The Fifteen Coolest Products of 2015 So Far

This Genius Glamper Has Invented a Hammock Hot Tub

This might just be the ultimate luxury camping accessory — if you tie it to something secure.

This Crowdfunded Lamp Brings Portable Sunlight to Those Without Electricity

Save on your electricity bill and help bring light to the less fortunate.

You Can Now Order Takeaway Using A Single Emoji

It doesn't get much more convenient than this.

Someone Has Invented Hands-Free Tinder to Make Dating Even Lazier

This new smartwatch app swipes right for you by measuring your heart rate.

This Wireless Button Can Control Pretty Much Everything in Your Life

For those times when pulling your phone out is just too much hard work.

This New Smart Oven Uses Image Recognition to Perfectly Cook Your Food

Say hello to June, your new kitchen robot overlord.

Someone Has Finally Invented a Tinder-Like App for Food Lovers

For when you're feeling hungry instead of horny.

An Australian Startup is Crowdfunding a Portable Smartphone Printer

Now you can print out all the Instagram snaps you like.

This New Terminator 2-Inspired 3D Printer Pulls Objects Out of Goo

T-1000 style printing.

You'll Soon Be Able to Print Your Own Living Pot Plants

Be a green thumb without getting your hands dirty.

New App Flags Your Embarrassing Posts Before the World Sees Them

Created by a guy who got fired from Jeb Bush's political campaign after a Twitter shaming.

Google Could Turn Your Home and Office Walls into Screens

Don't like the weather outside? Switch over to the Scenery Channel.

Australia's Getting Into Healthy Vending Machines

These wholesome Australian companies are shaking up the fast food game.

This Foldable Eating Set is Like Origami for Plates

Origami meets crockery.

This Device Fights Fire With Bass

Said extinguisher can also put out fire in space.

Getting Life Advice From Your Future Self, Who Happens to Be Aubrey Plaza: Megan Park and Maisy Stella Chat 'My Old Ass'

You can also thank Margot Robbie for cinema's latest coming-of-age must-see — just like 'Saltburn' and 'Barbie', she produced it.

It's Official: HBO Is Bringing Its Max Streaming Service to Australia in the First Half of 2025

There's no exact launch date yet, but you'll soon have another streaming platform to sign up to if you want to watch HBO's shows.

On the Way: Upcoming Brisbane Openings to Put in Your Diary for 2024 and Beyond

Brisbane is about to look a whole lot different — these are the newbies we're counting the days for.

All of the New Brisbane Openings That You Need to Add to Your Must-Visit List in 2024

Discover your next favourite dish or drink at one of these fresh Brisbane haunts.

Portside Social

39 Hercules Street, Hamilton

You'll find pints, parmigianas and games of pool at this Hamilton gastropub at Portside — and burgers, ribs and boozy bottomless weekend brunches, too.

Cicada Blu

33 William Street, Brisbane City

This sky-high Brisbane cocktail spot sits 100 metres above the city on Queen's Wharf's Sky Deck.

Black Hide Steak and Seafood

33 William Street, Brisbane City

Black Hide's Queen's Wharf restaurant is Brisbane's new go-to for steak, seafood and cocktails with a view.

Claw BBQ & Grill Carindale

1151 Creek Road, Carindale

Brisbane's seafood lovers can now don bibs, crack open shellfish and watch sports at this chain's second crab shack, this time in the city's south.

News You Can Use: Nine Things That Happened in Brisbane This Week

Here's what's been catching our attention, including the sky-high bars and restaurants atop Brisbane's new Sky Deck, BIFF's 2024 program and plans for a new pool over the river.

First Look: Stanley at Howard Smith Wharves Has Transformed Its Second Level Into a Hong Kong-Inspired Lounge Bar

At Stan's, you can design your own martinis, tuck into lobster and truffle dumplings, then hit the dance floor thanks to DJ-spun tunes.

The First Teaser Trailer for 'The Last of Us' Season Two Catches Up with Joel and Ellie Five Years Later

Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsay are joined by new cast members Kaitlyn Dever, Isabela Merced, Jeffrey Wright and Catherine O'Hara.

