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NewsThis Helpful Interactive Map Shows COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Across Queensland
The map lets Brisbanites see where vaccination clinics are located across the city.
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NewsHere's What You Can and Can't Do in Southeast Queensland Now That the Latest Lockdown Is Over
The rules have changed after southeast Queensland's latest lockdown, but where exactly can you go and what can you do? We've broken it down.
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NewsMasks Remain Mandatory Indoors and Outside in Southeast Queensland for the Next Fortnight
The region's latest lockdown is coming to an end after eight days, but masks will remain compulsory in 11 Local Government Areas.
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NewsSoutheast Queensland's Lockdown Is Ending But New Restrictions Will Apply Until August 22
The eight-day stay-at-home period is coming to an end, but a heap of familiar rules are being put in place.
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NewsThis Escape Room Has Released an Online Mystery Kit for You to Sleuth Your Way Through at Home
Download 'A Most Mysterious Convention' from the Arcadium Adventures website, then start solving puzzles and decoding secret messages.
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NewsGOMA, South Bank and Toowong Village Are the Latest Places to Join Brisbane's Exposure Sites List
Queensland currently has 100 active COVID-19 cases, and the list of venues visited by folks who've tested positive keeps expanding.
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NewsThis Year's Ekka Public Holiday Has Been Postponed and Will Be Moved to Sometime Later in 2021
Instead of scoring next Wednesday off work, you'll now get to sleep in on another day; however, a new date hasn't yet been announced.
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NewsHere's What You Can and Can't Do During Southeast Queensland's Lockdown
This is what you need to know during Greater Brisbane's latest lockdown.
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NewsFace Masks Will Remain Compulsory Indoors and Outside in Southeast Queensland During Lockdown
While lockdown is in effect, masks will remain compulsory in 11 Local Government Areas.
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NewsSoutheast Queensland's Current Lockdown Has Been Extended Until 4pm on August 8
Locally acquired COVID-19 case numbers continue to rise, so the 11 Local Government Areas that are currently already in lockdown will remain under stay-at-home conditions until at least Sunday.
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NewsIndooroopilly Shopping Centre Is Back on Brisbane's Fast-Growing List of Exposure Sites
With the area currently in lockdown due to a new outbreak of locally acquired cases, southeast Queensland's exposure sites list continues to grow.
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NewsVaccinated Aussies Will Be Able to Travel Overseas When 80 Percent of the Country Has Had the Jab
Bringing back international travel for vaccinated Australians is part of the third stage of National Cabinet's just-tweaked 'National Plan to transition Australia's National COVID Response'.
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NewsHere's How to Measure What Is Ten Kilometres From Your Home During Brisbane's Latest Lockdown
During Brisbane's latest snap lockdown, you'll only be able to exercise and shop for groceries within ten kilometres of home.
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NewsEleven LGAs In and Around Greater Brisbane Are Going Into a Three-Day Lockdown From 4pm Today
Stay-at-home conditions will be in place until at least 4pm on Tuesday, August 3 — and this time, you'll only be able to exercise and shop for essentials within ten kilometres of your house.
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NewsNeuron Mobility Is Giving Away Free E-Scooter and E-Bike Trips to Get to Vaccination Appointments
The e-transport operator is putting $100,000 towards giving 10,000 Australians free trips to get the jab.
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NewsQantas Will Use Digital Health Passes to Verify Vaccination and Testing Status When Overseas Travel Resumes
They'll be rolled out on Jetstar routes, too, following trials of the International Air Transport Association Travel Pass app throughout this year.
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NewsGreater Brisbane's Mask Mandate Has Been Extended Again Until August 6
With new cases still popping up across southeast Queensland, masks will remain compulsory in 11 Local Government Areas for another week.
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NewsSouth Brisbane Could Score a New Seven-Hectare Riverside Parkland After the 2032 Olympics
The Montague Road site will first be used as the International Broadcast Centre for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, and will then be converted into parkland.
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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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EventDendy Powerhouse Outdoor Cinema Christmas Classics
Sat, 14 Dec 2024 and Fri, 20 Dec 2024
Dendy Powerhouse Outdoor Cinema, New Farm
Get festive with 'Die Hard', 'Love Actually' and 'Elf' under the stars at Brisbane's only permanent year-round outdoor cinema.
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EventChristmas Actually — The Little Red Company
Tue, 10 Dec - Sun, 15 Dec 2024
Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm
An end-of-year favourite, this supremely festive cabaret show sings through all the hits from 'Love Actually'.
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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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EventSouth Bank Openair Christmas Cinema
Sat, 14 Dec - Sun, 22 Dec 2024
South Bank Cultural Forecourt, South Brisbane
Pack a picnic and enjoy Christmas movies from your childhood — and other favourite flicks — under the stars.
