Bars
Savour community spirit off tap at Milton Common

Savour community spirit off tap at Milton Common

By James Frostick 23 Jan 2020

When you think of your beloved local watering hole, what is it that it so great? It's one thing to have a comprehensive list of libations, but there's usually some kind of je ne sais quoi that has you coming back. We'd hazard a guess it's the spirit of the place that makes it memorable – a welcoming feeling and level of easy comfort akin to relaxing in your own home. That's the sort of appeal Milton Common looks to cultivate for locals. The former home of Aether Brewing has evolved into a multi-faceted meeting place, where all corners of the community can gather and enjoy the simple things – good booze, good food and good company. more

Coffee
Fresh scoop – specialty coffee and artisanal gelato joint Allora Black opens in Newmarket
Food & Drink

Fresh scoop – specialty coffee and artisanal gelato joint Allora Black opens in Newmarket

23 Jan 2020

When it comes to specialised areas of food and drink, gelato and coffee are wildly different (and labour intensive) streams. Rarely do the two meet, and if they do, it's not uncommon to see one foregrounded more than the other. Allora Black at Newmarket Village is perhaps the first spot in Brisbane to harmoniously unify artisanal gelato and specialty coffee, creating a fashionably minimalist dispensary of creamy dessert and artfully brewed caffeine. more

Cafes
Salisbury welcomes chic coffee specialists Supernumerary Coffee
Food & Drink

Salisbury welcomes chic coffee specialists Supernumerary Coffee

23 Jan 2020

To describe something as supernumerary is to say it's in excess or above the requisite number required. When Robertson locals and ardent coffee lovers Simon Flanagan and Chin Wu decided to open a specialty brew-slinging nook of their own, they knew they were entering a scene already flush with terrific coffee shops. While labelling their brand-new caffeine spot excessive may seem self-effacing, Simon and Chin's Supernumerary Coffee is named thus with tongue placed firmly in cheek. As any serious sipper knows, you can never have enough top-notch coffee sources, especially when the experience on offer is as considered and polished as Salisbury's newest pitstop. more

Community
Riverside discos, backyard barbecues and brewery tours – where to make the most of your Australia Day long weekend
Event News

Riverside discos, backyard barbecues and brewery tours – where to make the most of your Australia Day long weekend

23 Jan 2020

We’re just going to put it right out there – there are many things we want to celebrate about Australia (especially after such a difficult start to 2020), but January 26 doesn’t represent an inclusive day for everyone. The Weekend Edition team fully supports changing the date of Australia Day to a day that every Australian can enjoy, bringing us together in a celebration of the mateship, unity and multiculturalism that make our country great. We hope that this change will take place in the not too distant future, but until then there are plenty of fun events that you can take advantage of on the Australia Day long weekend to celebrate all of the things that make Australia such a fantastic place to live – from Sunday sessions filled with iconic Australian anthems to Hottest 100 shindigs and sausage sizzles by the riverside. We kindly ask that you remember to take a moment this… more

The round-up: what's open on the Australia Day public holiday

The round-up: what’s open on the Australia Day public holiday

We know you don't need to be reminded, but we've got a long weekend coming up. It's a great opportunity to catch up with friends or family, but the trick is knowing where to go. The Australia Day public holiday falls on Monday this year, so to ensure you don't get caught off guard when your local closes for the day, we've compiled a list of spots that will be operating on Monday January 27. more

Community
Dumplings, dragon dancers and street parades – where to celebrate Chinese New Year in Brisbane
Event News

Dumplings, dragon dancers and street parades – where to celebrate Chinese New Year in Brisbane

23 Jan 2020

A welcome addition to the start-of-year calendar, the annual Chinese New Year festivities celebrate the turn of the traditional Chinese lunar calendar and bring bright lights, delicious cuisine and lion dancing to our great city. This year we welcome the Year of the Rat with plenty of celebrations running from late January all the way through to mid February. If you are keen to check out some action-packed events, we’ve rounded up all the colourful festivities taking place in and around Brisbane. more

Property
Lamington Markets set to revitalise Lutwyche Road with integrated mixed-use development
Design

Lamington Markets set to revitalise Lutwyche Road with integrated mixed-use development

