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NewsGo Maroon, Blue and Gold Again: South Bank's Live Viewing Site Is Back for the Brisbane Lions' AFLW Grand Final
See the Brisbane Lions AFLW team make history in their fifth grand final by watching the game on the big screen at South Bank's Rainforest Green.
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NewsAustralia's Handy Map Plotting Out All the Best and Brightest Christmas Lights Has Been Updated for 2023
'Tis the season to enter your postcode or suburb, then find out where to see luminous festive displays near you and around town.
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NewsThe Rebuilt Gabba Will Anchor a Big Woolloongabba Makeover with Dining, Shops and Open Space
With the stadium getting torn down and rebuilt for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, the plan is to transform this inner-city spot just like South Bank after Expo 88.
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NewsThe Spectacular Geminids Meteor Shower Will Soar Through Australia's Night Skies for 2023 in December
The impressive starry event only happens once a year — and it'll be at its peak overnight between December 14 and 15.
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NewsVirgin's Black Friday Sale Is Slinging 500,000 Domestic and International Flights with Prices From $49
Dedicate your Black Friday budget to cheap flights to Bali, Fiji, Tokyo, Hamilton Island and Queenstown.
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NewsCelebrate Like a Local with These Must-See Festivals and Events Around the World
There's no better way to get to know new cultures than by diving in with a dance at a local festival.
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NewsThe Five Best Waterfalls Near Brisbane That You Can Swim Under
Don't stick to the rivers and lakes that you're used to — go swim under some waterfalls just a short drive from Brisbane's city centre.
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NewsThe Five Best Rivers for Swimming in Near Brisbane
Skip the surf and overcrowded sands of Queensland's beaches in favour of floating upstream at these nearby rivers.
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NewsThe Most Beautiful Coastal Stays You Can Book in Noosa
Beach sessions, rainforest treks and breezy holiday vibes await you on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.
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NewsThe Ten Best Summer Day Trips Out of Brisbane
Take advantage of the warm weather — beaches, waterfalls, rainforests and baby turtles are just a stone's throw away.
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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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NewsTen Treehouses Around Australia You Can Book for an Immersive Nature Getaway
Book a stay deep in the Blue Mountains or a stone's throw away from the Great Barrier Reef.
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NewsThe Five Best Snorkelling Spots Near Brisbane
Swim with dolphins, spot shipwrecks, and peek into the underwater lives of starfish, sea anemones and more at these Queensland snorkelling spots.
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NewsFive Unexpected (and Undoubtedly Australian) Swimming Spots to Discover Around the Country
The authors of 'Places We Swim' pick five all-time swimming spots that every Australian water lover should visit.
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NewsTen of the Most-Secluded Waterfront Getaways You Can Book on the Northern Beaches
You can't jump on a plane to the Riviera, but you can escape the city for a tranquil weekend on Pittwater.
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NewsTwenty of the Best Airbnb Stays You Can Book in Tasmania
Book one — or a few — of these cabins, suites and lodges as you plan a trip around the Apple Isle.
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NewsExplore the Extremes of Earth with These Six Epic Adventures
Are you ready to chase waterfalls, trek mountains and see the ends of the Earth?
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NewsFive Unforgettable Wildlife Experiences to Cross Off Your Bucket List
Escape on a wildlife adventure of a lifetime.
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FeatureTravelling Seoul-o: First-Timer's Guide to Seoul, The Capital of South Korea
Seoul is the perfect city to stroll and snack. Come for the fried chicken, stay for the tteokboki and kimchi dumplings.
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NewsSandstone Point Holiday Resort Is Adding Overwater Villas with Private Plunge Pools Just in Time for Summer Stays
Before the end of 2023, you'll be able to sleep atop a lake in one of six new cabins, then take a dip in your own heated plunge pool.
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NewsGlobal Hotel Chain The Standard Is Coming to Australia in 2024 with a Brand-New Concept
Standard International's new The StandardX will open in Fitzroy in February 2024.
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NewsYou Can Now Slip, Slop, Slap and Smell Like Gelato Thanks to Messina and Standard Procedure's New Sunscreen
Beach trips and ice creams have always gone hand in hand — but mango, pineapple and vanilla gelato-scented SPF50+ is new.
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NewsVirgin Australia Is Launching Its First Routes to Uluru From Melbourne and Brisbane From June 2024
The airline will fly between Melbourne and Uluru four times a week, and between Brisbane and Uluru three times a week.
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NewsFrom Dawn to Dusk: A Complete Guide to the Perfect Day (And Night) In South Melbourne
From sunrise lake strolls to moody late-night beach stargazing, with all the eats, beats and treats in between.