Brisbane International Film Festival

From Selena Gomez's latest big-screen role to Amy Adams turning canine, this year's full BIFF lineup is packed with must-sees.

From Selena Gomez's Latest Big-Screen Role to a Music Biopic Made with Lego, BIFF's Full 2024 Program Is Here

'Emilia Pérez', 'Piece by Piece', Aussie horror 'The Moogai' and the Cate Blanchett-starring 'Rumours' are just some of this year's Brisbane International Film Festival highlights.

Sigur Rós Are Returning to Australia in 2025 to Pair the Icelandic Band's Ethereal Tunes with Live Orchestras

Jónsi and company will play with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Brisbane Philharmonic Orchestra, Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and more.

It's That Time Again: Golden Plains Has Opened the Ticket Ballot for 2025's Festival

The beloved music festival is returning to the Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre for three days next March, with the lineup still to come.

Float-In Cinema: Halloween Edition

Splash around and sip cocktails while getting spooky with 'Hocus Pocus', 'The Witches' and 'The Addams Family'.

'Padam Padam' Summer 2.0 Is Getting Bigger: Kylie Minogue Just Added More Shows to Her 2025 Australian Tour

Due the huge presale demand for tickets, the Aussie superstar is now doing an extra gig in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

The Best Things to Do in Brisbane This Weekend

Spend your weekend tucking into a fashion-inspired high tea, watching the AFL grand final while taking a swim and picnicking in the City Botanic Gardens soundtracked by free live tunes.

Rhinos, Ships in the Colosseum and Paul Mescal Unshackling His Rage: They're All in the New 'Gladiator II' Trailer

Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington, Joseph Quinn and Connie Nielsen also star in Ridley Scott's sequel to his 2000 Oscar-winner.

A First Nations Showcase Introduced by The Kid LAROI Has Just Joined SXSW Sydney 2024's Music Festival Lineup

SXSW Sydney has dropped the latest details for its 2024 music festival, with ENNY, Moonchild Sanelly and The Lottery Winners also joining the bill.

Titanique

Set sail with Céline at the Australian debut of this outrageously funny homage to James Cameron's cinematic masterpiece and Canada's greatest musical export.

House of Lobster

One Fish Two Fish is dedicating all of October to four-course lobster feasts featuring lobster ravioli, lobster mornay, lobster soup and more.

The Best Things to Do in Brisbane This October

Eerie shipping-container installations, Oktoberfest shindigs, a neon-lit night market, Dylan Alcott's Ability Fest: they're all on the agenda in and around Brisbane in October.

The Five Best Rivers for Swimming in Near Brisbane

Skip the surf and overcrowded sands of Queensland's beaches in favour of floating upstream at these nearby rivers.

Award-Winners 'The Room Next Door' and 'The Brutalist' Are Playing BIFF 2024 Straight From Venice

For the second year in a row, the Brisbane International Film Festival is screening the Venice Golden Lion winner — and this year's stars Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore.

Brisbane Lions 2024 AFL Grand Final Hub and Live Viewing Site

Go maroon, blue and gold: the Brisbane Lions are into the AFL Grand Final for the second year in a row, and South Bank is hosting a live viewing site again.

Just Like the Brisbane Lions in the Grand Final, South Bank's AFL Live Viewing Site Is Back for a Second Year

This year, you can watch the year's biggest AFL game on the big screen at either the South Bank Cultural Forecourt or while enjoying a splash at Streets Beach.

The First Trailer for 'Thunderbolts*' Assembles the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Latest Ragtag Crew

Florence Pugh, David Harbour, Sebastian Stan, Wyatt Russell, Olga Kurylenko and Hannah John-Kamen are back in the MCU.

Coldplay Have Released Extra Tickets for Their 2024 Australian and New Zealand Shows

The Chris Martin-led band are playing four gigs in Melbourne, another four in Sydney and three in Auckland.

