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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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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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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.
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NewsThe Qld Government Is Handing Out 38,000 More Vouchers to Use on Holidays Throughout the State
They can be used on getaways on the Gold Coast, in Brisbane and in Cairns.
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NewsVictoria Park Has Closed Its Golf Course and Reopened as a Huge Public Park
It's the first step in the site's hefty transformation, with wetlands, a lake, bike trails and a treehouse lookout all to come.
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NewsTaronga Zoo Has Welcomed a New Southern Hairy-Nosed Wombat Joey and It's As Adorable As You'd Expect
Stop what you’re doing and just enjoy this newborn baby wombat.
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NewsQantas Is Launching New Flights From Brisbane to The Whitsundays
Come September, you'll have a new excuse to head north for your next holiday.
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NewsNew Hot Springs Have Opened in Far North Queensland If You Need an Excuse for Your Next Getaway
The scenic site includes private pools, as well as a camping ground and caravan park — and hosts a nightly yarning circle, too.
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NewsMelbourne's Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix Has Been Cancelled for the Second Year in a Row
Just like in 2020, the 2021 event has been scrapped due to the pandemic.
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NewsGarden City Is the Latest Shopping Centre to Join Brisbane's Lengthy List of Exposure Sites
Brisbane's latest lockdown has ended, but new venues keep being added to the exposure site list.
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NewsEight Mountain Biking Trails Around Australia to Tackle for Off-Road Thrills
Whether you're looking for high-speed thrills or a more leisurely ride, these excellent mountain bike trails have something for everyone.
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NewsFace Masks Will Remain Mandatory in Brisbane and Several Other Areas of Queensland Until July 16
For the next two weeks, residents in a significant part of the state will need to keep masking up unless they're at home.
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NewsBrisbane and Moreton Bay's Lockdown Is Ending But New Restrictions Will Be in Place Until July 16
The four-day stay-at-home period is coming to an end, but life isn't returning to normal just yet.
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NewsThis Is What Australia's New Four-Phase Pathway Out of COVID-19 Looks Like
Following a National Cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced a new plan — although there's no timeframes attached at present.
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NewsTaronga Zoo Has Brought Back Its Adorable Online TV Channel with 24/7 Animal Live-Streams
You can now watch seals swim, meerkats play and otters frolic all day, every day.
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NewsThe Brisbane and Moreton Bay Local Government Areas Will Remain in Lockdown for an Extra 24 Hours
With new locally acquired COVID-19 cases still popping up, the Brisbane City Council and Moreton Bay local government areas will remain under stay-at-home conditions for an extra day.
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NewsNine Incredible Road Trips to Take to Explore the Country at Your Own Pace
Hit the road, Jack, and don't you come back till you've explored rugged coastlines, lush rainforests and arid outback tracks.
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NewsEight Multi-Day Hikes for When You Feel Like Reconnecting with Nature
From embarking on remote coastal walks to wandering through ancient rainforests, it's time to pack the tent and explore the great outdoors.
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NewsChermside and Indooroopilly Shopping Centres Have Been Named As Exposure Sites
If you've visited the two shopping centres at specific times, you'll need to get tested and quarantine.
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NewsQuarantine-Free Travel Is Set to Resume Between New Zealand and Some Australian States
From Sunday, July 4, New Zealand will restart the trans-Tasman bubble with Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and the ACT.
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NewsMultiple Parts of Queensland Including Brisbane Are Going Into a Three-Day Lockdown From 6pm Tonight
From 6pm, Tuesday, June 29, all of southeast Queensland, Townsville, Palm Island and Magnetic Island will be under stay-at-home conditions until Friday, July 2.
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News'Murder on the Rattler Express' Is the New Queensland Train Tour Combining Sightseeing and Sleuthing
Don your best 1920s outfit and get immersed in a murder mystery while you journey through the Mary Valley.
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FeatureHow to Spend 48 Hours in Kangaroo Valley
We've teamed up with Sonos to explore the great outdoors.
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NewsAll Australian Adults Regardless of Their Age Can Now Get the AstraZeneca Vaccine
Keen to get the jab ASAP? You can now go to your GP and request the AstraZeneca vaccine — even if you're under 40.
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NewsVirgin Is Planning to Give Free Flights and Frequent Flyer Points to Vaccinated Australians
The airline's VA-X & Win competition will launch once COVID-19 vaccines are made available to all Australian adults.
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NewsFace Masks Will Be Mandatory Again in Southeast Queensland for the Next Two Weeks
Within 11 Local Government Areas within southeast Queensland, you'll need to mask up in all indoor spaces outside of your own home.