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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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EventThe Enchanted Garden
Fri, 22 Nov - Sat, 21 Dec 2024
Roma Street Parklands, Brisbane
See one of Brisbane's most-popular spaces in a completely new light when this pre-Christmas favourite lights up Roma Street Parkland — and festive season.
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NewsTaronga Zoo Has Released Footage of Its Adorable Koala Joey If Your Day Could Use Some Cuteness
Little Humphrey is just over 12 months old — and as endearing as you'd expect.
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NewsThe Most Beautiful Coastal Stays You Can Book in Noosa
Beach sessions, rainforest treks and breezy holiday vibes await you on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.
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NewsChermside Shopping Centre Has Been Named on Brisbane's Exposure Sites List Again
A positive COVID-19 case visited several shops within the northside spot.
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NewsAustralia and New Zealand's Trans-Tasman Bubble Has Been Suspended for At Least Eight Weeks
With three Australian states currently in lockdown, New Zealand has once again paused quarantine-free travel.
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NewsQueensland Is Shutting Its Borders to All of New South Wales From Tomorrow
Almost a month after it closed to Greater Sydney, Queensland will shut its borders to all of New South Wales from 1am on Friday, July 23.
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NewsMasks Will Remain Mandatory in Greater Brisbane for a Further Week
They'll also be compulsory in all indoor ticketed venues, including stadiums, theatres and cinemas, statewide.
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NewsGreater Brisbane's Gathering and Venue Restrictions Will Ease Again From 6am Tomorrow
You'll be able to have up to 100 people over to your house, and hospitality density quotas are easing; however, outdoor stadiums will bring in new capacity caps.
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NewsA Letter From Concrete Playground's Editors
This is your spot for feel-good stories, COVID-safe recommendations and informative news — without the doomsday spin.
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NewsBrisbane Will Host the 2032 Olympic Games
After endorsing the Queensland capital back in June, the International Olympic Committee has officially named it the host of the 2032 games.
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FeatureGet Moving
No matter the time of year, there's plenty to explore in this great country of ours.
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NewsBeam Is Brisbane's New Purple-Hued E-Bike and E-Scooter Service with Designated Parking Spots
A fleet of 400 e-bikes and 1000 e-scooters are hitting Brisbane's streets from this week.
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NewsOlympics Viewing Sites Are Popping Up Around Queensland So You Can Watch the Games When You're Out
You can also head along to watch the big announcement about the 2032 games, which Brisbane is in the running to host.
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NewsSeeing Eye Dogs' Puppy Games Is the Adorable Contest That Swaps Athletes for Guide Dog Trainees
Watch four adorable canines go head to head in the cutest sporting contest ever.
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NewsWe're Giving Away A Luxe Weekend Away For You and a Mate (or Date)
The prize includes flights from any Australian capital city to experience this gin-fuelled weekend in Melbourne.
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NewsQueensland Has Declared Victoria a COVID-19 Hotspot and Will Close Its Borders Again
Victoria currently has 34 active COVID-19 cases, and will go into lockdown from 11.59pm tonight.
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NewsStuff Is the Melbourne-Based Personal Care Brand Promoting Healthy Masculinity
Treat yourself to some feel-good skincare items with free shipping.
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NewsGreater Brisbane's Current COVID-19 Restrictions Will Remain in Place Until July 23
Current limits on gatherings at home and the number of patrons allowed in hospitality venues will remain in place after new locally acquired COVID-19 cases were identified.
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NewsMasks Will Be Mandatory in 11 Local Government Areas Around Brisbane for Another Week
Three new locally acquired cases have been identified in the Brisbane region over the last 24 hours.
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NewsTaronga Zoo Has Just Added a New 24/7 Penguin Live-Stream to Its Online TV Channel
Sometimes, you just need to watch penguins play to get through the day.
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NewsA Close Conjunction of Venus and Mars Will Be Visible in Australia Tonight
The two planets will appear a mere finger's width apart.
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NewsRidesharing Service DiDi Is Offering Discounted Rides To and From Vaccination Appointments
Nab $10 off your trip to vaccination hubs and clinics, and to GPs giving the jab — and back as well.
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NewsQuarantine-Free Travel Is Set to Recommence Between New Zealand and Queensland
From Monday, July 12, New Zealand will restart the trans-Tasman bubble with the Sunshine State.
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NewsQueensland's Gathering, Venue and Dancing Restrictions Are Set to Ease From July 16
After a few weeks of tightening caps and rules, limits on gatherings at home and the number of patrons allowed in hospitality venues will ease again.
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NewsFace Masks Will No Longer Be Mandatory in Most Situations in Queensland From July 16
Queensland's restrictions are easing again, so you'll only need to wear them at airports and while flying.
