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NewsEnjoying Cocktails on Queensland's Beaches Might Soon Be a Reality
Those postcard-perfect strips of sand could be populated by beachfront businesses.
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NewsBrisbane's Newest Comic Book Store Intends to Make Comics More Accessible
Secret Identity is not just for hardcore graphic novel geeks.
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NewsBulimba Festival Expands into a Week-Long Shindig
The Triffid's favourite bands, lawn lunching with The Grates and No Lights No Lycra.
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NewsConcrete Playground’s Ten Steps to the Perfect Brisbane Weekend
From night markets to rooftop bars and chocolate fudge nachos.
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NewsBrisbane's High-Flying Limes Hotel Is Up For Sale
There's going to be one less in the stable for Damian Griffiths.
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GuideUnconventional Outings to Round Up the Crew for Something Different
Hands-on outings across Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne for the group chat that's already bored of brunch and bar-hopping.
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GuideTheatre and Live Performances to Build a Whole Night Out Around
Theatres, cabaret rooms and live-music stages across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, from new Australian drama to West End-scale musicals — plus where to eat before curtain.
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GuideLate-Night Cocktail Bars Made for Just One More Round Before Ubers
Twelve bars built for the hour when "one more round" turns into three, spanning a Godfather-themed basement, a moon-lit Shanghai den and a bar that distills its own fernet.
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GuideKid-Friendly Spots Where the Whole Family Will Love Spending Time Together
Nine family-friendly venues where a pig named Kevin Bacon, a cubby house inside a brewery, and gluten-free doughnuts do the heavy lifting of keeping everyone happy.
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GuideJazz Bars to Settle Into and Lose Track of the Whole Night In
Nine jazz bars where the drawcard is world-class acts, great drinks, and a distinct lack of signage.
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GuideIndependent Cinemas with Interesting and Unexpected Screenings
The kind of cinemas where the screening is only half the reason to show up, these characterful picture palaces are high on vibes.
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GuideGalleries to Spend a Rainy Afternoon Wandering Around
Twelve galleries across Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne that earn a proper look, not just a walk-by.
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NewsThe Best New Australian Books to Curl Up With This August
A time-travelling news agency, fables about digital dystopias, the grief of losing a best friend and more.
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NewsTwenty-Five Exceptional Films by Indigenous Australian Filmmakers That You Can Stream Right Now
Celebrate Australia's First Nations filmmakers with these potent westerns, horror standouts, coming-of-age gems, Top End rom-coms, outback noirs, and expressive dance flicks.
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NewsA List of All of the Wes Anderson Films, Ranked
No one makes movies quite like Wes Anderson, so we've revisited and ranked them all — even though every single one is a gem.
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NewsMichael Sloane's Five Steps to a Perfect Brisbane Weekend
The Last Dinosaurs' bassist gives us his tips.
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NewsPatience Hodgson’s Five Steps to the Perfect Brisbane Weekend
Get out and about with the Grates frontwoman and owner of your favourite vintage tropical cafe bar.
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GuideThe Ten Best Things to Do for the Ekka Holiday
From Fortitude Valley's mini carnival to Brightside's annual prom and all the pop culture trivia in between.
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NewsMel Stringer's Five Steps to the Perfect Brisbane Weekend
Artist and Etsy-er Mel Stringer knows Brisbane's kawaii side.
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NewsVlada Edirippulige's Five Steps to the Perfect Brisbane Weekend
The illustrator, Major Leagues bassist and Junky Comics shop owner really knows Brisbane's cultural landscape.
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NewsMorgan Jenkins' Five Steps to the Perfect Brisbane Weekend
Get the skinny on your city from the creatives who know it best.
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NewsThis Genius Glamper Has Invented a Hammock Hot Tub
This might just be the ultimate luxury camping accessory — if you tie it to something secure.
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NewsCards For Humanity Is the Saintly Alternative to Your Favourite Horrible Party Game
Your weekend just got nice and boring.
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EventThe Puptail Society's Dinner
Thu, 24 Sep and Fri, 25 Sep 2026
Crystalbrook Vincent, Brisbane City
And for the puppy, perhaps some kibble? Perhaps not.
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EventNegroni Month, Brisbane 2026
Tue, 1 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep 2026
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane
Bars and restaurants across Brisbane are celebrating Negroni Month with special menus, events and twists on the classic cocktail.
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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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NewsIt's 2015 and This Man Is Auditioning Women for His Gold Coast Playboy Mansion
This is why we need a vomit emoji.
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NewsFive Tips for Throwing the Best Cinco de Mayo Party
Celebrate Mexico's almost unfairly excellent food, drink and culture, without the stereotypes.
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NewsThe Seven Best Mixed Businesses in Brisbane
Salon cafes, hardware store galleries, florist tearooms. These are the inspired fusions that make life better.
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NewsLaneway Festival Co-Founder to Open Pop-Up Rooftop Hotel
Take a first look inside St. Jerome's, the luxury camping ground.
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GuideThe Ultimate Easter Long Weekend Itinerary
All the things to do now you're too old for Easter egg hunts (or are you?).
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NewsYou Can Now Play Cards Against Humanity On Your Phone
The 'party game for horrible people' is now online.
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NewsThe Ten Best Pool Toys for Grown-Ups
Floating poker tables, motorised bumper boats and inflatable watermelons. Dive in.
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NewsThe Ten Best Barbecue Spots in Brisbane
Grab that heaving Esky and set up at one of these idyllic Brissie barbecue spots.
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NewsAll the Best Ways to Spend the Australia Day Weekend in Brisbane
Craft beer, roast chook rolls, the Hottest 100. Whatever you value about Australia, celebrate it.
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NewsTen Ways to Keep Cool in Brisbane This Summer
Stay cool at the hottest places in town all summer long.
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NewsRSPCA Queensland is Holding Their First-Ever Pop-Up Adoption Drive
Spend your Saturday surrounded by pups and kits.
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NewsConcrete Playground's Most Popular Posts of 2014
Markets, macarons and milkshakes had your fingers clicking this year.
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NewsThese Were the Most Instagrammed Places in Australia for 2014
Which snap-happy places got the most filter-laden love this year?
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NewsConcrete Playground’s Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide
The products we've been eyeing off all year.
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NewsThis Invisible Air Umbrella Will Absolutely Not Turn Inside Out
Or hit your fellow pedestrians in the head.
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NewsThe Ten Best Ways to Spend a Sunday in Brisbane
It's not Monday yet. Enjoy the weekend out to its full potential.