SXSW Sydney's Screen Festival Headliners for 2024 Include 'Saturday Night', 'Smile 2' and 'Nightbitch'

Also on the lineup: the Brandy-starring 'The Front Room' from A24, directed by 'The Northman' helmer Robert Eggers' siblings Max and Sam.

Howard Smith Wharves Has Announced Huge Redevelopment Plans, Adding a New Overwater Pool, Hotel and Music Hall

The riverside precinct's ambitious transformation proposal aims to grown the already-popular site — but it still needs development approval.

Jacaranda Brunch

Wandering beneath purple-hued trees isn't the only way to celebrate jacaranda season in Brisbane this spring.

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

This week, you and your plus one can frolic through thousands of flowers, defy gravity at a smash-hit stage show and sip rosé in a garden dome by the river.

Now Open: Queen's Wharf's Sky Deck Has Levelled Up Brisbane's Sky-High Bars and Eateries 100 Metres Above the City

Cicada Blu and Babblers have opened their doors — and signature restaurant Aloria is still to come, launching in October.

The Best Things to Do in Brisbane This Week

This week, you can catch Cirque du Soleil's first-ever show to feature rain in its acrobatic and artistic scenes, get an early jump on your Christmas shopping, then blow bubbles (and sip them) at high tea.

Twelve Incredible Australian Islands for When You Want to Get Off the Mainland

You don't need to travel to Bali or Thailand to have an island holiday — these adventurous and relaxing spots lie just off the coast of Australia.

Get Ready to Play: Netflix Has Dropped Its Next Sneak Peek at 'Squid Game' Season Two

Lee Jung-jae is back in the green tracksuit as Seong Gi-hun — and there's new games and a new cash prize.

SIX the Musical

This West End hit stars Henry VIII's six spectacular wives — and it's coming back to Brisbane.

Kylie Minogue: 'Tension' Tour 2025

Start spinning around: the Aussie pop superstar is kicking off her biggest world tour for 14 years in Australia.

Now Open: You'll Find Pints, Parmigianas and Games of Pool at New Hamilton Gastropub Portside Social

The crew behind Newstead Social has opened a second spot for beers and burgers as part of the riverside precinct's ongoing revamp.

Dua Lipa Has Added Extra Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland Shows to Her 2025 Tour Down Under

The Grammy-winner's 'Radical Optimism' tour just got bigger — but she's still only playing three cities on her trip to Australia and New Zealand.

Start Spinning Around: Kylie Minogue Is Kicking Off Her New 'Tension' World Tour in Australia in 2025

It's about to be 'Padam Padam' summer all over again when the Australian star heads around the country on her biggest world tour in 14 years.

Voicing Machines, Being Inspired by Miyazaki and Exploring Big Emotions: Lupita Nyong'o and Chris Sanders Talk 'The Wild Robot'

Oscar-winning actor Nyong'o lends her vocals to this gorgeous movie adaption of the beloved book, with 'Lilo & Stitch' and 'How to Train Your Dragon' filmmaker Sanders directing.

The Best Outdoor Events to Head to in and Around Brisbane This Spring and Summer

'Tis the season to embrace fresh air, sunny skies and a jam-packed calendar of outside events.

You Can Win a Night in a Luxury Heritage Suite at The Fullerton Hotel Sydney

1 Martin Place, Sydney

Enjoy a night of Victorian grandeur with this limited-time offering.

The Best Picnic Spots in Brisbane

Wait till the weather is just right, fill your esky with cold drinks and an oversupply of snacks, then get picnicking.

The Eight Best Outdoor Swimming Pools in Brisbane

Brisbane might not be a beach city, but there's always an oasis nearby beckoning you to leave work early for a splash.

From Rotary Phones to MSN Messenger, Australia's Newest Museum Celebrates Communication Technologies

The first new major museum in Melbourne for more than two decades is all about the tech that's helped humanity interact.

Palme d'Or-Winner 'Anora' and the World Premiere of New Aussie Horror 'The Red' Have Joined BIFF's 2024 Lineup

This year's Brisbane International Film Festival will also screen Amy Adams' latest 'Nightbitch', plus the Jesse Eisenberg- and Riley Keough-starring 'Sasquatch Sunset'.

