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NewsLive Music, Karaoke and a Surprise Driver Appearance: Inside Melbourne's Race Week Party Hub
Race week in Melbourne spilled well beyond the circuit this year, with the city buzzing thanks to watch parties, live music, and a surprise driver appearance.
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NewsThis Carolina Reaper Burger Is So Fiery It Comes with a Waiver — Thankfully, Milk and Cucumbers Are Standing By
With a waiver to sign and milk at the ready, this limited-time burger range pushes the Scoville scale, but swaps bravado for spice-fuelled fun.
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NewsCP On: Since When Did Everyone Get So Good at Making Coffee at Home?
The office coffee run once doubled as social glue — now, thanks to #dalgona and better machines, the ritual has quietly moved inside the house.
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NewsNow Open: Specialty Coffee Meets Street Art Culture at Warehouse Cafe, a New Northshore Hamilton Community Hub
Arriving as part of a creative community, this upbeat cafe comes with a side of street art, as guests are invited to paint its ever-changing walls.
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GuideThe Best Bars in Brisbane for 2026
From meticulously crafted cocktails and award-winning wine lists to intimate aperitivo spots and heritage whisky dens, these venues prove that drinking well doesn’t (have to) mean shouting over the music.
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NewsNow Open: A New Sports Bar From Hallmark Hospitality Has Opened Its Doors on the Maggie May Site
The former retro supper club has been reborn as a modern Australian sports bar serving wood-fired food seven days a week.
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NewsThe Best Places in Brisbane to Treat Your Mum on Mother's Day (or Any Day)
Try harder than your favourite sticky dive bar — your mum deserves it, whether she's keen on a riverside Japanese feast, a gin brunch or a sky-high Spanish spread.
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NewsSix Grown-Up Easter Treats to Hunt Down Around Brisbane
You're never too old for this Easter hunt, especially when there's chocolate hot cross cruffins, chocolate eggs melting into fondue and banoffee cocktails to track down and devour.
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NewsWhere to Find the Best Ice Cream and Gelato in Brisbane
The temperature is rising and the gelato is freezing — cool down with Brisbane's top tier of iced confections this spring and summer.
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GuideOn the Way: Upcoming Brisbane Openings (and Around Queensland) to Put in Your Diary for 2025 and Beyond
The Sunshine State's drinking and dining scene is about to look a whole lot different — these are the newbies we're counting the days for.
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GuideThe Best Things to Eat, See and Do to Celebrate Lunar New Year in Brisbane
Rooftop parties, riverside feasts, laneway celebrations and citywide festivals — now that's how you welcome in the Year of the Snake in Brisbane.
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GuideBrisbane's 20 Most-Popular Restaurants of 2024
Throughout 2024, you've been scoping out famous culinary names making the move to Brisbane, luxe steakhouses and woodfired Moroccan-inspired dishes.
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GuideBrisbane's 20 Most-Popular Cafes of 2024
French bakeries, world-renowned croissanteries, beloved Brisbane coffee spots — they've been keeping you fed and caffeinated in 2024.
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GuideAll of the New Brisbane Openings That You Need to Add to Your Must-Visit List in 2024
Discover your next favourite dish or drink at one of these fresh Brisbane haunts.
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GuideThe Best Food and Drink Festivals to Look Forward to in and Around Brisbane in 2024
Add beer, pinot, rosé, whisky, Japanese, vegan, gluten-free and chilli festivals to your culinary plans for the rest of this year.
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GuideThe Best Places in Brisbane to Take the Dad in Your Life This Father's Day (or Any Day)
Whether your father figure loves hearty breakfasts, cold ones by the river, rooftop brews, top-notch steaks or flinging darts, Brisbane isn't short on places to go.
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NewsThis Just In: The Noosa Food & Wine Festival 2026 Line-Up Has Landed
Each June, Noosa turns into Australia’s most delicious coastal playground — here’s our picks of the events you won’t want to miss.
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NewsA Peek Behind the Curtain of Sydney's Beloved Self Raised Baked Treats
They're the baked goods Sydneysiders know and love, but what goes on behind the scenes of Self Raised?
