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Sort your spring gifting with our guide to shopping Powerhouse Store
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Sort your spring gifting with our guide to shopping Powerhouse Store

The start of a new season means a sweep of new goodies at the Powerhouse Store. Brisbane’s premier purveyor of all things cool is blooming with artisan pieces from a curated collection of small-batch designers and makers – and we’ve rounded up the very best. From Night Feast-themed apparel to new artist collaborations, here’s what to gift from PS this spring. more

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Freewheel through this foodie-approved guide to biking the Brisbane Riverwalk
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Freewheel through this foodie-approved guide to biking the Brisbane Riverwalk

Brisbane is gearing up for another stellar summer and there’s no better way to soak up the blue skies and sunshine than with a day outside. In anticipation for these summer days, we've partnered up with Brisbane-born bike pedlars 99 Bikes to giveaway a brand-new Pedal Brewer Bike (entries now open here!). To get you ready for your next biking adventure, we’ve rounded up a handy guide to feasting your way through the Riverwalk. Grab that always-flattering helmet because with the ease of an e-bike, you can ride to these must-stop spots on the Riverwalk in style. more

Clothing
Menswear mogul Mitchell Ogilvie expands to James Street
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Menswear mogul Mitchell Ogilvie expands to James Street

Longtime Brisbane purveyor of sharp suits and fancy threads, Mitchell Ogilvie has let out its seams, expanding with a new location on James Street. The new boutique will distinguish itself with a focus on casualwear and made-to-measure offerings alongside a carefully curated range of suits, jackets and trousers from leading international brands. Read on to learn more… more

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Make a run for it with Brisbane’s best run clubs
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Make a run for it with Brisbane’s best run clubs

Any given morning, Brisbane’s major parks are flooded by flocks of runners – some seasoned, some span-new. The rise of run clubs marks a wholesome new fixture of Brisbane life, with the growing roster offering you the chance to connect with new people and, of course, seize that healthy hit of endorphins as well. Feeling tempted to join a run club? Here’s a guide to five of Brisbane’s finest. more

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Magpie Goose joins forces with Firesticks Alliance to keep the fire burning this NAIDOC week
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Magpie Goose joins forces with Firesticks Alliance to keep the fire burning this NAIDOC week

In honour of this year’s NAIDOC week, First-Nations fashion brand Magpie Goose has joined forces with Firesticks Alliance to launch a capsule collection of t-shirts. The duo enlisted three Indigenous creatives to dream up a t-shirt design that responded to this year’s NAIDOC theme "Keep the Fire Burning – Blak, Loud and Proud." Available online and in-store now, the t-shirts spotlight Firesticks Alliance’s work to heal and protect both land and livelihoods through the promoting of First Nations cultural fire practices. Keep reading to find out more … more

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UNFIT RUNNING and FREND team up for a slick streetwear collab
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UNFIT RUNNING and FREND team up for a slick streetwear collab

One of Brisbane's biggest run clubs and a cutting-edge creative studio are teaming up on a must-cop clothing drop. To celebrate the collaboration's release, UNFIT RUNNING and FREND will be hosting a pop-up event in a secret location on Saturday July 20, complete with DJs, pizza and bar and live graffiti demonstrations. Here's what we know ... more

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Maison Balzac finally unveils a complete dinnerware collection
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Maison Balzac finally unveils a complete dinnerware collection

The latest launch from luxury homeware store Maison Balzac marks the brand’s first foray into classic dinnerware with the reveal of Le Jardin Chapter III. An ode to nature, this new drop is bringing luminous porcelain to Maison Balzac with an inaugural series of dinner plates. At last, design devotees can set a full table with the beloved boutique’s creations. Keep reading to find out more … more


The Locals Next week: A BRISBANE LOCAL

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As we see more science events across the country, there needs to be a continued focus on making them free for community, ensuring they are in accessible venues and having Auslan interpreters ... ~ Dr Naomi Koh Belic more
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Lutwyche welcomes new Mediterranean-inspired wellness studio Contro Wellness
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Lutwyche welcomes new Mediterranean-inspired wellness studio Contro Wellness

