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Pop bottles in the sunshine at the inaugural Will & Flow Longest Lunch hosted by Chandon
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Pop bottles in the sunshine at the inaugural Will & Flow Longest Lunch hosted by Chandon

Hey you! Yes, you. If you're reading this, consider it your permission to daydream for the next few minutes. Imagine that you've miraculously managed to gather your favourite crew to all be available on the same day –you've finally planned that long lunch you've been dreaming of all winter. You take your seat at the alfresco table and the sun kisses your cheek with warmth, yet there is that perfect crisp spring breeze keeping the temperature just right for soaking up some rays. The gentle sound of the river's ebb and flow soothes you as you reach for your glass, pure bliss washes over you as you take that first effervescent sip. Your mouth starts to water as a delectable scent floats from the kitchen and the clink of champagne flutes is music to your ears, signalling that the silly season has truly begun. Okay, time to wake up and mark Saturday October 16 in your diary – you can… more

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It's the most wonderful time of year – especially at this Festive Masquerade Celebration
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It’s the most wonderful time of year – especially at this Festive Masquerade Celebration

Here at The Weekend Edition, we're in a limbo-like state – half shocked that the festive season is so rapidly approaching, but also hanging out for a good old-fashioned Christmas shindig. In the whirlwind of the end-of-year wind down, it's easy to overlook the planning stages of your party planning. Luckily, the festive folk at the spiffy new-look JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa have come through with the ultimate end of year bash – its Festive Masquerade Celebration. more

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The best seat in town – overwater bar Will & Flow to host a dazzling Riverfire party
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The best seat in town – overwater bar Will & Flow to host a dazzling Riverfire party

Set to light up our city next month, Riverfire is a welcome addition to Brisbane's calendar following a one-year hiatus. If you want to level up your Riverfire experience (‘cause baby, you're a firework) we know just the place to perch – by the water at Will & Flow, of course! Luckily for you, the breezy overwater bar is hosting a Riverfire party full to the brim with tantalising tipples, seafood tapas and arguably the best views of the show in town. more

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Aussie Artisan Week returns to support local makers and producers
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Aussie Artisan Week returns to support local makers and producers

As the majority of the country braves lockdowns, local producers, growers and artisans continue to grapple with the restrictions in place due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Now more than ever is a prime time to support our community's makers and that's why the return of Aussie Artisan Week this month is so welcome. Here is the low-down on how you can support your favourite local legends whilst also stocking up on some delicious goodies ... more

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Sip and snack your way through New Zealand's best drops at Treasury Brisbane's Kiwi-themed wine and cheese evening
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Sip and snack your way through New Zealand’s best drops at Treasury Brisbane’s Kiwi-themed wine and cheese evening

As much as we like to make fun of our friends across the Tasman (they say a little dose of sibling rivalry is healthy), we secretly love to love New Zealand. When it comes to wine, New Zealanders know what they are talking about and they're renowned for having some of the most herbaceous and zesty wines in the world. In a win for Brisbane wine aficionados, a collection of top-notch Kiwi wineries will be spotlighted on Friday August 27 when Treasury Brisbane hosts Wine & Cheese – New Zealand Edition. If relaxing with a well-made vino alfresco sounds like your kind of Friday night, then continue reading to learn more about this sumptuous soiree ... more

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Take your tastebuds on a globetrotting adventure at Global Fiesta by Regional Flavours
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Take your tastebuds on a globetrotting adventure at Global Fiesta by Regional Flavours

Whilst we may not be able to travel the world, that doesn't mean our tastebuds can't go on a trip across continents. That's exactly what Global Fiesta by Regional Flavours plans to help with when it rolls into town from October 16-17. Roving entertainment, multicultural cuisine and riverside bars is just a small sample of what's on offer at this colourful event, read on to find out more ... more

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Beachside beats and picnics in the woods – NOOSA alive! is delivering a world-class roster of entertainment
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Beachside beats and picnics in the woods – NOOSA alive! is delivering a world-class roster of entertainment

There's no doubt that Noosa is one of Queensland's most dazzling destinations, so you really need no excuse to take a well-deserved trip there. Throw annual performing arts festival NOOSA alive! into the mix and now you have even more reason to fill your car with petrol, set the GPS and prepare to enjoy all that the scenic town has to offer. From July 15–24, this show-stopping festival will be taking over Noosa with must-see gigs, picnics in the woods, spine-tingling acts, fairy-tale-esque high teas and much, much more. Here's a small sampler of what's on offer ... more


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Giddy up and party trackside at Robina Pavilion's Gold Coast Show Race Day
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Giddy up and party trackside at Robina Pavilion’s Gold Coast Show Race Day

In case you missed the memo, the Gold Coast Show long weekend has been locked in for Friday August 27. If you’re keen to trade rides and dagwood dogs for a decadent day of bubbles, gourmet bites and live tunes by some of the Gold Coast’s finest, we have just the ticket. Robina Pavilion is heading trackside to host a VIP lawn party, so go ahead and rally your crew. more

