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Published on April 05, 2018
  • Feature

    From the Outback to the Office: How R.M.Williams Has Evolved Over its 90-Year History

    How much do you know about Australia’s most iconic bootmakers? The coveted pairs have a rich history and a lucky strike of a beginning.

  • News

    Green Light: Netflix Just Dropped the First Teaser Trailer for 'Squid Game' Season Two

    Creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has confirmed that Seong Gi-hun will be back for 'Squid Game' season two — and so will the Front Man.

  • News

    Twelve Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in June

    Make a couch date with a queer take on Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice', Adam Sandler's latest ace performance and a returning murder-mystery delight.

  • News

    Butler Wine Bar Is South Brisbane's Intimate New Vino-Sipping Spot From the Lune Croissanterie Crew

    The new 30-seater opens its doors on July 7, serving up prawn tartare and mushroom tarts — and plenty of wine.

  • News

    The 15 Best Films of 2022 So Far

    Big screens Down Under have been bustling with excellent flicks across the first six months of 2022 — here's the best of the best.

  • News

    Twelve Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in July

    Make a couch date with a new true-crime must-see starring Taron Egerton, an ace mystery-thriller about a chaotic tropical getaway and a stunning queer drama.

  • Feature

    Now Trending: Go Bold (or Go Home)

    We spent two years sitting on the couch in our PJs. Now we're back out in the world, it's time to bring the noise baby.

  • Feature

    Now Trending: Shoot For the Stars

    The Black Eyed Peas said it best: you're so 2008, I'm so 3000 and late.

  • News

    Be Our Guest: Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast' Musical Is Coming to Australia in 2023

    The Tony- and Olivier Award-winning stage hit has been reimagined and redesigned, and will enjoy its Australian premiere at Sydney's Capitol Theatre.

  • Feature

    Now Trending: Taking Downtime

    Because life moves pretty damn fast, we've handpicked some things to help you slow it right down.

  • News

    Six Tassie Restaurants Championing Paddock-to-Plate Dining For if You Like Eating Straight from the Source

    Tasmania is home to some of the finest produce grown anywhere in Australia — here's where to sample it straight from the source.

  • News

    Studio Ghibli Just Dropped a Sneak Peek at Its Soon-to-Open Theme Park — and Yes, It Looks Magical

    Prepare to get spirited away — Ghibli Park opens in November, and it's filled with IRL recreations of the Japanese animation house's beloved movies.

  • News

    Huge News: It Looks Like US Burger Chain Wendy's Is Preparing to Launch in Australia

    The popular burger chain — not to be mistaken with the local ice-creamery — is making moves to bring its famous square burgers to Australia.

  • News

    Introducing Concrete Playground Trips — Your New Home for Booking Unique, Unforgettable Getaways

    Book unique, unforgettable getaways in the world's best locations — curated by our editorial team of passionate travellers.

  • News

    Japan Will Fully Reopen to Individual Tourists From October 11 — Without Visas or Package Tours

    Start making holiday plans: Japan's borders will completely reopen to international travel in mid-October, and the country's daily arrival cap will be abolished.

  • News

    'Love Actually' in Concert Is Returning to Australia This Christmas to Spread Festive Rom-Com Cheer

    To ‘Love Actually’ fans, this full orchestra-backed screening is perfect.

  • News

    Two Australian Bars Have Nabbed Spots in The World's 50 Best Bars 51–100 List for 2022

    The top 50 hasn't yet been revealed, but Melbourne's Caretaker’s Cottage placed 60th and Sydney's Re came in at 87.

  • News

    Airbnb Wants You to Run Amok, Amok, Amok Like the Sanderson Sisters in the 'Hocus Pocus' Cottage

    Just in time for Halloween, this witchy stay in Salem, Massachusetts comes complete with broomsticks, bubbling cauldrons and spellbooks.

  • News

    'Suzume no Tojimari' Is the Gorgeous New Must-See From the Director of 'Your Name' — and It Has a Trailer 

    After 'Your Name' and 'Weathering with You' became huge international successes, Makoto Shinkai's latest looks like another Japanese animated gem.

  • News

    Twelve Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in September

    Make a couch date with an intriguing drama about Marilyn Monroe, a 'Hocus Pocus' sequel, Steve Carell's new thriller and an eerie horror movie about a viral internet challenge.

  • News

    Holey Moley Is Bringing Its OTT Mini-Golf Hijinks (and Drinks) to a New 350-Person Chermside Bar

    From November, you'll be able to tap, tap, tap your way through themed putt-putt holes and sink cocktails mid-shopping.

  • News

    A Massive Andy Warhol Photography Exhibition Is Coming to Australia in 2023

    Displaying at the Art Gallery of South Australia, it's the first exhibition in Australia to focus on Warhol's fascination with photography.

  • Feature

    Now Trending: The Grunge Revival

    It's time to embrace your lo-fi leanings.

  • News

    A Massive Dinosaur Exhibition Featuring the Largest-Known Land Animal Is Coming to Queensland Museum

    Displaying fossils from South America, 'Dinosaurs of Patagonia' will feature 13 dino species.

  • News

    Post Malone Has Created His Own Rosé and It's Now Available in Australia

    There are only 10,000 bottles available in Australia.

  • News

    Retrosweat Is Bringing Its Gloriously 80s-Style Aerobics Class to Brisbane for the First Time

    Bend, stretch and work up a sweat to 80s tunes with this Sydney favourite finally making its debut trip north.

  • News

    So Exciting: 'Moulin Rouge! The Musical' Is Bringing Its Spectacular Stage Show to Brisbane in 2023

    After proving an unsurprising hit in Melbourne and Sydney, the film-to-stage production will hit QPAC Theatre next May.

  • News

    Soak Bathhouse Has Opened a West End Rooftop Haven with Seven Spas and Pools (Plus a Sky-High Sundeck)

    West End just scored its first rooftop bathhouse, complete with sweeping views of the city while you're taking a relaxing dip.

  • News

    'The Wizard of Oz'-Inspired Blockbuster Musical 'Wicked' Is Returning to Australia in 2023

    Following the Land of Oz's witches, the Broadway smash is headed to Sydney Lyric in August 2023.

  • News

    Dark Mofo Has Locked in Its 2023 Dates If You're Planning Ahead for Next Winter

    The 2023 festival will also mark Creative Director Leigh Carmichael's last at the helm, making way for a new Artistic Director from 2024 onwards.

  • News

    Blink-182 Are Reuniting with Tom DeLonge for a Huge World Tour — and They're Coming Down Under in 2024

    Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge and Travis Barker will play together for the first time in nearly a decade, including in Australia and New Zealand.

  • News

    The Best Advice Ever: Josh Niland on Collaboration in the Kitchen

    We chatted to the peerless Josh Niland about the art of collaboration in the kitchen, teamwork and the best advice he's ever received.

  • News

    We're Giving Away the Ultimate Five-Day Foodie Holiday For Two to Tasmania

    You and a lucky plus-one will get to experience some of the best the Apple Isle has to offer, straight from the source.

  • News

    From Final Girl to Final Woman: Jamie Lee Curtis Talks 'Halloween Ends' and Battling Michael Myers for 44 Years

    What’s it like to stare down the boogeyman over four-plus decades? To become an iconic scream queen? To be synonymous with the term “final girl”? The ‘Halloween’ star spills the details.

  • Feature

    Now Trending: Coastal Grandma

    Emulate that fresh-from-the-garden carefree existence that is refreshingly far from 'trendy'.

