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NewsSoutheast Queensland Is Tightening Restrictions Again (and Banning Dancing) From June 29
You'll only be able to have 30 people over to your home, masks are back and the one person per four-square-metres rule will return in hospitality venues.
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NewsQueensland's At-Home Gathering Limits and Tighter Venue Density Caps Are Back for Two Weeks
Just days after they were eased, caps on gatherings at home and the number of patrons allowed in hospitality venues have returned.
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NewsQuarantine-Free Travel Between Australia and New Zealand Has Been Paused
New Zealand has suspended the trans-Tasman bubble until at least Tuesday, June 29 due to the growing number of locally acquired COVID-19 cases across Australia.
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NewsQueensland Requires Anyone Who's Been in Four Sydney Local Government Areas to Go Into Lockdown
Parts of Sydney are about to be placed under stay-at-home orders — and the same level of restrictions will apply to anyone who has been in the region since June 11 and is now in Queensland.
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FeatureAn Explorer's Guide to Hong Kong
From verdant, mountainous peaks to secluded, sandy beaches, a different side of the harbour city awaits.
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NewsQueensland and Victoria Are Closing Their Borders to All of Greater Sydney
Initially, the two states only shut their borders to seven Sydney Local Government Areas; however, the border closure is now extending to the entire Greater Sydney region.
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NewsA 'Strawberry' Full Moon Will Be Visible in Australia's Skies This Week
It's considered a supermoon by some, but not by others — either way, it'll be brightening up Australia's skies on Friday, June 25.
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NewsQueensland and Victoria Are Closing Their Borders to Seven Sydney Local Government Areas
Both states are closing their borders to the City of Sydney, Waverley, Woollahra, Bayside, Canada Bay, Inner West and Randwick LGAS in response to Sydney's current COVID-19 outbreak.
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FeatureA Luxury Guide to Hong Kong
As one of the world's great financial hubs, it's probably no surprise that Hong Kong has long been a playground for the wealthy.
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NewsAnyone Who Visited DFO at the Airport During a Half-Hour Period Must Self-Isolate
A traveller has tested positive after visiting the shopping centre on the day she completed hotel quarantine.
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NewsRiverfire Is Returning to Brighten Up Brisbane's Night Sky This September
It was scaled-back in 2019 and scrapped in 2020, but Brisbane Festival's annual fireworks display will return in 2021.
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NewsQueensland's At-Home and Outdoor Gathering Limits Will Be Scrapped From June 25
Queensland's restrictions are easing, with no limits on gatherings at home or outdoors, and hospitality businesses operating under a three people per four-square-metres rule.
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FeatureAn Art Lover's Guide to Hong Kong
Once best known as one of the world's major financial hubs, the harbour city has now made a name for itself thanks to a booming creative scene.
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News12 Luxe Boutique Hotels to Inspire Your Next New Zealand Getaway
Book into Auckland's striking brick-clad hotel, Dunedin's new five-star boutique or an eye-catching Queenstown property with a complimentary drinks hour.
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NewsHigh-End Fitness Brand Peloton Has Started Streaming Its Instructor-Led Workouts in Australia
Its pricey bikes will launch here in July, too.
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NewsQueensland Is Bringing Back Online Travel Declarations for Interstate and NZ Visitors
From 1am on Saturday, June 19, anyone travelling to the Sunshine State from another Aussie state or territory, or from NZ, will need to fill out the form.
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NewsEvery Train Line Through Central Station Is Experiencing Major Delays Due to a Track Fault
Rail passengers can expect waits of up to 50 minutes in all lines through the CBD.
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NewsThick Fog Is Causing Reduced Visibility and Dangerous Driving Conditions Across Brisbane
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a road alert warning, with soupy skies descending upon the city.
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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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FeatureThe Green Scene
Convenience may be king in our busy lives — but it doesn't have to come at an environmental cost.
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NewsAirbnb Wants You and Your Mates to Spend a Year Living in Its Properties for Free
It's looking for 12 people to spend 12 months hopping between Airbnb rentals — and staying anywhere you like.
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NewsMelbourne's New Marriott Hotel Opens This Month with a Rooftop Bar and Heated Infinity Pool
The 28-metre wet-edge pool boasts panoramic views and chic cocktails — and it'll be open to the public.