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Homegrown sips will take centre stage at Treasury Brisbane's all-Australian wine and cheese soiree
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Homegrown sips will take centre stage at Treasury Brisbane’s all-Australian wine and cheese soiree

Wine is the tipple of choice when the mercury begins to dip below 20 degrees (heck, any weather calls for a glass of the good stuff), so we are pretty grateful that Australia is sprinkled with top-notch grape-juice makers. These homegrown wineries will bask in the limelight on Friday June 25 when Treasury Brisbane comes alive with beats, eats and tipples for Wine & Cheese – Australian Edition. If you're eager to sip and snack under the stars then read on to discover more about this enchanting event ... more

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Four of Brisbane's best chefs are teaming up for a feast of meaty morsels at SK Steak & Oyster
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Four of Brisbane’s best chefs are teaming up for a feast of meaty morsels at SK Steak & Oyster

A new season brings a whole new calendar of events, and there's some particularly delicious happenings on the cards this month. One such tasty affair is Four Chefs and The Producer, where a quartet of Australia’s most celebrated chefs will come together at SK Steak & Oyster with renowned local beef producer, Stockyard, for an epicurean adventure that's set to enlighten your senses. more

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Soak up tastebud-tantalising tutorials and tempting tucker at Regional Flavours' Grazed and Grown event
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Soak up tastebud-tantalising tutorials and tempting tucker at Regional Flavours’ Grazed and Grown event

Slip into the weekend with a few friends, fanciful sips and only the finest fare when Grazed and Grown by Regional Flavours fires up at South Bank Parklands from June 18–20. So you know how to spend your time wisely at this culinary event, we've cooked up an itinerary full of delicious happenings including sundowner sessions, flavoursome food tutorials and live tunes. Read on to find out what you can get up to at Grazed and Grown ... more

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Barbecue bites and a bountiful supply of beer awaits at Brewed Treasury Brisbane
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Barbecue bites and a bountiful supply of beer awaits at Brewed Treasury Brisbane

Brisbane locals are no strangers to a good beer and when it comes to the sudsy stuff, we are spoilt for choice. That's exactly why Treasury Brisbane is assembling some of our favourite sips in one convenient spot for its inaugural Brewed Treasury Brisbane event. You can expect a line-up of your favourite Aussie drops, rockin' live entertainment and some truly mouth-watering eats. more

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Regional Flavours is serving up a sumptuous selection of exclusive events by the river
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Regional Flavours is serving up a sumptuous selection of exclusive events by the river

Everyone's favourite food and wine festival Regional Flavours is returning for 2021, bringing an exciting new three-event line-up to South Bank Parklands! The flavoursome festivities kick off this June with Grazed and Grown, which will serve up a smorgasbord of delicious happenings by the river. Think waterfront craft-beer celebrations, winter solstice feasts, Byron Bay eats and a bougie opening party – our tummies are rumbling already. more

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Say thanks to Mum with a decadent Mother's Day spread at Portside Wharf
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Say thanks to Mum with a decadent Mother’s Day spread at Portside Wharf

Mothers put up with a whole lot over their lifetime (let's be real, we all still throw the occasional toddler tantrum) and it's only fair that they get at least one day dedicated to them. So, how do we say thanks to the woman who gave us life? As much as we'd like to give her the world, it's kind of impossible, so we will settle for a good ol' feast instead. If you want to be your mum's favourite child this Mother's Day, then treat her to a day of wining and dining at Portside Wharf – there's everything from bubbly brunches and lavish waterfront lunches to decadent dinners and after-dark cocktails. more

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Interact with history at Woolloongabba's magical speakeasy the Time Travel Cafe
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Interact with history at Woolloongabba’s magical speakeasy the Time Travel Cafe

One would figure a Woolloongabba cocktail bar to be a pretty odd place to find a temporal anomaly, but what would we know? We're no experts on time travel. What we do know is that the secretive souls at SpaceFold Technology are getting things primed and ready for the arrival of the Time Travel Cafe – a very special speakeasy that will soon be piercing the fabric of time to arrive at Canvas Club from May 5–23. Before it shuffles off to another point in the timeline, Brisbane locals are welcome to pop in for a drink and a chat with the cafe's distinguished denizens. Keen to indulge your Dr. Who fantasies? Read on to get the low-down on this TARDIS full of tipples ... more

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Treat Mum to a luxe four-course lunch at Motorwagen
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Treat Mum to a luxe four-course lunch at Motorwagen

Mother's Day is just around the corner (it's Sunday May 9, FYI) and we can't wait to give Mum a big ol' cuddle and kiss. If you're yet to get the maternal figure in your life the gift she deserves, then we think you should swap out the usual flowers and choccie combo for an indulgent feast at inner-city restaurant Motorwagen. With four courses worth of decadent delights to stick a fork into, you know Mum will be gushing about you to her mates for weeks afterwards. Go on, get her some flowers too – she deserves it. more