  • News

    Surfers Paradise Will Soon Be Home to a Challenge Room Hotel That You Can Play (and Drink) Your Way Through

    Taking design cues from 'The Grand Budapest Hotel' and Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory, this game-filled bar is setting up shop underneath Cali Beach.

  • News

    Sydney Festival's Sprawling 2023 Program Will Feature 748 Performances Across 54 Venues

    Sydney Town Hall will be filled with 26 tonnes of sand for a Lithuanian opera, a Shinjuku-inspired magic bar will pop up at Darling Harbour, and live music will take over the 70s-era underground bar beneath Martin Place's Harry Seidler mushroom building.

  • News

    A Massive Multi-Sensory Frida Kahlo Exhibition Is Coming to Australia in 2023

    Enjoying its Australian premiere at Sydney Festival 2023, this immersive experience will showcase Kahlo's art via 360-degree projections and virtual reality.

  • News

    René Redzepi's Noma Is Doing a Ten-Week Residency in Kyoto If You Need Another Excuse to Visit Japan

    The globally acclaimed Copenhagen restaurant will set up shop at Ace Hotel Kyoto from mid-March to mid-May, coinciding with cherry blossom season.

  • News

    Virgin and Qantas Have Announced a Heap of Pride Flights for Sydney WorldPride — Including From the US

    Virgin's Sydney-bound flights will depart from Perth, Adelaide and San Francisco for the first time, while Qantas will set off from Los Angeles.

  • News

    Newstead Supper Club Maggie May Is Your New Gloriously 70s-Inspired Go-To for Cocktails and All-Day Bites

    Settling into The Defiant Duck's old digs, this Gasworks Plaza newcomer sports retro decor, and serves up baked stone fruit bruschetta, prawn rolls, s'mores, chocolate fondue and 'Saturday Night Fever' cocktails.

  • News

    Now Open (Again): Matt Moran's Riverbar + Kitchen Has Finally Relaunched on Eagle Street Post-Floods

    Eight months after being fully submerged during this year's devastating floods, the waterfront venue is back with a Miami Beach shack look and a new menu.

  • News

    A Blockbuster Fairy Tales Exhibition Is Taking Over Brisbane's Gallery of Modern Art in 2023

    If you like art and eye-catching exhibitions, next year is going to be huge in Brisbane — here's the full 2023 rundown.

  • News

    Artist Spencer Tunick Is Staging a New Mass Nude Photography Work on a Sydney Beach

    At the end of November, 2500 Aussies will strip off on the sand to raise funds for and awareness about skin cancer, and make art — and you can join in.

  • News

    Coles Will Trial Its First Store-to-Door Grocery Deliveries via Drone in Southeast Queensland

    If you live in Ormeau, Ormeau Hills and Yatala, you'll soon be able to get 500 grocery items flown to your home as part of a new store-to-door drone trial.

  • News

    Woodford Folk Festival Has Announced Its Massive 2022–23 Comeback Lineup

    Boy and Bear, Jaguar Jonze, Dani Im, John Butler and Electric Fields lead this year's bill, with the huge music fest returning for the first time since 2019.

  • Feature

    The Newness: Explore the Hottest Trends of Right Now

    Looking to nail the hottest trends of the moment? You're in the right place.

  • News

    Now Running: Have a Peek Inside Street Art Legend Rone's Most Expansive Exhibition Yet

    'Time' is the artist's most expansive beauty-meets-decay masterpiece to date, now open in the Flinders Street Ballroom.

  • News

    Twelve Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in October

    Make a couch date with season two of 'The White Lotus', creepy horror stories aplenty and new mind-bending sci-fi from the creators of 'Westworld'.

  • News

    Now Open: The Gold Coast Just Scored Australia's First European-Inspired Floating Beach Club

    Head to the Glitter Strip to kick back on daybeds, hang out in cabanas and take a dip in the pool at La Luna, all while overlooking the Marina Mirage.

  • Event

    Yotam Ottolenghi — Flavour of Life

    Sat, 28 Jan, 2023

    QPAC Concert Hall, South Brisbane

    Israeli chef Yotam Ottolenghi is bringing his latest speaking tour to Brisbane, chatting about food pairings, next-level cooking methods, his focus on flavour and more.

  • News

    Now Open: Studio Ghibli's Long-Awaited Theme Park Is Finally Spiriting Away Animation Fans

    The first three spaces in Japan's new Ghibli Park have opened their doors, including a warehouse filled with exhibitions, gardens, and Satsuki and Mei's house from 'My Neighbor Totoro'.

  • News

    Lune Has Just Dropped Its First-Ever Cookbook So You Can Make Its World-Famous Croissants At Home

    The Melbourne-born croissant haven's founder Kate Reid has penned the ultimate tome for baking Lune's beloved flaky pastries — and a heap of its specials.

  • News

    Pop-Up Japanese Joint Kumokumo Is Bringing Its Super-Fluffy Souffle Pancakes to Brisbane

    These Instagram-worthy stacks come in black sugar boba, creme brûlée, biscoffee (yes, Biscoff and coffee cream), matcha cream and tiramisu flavours.

  • News

    Floating Mirrored Spheres and Eerie Volcanic Mounds Will Fill GOMA for Its Big Summer 'Air' Exhibition 

    Back in 2019, Brisbane's Gallery of Modern Art set up a huge indoor riverbed for its 'Water' exhibition — and now it's contemplating air instead.

  • News

    Cirque du Soleil Is Bringing Its First-Ever Show on Ice Down Under in 2023

    Cirque du Soleil's 42nd creation, 'CRYSTAL' combines trapeze, juggling, aerial acrobatics, figure skating and extreme skating — all on ice.

  • Feature

    Now Trending: Think Pink

    How to be a Barbie (guy or) girl in a Barbiecore world.

  • News

    A World-First Pop Art Exhibition Featuring Warhol, Basquiat and Haring Will Hit the Gold Coast in 2023

    Drawn from the private collection of Jose Mugrabi in New York, 'Pop Masters' features 40-plus works never before seen in Australia.

  • News

    Capalaba's Koala Tavern Has Just Reopened with a Huge New Beer Garden Following a $3-Million Revamp

    Just in time for summer, this popular Redlands pub now boasts a fairy light-lit beer garden and a new-look bistro.

  • News

    Krispy Kreme Has Dropped a New Range of Doughnut-Inspired Christmas Biscuits for Dogs

    This limited-edition lineup of festive 'doggie doughnuts' is made with carob and peanut butter, and comes decorated to suit the season.

  • Feature

    Now Trending: Regencycore

    One of the hottest trends of the year takes its inspiration from the past — about 200 years, to be exact.

  • News

    Wynnum Fringe Is Back for 2022 to Fill Brisbane's Bayside with Music, Comedy, Bars and a Ferris Wheel

    This year's fest runs for almost three weeks, and includes a comedy gala, a new festival garden hub, disco tunes with Marcia Hines and a fancy-dress parade for dogs.

  • News

    Ice Cube, Cypress Hill and The Game Are Teaming Up for a Huge 2023 Australian Tour

    Heading to Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney and Brisbane, this is a 90s and 00s hip hop and rap fan's dream come true.

  • News

    Now Open: Holey Moley Has Launched Its Third Cocktail-Slinging Brisbane Mini-Golf Bar at Chermside

    Catering to 350 people, the boozy putt-putt chain's latest OTT venue includes moon-, 'Sonic the Hedgehog'- and 'The Simpsons'-themed spaces, and a leafy bar.

