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Pool parties and sky-high soirees – Rydges South Bank has your New Year's sorted with three exciting events
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Pool parties and sky-high soirees – Rydges South Bank has your New Year’s sorted with three exciting events

05 Dec 2023

If you're yet to lock down your New Year's Eve party plans then look no further than Rydges South Bank, which is hosting not one, not two, but three spectacular soirees. Whether you'd prefer to farewell 2023 at a poolside party, enjoying a drool-worthy degustation or boogieing the night away at a rooftop extravaganza, Rydges South Bank is sure to have you entering 2024 in style. more

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Cheers to 2023! Here's where to spend New Year's Eve in The City
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Cheers to 2023! Here’s where to spend New Year’s Eve in The City

05 Dec 2023

While Christmas is understandably taking up most of the space in our minds, we mustn't forget that there’s another holiday hot on its heels. That’s right, the biggest party of the year (New Year’s Eve, of course) is approaching fast, so it’s time to start locking in your party plans. Whether you’re keen to ring in the new year overlooking the Brisbane River, indulging in a belly-pleasing banquet or boogieing the night away, here are some of the best places to spend New Year’s Eve in The City. more

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Sip, snack and sparkle – bid adieu to 2023 at Will & Flow's riverside soiree
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Sip, snack and sparkle – bid adieu to 2023 at Will & Flow’s riverside soiree

22 Nov 2023

Well folks, the silly season is almost upon us, which means the biggest end-of-year celebration is just around the corner. And no, we're not talking about Christmas, we're talking about New Year's Eve, of course! While you may be busily preparing for December 25, we suggest you look ahead to December 31, as it will be here in the blink of an eye. They say the way you spend New Year's Eve will set the tone for the year ahead, so if you'd like to enter into 2024 sipping, snacking and soaking up spectacular fireworks from one of the best spots in Brisbane, then we suggest you make Will & Flow your New Year's Eve party destination. more

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Ornament decorating and rooftop carols – West Village comes alive with Christmas cheer this festive season
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Ornament decorating and rooftop carols – West Village comes alive with Christmas cheer this festive season

15 Nov 2023

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at West End's premier lifestyle precinct. That’s right, the trees are being decorated and twinkling lights are adorning the buildings at West Village, but that’s not the only way the precinct is delivering the Christmas cheer this festive season. West Village will come alive with a myriad of merry activities, offering everything from Christmas ornament decorating workshops to a magical evening of Carols and more! Keep reading for all of the details … more

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Rydges South Bank has your Christmas Day sorted with two flavour-packed festive feasts
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Rydges South Bank has your Christmas Day sorted with two flavour-packed festive feasts

07 Nov 2023

As soon as November rolls around each year, the discussions surrounding December 25 start to heat up. Who is hosting? Where is it going to be? What do I need to bring? If you'd prefer to skip the stressful Christmas Day planning, why not sit back and let Rydges South Bank do all of the work for you. Leave the prep to the professionals, who will be delivering two fabulous festive feasts that will take you from Christmas lunch to dinner without having to lift a finger. more

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Sumptuous seafood and bubbles await at this festive feast at The Lab
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Sumptuous seafood and bubbles await at this festive feast at The Lab

02 Nov 2023

Folks we've made it to November, which means one thing – December 25 is hot on our heels. If you're yet to start planning your Christmas Day celebration, set your sights on an indulgent Christmas Day lunch at Treasury Brisbane's The Lab. This Santa-approved soiree is sure to be a sleigh-load of fun, so keep reading for all of the delicious details ... more

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Continue the Cup Day antics with sweet tunes from Karise Eden at LiveWire 24/7 Sports Bar
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Continue the Cup Day antics with sweet tunes from Karise Eden at LiveWire 24/7 Sports Bar

17 Oct 2023

The race that stops the nation is only weeks away, which means time is running out to lock in a luxury soiree to attend and organise your fashions-on-the-field-worthy 'fit. While the main race is over in about 200 seconds, the fun doesn't need to end there. Add this post race-day party to your itinerary on Tuesday November 7 – you're guaranteed to have a win no matter who you were cheering for. more

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Savour sumptuous sips and sense-enlivening sounds at Treasury Brisbane's new whiskey event
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Savour sumptuous sips and sense-enlivening sounds at Treasury Brisbane’s new whiskey event

27 Sep 2023

Whether you're a self-professed whiskey expert or just an eager social sipper looking to soak up some sumptuous sips and smooth tunes, then we suggest you make haste to Treasury Brisbane for a whistle-wetting night of whiskey and music. Indulge in a range of wonderful whiskey-based tipples paired with a meticulously crafted playlist scientifically proven to elevate the bold flavours of Jack Daniel's Bonded whiskey. Sound intriguing? Keep reading for all of the delectable details ... more

