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GuideSeven Unexpected Activities to Try on a Cosy Winter Escape to Canberra
Swap your blanket fort for decadent, truffle-fuelled degustations in the capital.
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NewsNew Zealand's Best Winter Festivals That Will Make You Actually Want to Go Outside
From slopeside music fests in Queenstown to solstice celebrations in Wellington, these events are made for winter getaways.
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NewsThis 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.
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NewsClick Frenzy's Massive 2021 Travel Sale Is Kicking Off Tonight
Bag bargain deals on airfares, holiday packages, accomodation and more — but only for 53 hours.
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NewsThe Gabba Will Undergo a Huge Redevelopment If Brisbane Hosts the 2032 Olympic Games
The venue will be raised and rebuilt, increasing its capacity to 50,000 and adding a pedestrian plaza that links to the Cross River Rail.
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GuideWhy You Should Consider Canberra for Your Next Romantic Trip Away
Woo your boo with an itinerary of romantic activities.
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NewsTen of the Most Blissful Waterfront Stays You Can Book in East Gippsland
This regional gem is filled with idyllic waterfront retreats offering the ultimate antidote to city life.
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NewsFifteen of the Most Unique Stays You Can Book Around New Zealand
Spend a few nights in a leafy treehouse, a beautifully restored truck perched right on the bay or even a mountaintop cabin with views for days.
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GuideEight Events That'll Get You Giggling at Brisbane Comedy Festival 2023 Beyond the Usual Stand-Up Sets
Whether you're after late-night laughs, Tarantino tributes, improvised murder-mysteries or two types of roast in one, here's what you should be chuckling at.
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NewsThe Ten Best Places to Play Lawn Bowls in Brisbane for 2024
Where beer and barefootedness reign.
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GuideTen Shows, Gigs, Events and Installations to Lose Yourself In at Brisbane Festival 2022
Wander through a kaleidoscope, coast around a rollerskating shindig, party on a rooftop and see top-notch theatre.
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GuideThirteen Festivals to Head to Over the 2022 Labour Day Long Weekend
Celebrate Brisbane's third long weekend in a row with a feast of festivals.
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GuideHere's How You Can Help: Brisbane Events Raising Money for Flood-Affected Communities and Businesses
Wondering how you can help? This is a good place to start.
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GuideTen Shows, Gigs and Installations to Lose Yourself In at Brisbane Festival 2021
Explore dazzling installations while floating down the river, see a theatre show filled with dogs and belt out karaoke hits in a crowd.
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NewsTen 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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GuideWhere to Eat When You're Saving but Don't Feel Like Another Meal at Home
Places for a weeknight feed that won't blow the budget.
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NewsAustralians Can Now Head to New Zealand for a Holiday Without Quarantining On Arrival
The trans-Tasman bubble is now open — this is what you can expect.
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NewsBrisbane'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.
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NewsEverything You Need to Know About 2021's Lyrids Meteor Shower
Head away from the city lights — or even out to your backyard or balcony — and look up.
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NewsCali 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.
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NewsFace Masks Will No Longer Be Mandatory in Most Situations in Queensland From April 15
You'll only need to wear them at airports and while flying.
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NewsBrisbanites 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.
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RestaurantHigh Road Bar & Grill
38 Cordelia Street, South Brisbane
A major Melbourne hospo group lands in Queensland with this high flying grill house.
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BarOfficers Mess
50 Oxlade Drive, New Farm
An all-day riverfront diner set inside Brisbane's original World War II naval officers' club, with picnic tables running down to the water.
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BarGusto da Gianni
Remora Road, Hamilton
A 350-seat Italian osteria, cantina, pizzeria and formaggeria rolled into one, spread along the Brisbane River at Portside Wharf.
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RestaurantLa Favolosa
163 Boundary Street, West End
A West End schiacciata specialist that pairs Tuscan flatbread with a lineup of classic Italian cars parked out front on its liveliest mornings.
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BarFosh Bar & Restaurant
39 Hercules Street, Hamilton
Portside is now home to a Hamptons-inspired seafood restaurant with caviar bumps and river views.
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Restaurant+81 Sushi Kappo
259 Montague Road, West End
At this intimate West End kappo counter, every movement, course and pause is designed to slow you down and sharpen your attention.
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RestaurantSan Telmo Brisbane
60 Edward Street, Brisbane City
Following a similar formula to the Melbourne OG, guests can expect generous, unhurried cuisine built around fire, and free-flowing delights from the grill.
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RestaurantBistro Tino
164C Arthur Street, Fortitude Valley
The team behind Mosconi has opened a European-style breakfast and wine bar, with standing espressos, home-style cooking and vinyl on rotation.
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RestaurantBirria Boy Taqueria
617 Stanley Street, Woolloongabba
A pop up so popular that it decided to stick around for good.
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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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NewsSeeing Eye Dogs Australia Needs You to Look After These Fresh New Pups
The organisation is looking for responsible dog lovers in Victoria and Queensland.
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NewsYou'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.
