News You Can Use: Nine Things That Happened in Brisbane This Week
Here's what's been catching our attention, including Olivia Rodrigo's first-ever Australian tour, a new James Street eatery and BIGSOUND's initial 2024 speakers.
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: Chris Polk, Polk Imaging.
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NewsNow Open: Emme Is the New Woodfired Eatery That's Taken Over Spoon Deli Cafe's Old James Street Digs
Breakfast, brunch and lunch here — and soon dinner — means enjoying a Jordanian- and Moroccan-inspired menu across from James St Market.
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NewsComing Soon: Sbagliata Is Portside's New Italian Restaurant From the Chef Behind Ramona Trattoria
The 120-seater eatery will set up shop next to seafood spot Fosh — and feature an open kitchen with its own pasta room.
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NewsOlivia Rodrigo Is Bringing Her 'GUTS' World Tour to Australia for Her First-Ever Down Under Shows
With Benee in support, the singer and former Disney star will play two shows each in Melbourne and Sydney.
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NewsBIGSOUND's First 2024 Speakers Include Amyl and The Sniffers Frontwoman Amy Taylor Giving a Keynote Address
When the music industry descends upon Brisbane this September, here's who'll be getting talking — and scouting for talent, too.
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NewsNow Open: Brighton Hotel Is Back with a New Beer Garden and Bistro After a Five-Month Renovation
The northside pub 20 minutes from Brisbane is also a motel, and its rooms have had a makeover as well.
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NewsNow Open: Longwang Is Serving Up Modern-Asian Dishes in a CBD Spot That Was Previously a Void Between Buildings
It might measure just three metres in width, but this Edward Street newcomer also boasts a rooftop bar and a cocktail lounge.
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News'In the Heights' Is the Next Tony-Winning Hit Musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda That's Coming to Australia
Sydney Opera House will turn into Washington Heights to host a six-week season of the Broadway smash in July and August.
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NewsThe ABC's New Season of 'Spicks and Specks' Will Get You Putting Hands on Buzzers From June
Adam Hills, Myf Warhurst and Alan Brough are back, with the beloved game show returning after taking 2023 off — complete with new segments.
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NewsLego's New 'Mona Lisa' Kit Will Let You Display Leonardo da Vinci's Masterpiece on Your Own Wall
After turning 'The Starry Night' and 'The Great Wave' into plastic bricks, Lego is now giving another iconic painting the same treatment.