Peter and the Starcatcher

This Tony-winning and Neverland-set hit is finally making Its Australian debut, including a season in Brisbane.

Feel Good Program

Bend, stretch, splash and dance your way through spring at South Bank's free exercise classes.

Melt Festival at Brisbane Powerhouse

Australia's biggest and boldest LGBTQIA+ performers, thinkers, talents and troublemakers are coming to Brisbane Powerhouse.

Robert Pattinson Hates Dying Again and Again in the Full Trailer for Bong Joon-ho's 'Mickey 17'

The Oscar-winning director's first film since 'Parasite' is a sci-fi comedy co-starring Steven Yeun and Mark Ruffalo about a man who dies for a living.

The World's Best 50 Hotels Has Named The Calile in Brisbane as Oceania and Australia's Top Spot for the Second Year in a Row

Two Australian hotels made the prestigious list in its second year, with The Tasman in Hobart also earning some love.

It's Time to Stare at the Sky: September's Big and Bright Supermoon Will Be Visible in Australia Tonight 

You won't be able to see the partial lunar eclipse Down Under, but the latest supermoon is still lighting up the sky.

The Trailer for Prime Video's Australian Version of 'The Office' Introduces a New Chaotic Workplace — and Boss

The 13th adaptation in the franchise moves Down Under, into a packaging company in Sydney, and hits streaming in October.

The Ten Best Walks in and Around Brisbane

Wander along the river, climb a mountain, amble through bushland and trek over a bridge — all just a stone's throw from the CBD — at these walking and running tracks in Brisbane.

Palm Tree Music Festival

This impressive fest is returning Down Under for the second time with The Chainsmokers leading the lineup.

GOMA Friday Nights: Iris van Herpen

End your working week hitting GOMA after hours to party inside its dazzling 'Sculpting the Senses' exhibition.

Now Open: Black Hide's Queen's Wharf Restaurant Is Your New Go-To for Steak, Seafood and Cocktails with a View

Moving over from the Treasury, The Gambaro Group's new 250-plus-guest steakhouse includes a cocktail lounge with riverside views.

Coming Soon: Spencer Tunick's First-Ever Australian Exhibition Is Debuting in Brisbane This Spring

This is also the first time ever that the New York-based artist has displayed the photographs and video from his live nude installations to the public.

Spencer Tunick: TIDE Exhibition

Spencer Tunick's first-ever Australian exhibition is debuting in Brisbane, featuring images from his 2023 installation by the Brisbane River.

Spencer Tunick: RISING TIDE

Artist Spencer Tunick is closing Brisbane's Story Bridge to fill it with nudes for a new photography work.

It's Official: CBD Steakhouse The Gidley Is Serving Up Australia's Best Burger

Ranked ninth in the world, no other Australian burger made it onto the annual Best Burgers list compiled by the World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants panel.

Sokyo

William Street, Brisbane City

At its first outpost outside of Sydney, this luxe Japanese fine-diner is dishing up eye-catching sushi, sashimi and more at Queen's Wharf.

Attimi by Dario Manca

224 Given Terrace, Paddington

This 28-seat Italian fine-diner in Paddington takes inspiration from Michelin-starred dining in Europe.

The Ballpark Portside

39 Hercules Street, Hamilton

Get swinging at Brisbane's American-themed interactive sports bar with its own batting cage.

Nine 2024 Emmy-Winning TV Shows That You Should Watch Immediately

Your new must-watch list of Emmy-winners includes 'Baby Reindeer' and its has-to-be-seen-to-be-believed tale, the history-making 'Shōgun' and, yes, 'The Bear'.

From 'Shogun' and 'Baby Reindeer' to 'The Bear' and 'Hacks': Here's What Just Picked Up Awards at the 2024 Emmys

No series has ever won as many Emmys for a single season as exceptional Japanese historical drama 'Shōgun' did this year.

Melbourne Airport Is Running a Spend and Save Discount on Duty-Free Shopping This Month

Save dollars on duty free the next time you pass through Melbourne airport.

