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NewsYou Can Now Meditate to the Soothing Sounds of More Than 10,000 Lego Bricks Jumbled Together
The toy brand has released its own soundscape so you can relax to that familiar clicking noise.
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NewsA Severe Thunderstorm Warning Has Been Issued for Brisbane So Stay Safe and Dry
You might want to stay indoors — we're expecting "heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding".
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NewsVirgin Has Launched a Week-Long Sale with 1.9 Million Flights Starting from $75
Including plenty of flights from New South Wales to Queensland now that the border has reopened.
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NewsNew Zealand's One-Way Travel Bubble with Australia Has Been Paused for Three More Days
The suspension of quarantine-free travel from NZ to Australia first came in earlier this week — and it's being extended following concerns over the recent Auckland outbreak.
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NewsQueensland's Borders Will Reopen to Greater Sydney on February 1
The Sunshine State will no longer have any restrictions on travellers from New South Wales.
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NewsAustralia's First Movenpick Hotel Has Just Opened in Hobart with a Daily Chocolate Hour
The chain's 221-room site near the city's waterfront joins more than 80 other Mövenpick hotels worldwide.
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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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NewsWestern Australia Will Lift Its Hard Border with NSW and Queensland From January 25
The states will be reclassified as 'low risk' under WA's controlled interstate border system.
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NewsEight Stunning and Unusual Places In Australia That Will Transport You to Europe
Experience spectacular lavender fields, world-class beaches and underground caves without leaving Australia.
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NewsFace Masks Won't Be Mandatory in Most Situations in Greater Brisbane From January 22
You'll only need to keep wearing them at airports and on planes, but it's still recommended you don them in places were you can't social distance.
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NewsGreater Brisbane Will Ease Back to Pre-Lockdown Restrictions From January 22
Queensland has now reached 14 days since the last COVID-19 case linked to the most recent cluster.
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NewsParticularly Warm Weather Is Expected Across Australia for the Rest of This Week
And into next week, too.
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NewsA Weekender's Guide to the Scenic Rim
Wander through lavender fields, ride a camel and sample locally made spirits — 90 minutes from Brisbane.
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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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NewsAustralian Borders May Stay Closed to International Travel Until 2022
Even with the vaccine rolling out in the coming months, ex-Chief Medical Officer Professor Brendan Murphy expects that travel mightn't return to normal in 2021.
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NewsThree Items to Pack That Will Make or Break Your Next Boat Trip
Jump into summer with these compact and convenient essentials.
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NewsThree Items to Pack That Will Make or Break Your Next Camping Trip
Bring a little bit of home comfort to your next night under canvas.
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NewsGreater Brisbane Is No Longer a Commonwealth-Declared COVID-19 Hotspot
The city's Grand Chancellor hotel cluster sparked six cases.
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NewsVirgin Australia Has Extended Its Fee-Free Booking Changes Until the End of June
So you can make travel plans, but still amend them if circumstances change — without being slugged with a hefty charge.
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NewsThree Items to Pack That Will Make or Break Your Next Day Trip
Add these lightweight items to your backpack for your next summer adventure.
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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 Spontaneous Adventures to Have in Brisbane's Great Outdoors This Summer
Make this the season of last-minute day trips and outdoor games.
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NewsAustralians Now Need a Permit to Enter Victoria Under the State's New Traffic Light-Style System
And if you try to travel to the state without a valid permit, you'll be fined $4957.
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NewsFive Things You Didn't Know You Could Do in the Southern Great Barrier Reef Region
Adventure off road, seek out silo artworks and sample locally made drops.
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NewsFace Masks Will Remain Compulsory in Some Situations in Greater Brisbane Until January 22
You'll need to keep wearing them indoors, on public transport, while using taxis and ride share services, and wherever you can't social distance.
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NewsGreater Brisbane's Lockdown Is Ending But New Restrictions Will Be in Place Until January 22
Caps on gatherings both at home and in public are being tightened from 6pm on Monday, January 11 — and so are venue patron limits.
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NewsVictoria Has Shut Its Borders to Greater Brisbane in Response to the New COVID-19 Strain
The closure came into effect overnight, but includes anyone who has been in the area since January 2.
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NewsThe Federal Government Has Declared the Greater Brisbane Area a COVID-19 Hotspot
Domestic border arrangements with Queensland have been changing, too, in response to Australia's first local case of the new, more contagious coronavirus strain.
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NewsFace Masks Are Now Mandatory On Domestic Flights Within and International Flights to Australia
And at airports, too — and international travellers coming to Australia will also be required to undertake a pre-flight test.
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NSW Now Requires Anyone Who Has Been in Greater Brisbane Since January 2 to Isolate
The area will go into lockdown from Friday, January 8 — and the same level of restrictions will apply to anyone from the region coming to or currently in NSW.
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NewsFace Masks Will Be Mandatory in Greater Brisbane for the Next Three Days
From 6pm on Friday, January 8 until 6pm on Monday, January 11, you'll need to don a face mask everywhere except inside your own home.
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NewsThe Greater Brisbane Area Is Going Into Lockdown for Three Days From 6pm Tonight
The region will return to the rules in place during March's lockdown — which means that you're only allowed to leave the house for four reasons.
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NewsTen Must-Visit Aussie Places to Plan Your 2021 Travel Adventures Around
Forget long-haul flights and lengthy stopovers — you can enjoy these idyllic islands, gorgeous beaches and scenic regions without leaving the country.
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NewsQueensland Won't Open Its Borders to Greater Sydney Until the End of January at the Earliest
The Sunshine State is currently closed to 35 local government areas in New South Wales.
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NewsAustralia's COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Has Been Brought Forward and Will Now Start in February
The aim is to give four million Aussies their first jab by the end of March.
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NewsBrisbanites Who Visited These Locations Are Being Told to Get Tested and Self-Isolate
Queensland Health has sent out an alert for a number of sites, including two train trips and two supermarkets.
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NewsYou Can Take Your Car to Tasmania Via Ferry for Free Between March and June
The $6 million plan will save travellers an average of $240 for a return trip.
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The Australian Government Is Planning to Roll Out the COVID-19 Vaccine From Early March
An exact date hasn't been announced yet, but the rollout has been moved forward from the end of March.
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NewsQantas Has Been Named the World's Safest Airline for 2021
The Aussie carrier has topped the list eight years in a row.
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NewsThe Team Behind Australia's First Surf Park Urbnsurf Is Opening Three New Locations
Landlocked wave riders, rejoice — surf's up for Sydney, Brisbane and Perth.
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NewsFive Impromptu Things to Do If You're Staying in Brisbane Between Christmas and New Year's Day
There’s less hustle and bustle around town, but there’s still plenty to do.
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Ten 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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NewsDaniel Andrews-Themed 'Get On the Beers' Christmas Lights Are Currently Dazzling Melbourne
Because that's exactly the kind of thing 2020's festive season was always going to serve up.
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NewsTake a Sneak Peek at Japan's New Super Nintendo Theme Park and Its 'Mario Kart' Ride
Super Nintendo World opens at Universal Studios in Osaka in February 2021.
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NewsQueensland Is Shutting Its Borders to All of Greater Sydney From December 21
The Sunshine State only completely opened to its southern neighbour on December 1.
