Bakeries
Croissants, coffee and croque monsieurs – Banette Bayside brings the goods to Wynnum
Food & Drink

Croissants, coffee and croque monsieurs – Banette Bayside brings the goods to Wynnum

The old home of The Coffee Club on Bay Terrace in Wynnum is looking a bit different these days. It's now home to Banette Bayside, a French-inspired bakery and cafe that is causing a stir with its range of buttery, flaky and sugar-coated morsels. You'll want to get in early to beat the crowds, though – especially if you want a taste of Banette's smash-hit croque monsieur. more

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Bookings for Sandstone Point Holiday Resort's overwater villas are set to open soon
Design

Bookings for Sandstone Point Holiday Resort’s overwater villas are set to open soon

A stone's throw from Bribie Island's white sandy beaches and the iconic Sandstone Point Hotel lies BIG4 Sandstone Point Holiday Resort. Coined as a 'coastal home away from home', this family favourite boasts stellar camping, glamping and caravanning facilities. With safari tents and luxury villas aplenty, the resort will soon add to its offering in the form of a swimmable dam fringed by six overwater villas. Our lake house getaway dreams are about to come true! more

Community
What's on in Brisbane this weekend
Event News

What’s on in Brisbane this weekend

Hello December, hello summer, hello Christmas countdown! It's truly the most wonderful time of the year – and this weekend is stacked with goodness, from the Lord Mayor's Christmas Carols (including a special satellite-viewing event) to riverside music festivals, outdoor cinemas and all of the best Christmas markets happening around town. Take a peek of this handy guide to what's on. more

Restaurants
Pop-up restaurant Ithaka brings a touch of Greece to South Bank's riverside
Food & Drink

Pop-up restaurant Ithaka brings a touch of Greece to South Bank’s riverside

If there's one cuisine that is well suited for summer feasting, it's Greek food. South Bank has just scored a new pop-up restaurant that is serving a smorgasbord of Greek-inspired dishes, from sizzling halloumi and grilled octopus to souvlaki, slow-cooked lamb and slabs of custard pie (as well as Greek beers, wines and cocktails). Oh, and did we mention it's located right on the river? Talk about a perfect location! Take a peek inside ... more

Event Highlights

Markets
Portside Wharf Christmas Market

Portside Wharf Christmas Market

Markets
Breakfast Creek Lifestyle Precinct Farm Gate to City Door Twilight Markets

Breakfast Creek Lifestyle Precinct Farm Gate to City Door Twilight Markets

Circus & Dance
La Teaze at The Pink Flamingo Spiegeland

La Teaze at The Pink Flamingo Spiegeland

Food
Christmas Day Lunch at Rydges South Bank

Christmas Day Lunch at Rydges South Bank

Drink
New Year's Eve at Lina Rooftop

New Year’s Eve at Lina Rooftop

Drink
New Year's Eve at Brisbane Quarter

New Year’s Eve at Brisbane Quarter

Events: What's on in Brisbane this week. Start planning your weekend

Comedy
Sunday Stand Up

Sunday Stand Up

Music
Good Things Festival

Good Things Festival

Community
City Hall tours

City Hall tours

Exhibitions
State Library of Queensland Gallery Walk

State Library of Queensland Gallery Walk

Community
Christmas at David Jones

Christmas at David Jones

Food
BITE Markets

BITE Markets

Markets
QAGOMA Christmas Design Market

QAGOMA Christmas Design Market

Exhibitions
fairy tales

Fairy Tales at QAGOMA

Theatre
The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker

Current Events
Shop, spin and sparkle at Paradise Centre this summer
Event News

Shop, spin and sparkle at Paradise Centre this summer

If you've noticed yourself sleepwalking through November, let us provide some gossip that is sure to put a little more pep in your step. From January 2–21, Surfers Paradise dining, retail and entertainment mecca Paradise Centre is offering all summer shopping lovers the chance to win big as part of the sparkling summer campaign. The best bit? All you need to do is go about your usual shopping business for the chance to win a share in some pretty snazzy prizes. Intrigued? Here's everything you need to know ... more

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Two fun and free productions will take over Brisbane City Hall these school holidays
Event News

Two fun and free productions will take over Brisbane City Hall these school holidays

Ah, school holidays. While we love some quality time spent with the little ones, sometimes it can be difficult to find enough activities to keep the kiddies entertained that are also easy on the bank account. This is where the Lord Mayor's Children's Program comes in. With two super-fun and free productions taking over Brisbane City Hall in December and January, there is so much affordable entertainment to be experienced. Keep reading for all of the details ... more

The Locals Next week: A BRISBANE LOCAL

Amanda Slack-Smith
Fairy tales have offered ways to discuss the world around us through the safe realm of fiction ... ~ Amanda Slack-Smith more

Weekly Inspire… Theme of the Week: words of wisdom

My doctor told me I had to stop throwing intimate dinners for four unless there are three other people ~ Orson Welles