The northern suburb of Lutwyche marks the latest Brisbane enclave to receive a world-class wellness centre. Contro Wellness opened its doors last week, ushering in the north side’s wellness-minded populace with a curated treatment menu of soaks, saunas and plunges. This new R&R retreat is dedicated to the sacred art of solitude with only private sessions available. Keep reading to find out more … more

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A hidden sports court is now open in the heart of Brisbane City
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A hidden sports court is now open in the heart of Brisbane City

Hidden in the heart of Brisbane City, in an underutilised and unappreciated underpass beneath Roma and Turbot street, a shiny new sports court has emerged. The HL Court is available to all athletically minded denizens – be they workers, students or visitors – to enjoy a spot of outdoor recreation or relaxation. more

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Here’s what to gift this Mother's Day according to the tastemakers on all things art and culture, Powerhouse Store
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Here’s what to gift this Mother’s Day according to the tastemakers on all things art and culture, Powerhouse Store

It’s no easy feat to find a gift worthy of our maternal figures in time for Mother’s Day. Fortunately, Brisbane Powerhouse Store (P.S.) has curated the mother of all gift guides – featuring plenty of considered keepsakes that your mum will love. Here’s what to gift this Mother’s Day from P.S.'s diverse range of exclusive designers, premium materials and small-batch collections. more

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Merivale Studios, a new artist residency and exhibition space, opens in South Brisbane
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Merivale Studios, a new artist residency and exhibition space, opens in South Brisbane

While Brisbane isn't short on incredible galleries, it's the city's artist-run initiatives and community spaces that form the backbone of Brisbane artistic endeavour. Merivale Studios, a new artist-led residency and exhibition space, is giving mid-career and established creatives a place to further their artistic practice in secure and supportive surrounds. More than a dozen of Brisbane's best painters, illustrators, muralists, designers and working artists are now based at the South Brisbane venue, which is set to become an active hub of creative expression. more

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Luxe luggage brand July unveils its brand-new James Street flagship store
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Luxe luggage brand July unveils its brand-new James Street flagship store

Has it been a while since you travelled overseas? Need a new overnight back for a quick trip interstate? Has your luggage seen better days? If you answered yes to any of those questions, get acquainted with July. Over the weekend, the luggage brand – famed for its thoughtfully designed travel accessories – officially opened its first Brisbane store to the public. The boutique is stocking the brand's coveted range of trunks, carry-ons, weekenders, backpacks, totes and accessories – all of which are worth booking a holiday just to use. more

Lucy Folk and ARTCLUB check-in at The Calile for a three-month pop-up residency
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Lucy Folk and ARTCLUB check-in at The Calile for a three-month pop-up residency

Leading Australian fashion creatives Lucy Folk and Heidi Middleton are Brisbane-bound to launch a collaborative pop-up concept store at The Calile Hotel. Lucy Folk's eponymous brand and Heidi Middleton's boundary-pushing fashion venture ARTCLUB will join forces for an exciting three-month residency – marking the first time either brand has had a physical presence in Brisbane. more

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Revel in some R&R at these Brisbane bathhouses and ice bath suites
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Revel in some R&R at these Brisbane bathhouses and ice bath suites

A hot new health trend is here and it's swapping some new gruelling workout regime for a bask in the bath. With a long list of enviable health benefits from stress management to enhanced mood – a soak session in perfectly tempered mineral waters can help you reawaken and reset. Take a deep dive into Brisbane's best spots to soak and cold plunge. more

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Montblanc Fragrance
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Objects of affection – Edward Street Brisbane’s guide to gifting luxury this Valentine’s Day

The most romantic day of the year is just a few sleeps away so it’s time to toast true love with a little something special. This year, take a break from the chocolate boxes and say "be mine" with thoughtful keepsakes. We’ve teamed up with the heart of Brisbane’s shopping district – Edward Street Brisbane – to curate a luxury gift guide so you can spoil your main squeeze this Valentine’s Day. more