The Weekend Edition

New Farm Confectionery sweetens up Brunswick Street

By Chrisanthi Demos 05 Mar 2015

As kids we had that classic Willy Wonka dream of winning a golden ticket and gaining free rein of a chocolate factory. Now adults, we may pretend that our dreams are much more sensible and profound, but you know you get a little spring in your step at the thought of an endless supply of sweet treats. With a vision to introduce Brisbane to the world of adult confectionery, New Farm Confectionery has opened the doors to its first permanent store off Brunswick Street. more

H&M opens first Queensland store in Indooroopilly

By Lauren Barker 05 Mar 2015

International fashion retailer H&M will open the doors to a brand-new store in Indooroopilly today. more

Discover the new Fresh Food Monthly Market Day at Westfield Garden City

By Kathryn Lindgren 05 Mar 2015

In celebration of all things crisp, healthy and wholesome, Westfield Garden City has launched a series of fresh food monthly market events, kicking off this Saturday March 7 with a special appearance by kbsugarfree, a local health-conscious food blogger. more

Street-food battles at Friday Nite Snackdown

By Lauren Barker 05 Mar 2015

Join a buzzing culinary cook-off every Friday evening, when some of the world’s most beloved cuisines and food themes battle it out for the Friday Nite Snackdown title. more

Event News

New live-music hub The Foundry opens in Fortitude Valley

05 Mar 2015

A massive two-level venue comprising a 300-person live-music room, rock’n’roll bar, collaborative space and 20 creative studios is opening in Fortitude Valley this Friday March 6. more

Food & Drink

Book to Cook food-business incubator hatches in Mansfield

05 Mar 2015

From the nibbles cramming the cafe out the front to the studios and offices buzzing with creatives behind the scenes, Book to Cook is fertilising the food business scene in Brisbane. more

Gentlefolk

Where The Wild Things Are bookstore leads reading revolution

05 Mar 2015

Kids of all ages can rejoice with the news that West End is now home to a brand new bookstore. Where The Wild Things Are on Boundary Street is the new-fangled younger sibling to Avid Reader that caters to young children and young adults in equal measure. more

Event News

Take a roadtrip south to Bleach* Festival

05 Mar 2015

Hit the Pacific Motorway for the Gold Coast’s largest arts and cultural festival popping up in various locations this month. more

Food & Drink

Local entrepreneurs launch Spokenwine

05 Mar 2015

Four Brisbane lads have banded together to launch an innovative new online shopping platform to rate, review and buy boutique Australian wine. more

Design

Ink Apartments announced for West End

05 Mar 2015

Local developer Turrisi Properties has announced its INK Apartments in West End, sitting on the cusp of the new Kurilpa Riverfront Renewal site. more

Event News

Cloud Song presents opera in a new light

05 Mar 2015

Cloudland’s magical interior will be the backdrop for a spectacular Sunday of unique opera encounters. more

Gentlefolk

QueensPlaza unveils cosy autumn/winter threads

05 Mar 2015

QueensPlaza is celebrating the turn of the seasons with an innovative new fashion campaign and personalised virtual lookbook. more

Food & Drink

Enjoy a refreshing cold pressed juice from Elemental Juice Co.

05 Mar 2015

The team behind Brisbane-based Elemental Juice Co. are leaders in the supply of nutrient packed, natural beverages. Cafes all over town are incorporating the cold pressed goodness of Elemental Juice Co. in their drink selection. more

The Interview Next week: Sam Simmons

Self-change is the best and most rewarding ... Matt Wilkinson more

Weekly Inspire… Theme of the Week: words of wisdom

Audiences will be surprised by how wide-ranging David Lynch’s studio practice is ... ~ José Da Silva, senior curator and head of Australian Cinémathèque, QAGOMA