  • News

    You'll Soon Be Able to Stay in Rooftop Cabins Surrounded by Tropical Gardens at QT's Gold Coast Hotel

    The Surfers Paradise hotel has converted a lower-level roof into an urban oasis — and you and your mates can even book out the whole place.

  • News

    Brisbane Powerhouse Is Now Home to a Riverside Events Space with Bars and Al Fresco Lounges

    Meet the Pleasuredome, a 450-person, 520-square-metre venue that'll be used for special events and functions year-round.

  • Feature

    Now Trending: Less Is More

    Clear the clutter and spark joy with this trend dedicated to championing elevated, timeless basics.

  • Event

    Chocolate Fiesta at Craft'd Grounds

    Fri, 25 Nov - Sun, 27 Nov 2022

    Craft'd Grounds, Albion

    Chocolate pastries, chocolate rum tastings, food trucks slinging chocolate treats, a screening of 'Chocolat': they're all on the menu at this Albion festival.

  • Event

    The Nutcracker — Queensland Ballet

    Fri, 2 Dec - Fri, 23 Dec 2022

    QPAC Playhouse, South Brisbane

    Queensland Ballet's seasonal tradition returns, complete with sentient toys and dancing snowflakes.

  • News

    Babylon Brisbane Is Eagle Street's Soon-to-Open Three-Level Restaurant with Outdoor Bars and Terraces

    From December, you'll have a new riverside Eastern Mediterranean-meets-Middle East place to eat — and from early 2023, Babylon Gardens will open with an almost 1000-person capacity.

  • News

    Barack Obama Is Coming to Australia in 2023 for a Speaking Tour About Leadership

    The former US President is heading to Sydney and Melbourne in March — and his Sydney talk will be livestreamed, too.

  • Feature

    Now Trending: Endless Summer

    We're longing for the long lazy afternoons and balmy evenings of summer. Take us to Tropicana.

  • News

    Concrete Playground Reader Survey 2023

    We're giving away a $1000 staycation at an Ovolo Hotel in your city. To enter the draw, you just need to answer some questions in our survey.

  • News

    Twelve Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in July

    Spend your couch time watching a savvy new star-studded science-fiction comedy, the delicious return of 'The Bear' and a modern-day take on 'Sweeney Todd'.

  • News

    Twelve Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in August

    Spend your couch time watching Rose Byrne's ace aerobics dramedy, a telemarketing docuseries that's so wild it can only be true and a stone-cold Korean masterpiece.

  • News

    Twelve Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in September

    Spend your couch time watching four new Wes Anderson shorts, the end of 'Sex Education', Daniel Radcliffe's best role and the latest music-filled charmer from the director of 'Once'.

  • News

    Twelve Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in October

    Spend your couch time watching documentaries about David Beckham, The Wiggles and ONEFOUR — and the return of French caper 'Lupin'.

  • News

    Twelve Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in December

    Spend your couch time watching a meditative animated gem about the end of the world, medical nightmares, a hilarious new British sitcom and a documentary about Alfred Hitchcock.

  • News

    Twelve Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in January

    Spend your couch time watching an Oscar-nominated true tale, the 'Boy Swallows Universe' TV series and the stunning return of 'True Detective'.

  • News

    Twelve Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in February

    Spend your couch time watching the new 'Mr & Mrs Smith', one of this year's Oscar Best Picture nominees and a stellar new space thriller.

  • News

    Twelve Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in March

    Spend your couch time watching Adam Sandler in space, a stunning Oscar-winning documentary, girl group-fuelled sitcom hilarity and Noel Fielding's latest show.

  • News

    Twelve Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in April

    Spend your couch time watching Andrew Scott step into Tom Ripley's shoes, a shattering docuseries about Nickelodeon's kids TV hits and Colin Farrell as a PI.

  • News

    Helpful Styling Tips When Your Space (or Budget) Is Smaller Than Your Ideas

    Leading interior designer Steve Cordony shares his expertise so you can create your dream home.

  • News

    Oh Bother: New Slasher Flick 'Blood and Honey' Is Turning Winnie-the-Pooh Into a Serial Killer

    The usually cuddly teddy bear is set to go on a rampage in this upcoming horror movie, which'll forever change the way you see the childhood favourite.

  • News

    Four Pillars Is Releasing Its First Booze-Free Range for Cocktails Without the Hangover

    Four Pillars' new Bandwagon range comes in two varieties, serving up alcohol-free versions of the acclaimed distillery's Rare Dry Gin and Bloody Shiraz Gin.

  • News

    Tinder Is Building a Big Rainbow in a Regional Aussie Town — and You Can Vote for Where It'll Live

    You've got until June 30 to pick Daylesford in Victoria, Hay in NSW, Broome in WA or Katherine in the Northern Territory as the site for Australia's next big landmark.

  • News

    Lune Croissanterie Is Opening Its Second Pastry-Slinging Brisbane Spot in the CBD's Burnett Lane

    The world-famous bakery will start serving its flaky croissants at a satellite store from July.

  • News

    Sushi Room Is James Street's Luxe New Japanese Fine-Diner with Caviar Rolls and Wasabi Cocktails

    Launching in mid-June, this seafood-heavy newcomer hails from the crew behind Hellenika and SK Steak & Oyster, is also doing omakase and enkai menus.

  • Guide

    The Best Things to Do in Brisbane This Week

    This week, you can watch the Olympics at South Bank, browse and buy your way through QAGOMA's design market and head to the Gold Coast for a huge arts festival.

  • News

    Seeing Eye Dogs Australia Wants You to Look After These Fresh New Pups

    Fancy caring for a cute fluffball? The organisation is looking for responsible dog lovers in Victoria and Queensland.

  • Feature

    Picnic Date Grazing Platter

    Planning a date with your special someone? Take it al fresco.

  • Feature

    Fyshwick and Surrounds Day and Night Guide

    Forget everything you think you know about Fyshwick — and Canberra, for that matter. The historically industrial precinct is in the grips of a cultural rebirth, not unlike the nation’s capital more generally.

  • News

    Ten Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in November 2021

    Get stuck into the wittily great new season of 'The Great', a chilling and compelling new mystery series and a rousing documentary about Australia's Black Summer bushfires.

  • Feature

    Festive Feast Grazing Platter

    The most wonderful time of the year for your belly is just around the corner.

  • Feature

    Pantry Staples Grazing Platter

    For the more last-minute kind of people (you know who you are) — where there's a will, there's a grazing platter. 

  • News

    Ten Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in December 2021

    Get stuck into an outback-set Aussie vampire series, a haunting new drama about life after a pandemic and an Olivia Colman-led true-crime gem.

  • Feature

    Red Playground: An Extensive Travel Guide to Central Australia

    Imagine a place where you start the day by watching the sun rise over the desert.

  • News

    We're Giving Away Epic Limited-Edition Summer Threads to Ten Sun-Loving Aussies

    White Claw has teamed up with local label Barney Cools to create a capsule collection of party shirts, breezy tees and corduroy caps for summer.

  • News

    Netflix Has Officially Confirmed That 'Squid Game' Is Coming Back for a Second Season

    Squid goals unlocked: 2021's huge South Korean streaming hit will keep spinning its savage story.

  • Feature

    Boozy Brunch Grazing Platter

    The weekend brunch is a time-honoured tradition in Australia. And it’s easy to understand why.

  • News

    Ten Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in January

    Get stuck into an eerie found-footage horror series, a hilarious new murder-mystery comedy and one of Aubrey Plaza's best films.

  • News

    Western Australia's Misery Beach Has Been Named Australia's Best Beach for 2022

    Every Australian state and territory is represented in Tourism Australia's full list of the 20 best beaches for this year, too.