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NewsThe 30 Best Steak Restaurants in Australia Have Been Revealed, So Did Your Favourite Make the Cut?
Before the global list is revealed, the Steak Ambassadors have unveiled the 30 Best Steak Restaurants in Australia.
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NewsHere's What Melbourne's Off-Track Race Week Will Look Like This Year
Jack Daniel's is celebrating race week with several events across the city.
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News"Bold and Unapologetic": These Are the Indonesian Flavours and Dishes to Try Before You Die
From bold spices to fusion comfort food, Dutch Smuggler's Executive Chef shares the Indonesian flavours you should try.
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NewsThe Gold Coast's Most Irresistible Al Fresco Dining Spots That Are Worth Travelling For
From Burleigh's beachfront heavy-hitters to rooftop cocktails and hidden gems, these Gold Coast spots are alfresco dining at its best.
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RestaurantAgnes Restaurant
22 Agnes Street, Fortitude Valley
One of Brisbane’s most acclaimed restaurants, powered by flame.
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RestaurantAugust West End
19 Dornoch Terrace, West End
A refined tasting-menu restaurant set inside a heritage West End church.
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RestaurantJoy Restaurant
690 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley
An intimate Fortitude Valley tasting-menu experience with national acclaim.
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RestaurantOTTO Ristorante Brisbane
Sidon Street, South Brisbane
Riverfront Italian dining with polish and presence.
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RestaurantOpa Bar & Mezze
123 Eagle Street, Brisbane City
A lively riverfront Greek restaurant built for sharing.
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RestaurantNorths Leagues Club
1347 Anzac Avenue, Kallangur
Head to Brisbane’s north side for a taste of community spirit and modern Australian meals.
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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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NewsCelebrate the Summer: Concrete Playground's Top Picks On Where to Find the Best Margaritas
Sip your way through summer with these margarita-loving venues.
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NewsMichelin-Listed Taqueria El Vilsito Is Heading to Australia, Joining the Margarita Week Festivities in Brisbane and Sydney
Touching down for a two-weekend takeover in both Brisbane and Sydney, a pair of chefs from this acclaimed taqueria will serve up the flavours of CDMX.
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NewsStuck in with the Kids This Valentine's Day? Here's How to Pull off a Great Date Night at the Last Minute
A last-minute date night doesn't have to be disappointing.
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NewsSame Spirit, Different Flavours: Celebrate Lunar New Year with Steve Wu's Bold, Modern Dishes
These two wasabi-focused dishes are perfect for sharing around your table this Lunar New Year.
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News"It's What Inspired Me to Become a Chef": Chef Steve Wu on His Favourite Lunar New Year Memories and Traditions
The executive chef of Pearl Dining, Lotus and Dumpling Bar shares his Lunar New Year memories and the dish he's cooking to celebrate
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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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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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NewsComing Soon: +81 Sushi Kappo Is the Ultra-Intimate — and Long-Awaited — Restaurant Sibling to Aizome Bar
The award-winning West End bar is preparing to open a dramatic 12-seat omakase restaurant next door.
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NewsA Chef's Guide to the Essential Ingredients That Define Mexican Cuisine
"Mexican food isn't about overpowering flavours, but about how they work together."
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NewsCP Picks: The Best New Drinks From Australian Makers Right Now
From Four Pillars’ cult Christmas Gin to a Northern Beaches-born aperitif and a wave of smarter, session-friendly RTDs — these are the new Australian drinks worth pouring right now.
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NewsHow to Make a Barista-Style Coffee at Home, According to a Brisbane Cafe Owner
All it takes is a little practice and a dash of science.
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NewsSun, Sand, and Seafood: St Siandra's Beachfront Deck Chairs Return for Summer 2026
Soak up a Sydney summer thanks to St Siandra's beachside deck chairs.
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NewsThe Best Things to Do in Brisbane This New Year's Eve
See out the last night of 2025 with a decadent feast, a riverside extravaganza or a Texas-style hoedown.
