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NewsCrystalbrook Collection Has Given Howard Smith Wharves' Riverside Hotel an Eco-Conscious Revamp
Carved into the cliff beneath the Story Bridge, the six-level Crystalbrook Vincent now marks the Crystalbrook Collection chain's first Brisbane hotel.
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NewsHazelwood Estate Is the New Scenic Rim Retreat with Cabins and a Cocktail Bar on a 75-Acre Farm
The Gold Coast hinterland spot is also home to new restaurant The Paddock, which heroes local produce.
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NewsRoll Up, Roll Up: A Guide to Booking Your COVID-19 Vaccination in Brisbane
COVID-19 vaccinations are now open to Queenslanders under 40 — here's how you can get booking.
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NewsVision Australia Needs You to Look After These Fresh New Pups
The organisation is looking for responsible dog lovers in Victoria and Queensland.
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NewsQueenslanders Will Still Need to Keep Wearing Masks in Most Situations for the Next Fortnight
You'll need to keep masking up indoors in public, at stadiums, on public transport and ride shares, and outdoors if you can't socially distance.
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NewsQueensland Is Relaxing Gathering and Venue Restrictions (and Allowing Dancing) From 4pm Today
After recent lockdowns and tighter restrictions, Queensland is loosening the rules around parties, eating and drinking out of the house, vertical consumption, venue capacities and more.
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NewsTen of the Most Blissful Waterfront Stays You Can Book in East Gippsland
This regional gem is filled with idyllic waterfront retreats offering the ultimate antidote to city life.
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NewsFifteen of the Most Unique Stays You Can Book Around New Zealand
Spend a few nights in a leafy treehouse, a beautifully restored truck perched right on the bay or even a mountaintop cabin with views for days.
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GuideEight Events That'll Get You Giggling at Brisbane Comedy Festival 2023 Beyond the Usual Stand-Up Sets
Whether you're after late-night laughs, Tarantino tributes, improvised murder-mysteries or two types of roast in one, here's what you should be chuckling at.
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NewsThe Ten Best Places to Play Lawn Bowls in Brisbane for 2024
Where beer and barefootedness reign.
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GuideTen Shows, Gigs, Events and Installations to Lose Yourself In at Brisbane Festival 2022
Wander through a kaleidoscope, coast around a rollerskating shindig, party on a rooftop and see top-notch theatre.
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GuideThirteen Festivals to Head to Over the 2022 Labour Day Long Weekend
Celebrate Brisbane's third long weekend in a row with a feast of festivals.
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GuideHere's How You Can Help: Brisbane Events Raising Money for Flood-Affected Communities and Businesses
Wondering how you can help? This is a good place to start.
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GuideTen Shows, Gigs and Installations to Lose Yourself In at Brisbane Festival 2021
Explore dazzling installations while floating down the river, see a theatre show filled with dogs and belt out karaoke hits in a crowd.
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NewsTen Extremely Australian Big Things Worth a Detour on Your Next Very Long Road Trip
Giant watermelons, potatoes and lobsters named Larry might sound ridiculous, and they are — but that doesn't stop them from being among our most loved landmarks.
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GuideWhere to Eat When You're Saving but Don't Feel Like Another Meal at Home
Places for a weeknight feed that won't blow the budget.
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GuideTen Vibrant and Bustling Markets to Visit Around Brisbane This Spring
Give your wardrobe a boost, browse for art and design items, or get a jump on your Christmas shopping.
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NewsQantas Is Aiming to Resume International Flights to Destinations with High Jab Rates From December
Qantas and Jetstar could start flying between Australia and Singapore, Japan, the US, the UK, Canada and Fiji again by the end of the year.
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NewsThe 2021 AFL Grand Final Will Be Held in Perth If the MCG Isn't Permitted to Host a Crowd
If Melbourne remains under lockdown or venue restrictions preclude the MCG from hosting spectators, Perth's Optus Stadium will host AFL's biggest game of the year.