  • News

    Airbnb Has Recreated the 'Bluey' House in Brisbane If You'd Like to Spend a Night in the Hit Series

    The homegrown animated hit comes to life — and you can stay in this IRL replica of the Heeler family home for $20 a night.

  • News

    'The Power of The Dog' Leads This Year's Oscar Contenders with 12 Nominations

    Filmmaker Jane Campion just made history for helming the New Zealand-shot western, becoming the first woman to be nominated for Best Director twice.

  • News

    Eagle Street Pier Will Close Within Six Months to Make Way for a New $2.1-Billion Waterfront Precinct

    The Eagle Street stretch of the river is about to undergo a huge transformation, gaining two new towers and 9000 square metres of public space.

  • Guide

    CP's Resident Tropical North Queensland Expert Shares Her Top Picks for a Trip to the Tropics

    Ever wanted your holiday itinerary to be curated by a local? You'll love this.

  • News

    KFC Has Created a Peking Cluk Burger and It's Throwing a Festival on Cockatoo Island with Peking Duk to Celebrate

    Catch Peking Duk, Baker Boy and Thandi Phoenix on Cockatoo Island next month and get the chance to try the Colonel's new Peking duck-inspired creation.

  • Feature

    Wine and Cheese Grazing Platter

    Skip the local watering hole and spend your next catch-up with mates sipping vino, spilling secrets and streaming trashy romcoms.

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    Qantas Green Tier Program

    Celebrate the launch of this new rewards program with a trip to the tropics.

  • Feature

    Green Playground

    Tropical North Queensland is the destination that should be perched at the top of your responsible travel hit list.

  • Feature

    Inner North Day and Night Guide

    It's no surprise Canberra's inner north has become a popular area for both locals and visitors to spend time. Not only does it boast a thriving arts and culture scene but it also has top-notch food and drink options at every turn.

  • Feature

    Inner South Day and Night Guide

    Canberra's inner south is known for its prestige, and is teeming with young professionals and families. It's a hub of trendy restaurants and bars, lively cafes, lush gardens and prominent tourist sites.

  • News

    Ten Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in March

    Make a couch date with a savage and sublime new horror-comedy about dating, a documentary directed by Amy Poehler and Marvel's new Oscar Isaac-starring series.

  • News

    Ten Must-Visit New Zealand Places to Plan Your 2022 Travel Adventures Around

    Forget long-haul flights and lengthy stopovers — with New Zealand's borders reopening this month, you can enjoy these idyllic islands, gorgeous beaches and scenic regions just across the ditch.

  • News

    Regional Victoria Is Officially Hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games

    The MCG will host the opening ceremony — then four regional hubs will be set up in Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat and Gippsland, each with their own athletes’ village and sport program.

  • News

    A Guide to Fortitude Valley to Take You From Sunrise to Sunset

    Unlock endless summer vibes with a day spent in one of Brisbane's most vibrant suburbs.

  • News

    The Langham Is the Gold Coast's Soon-to-Open New Five-Star Hotel with Direct Beachfront Access

    Featuring 17 different types of rooms — and gorgeous ocean views — the 339-suite hotel will open its doors in mid-June.

  • News

    The Northern Beaches' Luxury Floating Villa Is Reopening with a New Look and On-Board Sauna

    Located just off Palm Beach, Lilypad comes with an on-board wine cellar, gourmet meals and your own boat.

  • News

    These Four Australian Venues Have Been Named in the World's 50 Best Bars for 2021

    Sydney's Maybe Sammy came in at number 22, with Cantina OK! and Re also earning a spot — plus Melbourne's Above Board.

  • News

    The Impressive Geminids Meteor Shower Will Be Visible in Australia This Month

    The spectacular starry event only happens once a year — and it'll be at its peak overnight between December 14 and 15.

  • News

    Eleven Next-Level Stays with Outdoor Baths for the Ultimate Relax and Rewind Getaway

    Whether you fancy relaxing in a private Japanese bathhouse, a rustic metal tub perched on a farm's timber deck, or a spa-bath in a mountain cave — we've got you covered.

  • News

    Queensland Is Reopening Quarantine-Free Travel to Vaxxed Interstate Visitors From December 13

    The Sunshine State is bringing forward its reopening date to interstate visitors from domestic hotspots by five days.

  • News

    Lutwyche Is Getting a 10,000-Square-Metre Market Precinct with a Craft Brewery and Rooftop Farm

    The Lamington Markets will feature more than 100 stallholders, as well as a specialty supermarket, a boutique cinema and more than 134 apartments.

  • News

    Gelato Messina Is Releasing a Golden Gaytime-Inspired Version of Its Super-Fancy Viennetta

    Two beloved desserts combine in Messina's latest limited-edition special.

  • News

    South Brisbane Could Score a New Seven-Hectare Riverside Parkland After the 2032 Olympics

    The Montague Road site will first be used as the International Broadcast Centre for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, and will then be converted into parkland.

  • News

    Brisbane's New Hot Tub Cinema Experience Lets You Soak and Watch Movies in Your Own Backyard

    Sit in a tub of warm water with your nearest and dearest, and watch flicks like 'The Notebook' and 'Palm Springs'.

  • News

    Vaccinated Aussies Will Be Able to Travel Overseas When 80 Percent of the Country Has Had the Jab

    Bringing back international travel for vaccinated Australians is part of the third stage of National Cabinet's just-tweaked 'National Plan to transition Australia's National COVID Response'.

  • News

    Ten Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in June 2021

    Get stuck into a phenomenal comedy special about spending too much time at home, a savvy 80s-set comedy and Loki's leap to the small screen.

  • News

    Ten Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in July 2021

    Get stuck into a weird and wonderful sketch comedy, Pixar’s new animated series and a horror trilogy.

  • News

    The Ekka Has Been Cancelled for the Second Year in a Row

    Before 2020, the August event had only ever been cancelled twice in its 144-year history: during the Spanish Flu and World War II.

  • News

    Mac 'n' Cheese Drive-Thru Mac in the Box Is Serving Up Next-Level Pasta During Brisbane's Lockdown

    Head to Fortitude Valley to pick up three cheese, truffle, smoked ocean trout, and Italian pork, fennel and tomato mac 'n' cheese — and bundles with wine.

  • News

    Breakfast Creek Is Getting an 80-Metre Green Bridge That'll Extend Kingsford Smith Drive's Riverwalk

    Featuring dedicated pedestrian and cyclist paths, it's set to open in 2023.

  • News

    Stone and Wood Is Launching a Lockdown Drive-Thru with Ekka-Inspired Strawberry Sundae Beers

    Pick up fresh brews without leaving your car — including a strawberries and cream-flavoured brew.

  • News

    This Year's Ekka Public Holiday Has Been Postponed and Will Be Moved to Sometime Later in 2021

    Instead of scoring next Wednesday off work, you'll now get to sleep in on another day; however, a new date hasn't yet been announced.

  • News

    Agnes Has Brought Back Its Super-Popular Pop-Up Bakery for Brisbane's Current Lockdown

    The Agnes Street restaurant is serving up pastries each morning during the current lockdown, and will permanently set up shop in its own James Street location in the near future.

  • News

    Rosmarino Is Fortitude Valley's New Sicilian-Inspired Restaurant Inside a Former Warehouse

    The Italian eatery has opened a 60-seat dining room and courtyard inside the newly revamped Marshall Street building.

  • News

    Gelato Messina Is Filling Its Next Indulgent Choc Chip Cookie Pie with Waffle Cone Spread

    For its next OTT dessert, the gelato chain is combining milk and dark choc chips, caramel custard and waffle cone spread in one cookie pie.