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Beautiful blooms – The Prince Consort is transforming into a lush botanical garden for this year's Spring Fling
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Beautiful blooms – The Prince Consort is transforming into a lush botanical garden for this year’s Spring Fling

20 Sep 2023

Spring marks the arrival of a bounty of blooms, beautiful weather and a line-up of enticing events that are giving us plenty of excuses to celebrate. You can experience this and more at Fortitude Valley's The Prince Consort, which is delivering a spectacular selection of soirees for this year's Spring Fling. The enchanting five-week event will see the entertainment venue transform into a real-life botanical garden where revellers can paint with drag queens, indulge in sumptuous seafood and take part in some disco debauchery. Keep reading for our ultimate guide to this year's Spring Fling ... more

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Beats, bites and bottomless booze await at Corbett & Claude's Sunday Sessions in the Laneway
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Beats, bites and bottomless booze await at Corbett & Claude’s Sunday Sessions in the Laneway

30 Aug 2023

Ah Sunday, we have mixed feelings about you. Despite being a day off, it also marks the final day of our favourite time of the week (the weekend), and notifies us that we have work tomorrow. If you, like us, experience a serious case of the Sunday scaries, we suggest you listen up to the following news. Our good friends over at Brisbane City's Corbett & Claude are fighting our Sunday blues with a new event boasting endless tunes, Italian treats and bottomless booze – what's not to love! Continue reading for all of the delightful details ... more

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One night only – HOTA is celebrating a century of Australian art and culture at Archie 100: Up Late
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One night only – HOTA is celebrating a century of Australian art and culture at Archie 100: Up Late

17 Aug 2023

HOTA Gallery’s newest exhibition, Archie 100: A Century of the Archibald Prize, is the bucket-list-worthy activity for Gold Coast adventurers at the moment. To celebrate the eye-catching exhibition, HOTA Gallery has just announced that it will be opening up a little later than usual this September for its newest instalment of Up Late. Night owls and curious culture seekers can expect tasty treats, terrific tunes and interactive workshops. It’s a history hit with a cheeky twist! more

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Blooms, beats and bites – Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers unveils its petal-packed program
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Blooms, beats and bites – Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers unveils its petal-packed program

17 Aug 2023

There's no better way to welcome spring than with a trip inland for the infamous Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers. After a record-smashing year last year, the flowering festival will return again this September for a full month of floral-related fun. Picture-perfect flora, plenty of family-friendly fun and local foodie adventures are all on offer at this year's festival, alongside a loaded line-up of other efflorescent events. Keep reading to discover more on this year's program ... more

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Hot dogs and even hotter wings – all of the tasty bites to pair with your brew at Crafted Beer Festival
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Hot dogs and even hotter wings – all of the tasty bites to pair with your brew at Crafted Beer Festival

10 Aug 2023

The countdown to Crafted Beer Festival is on! The froth-filled fiesta is taking over Kurrawa Park in Broadbeach on September 9 and 10. The star of the show is beer, of course, but we all know that a good sesh includes a hearty feed too. So you know what lip-smacking eats to pair with your lager, we have rounded up all of the delicious bites to devour at this year's Crafted Beer Festival. more

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Sip, snack, shop and scout your way around Paddington's past and present at Now & Then Festival
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Sip, snack, shop and scout your way around Paddington’s past and present at Now & Then Festival

24 Jul 2023

Those who have ventured to the hilly inner-west suburb of Paddington are well aware of its top-tier food and fashion scene. Boasting a spectacular selection of boutique stores, bars, cafes and restaurants, the character-lined streets of Latrobe and Given Terraces host an eclectic mix of epicurean and lifestyle experiences. On Saturday August 5, Brisbane locals will have the chance to eat and explore their way through Paddington at Now & Then Festival – a free outdoor event celebrating one of Brisbane's oldest suburbs. more

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Grab your go-to brew crew and embark on the ultimate bar crawl at MooloolaBARS
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Grab your go-to brew crew and embark on the ultimate bar crawl at MooloolaBARS

28 Jun 2023

When it comes to the top-tier weekend activities, a bar crawl is certainly up there amongst our favourites. Whether it's for a birthday or bucks party, a bar crawl very rarely disappoints, which is why froth-friends are flocking to the Sunshine Coast to embark on their very own choose-your-own adventure, craft-brew style. As part of The Curated Plate Culinary Festival, MooloolaBARS will be serving a spectacular selection of sips from the Sunshine Coast's most beloved breweries and distilleries. Feeling thirsty? Keep reading for all of the drinkable details ... more