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NewsOne of Australia's Top National Parks Is Getting a Huge Facelift
The Northern Territory's Litchfield Adventure Park will gain five new swimming spots and waterfalls, 40 kilometres of new four-wheel drive tracks and three new campgrounds.
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NewsGlamorous Floating Venue Seadeck Is Returning to Brisbane
The luxe 42-metres vessel is back for a second stint in the Brisbane river.
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NewsYou Can Now Ditch Your Opal Card on Sydney Ferries and Light Rail
Smartphone, smartwatch and bank card payments can now be used to pay for some forms of Sydney public transport.
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NewsHigh-Speed Rail Between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast Is Closer to Becoming a Reality
The new proposal would improve existing lines, build a new line to Maroochydore, and connect the actual coast to Brisbane for the first time ever.
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NewsTop BYO Picnic Spots to Visit in Your City Before Cooler Days Arrive
Boozy autumnal park hangs, sorted.
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NewsThis Sydney Council Has Gone Ahead and Started Impounding Rogue Share Bikes
Waverley Council impounded 60 bikes on Monday as it cracks down on operators.
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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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NewsHoley Moley Is Awarding $10,000 to Australia's Best Mini Golfers
The inaugural Holey Moley Masters will get golfers from each state to battle it out for the honour.
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NewsA Less Obvious Guide to Queenstown
Backcountry cycle trails, irresistible tacos, bustling weekend markets and endless volumes of wine — here's how to spend a weekend in New Zealand's adventure capital.
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NewsA Month of Rain Is Set to Pour Down on Brisbane This Weekend
Wet weather is well and truly in store.
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NewsPort Stephens Is Getting a New Luxury Waterfront Hotel
Featuring 80 four-and-a-half-star rooms with views of either the river or bushland.
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NewsWork on Australia's First Surf Wave Park Kicks Off Next Month
The 2.1-hectare lagoon is set to open near Melbourne Airport in April 2019.
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NewsThe RSPCA Wants You to Adopt an Animal This Weekend
It's lowering its adoption fee to $29 in an effort to free up space in its shelters across the country.
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CafeFrankie's Woombye
2 Blackall Street, Woombye
One of QLD's most popular cafes is hidden in the Sunny Coast hinterland.
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BarByblós Brisbane
39 Hercules Street, Hamilton
This Portside favourite has relaunched after 18 years with a revamped look and refreshed Lebanese menu.
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RestaurantMademoiselle
39 Hercules Street, Hamilton
Rise Bakery's Harry Ohayon and Maxime Bournazel have doubled their footprint at Portside with this Parisian bistro.
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RestaurantCucina Regina
33 William Street, Brisbane City
A sibling to the Gold Coast's Cucina Vivo and Sydney's Cucina Porto, Queen's Wharf's resident Italian eatery takes its cues from old-school trattorias.
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RestaurantDumbo
39 Hercules Street, Hamilton
Stacked burgers, dirty water dogs and fish sandos are on the menu at this Portside burger bar from the Red Hook crew.
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RestaurantBlack Hide Steak and Seafood
33 William Street, Brisbane City
Black Hide's Queen's Wharf restaurant is Brisbane's new go-to for steak, seafood and cocktails with a view.
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BarClaw BBQ & Grill Carindale
1151 Creek Road, Carindale
Brisbane's seafood lovers can now don bibs, crack open shellfish and watch sports at this chain's second crab shack, this time in the city's south.
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RestaurantSokyo
William Street, Brisbane City
At its first outpost outside of Sydney, this luxe Japanese fine-diner is dishing up eye-catching sushi, sashimi and more at Queen's Wharf.
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RestaurantAttimi by Dario Manca
224 Given Terrace, Paddington
This 28-seat Italian fine-diner in Paddington takes inspiration from Michelin-starred dining in Europe.
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NewsGermany Is Set to Trial Free Public Transport
In response to possible legal action over air pollution levels, the country will test the idea in five cities.
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NewsEvery Train Line Through Brisbane's CBD Is Closed This Weekend
Major track maintenance is shutting down the bulk of the Brisbane network until Monday morning.
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NewsThis New Luxury Glamping Retreat Is Located in a Stunning 160-Acre Garden Outside Sydney
The campsite features a waterfall and your booking includes dinner made with produce sourced from the area.
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NewsFive Outdoor Date Ideas You Probably Haven't Tried Before
Plan your next date outside before the summer climes leave us.
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NewsThere's a Secret Decked-Out Campsite Hidden Somewhere in Australia
If you can track it down, you'll score all the camping gear.
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NewsMeet Brisbane's New Same-Day Gift Delivery Service, LVLY
Bringing flowers, chocolates, beer and espresso martinis straight to your door or desk.
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EventThe Sound Society at Roma Street Parklands
Multiple single dates
Roma Street Parklands, Brisbane
Listen to free live music in stunning natural surroundings once a month.
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EventWeekend of Tartness
Fri, 21 Feb - Sun, 23 Feb 2025
The Scratch, Milton
The funkiest, sourest, most-refreshing beers being produced in Australia and around the world are taking over The Scratch's taps for three tart days.
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EventGABS Craft Beer Fest
Fri, 23 May - Sat, 24 May 2025
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane
Where can you get a drink from a 120-tap bar? At 2025's Great Australasian Beer Spectapular.
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EventKichi Kichi Meet and Eat
Sun, 23 Mar - Tue, 25 Mar 2025
Harajuku Gyoza South Bank, South Brisbane
Chef Motokichi Yukimura from Kyoto's Kichi Kichi is whipping up his internet-famous omurice in Brisbane — again.