23 Jan 2020

Hold on to your hats Brisbane – this one is going to be big! Ambitious plans have been submitted to council to redevelop the Inner North Busway site on Lutwyche Road into a large-scale transit-oriented mixed-use development and marketplace known as Lamington Markets. The proposed project will incorporate a fresh food hall, a variety of retail spaces such as a hotel/microbrewery, boutique cinema complete with candy bar and event space, and urban-farm restaurant, a stand-alone three-storey office building, short-term accommodation, health services and two residential apartment buildings. more

Pavement Whispers
Pavement Whispers: Volume 256 January 21
Food & Drink

Pavement Whispers: Volume 256 January 21

21 Jan 2020

From news of Hawaiian-inspired dive bars to brand-new multi-level live-music hubs, The Weekend Edition is always on the search for the latest news in Brisbane, dedicated to ensuring its readers are in the know. When we put our ears to the pavement this week, this is what we found out … more

Product
Sip brilliantly with LARQ's self-cleaning water bottle
Design

Sip brilliantly with LARQ’s self-cleaning water bottle

23 Jan 2020

Reusable bottles are great – not only are they better for the environment than single-use plastic ones, but if you carry one, you're ten times more likely to drink more water than if you weren't carrying one and are one thousand times more attractive! Okay, we made those last two up but the point remains that reusable bottles are pretty darn great. In fact, the only real downside to reusable bottles is having to remember to actually clean it from time to time. If you've been known to be a bit lax on the old maintenance regime, say hello to LARQ. more

Event Highlights

Exhibitions
Spoken: celebrating Queensland languages
Until 19 Apr 2020

Spoken: celebrating Queensland languages

Circus & Dance
Chinese New Year
24 January, 5:00 pm & 25 January, 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm

Chinese New Year

Food
TWE Bavarian Bier Cafe
25 - 27 Jan 2020

The Bavarian Australia Day Long Weekend

Food
Valentine's Day Dinner at Hilton Brisbane
14 Feb 2020

Valentine’s Day Dinner at Hilton Brisbane

Music
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi – Queensland Symphony Orchestra
15 Feb 2020

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi – Queensland Symphony Orchestra

Food
Girls' Day Out Presented by Priceline Pharmacy Ascot and James Street
22 Feb 2020

Girls’ Day Out Presented by Priceline Pharmacy Ascot and James Street

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

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Exhibitions
New Woman Exhibition at Museum of Brisbane

New Woman Exhibition at Museum of Brisbane

Exhibitions
Spoken: celebrating Queensland languages

Spoken: celebrating Queensland languages

Theatre
The Book of Mormon 2020

The Book of Mormon 2020

Exhibitions
Water

Water

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Community
City Hall tours

City Hall tours

kids
Colourtopia in the Summer Studio

Colourtopia in the Summer Studio

Exhibitions
High Rotation

High Rotation

Exhibitions
Rachel Burke – Wonderwall

Rachel Burke – Wonderwall

Exhibitions
A Fierce Hope

A Fierce Hope

Accessories
Stow your stuff in a stylish (and sustainable) bag from Simétrie
Gentlewoman

Stow your stuff in a stylish (and sustainable) bag from Simétrie

23 Jan 2020

It was a case of once you know, you know for Melbourne's Simone Agius. Working in the industry, Simone became increasingly dissatisfied with fast fashion and the devastating impact our fashion choices were having on makers as well as the environment and set out to source an alternative. She sought to strike more of a balance between aesthetics and ethics and so began the Simétrie story. If you appreciate minimalist design, sustainable materials and honest production, read on. more

Community
What's on in Brisbane this weekend
Event News

What’s on in Brisbane this weekend

23 Jan 2020

We'll admit it, there's few things in life that spark pure, unbridled joy more than a three day weekend. That's right folks, there's no need to set an early alarm or meal-prep on Sunday night – we have got a whole extra day for sleeping in, sipping cocktails and enjoying general splendour! To make things easy, we've rounded up the finest events happening across Brisbane from January 24 to 27, from Australiana-themed brunches to Lunar New Year festivities. Cheers to the long weekend! more

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The Locals Next week: A BRISBANE LOCAL

Vera Blue
It’s important to be positive and enjoy life’s crazy ride! ~ Vera Blue more

Weekly Inspire… Theme of the Week: words of wisdom

If you can put a better thought into a child's head during their difficult years, then I think you've done something worthwhile ... ~ John Curro AM MBE

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Hellenika
SHOOTS: Hellenika, Fortitude Valley