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NewsCrystalbrook Collection Is Giving Free Hotel Room Upgrades to Fully Vaccinated Guests
Get your jabs, enjoy a luxe night out of the house.
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NewsQantas Is Giving Flight Discounts and Frequent Flyer Points to Aussies Who've Been Fully Vaccinated
You can also go into the draw to win a year’s worth of flights, accommodation and fuel.
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NewsVictoria Park Is Giving Its Mini Golf Course a Halloween-Themed Makeover
Following Christmas and Easter-themed pop-ups, the inner-city mini golf course is getting spooky during September and October.
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RestaurantAunty
11 Wandoo Street , Fortitude Valley
The menu showcases modern Asian cuisine that is rooted in traditional techniques, with a wood-fire grill at the heart of the kitchen.
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RestaurantThe French Exit
169 Mary Street, Brisbane City
A dimly lit, romantic and inviting space, classic French dishes and a standout wine list go a long way to making you forget you just strolled off the street in Brissy.
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RestaurantCibaria Noosa
Elysium Resort Noosa, 14-16 Hastings St, Noosa Heads
Handmade pasta and coastal Italian flavours take centre stage at this relaxed all-day trattoria and bar on Hastings Street.
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RestaurantBirria Boy Taqueria
617 Stanley Street, Woolloongabba
Don't delay in getting a taste of these tacos, as this pop-up is only sticking around for a few months.
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RestaurantMeltemi Mediterrania
17 Albert Ave, Broachbeach, Gold Coast
This new diner brings the bold and diverse flavours of countries from Spain to Morocco and Sardinia to Lebanon all the way to the Gold Coast.
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RestaurantTABOO
20 Constance Street, Fortitude Valley
The monochrome pale-green, oasis, is set to become an all-day drinking and dining destination.
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RestaurantGrand View Hotel
49 North Street, Cleveland
The Grand View Hotel, overlooking North Stradbroke Island, enters a new era following a major refresh and upgrade.
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RestaurantMarlowe Restaurant
105 Melbourne Street, South Brisbane
This elegant Modern Australian bistro by the crew behind Central and Southside is set across nine rooms of a heritage-listed apartment building on Fish Lane.
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RestaurantBar Monte
17 Longland Street, Newstead
The Gold Coast fave has made the move to Newstead, bringing with it punchy Italian flavours and a wine list curated by one of the world's best sommeliers.
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News
The Pfizer Vaccine Will Be Rolled Out to Australians Under 40 From August 30
Every Aussie aged between 16–40 will finally be eligible to roll up their sleeves for the Pfizer jab as part of Australia's vaccination campaign.
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NewsMasks Won't Be Required Outdoors in Brisbane From August 20 As Long As You Can Social Distance
You'll still need to wear them indoors, though — and while waiting for or using public transport or ride share services.
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NewsSoutheast Queensland's Gathering and Event Restrictions Will Relax Again From August 20
Caps on having people over to your house, gathering outdoors and event capacities are being rolled back earlier than expected.
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NewsThis Year's Ekka Public Holiday Is Moving to October to Give Brisbanites Another Bonus Long Weekend
You didn't get a Wednesday off work this year, but you can sleep in on a Friday instead.
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NewsQueensland Has Tightened Its Border Restrictions in Response to NSW's Statewide Lockdown
The Sunshine State has implemented stricter rules for people who live in the New South Wales border zone.
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NewsThis Just-Discovered Flying Reptile Once Soared Through Australia's Prehistoric Skies Like a Dragon
Named 'Thapunngaka shawi', the pterosaur had a one-metre-long skull and a wingspan of seven metres.
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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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NewsFour LGAs in the Byron Bay Area Have Joined New South Wales' Expanding Lockdown
The Byron Shire, Richmond Valley, Lismore and Ballina Shire Local Government Areas are now under the same stay-at-home conditions as Greater Sydney.
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NewsThe Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Has Just Been Approved for Use in Australia
Ten million doses will join Australia's vaccine rollout in 2021, joining the AstraZeneca and Pfizer jabs.
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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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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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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.