  • News

    Ten Must-See Movies to Stream During Melbourne International Film Festival's 2021 Online Program

    Check out a chilling New Zealand-set thriller, a savage Chilean drama about influencers and an essential documentary about pioneering women in electronic music.

  • News

    This Multi-Sensory Playground Is Bringing Its Light-Filled Mazes and Inflatable Spaces to Brisbane

    'Imaginaria' is heading to town for this year's Brisbane Festival following a busy stint in Melbourne since late 2020.

  • News

    Here's What You Can and Can't Do in Southeast Queensland Now That the Latest Lockdown Is Over

    The rules have changed after southeast Queensland's latest lockdown, but where exactly can you go and what can you do? We've broken it down.

  • News

    Krispy Kreme Has Just Released a Limited-Edition Range of Doughnut-Inspired Dog Biscuits

    Dubbed 'doggie doughnuts' and available in the lead up to International Dog Day, they come in six flavours — including original glazed and choc sprinkles.

  • News

    You Can Now Get the Ekka's Much-Loved Strawberry Sundaes Delivered to Your Door

    The cult dessert will be delivered around town via DIY 20-packs to help raise money for medical research charity The Common Good.

  • News

    An Ekka Drive-Thru Will Be Serving Up Dagwood Dogs, Bertie Beetle Showbags and Strawberry Sundaes

    Drive into Brisbane Showgrounds to get your Ekka food fix, or hit up an Ekka pop-up on King Street.

  • Guide

    Nine Dazzling Brisbane Exhibitions and Installations to Put in Your Diary for the Rest of the Year

    See everything from iconic artworks to giant birds — or wander through glowing arches while floating down the Brisbane River.

  • News

    This Year's Ekka Public Holiday Is Moving to October to Give Brisbanites Another Bonus Long Weekend

    You didn't get a Wednesday off work this year, but you can sleep in on a Friday instead.

  • News

    Southeast Queensland's Gathering and Event Restrictions Will Relax Again From August 20

    Caps on having people over to your house, gathering outdoors and event capacities are being rolled back earlier than expected.

  • News

    You Can Now Get Super-Nostalgic DIY Wizz Fizz Margarita Kits Delivered to Your Door

    Mix yourself up a batch of Cocktail Porter's sherbet margaritas — and get everything you need to make them delivered to your door.

  • News

    The Pfizer Vaccine Will Be Rolled Out to Australians Under 40 From August 30

    Every Aussie aged between 16–40 will finally be eligible to roll up their sleeves for the Pfizer jab as part of Australia's vaccination campaign.

  • News

    Victoria Park Is Giving Its Mini Golf Course a Halloween-Themed Makeover

    Following Christmas and Easter-themed pop-ups, the inner-city mini golf course is getting spooky during September and October.

  • News

    Qantas Is Giving Flight Discounts and Frequent Flyer Points to Aussies Who've Been Fully Vaccinated

    You can also go into the draw to win a year’s worth of flights, accommodation and fuel.

  • News

    Disneyland's Famed Dole Whip Soft Serve Is Coming to Brisbane for the First Time

    The coveted dairy-free dessert is making its debut appearance at the Redcliffe Markets.

  • News

    Essa Is the New Locally Focused Fortitude Valley Fine Diner From Ex-Gauge Chef Phil Marchant

    Nestling into a striking split-level space just off James Street, Brisbane's latest culinary addition takes a harvest-driven approach and focuses on raw, pickled, smoked and wood-fired dishes.

  • News

    Cinnabon Is Opening Its Third Sticky Scroll-Slinging Brisbane Store in Indooroopilly

    After setting up shop at the Toombul and Garden City shopping centres, the US bakery chain is heading to Brisbane's west.

  • News

    Qantas Is Aiming to Resume International Flights to Destinations with High Jab Rates From December

    Qantas and Jetstar could start flying between Australia and Singapore, Japan, the US, the UK, Canada and Fiji again by the end of the year.

  • News

    Queensland Is Relaxing Gathering and Venue Restrictions (and Allowing Dancing) From 4pm Today

    After recent lockdowns and tighter restrictions, Queensland is loosening the rules around parties, eating and drinking out of the house, vertical consumption, venue capacities and more.

  • News

    The Brightside Is Handing Out Beers to Brisbanites Who've Had At Least One Jab

    Every Friday afternoon in September, the Fortitude Valley venue is pouring brews for everyone who's had either their first or second COVID-19 vaccine doses.

  • News

    Hazelwood Estate Is the New Scenic Rim Retreat with Cabins and a Cocktail Bar on a 75-Acre Farm

    The Gold Coast hinterland spot is also home to new restaurant The Paddock, which heroes local produce.

  • News

    Crystalbrook Collection Has Given Howard Smith Wharves' Riverside Hotel an Eco-Conscious Revamp

    Carved into the cliff beneath the Story Bridge, the six-level Crystalbrook Vincent now marks the Crystalbrook Collection chain's first Brisbane hotel.

  • News

    Ten Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in August 2021

    Get stuck into a new dramedy about cancel culture, Taika Waititi's latest sitcom and an animated musical with tunes by Lin-Manuel Miranda.

  • News

    Queensland's Statewide Ban on Single-Use Plastics Is Now in Effect

    You're no longer able to buy single-use straws, stirrers, cutlery and plates, or polystyrene foam food containers and cups.

  • News

    Allen's Has Released a New Lolly-Filled Version of AWW's Beloved Birthday Cake Book

    Indulge your sweet tooth and find inspiration for your next at-home baking project.

  • News

    Swell Sculpture Festival Is Turning a One-Kilometre Stretch of Beach Into a Free Outdoor Art Gallery 

    More than 65 sculptures will be dotted across Currumbin Beach for ten days.

  • News

    Krispy Kreme Has Started Serving 'Pokemon'-Themed Doughnuts and You'll Want to Eat 'Em All

    A different Pokémon doughnut will drop every fortnight, including Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle and Poké Ball varieties.

  • News

    Cali Beach Club's Cabana-Filled Oceanside Precinct Is Opening on a Gold Coast Rooftop This Month

    Sprawling across a 5000-square-metre space, it includes four pools, two restaurants and multiple bars — and a rooftop cinema.

  • News

    Embers Is the New Grill and Rotisserie Restaurant Opening Inside South Bank's The Charming Squire

    A sibling venue to the Brewhouse with its own standalone entrance, this new eatery goes heavy on wood-fired dishes and wooden decor.

  • News

    The World's Largest Inflatable Theme Park for Adults Is Coming Back to Brisbane

    Let your inner child run free in the 1500-square-metre bouncy castle, the inflatable obstacle course and the space-themed wonderland.

  • News

    The Green Has Opened a Permanent Plant Shop and Middle Eastern Restaurant on James Street

    Tuck into green shakshuka, tahini granola and spiced king salmon while surrounded by plants, then take some greenery home with you.

  • News

    Lutwyche's 140-Year-Old Crown Hotel Is Reopening with a New Beer Garden and Heritage Pavilion

    The Lutwyche Road pub is relaunching on Friday, October 1 following a $2.4 million revamp.

  • News

    Three Huge Tour Promoters Are Giving Vaxxed Aussies Free Tickets to All Their Big 2022 Shows

    Had both your COVID-19 jabs? You can go in the running to win a 'Vaxstage Pass' that'll give you two tickets to Live Nation, Frontier Touring and TEG's 2022 arena and stadium shows.