Now Open: Seafood Lovers Can Don Bibs and Crack Open Shellfish at Claw BBQ's New Carindale Crab Shack

This is the American-inspired chain's second Brisbane venue, after first opening in Bowen Hills in 2023.

Now Open: QT's Lavish New Singapore Hotel Boasts 134 Rooms, a Rooftop Bar and Pool, and a Stellar Location

For the first time ever, the accommodation chain has set up shop outside of Australia and New Zealand.

Queensland's 50-Cent Public Transport Fares Are Set to Stick Around Permanently

Both the Queensland Government and the opposition have committed to keeping the reduced price in place after the state election.

The Best Rooftop Bars in and Around Brisbane

Here's where to head in and around Brisbane when you want to enjoy a cocktail skyward.

Now Open: Luxe Japanese Fine-Diner Sokyo Is Dishing Up Eye-Catching Sushi, Sashimi and More at Queen's Wharf

Executive Chef Alex Yu has been nicknamed the "sashimi florist" — and he's overseeing the menu at the restaurant's first Brisbane location.

Green Day: 'The Saviors' Tour

These 90s and 00s favourites are returning Down Under to play their iconic 'Dookie' and 'American Idiot' Albums in full.

Cbus Super Stadium

Centreline Place, Robina

The Killers: Live in Australia 2024

You'll be doin' just fine when The Killers hit Brisbane to celebrate 20 years of 'Hot Fuss'.

Bianca Del Rio: Dead Inside!

'RuPaul's Drag Race' icon Bianca Del Rio is returning Down Under in 2025 with her latest tour.

Ministry of Sound Classical

Ministry of Sound is bringing its massive orchestra show filled with dance music back to Brisbane Riverstage this spring.

Dance the Night: Dua Lipa Is Bringing Her 'Radical Optimism' Tour Down Under in 2025

Announcing 40-plus new dates worldwide, the Grammy-winner has locked in two Australian shows, plus one in New Zealand.

Brisbane International Film Festival 2024 Will Open with Backstage 'SNL' Tribute 'Saturday Night'

At the other end of the festival, after 11 days of films, this year's BIFF will close with a documentary about Jelena Dokic.

Coming Soon: Central Is Queen Street's New Subterranean Dumpling Bar From the Southside and Rick Shores Team

Opening in October in the Piccadilly Arcade building, this 80-seater restaurant takes inspiration from its namesake district in Hong Kong.

Social Discomfort, Toxic Masculinity and Holidays Turned Horrible: James McAvoy and Mackenzie Davis Chat 'Speak No Evil'

Remaking the Danish film of the same name, this horror flick has plenty to say amid its unease — and two powerful performances at its centre.

Garage Sale Trail

Save your life's clutter from landfill or land yourself some bargains — more than 14,000 sales pop up each year.

The Best Places to Go Glamping in New Zealand

Choose from seaside glamping spots, campsites in the mountains and tents scattered about countryside farms full of roaming sheep.

The Best Caves to Visit Near Brisbane and Beyond

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

Where to Find the Upper Crust: The Nation's Best Pies Have Been Revealed

As well as declaring Australia's best meat pie for 2024, the annual awards also gave out gongs for best sausage roll, best apple pie and more.

Coming Soon: 'Star Wars'-Worshipping Exhibition 'The Fans Strike Back' Is Making Its Australian Debut

The force will be strong when one of the planet's largest private collections of replica 'Star Wars' memorabilia heads Down Under.

Coming Soon: Stan's Is the New Hong Kong-Inspired Lounge Bar That's Taking Over Stanley's Second Level

This new venue at Howard Smith Wharves' luxe Cantonese restaurant will pair cocktails made with spirits from around the world with a new range of bites from Executive Chef Louis Tikaram.

Green Day Are Touring Australia in 2025 — and They'll Be Playing Their 'Dookie' and 'American Idiot' Albums in Full

Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and Tré Cool are bringing plenty of 90s and 00s nostalgia to stadiums in Sydney, Melbourne and on the Gold Coast.

