News You Can Use: Nine Things That Happened in Brisbane This Week
Here's what's been catching our attention, including Splendour's heartbreaking cancellation, sunflowers in the Scenic Rim and a new riverfront cafe at Northshore Hamilton.
From new bar and restaurant openings to the latest innovations in technology, design, fashion and the arts, we like to keep our finger on Brisbane's pulse.
Below, we've collected the biggest stories from the past week that may have escaped your attention. Consider yourself back in the know.
Top image: Charlie Hardy.
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Splendour in the Grass 2024 Has Been Cancelled Just Weeks After Announcing Its Kylie-Led Lineup
Kylie Minogue, Future and Arcade Fire were set to headline — but in heartbreaking news for the Australian music industry, the festival won't be going ahead this year.
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Sushi Room and The Calile Hotel's Croissants Have Also Scored Nigella Lawson's Tick of Approval
If you're after a Japanese meal or French pastries in Brisbane, this is where the British celebrity chef recommends that you head.
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Open Season's 2024 Run Will Take Its Jam-Packed Lineup of Tunes Beyond The Tivoli and The Princess Theatre
Explosions in the Sky, Sky Ferreira, Regurgitator, a celebration of Elefant Traks with Hermitude and The Herd, the return of Blak Day Out: that's all on the bill.
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This Gorgeous Scenic Rim Festival Is Returning for 2024 to Surround You with One Million-Plus Sunflowers
The golden-hued event, which raises money for cancer care, is also bringing back its maze, art classes amid the blooms and helicopter rides over the fields.
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It's Loukoumades Time: Paniyiri 2024 Will Get You Feasting Your Way Through Food From 11 Greek Regions
Brisbane's huge annual celebration of Greek food, booze and culture will return to Musgrave Park in May, with tickets on sale now.
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Wine Lovers, Mark Your Calendars: Pinot Palooza Has Locked in Its Vino-Slinging Dates for 2024
If you can't go past a light- to medium-bodied red wine — and 50-plus vino labels pouring it — then this is the boozy festival for you.
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Coming Soon: Riva Kitchen & Events Is Northshore Hamilton's New All-Day Riverside Dining Spot
Opening in mid-April, this leafy new spot by the water hails from the team behind The Garden Room in Roma Street Parklands.
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The First Trailer for 'Kinds of Kindness' Brings Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos Back Together
'The Favourite' and 'Poor Things' just scored company on the duo's shared resume, all thanks to a star-studded new triptych.
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Production on 'Euphoria' Season Three Has Been Delayed (But You Might Still Be Watching It in 2025)
For now, Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi, Hunter Schafer and the rest of the show's stars can keep adding to their resumes beyond the hit HBO series.