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NewsSouth Bank Is Celebrating Christmas with Live Riverside Tunes, Markets and a Free Festive Outdoor Cinema
Embrace the season with glowing trees, lit-up shopping, beats over bites and free movies.
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NewsHere We Go: An Augmented-Reality Go-Kart Racing Experience Is Zipping Into Melbourne in Early 2024
In an Australian first, you'll be able to race around a 'Mario Kart'-like course IRL when BattleKart arrives in Melbourne.
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NewsBrisAsia's 2024 Program Includes a One-Day Dumpling Festival in Fish Lane and a Chinatown Tea Party
The annual citywide event will also feature an Asian street festival, a celebration of Asian pop culture, live tunes, dance performances and more.
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News'Matilda' Was Just Named Australia's Word of the Year Because 2023 Has Been All About the Tillies
As well as making history at this year's FIFA Women's World Cup, the Matildas have inspired the country's word of 2023.
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EventBrisbane Gin Festival
Fri, 4 Apr - Sun, 6 Apr 2025
Brisbane Showgrounds, Bowen Hills
This boozy festival is bringing 50 craft gin distillers from around the country to Brisbane Showgrounds for three days of masterclasses and tastings.
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EventNew Year's Eve in Brisbane
Tue, 31 Dec, 2024
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane
They don’t call it Bris-vegas for nothing.
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EventLes Misérables: The Arena Spectacular
Wed, 28 May - Sun, 1 Jun 2025
Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall
You'll hear the people sing when this arena spectacular version of Victor Hugo's famous 1862 novel hits Brisbane.
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EventRhys Darby: The Legend Returns
Wed, 30 Apr, 2025
Princess Theatre, Woolloongabba
The New Zealand comedian is bringing his first stand-up show in almost a decade to Brisbane.
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EventLifeline Bookfest — Summer
Sat, 18 Jan - Mon, 27 Jan 2025
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane
It's time to stock up on soap opera-themed cookbooks and other treasures you didn't know you needed — again.
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EventFestive High Tea
Fri, 1 Nov - Sun, 29 Dec 2024
Living Room Bar, Brisbane City
'Tis the season to build your own gingerbread house over festive-themed cocktails at Brisbane's W Hotel's Christmas high tea.
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Event$2 Summer Dips
Sun, 1 Dec 2024 - Fri, 28 Feb 2025
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane
You can enjoy a swim in Brisbane City Council's 22 public pools for just $2 all summer long.
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EventBrisbane Comedy Festival
Wed, 23 Apr - Sun, 25 May 2025
Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm
Get ready to laugh: Rhys Darby, Ross Noble and Boozy Shakespeare are on the lineup when Brisbane's annual comedy festival returns for 2025.
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EventChristmas in Brisbane
Fri, 22 Nov 2024 - Fri, 31 Jan 2025
Various locations across Brisbane, Brisbane
From a festive maze to a free light and sound experience, here's how Brisbane's CBD and South Bank is celebrating Christmas in 2024.
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EventMoonlight Cinema Brisbane
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 - Sun, 16 Feb 2025
Roma Street Parklands, Brisbane
Catch 'The Fall Guy', 'Gladiator II', 'Challengers' and a heap of Christmas movies under the stars in Roma Street Parklands.
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NewsThe Ten Most Life-Changing Meals that Aren't in a Restaurant
From Japan to Peru, check out these ten eye-opening meals to prepare yourself for a transformative feast.
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NewsExperiences Best Shared: How to Make Friends for Life on an Adventure of a Lifetime
Dive into an adventure like no other and forge friendships that will last for a lifetime.
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NewsNow Open: Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary's New Nocturnal Precinct Lets You See Cute Critters After Dark
Plenty of Brisbane locals and tourists alike have explored this Fig Tree Pocket animal haven — but not like this.
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NewsBrisbane's Luxe Five-Star Amora Hotel Is Relaunching in December After a $30-Million Refurbishment
The revamped former Novotel will boast 296 rooms located over 14 floors, plus an outdoor rooftop pool with a deck that sounds perfect for Brisbane's usually sultry weather.
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NewsPass Go: Australia's New 'Monopoly' Experience Is Finally Opening Its Doors This Week
Taking over 1700 square metres at Melbourne Central, Australia's Monopoly Dreams is only the second 'Monopoly' experience in the world.