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EventLunar New Year at Brisbane Quarter
Tue, 28 Jan - Mon, 10 Feb 2025
Brisbane Quarter, Brisbane City
See in the Year of the Snake with lion dances, flaming lobster and decadent banquets.
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EventLunar New Year in Fortitude Valley
Sat, 1 Feb - Sun, 2 Feb 2025
Chinatown Fortitude Valley, Fortitude Valley
The Year of the Snake is getting into full swing with markets, traditional music and cultural dances — and plenty of food in the vicinity.
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EventLunar New Year in The Lanes
Sat, 1 Feb, 2025
Bakery, Winn and California Lanes, Fortitude Valley
Chinatown isn't the only place in Fortitude Valley to feast on dumplings, sip drinks and watch lion dances this Lunar New Year.
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EventLunar New Year at Donna Chang
Tue, 28 Jan - Sun, 2 Feb 2025
Donna Chang, Brisbane City
This CBD Chinese fine-diner is a heritage-listed former bank is serving up lunch banquets, dinner feasts, dragon dancers and more to welcome the Year of the Snake.
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EventYear of the Snake Chinese New Year Dinners at Stanley
Wed, 29 Jan - Sun, 2 Feb 2025
Stanley Restaurant, Brisbane City
Celebrate Lunar New Year with a Cantonese feast and lion dances by the river at Howard Smith Wharves' Cantonese restaurant.
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EventLunar New Year at The Star Brisbane
Sun, 12 Jan - Wed, 12 Feb 2025
The Star Brisbane, Brisbane City
Enjoy a street food-inspired banquet or tuck into a luxe sashimi platter, then watch lion dances and place your hopes for the year ahead on the wishing tree.
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NewsJapan's Insane Real-Life Version of Mario Kart Is Coming to Australia
Zoom around a racetrack dressed as Mario, Luigi or Yoshi — but don't go throwing bananas or shells at your opponents.
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NewsBrisbane's Train Network Set to be Hugely Affected by the Commonwealth Games
Reduced schedules will apply across most lines, while the Beenleigh line will be replaced by buses.
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NewsThe UK's Insanely Popular Bingo Rave Is Coming Back to Australia Again
This time, they're bringing British boy band stars with them.
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NewsMelbourne Is Getting a Second International Airport
Avalon is expected to welcome international flights from the end of this year.
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Brisbane Just Shivered Through Its Coldest February Day In Half a Century
The maximum temperature didn't exceed 22 degrees — and today is expected to be the same.
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NewsThis New 'Sensory' Mindfulness Retreat Combines Good Food, Music and Meditation
The Indigo Project will explore the power of sound through a weekend of music, food and new mates in NSW's Southern Highlands.
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NewsSome of the Best Photos of Last Night's Super Blue Blood Moon from Around the World
Did the clouds block your view of the moon? Well, here's what it looked like.
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NewsTurns Out Sydney Transport's Ferry McFerryface Was a Lie
The name announced as winner of Sydney's public ferry-naming competition was actually chosen by Transport Minister Andrew Constance.
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NewsYou Might Soon Be Able to Ditch Your Opal, Myki and Go Cards
Smartphone, smartwatch and bank card payments are set to be trialled in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland.
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NewsSydney's Hosting a Huge Game of Hide and Seek on a Cruise Ship Next Month
Adults and kids are invited to play the game, which'll take over a mammoth cruise ship on Sydney Harbour.
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NewsCanberra's Design-Focused Hotel Hotel Has Been Sold
Independent hotel company Ovolo will take over operations from March.
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NewsA Giant Game of Space Invaders Is Taking Place 52 Storeys Above Tokyo
Projected onto the windows of the Tokyo City View observatory, it celebrates the arcade game's 40th anniversary.
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High-Speed Rail Could Soon Travel Between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast in 45 Minutes
Currently vying for funding, a new proposal would improve existing lines, build a new line to Maroochydore, and connect the actual coast to Brisbane for the first time ever.
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Sydney and Melbourne Unsurprisingly Move Up in the World's Most Expensive City Index
Both cities have shot forward on Numbeo's annual ranking of the world's most expensive cities.
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NewsYou Can Now Soar 300 Metres Above the Grand Canyon Via Zipline
Reach speeds of up to 80 kilometres per hour over the iconic American rock formation.
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NewsThe Public's Love for This White Pied Currawong Will Give You Hope in Humanity
The bird has become an adored resident at Sydney's Royal Botanic Garden.
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GuideSeven Regional Events Around NSW to Travel to This Year
Go beyond your usual trip to Sydney to discover and re-discover all of NSW at these summery events.
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NewsThis 'Game of Thrones'-Themed Ice Hotel Will Take You to the Freezing Depths of Westeros
The pop-up Finland hotel has its own ‘Hall of Faces’ and ten unique hotel suites, all crafted from ice and snow.
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NewsWe're Giving Away an Eight-Day Cruise Along a European River
Float along the Seine, Danube or Rhine — for free.
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NewsSydney Just Sweltered Through Its Second Hottest Day Ever
Penrith hit a massive 47.3 degrees, almost matching the city's hottest day on record.
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NewsMuji's First-Ever Hotel Opens This Month
You'll soon be able to stay in the Japanese home goods giant's sites in China and Japan.
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NewsThis Japanese Hotel Will Let You Return for Free If You Can't See Mount Fuji
It is being offered peak Mount Fuji-viewing season, however.