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NewsFrom Rooftops to Beaches: Six Venues to Celebrate New Year's Eve at, Less than Two Hours From Brisbane
We've found Las Vegas-themed nights, rooftop DJ sets, and more of the best New Year's Eve events just beyond Brisbane.
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NewsLive Sax and River Views: Where to Ring in the New Year in Brisbane
From Las Vegas-themed nights to honky-tonk music halls, we've rounded up eight of the best New Year's Eve events in Brisbane.
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NewsFrom Mango Matcha to Coffees: Here Are the Drink Trends Defining the Summer Season
From glazed doughnuts to ube matcha, we reveal the drinks you're about to see everywhere this summer.
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NewsButterBoy Is Opening Its Fifth Permanent Store, and Its First Ever Store Outside of Sydney
With four Sydney stores well established, the brand is hitting the road to begin its master plan for national cookie domination.
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NewsHow Sketch Manly Made Curry and Craft Beer a Northern Beaches Staple
"Sketch became our family project before it ever became a restaurant."
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NewsHow a Melbourne Hospo Veteran Opened the Bistro of His Dreams in Box Hill
Hospitality veteran, Sam Hatherley saw a gap in his suburb of Box Hill and turned it into a cafe-cum-bistro.
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NewsGABS Hits Pause: Australia's Biggest Beer Festival Takes a Breather Ahead of a 2027 Return
Following a takeover from the Schwartz Family Company, this much-loved beer festival will brew up some fresh ideas before it returns in a year's time.
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NewsWe Asked Australian Hospitality Owners What They Think the Future of Nightlife Will Look Like
"Netflix will still be there when you get home."
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NewsThis Just in: Matt Moran Launches Proper Burgers, Bringing His Philosophy of 'Simple Food, Done Properly' to a Soft Milk Bun This Summer
On the menu, classic burgers, snacks and sides are all designed to reflect Moran's commitment to top-quality produce.
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NewsHospitality Legends on Where They Head After Their Shift
"It has music loud enough to reset your brain and cocktails good enough to make you forget how tired you are."
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NewsThis Just In: Noosa Riverside Royal Mail Hotel Unveils a Coastal-Inspired Beer Garden in a Former Liquorland Store
Between its cosy bistro, sprawling beer garden with river views and extensive sharing menu, the 143-year-old pub is a strong contender for one of the best gathering spots in the Noosa Shire.
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NewsMessina Is Serving Its First-Ever Breakfast Gelato, Combining Honey Ice Cream with Brookfarm's Toasted Macadamia Muesli
Creamy yet crunchy, this limited-edition brekkie-inspired scoop is both the ideal sweet start to the day or late-night treat.
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NewsST. ALi Is Helping You Stuff Stockings and Enjoy a Cracking Brew This Christmas with Its Festive Nutcracker Blend
This annual Christmas blend has no interest in subtlety, offering strong festive notes that'll impress your coffee-loving friends and family.
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NewsFour Pillars Is Bringing Back Its Pudding-Like Australian Christmas Gin, Perfect for Gifting or Sipping on the Big Day
Marking its tenth limited-edition release, this Aussie-inspired gin features all the notes and character needed to level up your Christmas lunch.
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NewsOne Day Only: Pizza Hut Locations Across Australia Are Exchanging Your Old Pizza Boxes for a Free Pepperoni Pizza
Don't bin that greasy pizza box just yet — this pizza icon is exchanging them for garlic- and cheddar-filled goodness across Australia this month.
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NewsAfter a Stellar Debut Year in Paddington, Dario Manca's Italian Fine-Diner Attimi Has Been Named Australia's Best New Restaurant
Beating out numerous exciting names from across the country, this restaurant's considered approach to Italian cuisine earned it top spot at this year's awards.
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NewsConcrete Playground's Editors on What's Trending After Dark
We tapped Concrete Playground's editors, to learn more about the future of the night-time economy and what's trending after dark right now.
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NewsInflation Means The Price of Everything Is Going Up — Except Your Morning Coffee
Inflation is back on the rise, but at least you can expect coffee prices to stop increasing in 2026.