  • News

    This Interactive Map Shows COVID-19 Case Alerts for Queensland Venues

    The map lets Brisbanites see which venues are linked to positive COVID-19 cases — and the action required if you visited them.

  • News

    Preview: Australia's First Ever Ace Hotel Looks Predictably Sleek as Hell

    Take a sneak peek inside the first Ace Hotel to grace Australian shores.

  • News

    Ten Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in September 2021

    Get stuck into a savage new South Korean series, a delightful murder-mystery comedy and the latest stage musical to leap to film.

  • News

    International Travel Will Restart for Vaccinated Aussies on a State-By-State Basis From November

    When 80 percent of eligible residents in a state or territory have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, that state or territory will be permitted to recommence international travel.

  • News

    Ten Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in October 2021

    Get stuck into a medieval epic starring Dev Patel, the stellar new season of 'Succession' and a documentary about whether we're living in a simulation.

  • News

    Internet Kings The Inspired Unemployed Have Launched Their Own Beer Just in Time for Summer

    Better Beer is a zero-carb, zero-sugar lager that Ford jokes is "healthier than broccoli".

  • Guide

    The Best Things to Do in Brisbane This August

    A Jean Paul Gaultier cabaret, a big beer festival, a Bowen Hills street party celebrating First Nations artists: that's all on the agenda in Brisbane in August.

  • News

    Brisbane Comedy Festival Is Moving Its 2022 Laughfest to Late Autumn 

    Nazeem Hussain, Ross Noble, Tom Ballard and Melanie Bracewell lead the bill so far, with further acts to be announced.

  • News

    Seven Highly Entertaining Stories Behind Some of Australia's Most Loved Dishes and Drinks

    Explore the history of everything from the much-loved Four'n Twenty pie to the dark colonialist past of bahn mi.

  • News

    Five Romantic Brisbane Date Ideas for This Week From Budget to Blowout

    This week, you and your plus one hit up a Swiss Alps-themed pop-up bar, pat cute pooches, then feast your way along James Street.

  • News

    Cadbury's New Caramilk Ice Creams Have Just Landed in the Freezer Aisle

    You can now tuck into the cult-favourite caramelised white chocolate thanks to Cadbury and Peters' new ice creams on sticks.

  • News

    Huge Multi-Sensory Exhibition 'Van Gogh Alive' Is Coming to Brisbane This Spring

    The immersive exhibition allows you to step into artworks such as 'The Starry Night' and 'Sunflowers'.

  • News

    Six Olympic Events You Should Watch Based on Your Favourite Cocktail

    Watch our Australian athletes take on the world — with a drink in hand.

  • News

    Brisbane's Night Noodle Markets Will Now Take Over the City Botanic Gardens This Spring

    The Good Food Month favourite has rescheduled its postponed dates, and will now serve up its hawker-style dishes in September and October.

  • News

    Melbourne's World-Famous Lune Croissanterie Is Opening Its Doors in Brisbane Next Month

    Some of the world's best croissants are heading to South Brisbane's Fish Lane from early August.

  • News

    Messina Is Bringing Back 40 of Its Greatest Gelato Hits in Take-Home Tubs

    Fingers crossed that Jon Snow, Robert Brownie Jnr and Fairy Bread all make a comeback.

  • News

    Brisbane Will Host the 2032 Olympic Games

    After endorsing the Queensland capital back in June, the International Olympic Committee has officially named it the host of the 2032 games.

  • News

    Beam Is Brisbane's New Purple-Hued E-Bike and E-Scooter Service with Designated Parking Spots

    A fleet of 400 e-bikes and 1000 e-scooters are hitting Brisbane's streets from this week.

  • News

    Olympics Viewing Sites Are Popping Up Around Queensland So You Can Watch the Games When You're Out

    You can also head along to watch the big announcement about the 2032 games, which Brisbane is in the running to host.

  • News

    Gold Coast Distillery Granddad Jack's Has Opened a Dog-Friendly Bar and Tasting Room in Albion

    The craft distillery serves up its own gin, whiskey, vodka, coffee liqueur and specialty spirits — including a new Albion gin.

  • News

    You Can Now Stream Your Way Through All Eight 'Harry Potter' Movies on Netflix

    The full magical set has just returned to the streaming platform.

  • News

    Twelve Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream This Month

    Spend your couch time watching the delicious return of 'The Bear', Glen Powell playing a fake hitman and Lily Gladstone's latest excellent performance.

  • News

    The Best Caves to Visit Near Brisbane and Beyond

    Crawl out of your living room cave and into these awe-inspiring ones.

  • News

    UNESCO's World Heritage Committee Says the Great Barrier Reef Should Be Considered "In Danger"

    The organisation says that the reef's "long-term outlook has deteriorated from poor to very poor" since 2015, and is calling upon Australia to take "accelerated actions".

  • News

    How to Make Alex Elliott-Howery's Tahini Muesli Bars If You Often Skip Breakfast (But Love a Snack)

    If you start the day with a black coffee — and a race to work — you'll want to throw these in your lunchbox.

  • News

    Ten Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in May 2021

    Get stuck into a gripping new series from the director of 'Moonlight', a hilarious HBO comedy about horror movie fans and a heap of Aussie classics.

  • News

    Ten Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in April 2021

    Get stuck into an unsettling true-crime drama, a warm and witty new sitcom and a must-see homegrown effort.

  • News

    Queensland Is Giving Out 36,000 Vouchers for Greater Brisbane and Whitsundays Holidays

    You can either take a staycation in the Greater Brisbane region, or add a tourism experience to your already-planned vacation up north.

  • News

    This Alpine-Inspired Winter Pop-Up Is Touring Its Igloos and Ice Skating Rink Around Australia

    The Winter Village will return to Melbourne — and head to Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Parramatta, too.

  • News

    Broadway's 'Jagged Little Pill' Musical Is Bringing Its Alanis Morissette Soundtrack to Australia

    The 15-time Tony Award-nominee will reopen the Theatre Royal Sydney in September.

  • News

    Brisbane's New Pet-Friendly BYO Picnic Boats Are Popping Up in Kangaroo Point This Month

    Before GoBoat launches in Breakfast Creek, it's popping up at Dockside Marina in the city.

  • News

    Cali Beach Club's Cabana-Filled Oceanside Precinct Will Open on a Gold Coast Rooftop in August

    It was originally due to launch its two restaurants, four bars, multiple pools, sandy volleyball court and outdoor cinema earlier this year.

  • News

    Brisbanites Will Be Able to Have 100 People Over to Their House and Dance at Venues From April 15

    Stadiums, theatres and cinemas are going back to 100-percent capacity, too, and you can stand up to eat and drink at bars and pubs.

  • News

    You'll Be Able to Hire a Pet-Friendly BYO Picnic Boat to Sail Down the Brisbane River From May

    Denmark company GoBoat is bringing its easy-to-operate BYO picnic boats to Breakfast Creek.

  • News

    Huge Multi-Sensory Exhibition 'Van Gogh Alive' Is Touring Australia This Year

    The immersive exhibition allows you to step into artworks such as 'The Starry Night' and 'Sunflowers' — and it's now coming to Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth, Canberra and Newcastle.

  • News

    Woolloongabba's 133-Year-Old Princess Theatre Is Getting a Huge Revamp From The Tivoli Crew

    It's Queensland’s oldest-standing theatre, and it's set to become a music and arts hub with a 900-person auditorium, four bars and a cafe.

  • News

    A New Drive-Thru Dedicated to Lasagne and Wine Is Popping Up in Fortitude Valley Once a Week

    Motor on over to Prospect Street to pick up four different lasagnes, vino, cheesy garlic focaccia and salumi boxes.