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NewsSydney, Melbourne and Brisbane All Recorded Zero New Local COVID-19 Cases in the Past 24 Hours
It's doughnuts all round across the east coast.
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NewsAustralia Is Still Aiming to Implement a Travel Bubble with Singapore "Sooner Rather Than Later"
It doesn't look likely to happen by July, as first suggested, but the two countries are still working towards the travel bubble.
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NewsBrisbane Just Moved One Step Closer to Hosting the 2032 Olympic Games
All that's left is for the International Olympic Committee to take a vote, which'll happen in mid-July.
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NewsYou Can Now Take a Scenic Stroll Along the Gold Coast's New 700-Metre-Long Seaway Promenade
It's the latest addition to The Spit at Southport.
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NewsSix Places Down Under Have Been Named in the World's Top Ten Most Liveable Cities for 2021
Auckland topped the list, with Adelaide coming in third, Wellington equal fourth, Perth sixth, Melbourne tied for eighth and Brisbane ranking tenth.
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NewsThis 30-Metre-Long Dinosaur Found in Outback Queensland Is Officially Australia's Largest Ever
As long as a basketball court and as tall as a two-storey building, Australotitan cooperensis was first unearthed in 2007 in Cooper Creek.
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NewsParticularly Frosty Weather Is Expected Across Australia's East Coast This Week
If you're feeling a little colder than usual, there's a reason for that.
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NewsBeam and Neuron Will Start Rolling Out Purple and Orange-Hued E-Bikes Across Brisbane Next Month
The two e-mobility operators have received new tenders, replacing Brisbane's long-running CityCycle scheme — and replacing Lime's e-scooters as well.
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NewsThe Queensland Government Is Giving Out 30,000 Vouchers to Use on Gold Coast Holidays
It's the fourth batch of vouchers this year, following previous incentives to travel in the state's north, the Greater Brisbane region and The Whitsundays.
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NewsBrisbanites Could Win Free Public Transport for Year by Hopping on a Bus, Train or Ferry on a Friday
The Queensland Government is trying to encourage folks to get out and about — and into the CBD — to end the working week.
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NewsThe Most Luxurious Boutique Hotels In and Around Sydney
Whether you're vacationing or staycationing in Sydney, these hotels will have you sleeping in soft linen, eating in fine restaurants and relaxing in big spa baths.
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NewsAn Eco-Friendly Traveller's Guide to a Weekend in Canberra
Hike to a heritage cottage and bliss out at a garden spa.
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NewsThese Melbourne Zoos Are Live-Streaming Their Cute Animals to Help Boost Your Mood
Watch snow leopard cubs, lions, giraffes and penguins as they go about their days.
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NewsQueensland Is Declaring Victoria a COVID-19 Hotspot and Will Close Its Borders
Victoria currently has 34 active COVID-19 cases, and will go into lockdown from 11.59pm tonight.
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FeatureNeighbourhood Guide: Fortitude Valley
From laneways to luxury brands and cultural hubs to cool pubs, Fortitude Valley is one of the liveliest suburbs in Brisbane.
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FeatureNeighbourhood Guide: Coorparoo
Coorparoo has recently seen a surge in popularity thanks to its proximity to the city and affordable housing options.
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FeatureNeighbourhood Guide: Brisbane
Here at Concrete Playground, we love celebrating the local businesses and hidden gems that make Brisbane a great city to live in.
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GuideSeven of the Most Unique Places to Stay on Your Canberra Getaway
Spend your trip to the nation's capital glamping in a vineyard, slumbering near lions and sinking into luxe surrounds in the CBD.
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FeatureNeighbourhood Guide: Paddington and Milton
It’s little wonder that Paddington and Milton remain highly sought-after suburbs.
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FeatureNeighbourhood Guide: Newstead and Bowen Hills
Brisbane’s inner north has long been a covetable area for locals young and old to explore, live in and visit. And none so much as Newstead and Bowen Hills.
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NewsA Pivotal Change to New South Wales' Sexual Assault Laws Is Underway
Consent will need to be actively communicated, and can't be presumed, under changes proposed following a review by the NSW Law Reform Commission.
