Concrete Playground's Most-Read Brisbane Stories of 2018
As we approach the end of the year, here at Concrete Playground, we stop to take a glance backwards — to take stock of what happened in Brisbane in 2018 and how the city has changed. As always, there's been a lot of notable developments.
Our most popular stories of the year — the ones that resonated with you the most — include the city's new things: its first axe-throwing joint, a ramen place in the south and a pop-up dessert museum. But, most of all, you liked doughnuts. Our story on the collapse of Damian Griffiths' Doughnut Time empire has been the most-read story this year. For more on doughnuts — well, Doughnut Time — you can read about its comeback under new ownership or even visit its two new Brissie stores, which are now open.
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NewsHow the Collapse of Damian Griffiths' Hospitality Empire Extends Beyond Just Doughnut Time
The closure of 30 Doughnut Time outlets around the country is really just the tip of the iceberg — this is what it means for his other venues.
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NewsBrisbane's New Pop-Up Dessert Museum Will Give You the Ultimate Sugar Rush
After giving Melbourne a sugar rush, the short-term exhibition is heading to Fortitude Valley.
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NewsBrisbane's New Globe Theatre Is Closing Down
The venue will sadly close on April 29 and the building's future is very uncertain.
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NewsSome Muggle Is Recreating the Great Hall for a Harry Potter-Themed Brunch in Brisbane
It'll just like a regular Hogwarts breakfast, only with less magic and more booze.
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NewsAn Extremely Rare Supermoon Will Be Visible in Australia This Month
It's a super blue blood moon — or a supermoon, a blue moon and a total lunar eclipse, aka a blood moon, all at once.
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NewsStradbroke Island Now Has a Permanent Beachfront Glampground
Ten luxe tens have been permanently pitched at the north island's Adder Rock.
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NewsTaro's Ramen Has Brought Its Delicious Japanese Cuisine to South Brisbane
Enjoy a sake in between slurps south of the river.
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NewsBrisbane's First-Ever Axe-Throwing Joint Lumber Punks Is Opening This Week
Say hello to your new favourite pastime.
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NewsHere's What Brisbane's New High-Frequency Metro Transport Lines Will Mean for You
Services are set to commence in 2023, and will include a three-minute frequency in peak periods and 24-hour transport on weekends.
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NewsAustralia's Longest Continuous Hiking, Cycling and Horse-Riding Trail is Now Complete
It spans 161 kilometres through southeast Queensland, with coffee stops along the way and no traffic allowed.
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NewsSydney Is Set to Host the World's Largest Tutankhamun Exhibition Outside of Egypt
It'll feature more than 150 objects from King Tut's tomb — including 60 pieces that have never previously left Egypt.
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NewsAustralia Is Getting an Adults-Only Pop-Up Bar Made Completely Out of Lego
Combine nostalgia and creativity with alcohol at this new concept bar opening in four cities.