  • News

    Australians Will Be Able to Travel to New Zealand Without Quarantining From Mid-April

    The trans-Tasman bubble will open at 11.59pm on Sunday, April 18.

  • News

    Ten Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in March 2021

    Get stuck into a movie about literally killer pants, the latest animated gem from the co-creator of 'Rick and Morty' and a twisty new thriller series.

  • News

    The Gold Coast Will Soon Be Home to a Huge New Six-Level Art Gallery with a Rooftop Bar

    Opening in May, it'll be the largest public gallery outside a capital city in Australia.

  • News

    The 'Magic Mike Live' Stage Show Is Coming to Brisbane This Year So You Can Relive the Movie IRL

    Following seasons in Sydney and Melbourne, the stage version of the Channing Tatum-starring movie is bringing its sultry escapades north

  • News

    The Queensland Government Is Giving Residents $200 Vouchers to Use on Tropical North Getaways

    15,000 vouchers will be up for grabs from tomorrow, to use on tourism experiences and attractions in Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef.

  • News

    Five Ways to Make Your Winter Trip to Tasmania the Best One Yet

    From winter festivals and scenic walks to whisky distilleries and cosy cocktail bars.

  • News

    West End's West Village Will Soon Be Home to a New Dining and Retail Precinct

    Its first eatery, Beirut Bazaar, will start serving Middle Eastern cuisine in late March.

  • News

    Twelve Golden Globe-Winning Films and TV Shows to Add to Your 2021 Must-Watch List

    If you're going to binge-watch something this year — or head to the cinema to see a movie — make sure it's one of these top-notch titles.

  • News

    More Than 100 French Impressionist Masterworks by Monet, Renoir and Degas Are Coming to the NGV

    The Victorian gallery has announced a jam-packed lineup of exhibitions and programs for 2021.

  • News

    Four Pillars Has Teamed Up with QT Hotels On a Limited-Edition Coconut, Bamboo and Almond Gin

    You'll only be able to drink it at the hotel chain's bars — or you can order a bottle for your liquor cabinet.

  • News

    Qantas and Jetstar Plan to Resume International Flights from This October

    Come spring, you could be jetting off to London, Singapore or Los Angeles.

  • News

    Brisbane Has Been Named the Preferred Host of the 2032 Olympic Games

    The International Olympic Committee will now enter into "targeted dialogue" with Australian authorities to discuss staging the games in more detail.

  • News

    Coles Will Stop Stocking Single-Use Plastic Tableware From July 1

    It'll no longer sell disposable plastic plates, cups, bowls, straws and cutlery.

  • News

    The Whitsundays' Whitehaven Beach Has Been Named the Best Beach in the World for 2021

    Two Australian spots have made Tripadvisor's list of the top 25 best beaches around the globe.

  • News

    Ten Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in February 2021

    Cancel your plans to get stuck into a hilarious new Aussie comedy, a heartbreaking miniseries set in the 80s and 90s, and a timely documentary about social media influencers.

  • News

    This New Scenic Rim Festival Will Let You Wander Through More Than 200,000 Sunflowers

    Do yoga surrounded by golden petals, fly over the top of the field and learn to cook using the colourful plants.

  • News

    Food and Drink Incubator Wandering Cooks Is Moving to a New West End Location

    The Fish Lane favourite is shifting to Vulture Street between now and May — starting with its weekly markets.

  • News

    Gelato Messina Is Bringing Back Its Super-Fancy Version of Viennetta

    It combines fior di latte gelato with choc chips and chocolate fudge, then covers it all with piped vanilla chantilly as well as a chocolate velvet spray.

  • Event

    Rosé Coast Gold Coast

    Sat, 1 May, 2021

    Kurrawa Beach, Broadbeach

    Broadbeach is getting a beachside festival dedicated to pink tipples — with beach games, masterclasses, sand sculpting, painting sessions and a silent disco.

  • Event

    Gold Coast Film Festival 2021

    Wed, 14 Apr - Sun, 25 Apr 2021

    Various Gold Coast venues, Gold Coast

    Featuring more than 100 films, talks and parties — including on rooftops, in a brewery and 77 levels above the ground.

  • News

    Slipstream Has Expanded Its Yeerongpilly Base with a 250-Person Brewpub and Big Beer Garden

    The southside favourite is relaunching with 20 taps and a Californian-inspired food menu.

  • News

    Bluesfest Has Been Given a Provisional Green Light to Go Ahead at 50 Percent Capacity This April

    A COVID-safe iteration with camping and an all-Australian lineup will take place over the Easter long weekend.

  • News

    Concrete Playground Has Disappeared from Your Facebook Feed, But Here's Where You Can Find Us

    Just because Facebook is boring RN, doesn't mean you have to be.

  • Event

    Big Gay Day 2021

    Sun, 2 May, 2021

    The Wickham, Fortitude Valley

    Brisbane's annual queer street festival returns for its 21st year.

  • News

    'Moulin Rouge! The Musical' Will Sing and Dance Its Way Down Under From August

    The Broadway hit will take over the stage at Melbourne's newly renovated Regent Theatre.

  • News

    Australia Will Soon Be Home to a Whale-Shaped Underwater Observatory Two Kilometres Off the Coast

    The Australian Underwater Discovery Centre is set to open at the end of Busselton Jetty by December 2022.

  • Event

    Victoria Park Candyland Putt Putt

    Fri, 19 Mar - Sun, 18 Apr 2021

    Victoria Park Golf Complex, Brisbane City

    Because you can tap, tap, tap your way around a themed mini golf course at Easter, too.

  • Event

    Margarita Month 2021

    Mon, 1 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb 2021

    Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane

    Celebrate the salty-sour cocktail the right way — by drinking one (or a few).

  • News

    The Ten Best Unconventional Dates in Brisbane

    Don't just 'grab a drink'. Be adventurous on your next date night out in Brisbane.

  • News

    Melbourne's Luxe W Hotel Is Now Open with a Sky-High Gold-Adorned Pool and Laneway Cocktail Bar

    There's also a poolside bar, DJ decks and an all-day eatery — with an intimate Japanese fine diner set to open in May, too.

  • Event

    The Mason Baker's Cupcake ATM

    Multiple single dates

    6 Warner Street, Fortitude Valley, Fortitude Valley

    The pink-hued jarcake vending machine will be dispensing baked treats three nights a week.

  • News

    Ten Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in January 2021

    Cancel your plans to get stuck into thrilling French heist series, an Indonesian horror flick, Marvel's latest and a likely Oscar contender.

  • Event

    Sundaze at Will & Flow

    Sun, 31 Jan, 2021

    Will & Flow, Brisbane City

    See out the weekend at Brisbane's newest overwater bar.

  • News

    Cult-Favourite US Chain Five Guys Will Open Its First Australian Eatery in Penrith This Year

    It'll launch next to Krispy Kreme and the Panthers League Club on Mulgoa Road.

  • News

    Ten 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.

  • Guide

    Six of This Year's Biggest Boxing Day Sales

    Score up to 70 percent off wine, cruelty-free makeup and activewear at these online sales.

  • News

    Ten Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in December 2020

    Cancel your plans to get stuck into Pixar's latest masterpiece, Chadwick Boseman's last movie and a blistering new film anthology series.

  • News

    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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    How to Make a Tip of the Hat with Jacob Geaney from The Gresham

    This rich cocktail is perfect for after-dinner drinks — and for the festive season.

