 Jan - Sat, 21 Feb 2026
Rainforest Green, Brisbane
Brisbane is getting a huge new summer experience with Southwave, a free two-month electronic music series bringing Maribou State, Folamour, Rose Gray and more to South Bank.
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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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EventKesha: The Tits Out Tour
Thu, 19 Feb, 2026
Riverstage, Brisbane
Kesha is playing Brisbane in 2026 as part of the biggest headline tour of her career so far.
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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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EventLorde: 'Ultrasound' World Tour
Mon, 16 Feb, 2026
Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall
Green light: Lorde is bringing her latest world tour to Brisbane, with the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter playing at the Entertainment Centre.
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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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GuideDaily Detours for the Week of November 6
Featuring a craft market of fashion, ceramics, jewellery and food.
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GuideA Weekender's Guide to Brisbane's Best Getaways
Where to eat, what to see and where to stay in Queensland and northern NSW.
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NewsThe City of Sydney Will Waive Its Wedding Venue Hire Fees for Same-Sex Couples
If same-sex marriage laws are changed, the council will allow same-sex couples to wed free of charge at Sydney halls and community facilities.
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GuideDaily Detours for the Week of October 23
Featuring a film festival showcasing 36 movies all made using drones.
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NewsSomeone Wrote a Huge 'No' in the Sky Above Melbourne Today
Is it another sky-high stunt from the anti-marriage-equality campaign?
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NewsHow to Spend 48 Hours in Kuala Lumpur
Make the most of your whirlwind trip to the Malaysian capital.
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NewsAnother Dockless Bike Sharing Service Has Arrived in Australia
Beijing-based Ofo has launched with a fleet of 50 yellow bikes in Adelaide.
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NewsThis NSW Outdoor Experience Combines Canoeing with Champagne and Canapés
Explore the secluded Southern Highlands by canoe (and with a local sparkling Riesling in-hand).
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NewsA Guide to Wellington's Spectacular Outdoors
From accessible islands to leafy wilderness, Wellington boasts alluring outdoor spots in spades.
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NewsThe World's Longest Hiking Trail Has Opened in Canada
25 years in the making, The Great Trail is finally open to the public.
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NewsFive Date Night Ideas That'll Cost You $50 or Less This Spring in Brisbane
Five springy rendezvous that won't break the bank.
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NewsYou Can Now Book a Luxe French Riviera-Inspired Poolside Cabana in Noosa for the Day
You'll also get your own butler who'll bring you Champagne and seafood.
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NewsBrisbane, You're Up: Guide Dogs Queensland Need You to Look After These Balls of Fluff
The organisation needs responsible dog lovers to look after the pups for a year before they goes to work as guide dogs.
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NewsFive Brisbane Excursions You Won't Need a Permission Slip for Anymore
Now that you're a proper grown up, you can bring as many snacks as you want, too.
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NewsThe Most Epic Photos of Last Night's Total Solar Eclipse from the US
Now we're holding out for Sydney 2028.
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NewsStradbroke Island Now Has a Permanent Beachfront Glampground
Ten luxe tens have been permanently pitched at the north island's Adder Rock.
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NewsFive After-Work Activities to Try with Your Mates
Next time you clock off work, head for one of these little adventures in your city.
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NewsFive Places for Winter Camping Between Brisbane and Melbourne
The best campsites from Brisbane to Sydney to Melbourne for fires, wine tasting and most importantly, doggos.