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FeatureThe Great Escape
Picture this: you wake up at dawn and stumble just a footsteps to the beach (or into a hot air balloon) to watch the sun rise.
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NewsMelbourne Will Soon Be Home to Australia's Second Movenpick Hotel and Its Daily Chocolate Hour
The chain's 172-room CBD site is set to open in May.
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NewsBrisbane Has Just Shivered Through Its Coldest Morning of 2021 So Far
And its coldest morning since September 2020, too.
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NewsNew Zealand Ski Fields Are Preparing to Open for the 2021 Season
Resorts across the country are starting to roll out plans for the post-coronavirus season.
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NewsYou Can Now Book a Boozy Beachside Getaway in a Gin-Themed Caravan on the Gold Coast
Available to book until the end of June, it's the latest collaboration between caravan rental site Camplify and The Botanist Gin.
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NewsAustralians 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.
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NewsFace Masks Will Remain Mandatory in Some Situations in Greater Brisbane Until April 15
Just like after January's lockdown, you'll need to keep wearing them indoors, on public transport, while using taxis and ride share services, and wherever you can't social distance.
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NewsGreater Brisbane's Lockdown Is Ending Early But New Restrictions Will Be in Place Until April 15
Dancing is banned again, masks must be worn indoors at venues and you can only gather at home in groups of 30.
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NewsGathering and Venue Restrictions Are Being Reintroduced in the Byron Bay Area Over Easter
New rules are coming into effect in the Byron, Ballina, Tweed and Lismore shires, which may have an impact on this year's Bluesfest.
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NewsFace Masks Are Now Compulsory Everywhere Throughout Queensland
Covering up isn't just required in the Greater Brisbane area — it's mandatory across the entire state.
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NewsDomestic Border Restrictions Are Changing Around Australia Due to Brisbane's New COVID-19 Cluster
With the Greater Brisbane area going into lockdown, authorities across the rest of the country have been changing their border rules.
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NewsSeven Outrageously Luxe Things to Do in Sydney When You're in Need of a Treat
Hop on a seaplane for lunch, soak in a luxury spa tub or sleep in the best bed in the city.
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NewsThredbo's 2021 Winter Season Will Include Sunrise Ski Sessions and Feasts Overlooking the Village
The resort has announced its winter dates for this year — and exactly what snow fans can expect.
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NewsFace Masks Will Be Mandatory Again in Greater Brisbane for the Next Three Days
They're coming back into effect with the city's new three-day lockdown, which starts at 5pm on Monday, March 29.
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News
The Greater Brisbane Area Is Going Into Another Three-Day Lockdown From 5pm Tonight
The region will return to the rules in place during January's lockdown — which means that you're only allowed to leave the house for four reasons.
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NewsAustralian States Have Issued New Travel Advice for Anyone Who Has Been in Brisbane Recently
If you've been in Brisbane and Moreton Bay and you're now elsewhere in the country — or you're planning a trip — you may be required to get tested and/or self-isolate.
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NewsHoward Smith Wharves Has Opened Its First Pontoon and Will Start Welcoming in Boat Tours
Eventually, you'll be able to hop onboard at the CBD precinct and zip out to Moreton Bay.
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Brisbane Residents Are Encouraged to Wear Masks in Crowded Situations This Weekend
The request comes in response to Brisbane's new local COVID-19 case.
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NewsBrisbanites Who Visited These Venues Are Asked to Get Tested for COVID-19 and Self-Isolate
A man from Stafford has tested positive to the coronavirus, and has been out in the community since Friday, March 19.
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NewsSix Ways to Explore Brisbane When You Don't Want to Blow All Your Savings
Become a tourist in your own city — without breaking your budget.
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NewsFive Adventurous Ways to Explore Queensland Without Spending Hours on the Road
Don't feel like driving? There are plenty of other ways to explore the Sunshine State, from cruises to beautiful nature walks.
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NewsVirgin Is No Longer Serving Free Snacks to Economy Passengers
You'll still get complimentary tea, coffee and water — and there's a new menu of food to purchase.
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NewsYou Can Now Add Japan's Super Nintendo Theme Park to Your Post-Pandemic Travel List
The multi-level site is now open at Universal Studios in Osaka — and so is its 'Mario Kart' ride.
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NewsAssistance Dogs Australia Needs You to Look After These Fresh New Pups
The organisation needs responsible dog lovers to look after the pups for just over a year before they go to work as support dogs.
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NewsA Severe Weather Warning Has Been Issued for Brisbane After a Particularly Rainy 24 Hours
Almost a month's worth of rain fell on the city from 9am Sunday, March 21 to 9am Monday, March 22.
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NewsFive Regional Towns to Stop in When Road Tripping from Melbourne to Sydney
Expect baked goods galore — and spending the night in Australia's most haunted mansion (if you dare).
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NewsThis Year's Tokyo Olympics Will Be Closed to Overseas Spectators
If you want to watch the postponed event, you'll need to keep your eyes glued to your television.
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NewsBuses Will Replace Trains on Every Line Through the Brisbane CBD Over the Easter Long Weekend
If you're travelling across the city over the break, take note.