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    Gifts that Count

    At Concrete Playground, supporting the people and businesses that make our cities such vibrant and exciting places to live is our reason for being.

  • News

    Brisbane Is Set to Score a 64-Hectare Inner-City Public Park with a Huge Lake and a Tree House Lookout

    The final plan for Victoria Park's revamp has been revealed — and it also features a high-ropes course, waterholes and mountain-bike trails.

  • News

    Ten Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in November 2020

    Cancel your plans to get stuck into Andy Samberg's latest comedy, a new HBO miniseries set in Italy and a documentary about a horror masterpiece.

  • News

    El Camino Cantina Has Opened a New Two-Level South Bank Joint with DJs and a Dance Floor

    The 510-seat eatery serves up Tex-Mex cuisine, neon-lit hues and plenty of margaritas — all in Munich Brauhaus' former site.

  • News

    The Best Things to Do On, By and Near the Water in Brisbane

    From visiting overwater bars to sailing a picnic boat along the river, there are plenty of ways to enjoy our River City in summer.

  • News

    You Can Now Hire a Water Bike to Pedal Your Way Along the Brisbane River

    The stable vessels float on the water, and feature a mounted seat and pedals on top — and they're now available to rent in Brisbane.

  • News

    Undersea Putt & Play Is Redcliffe's New Underwater-Themed 18-Hole Mini Golf Course

    Putt your way past sharks, whales and pirates, then hit up the games arcade, cafe or bar.

  • Guide

    How to Celebrate NAIDOC Week in 2020

    Celebrate the culture and history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with an online film festival, a market and a dance competition.

  • News

    Warehouse 25 Is Milton's New Gin and Vodka Distillery with Its Own Pizzeria

    It plans to host live music, art exhibitions and vintage garage sales, too, plus both block and private parties.

  • News

    Ten Unsettling and Unnerving 2020 Horror Films You Can Stream This Halloween

    It's that time, again — and 2020 has delivered a heap of top-notch new movies perfect for the occasion.

  • News

    Ten Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in October 2020

    Cancel your plans to get stuck into Borat's latest antics, HBO's knotty new mystery and several top-notch documentaries.

  • Event

    AFL Footy Festival 2020

    Thu, 22 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct 2020

    Various locations across Brisbane, Brisbane

    Head to the inner city for food trucks and footy, all to celebrate the first ever AFL Grand Final held in Brisbane.

  • News

    Will & Flow Is Treasury Brisbane's Soon-to-Open New Overwater Bar Near the Goodwill Bridge

    It's the Treasury's first venue outside of its two heritage-listed buildings on George Street — and it opens in November.

  • News

    The New Movies You Can Watch at Australian Cinemas From October 15

    Head to the flicks to see Steve Carell and Rose Byrne's new political comedy, a documentary about Greta Thunberg and a looking gothic thriller.

  • News

    Roxy Is Giving Away Free Holidays to Absolutely Any Beach in Australia

    You could spend a weekend in The Whitsundays, head on a surfing trip to Rottnest Island or relax in tropical Noosa. Here's how to enter.

  • News

    Gelato Messina Is Now Selling Chocolate-Covered Ice Cream Bars at Australian Supermarkets

    You'll find them at supermarkets, convenience stories and petrol stations around the country.

  • News

    Five After-Work Activities to Add a Little More Joy Into Your Working Week

    Beat the workday blues with sunset picnics, pub trivia and brew-fuelled yoga sessions.

  • News

    Five Little Wins You Can Build Into Your Work Day Lunch

    You’ve got 60 precious minutes — so make the most of it.

  • News

    The Five Best Waterfalls Near Brisbane 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.

  • News

    Moonlight Cinema Is Coming Back for Summer 2020

    Break out the wine coolers and picnic rugs. Summer is coming.

  • News

    Twenty Aussie Venues Are Transforming Into International Holiday Destinations for Summer

    You'll be able to sip frozen margaritas surrounded by cacti, eat dumplings under cherry blossom trees and wear flower crowns on Coachella-inspired rooftops at pubs across Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Adelaide.

  • News

    Tourism Australia's New Multi-Sensory Videos Capture the Sights and Sounds of the Country's Most Stunning Spots

    Embark on one of six colour-themed virtual escapes, visiting eye-catching destinations around the nation.

  • News

    Ten Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in September 2020

    Cancel your plans to get stuck into a thrilling new South Korean zombie movie, a dark take on superheroes and a blistering drama that's easily 2020's best new TV show.

  • Event

    Doughnut Time DIY Kits

    Mon, 21 Sep - Mon, 30 Nov 2020

    Online

    Recreate some of Doughnut Time's star sugar-dusted creations at home.

  • News

    Five Easy Pick-Me-Ups to Make Your Week a Little Bit Better

    Jazz up your week by finding joy in the little wins.

  • Event

    SWELL Sculpture Festival 2020

    Fri, 11 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep 2020

    Currumbin Beach, Currumbin

    Currumbin Beach's annual fest returns for its 18th year.

  • News

    You Can Now Take a Virtual Tour of Alice Springs' Dazzling Parrtjima Festival

    Watch the Northern Territory festival's dazzling sights from your couch.

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    Oporto's Rappa Range

    The major Portuguese chicken chain has launched a brand-new wrap menu — just in time for spring.

  • Feature

    Local Drinks to Love

    From the Concrete Playground Editors

  • Promotion

    BWS Local Luvvas

    BWS wants you to vote for your favourite local beverage — and it could be stocked in more of its stores across your state or territory.

  • Event

    Double

    Fri, 17 Jul - Tue, 29 Sep 2020

    Darkfield Radio Broadcast

    Tune in to Darkfield Radio for immersive thrills and chills at your kitchen table.

  • Event

    'Shrek' at Yatala Drive-In

    Thu, 21 May - Sun, 24 May 2020

    Yatala Drive-In, Stapylton

    Revisit everyone's favourite green ogre — in your car, while social distancing.

  • News

    Seven Unexpected but Delicious Foods You Didn't Know You Could Match with Rose Champagne

    Briny feta cheese, fatty pork dumplings and hearty lamb stew all pair well with pink champagne.

  • Event

    Labour Day Long Weekend at Yatala Drive-In

    Sat, 2 May - Mon, 4 May 2020

    Yatala Drive-In, Stapylton

    Yatala Drive-In is reopening for the long weekend — so you can stare at the big screen while still social distancing.

  • Feature

    Encyclopedia of Red Blends

    When someone said “the whole is greater than the sum of its parts” they could have been talking about wine blends.

  • Feature

    Encyclopedia of Pinot Grigio

    Next time you’re swilling a glass of pinot grigio, impress your friends with your knowledge of the grape’s provenance and its perfect food pairings.

  • Feature

    The Gin List

    For a clear spirit, gin is full of complexities. So we've teamed up with Tanqueray to delve into its storied past, unveil its intricacies and help you become a seasonal gin connoisseur.

  • Feature

    The Gin List: Winter

    Sophisticated and stylish, the martini is the James Bond of the cocktail world, and as 007 illustrates with his renowned order, there’s more than one way you can take it.

  • Feature

    New in Town: Greca

    Brisbane's new Howard Smith Wharves precinct has birthed a new Greek taverna from restaurateur Jonathan Barthelmess.

  • Feature

    The Gin List: Summer

    It's the perfect summer aperitif whether you’re in Italy or not — but do you know its true origins?

  • Feature

    The Gin List: Autumn

    You may not find it on your local cocktail list, but with just four common ingredients — gin, lime, sugar and mint — this green tipple can be shaken up just about anywhere.

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