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NewsBreakfast Creek's New Green Bridge Connecting to Kingsford Smith Drive's Riverwalk Will Open in 2024
Brisbane's latest bridge will stretch across 80 metres, feature dedicated pedestrian and cyclist paths, and take its colours from Moreton Bay fig trees.
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NewsBrisbane's Month-Long Christmas Celebrations Are Back for 2023 with Markets, Glowing Gardens and Tiny Doors
Christmas lights, pop-up performances, multiple chances to get shopping: head to the Brisbane CBD to enjoy them all.
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NewsRoma Street Parkland's Dazzling Enchanted Garden Is Returning for Another Lit-Up Festive Season
One of Brisbane's Christmas favourites (and regular sellouts) has locked in its month-long return.
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NewsLuna Park Sydney Is Filling Its Big Top with a $15-Million Immersive Attraction with 360-Degree Projections
Meet the 'Dream Circus', which will use holograms, surround sound and lighting to immerse you in a Hollywood-style experience.
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NewsThe World's Largest LEGO Store Is Officially Opening in Sydney's CBD Next Week
The two-storey site will bring a LEGO storytelling table, Australia's first personalisation studio and a pick-and-build wall to Pitt Street from Saturday, November 11.
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NewsDeck the Greens with Festive Putt Putt: Victoria Park's Christmas Mini-Golf Course Is Returning for 2023
Swap backyard cricket for tap, tap, tapping your way around a festive mini-golf course this Christmas.
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NewsThe Best Bike Rides In and Around Brisbane
From leisurely city rides to stunning bush climbs, here are the best Brisbane cycling paths to glide around on two wheels.
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GuideThe Ten Best Hotels in Brisbane
Whether you're vacationing or staycationing, this lineup of the top hotels in Brisbane will help you live your best life — fine restaurants, premium spas and rooftop pools for days.
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NewsTony Hawk Is Dropping in Down Under to Chat About His Career and Turn a Brisbane Venue Into a 'Pro Skater' Level
The skater icon will discuss his decades on the board — and turn Brisbane's Fortitude Music Hall into one of the levels from 'Tony Hawk's Pro Skater'.
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NewsJetstar Is Now Flying Direct From Brisbane to Tokyo — and Routes to Osaka and Seoul Are Next
Pack your suitcases — trips from Brisbane to Tokyo just got cheaper, with Jetstar the first low-cost airline to connect the two cities.
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NewsQantas Is Adding Direct Flights From Australia to Paris in Time for the 2024 Olympics and Euro Summer Trips
Launching in July 2024, the brand-new route to the French capital joins the airline's regular non-stop London leg, and will take 17 hours.
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NewsLevel Up Your Stay: You Can Now Book a Night (or Week) at Melbourne's First Gaming-Themed Hotel Room
This room at View Melbourne boasts all the equipment you'll need, gamer snacks and unlimited popcorn from the in-room popcorn machine.
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NewsThe Matildas Are Back in Australia to Play Three Games Over the Next Week If You're Missing the Women's World Cup
Sam Kerr, Mary Fowler and the rest of the squad will take to the field in Perth — and all three games are sold out, with 100,000 tickets snapped up.
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NewsBrisbane Has Been Named One of the World's Best Places to Visit in 2024 by Travel Guide Frommer's
First 'TIME', then the World's Best 50 Hotels and now this travel publication have all showered the Queensland capital with love this year.
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GuideThe Thirteen Spookiest Events Happening in Brisbane to Celebrate Halloween 2023
Here’s where to get your frights (and candy) this Halloween — from trick-or-treat trails, witch-themed markets and spooky yacht parties to scary movies and frightening theatre shows.
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NewsPicture Time: Westfield Is Bringing Back Its Adorable Pet Photo Shoots with Santa This Christmas
Dogs, cats and even rabbits can get into the festive spirit — and you'll score a cute snap for your wall.
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NewsBrisbane's Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Is Adding a Nocturnal Precinct So You Can See Its Furry Residents at Night
The Fig Tree Pocket animal haven is gaining seven night-time exhibit spaces, featuring tree kangaroos, potoroos, pademelons, bandicoots and more — and a new kilometre-long boardwalk.
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NewsThese Airbnb Hosts and Their Stays Were Just Named the Best in Australia and New Zealand for 2023
These hosts with the most have won some love for a romantic Sunshine Coast retreat, a stay in a 1920s steam train carriage and a Hamurana cabin with an outdoor bath.
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NewsVirgin Just Dropped a New Flight Sale with 500,000-Plus Domestic and International Fares From $45
Start making 2024 travel plans to Hamilton Island, Bali, Fiji and Tokyo.