Now Open: Paddington's New 28-Seat Fine-Diner Attimi Takes Inspiration From Michelin-Starred Dining in Europe

Chef Dario Manca has taken over NOTA's old Given Terrace space, turning it into a degustation restaurant with an intimate bar.

Now Open: The West End Electric, Brisbane's New 400-Plus-Seat Theatre and Bar, Is Here to Get Sparks Flying

You can now enjoy drinks and a show on Boundary Street at production house Strut & Fret's permanent new Brisbane venue.

Bluesfest Has Added Hilltop Hoods, Budjerah and a Heap More Australian Acts to Its 2025 Lineup

Plenty of well-known local names are set to hit the stage in Byron Bay to help the iconic festival say farewell.

The Best Markets in Brisbane to Eat, Drink and Shop Your Way Around Throughout Spring

Whether you're keen on street food, plants, local artisans, celebrating dogs or getting Christmas gifts early, there's a market for it in Brisbane this spring.

The Four Parks in Brisbane Where You Can BYO Drinks

Grab an esky, pack a picnic basket and go soak up the sun in these BYO-friendly Brisbane parks.

Night Feast

Brisbane Powerhouse's after-dark food market is returning for 2024 with 20 chefs and restaurants, a pop-up izakaya, and free music and art installations.

It's Night Feast Time Again: Brisbane Powerhouse's After-Dark Food Market Is Returning for Spring 2024

This year's event will feature Byblos, Gelato Messina, Boom Boom Room serving up food at a pop-up izakaya, and a new outdoor installation made from recycled and repurposed materials.

River Pride Parade

Brisbane's first-ever River Pride Parade is floating through the city during 2024's Melt Festival.

Gasworks Plaza Christmas Markets

You've got two chances to get festive underneath the Gasometer — and one of them includes a movie.

Portside Wharf Christmas Markets

Hamilton's riverside markets are returning for the festive season, ready to help you nab gifts for your loved ones and yourself.

The Handmade Christmas Markets

This Brisbane market staple gets seasonal so that you can support local artisans and give your loved ones festive gifts that've been made by hand.

Brisbane Twilight Christmas Market

One of Brisbane's beloved annual Christmas traditions returns: a big festive market in the middle of King George Square.

Gasworks Plaza Markets

Shop for fashion, art, homewares, plants and ceramics at one of Brisbane's most-striking spots.

The Made Local Market — Christmas

Like Etsy but IRL, this local-focused market returns to Brisbane for two days of pre-Christmas browsing and buying — and with over 120 local makers, designers, artists and creators selling their wares.

The Handmade Markets

Forget machines — everything at this monthly market in Queensland Museum's Whale Mall is made by hand.

Suitcase Rummage

Trawl through Brisbane's favourite luggage-based trash 'n' treasure in Reddacliff Place.

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 spring and summer.

Redcliffe Markets Festival of Frights

Trick-or-treat your way around the Redcliffe jetty this spooky season, complete with 200-plus stalls, fireworks and roving pirate entertainers.

You'll Be Able to Explore a House-Within-a-House Labyrinth When the NGV's 2024 Architecture Commission Pops Up

First, you'll step inside the frame of an average Australian home — and then, drawing attention to alternative modes of housing, you'll enter a smaller-scale abode.

Doin' Just Fine: The Killers Have Announced a Late 2024 Australian Tour to Celebrate 20 Years of 'Hot Fuss'

On the Las Vegas-born band's Sydney and Melbourne stops, they're playing the iconic album in its entirety.

Feeling Seen Through 'Buffy', Then Making a New Obsession: Jane Schoenbrun and Brigette Lundy-Paine Talk 'I Saw the TV Glow'

After 'We're All Going to the World's Fair', Jane Schoenbrun hops from online fixations to TV fandom to explore the ways we mediate our identities through screens — with Brigette Lundy-Paine for help.

Where to Find the Best Ice Cream and Gelato in Brisbane

The temperature is rising and the gelato is freezing — cool down with Brisbane's top tier of iced confections this spring and summer.