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TotalFusion’s mammoth health and wellness precinct is opening soon in Newstead

18 Oct 2023

When it comes to health and wellness, the crew at TotalFusion certainly know a thing or two. Come November the team will unveil an exciting endeavour in the form of a brand-new 9,100-sqm health mecca, which is being touted as the Southern Hemisphere. This holistic haven will offer everything from plunge pools and thermal baths to a kids creche and doggy daycare. Oh, and did we mention a snow room? Keep reading for all of the details ... more

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Pavement Whispers: a Northshore warehouse will soon house Superordinary – a Brisbane-first arts space and cultural hub

12 Oct 2023

Next month, a 1700-sqm industrial warehouse in Northshore will officially become home to Superordinary – a multi-arts space dedicated to furthering local artistic endeavour. Encompassing artist studios, gallery spaces, live-music capabilities and an on-site kitchen and bar, Superordinary will host everything from exhibitions and gigs to festivals and pop-ups from guest chefs. Here's what you need to know ... more

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Getting your Christmas list ticked off early? Cookit gift boxes will impress the culinary whiz in your life

09 Oct 2023

Look, it's time to face the cold, hard truth – Christmas is going to be here before we know it. If you're eager to get a head-start on your festive shopping, we've sniffed out a new present idea and they're called Cookit gift boxes. These vibrant packages are filled with a coffee-table-ready cookbook and some seriously cute kitchen essentials that will put a smile on the dial of the Nigella, Jamie or Gordon in your life. more

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Mates Rates is the new platform offering a cheeky discount on Australian-owned and operated brands

03 Oct 2023

Cozzie Livs is making a lot of things hard at the moment, one being conscious consumerism. We try our best to shop sustainably but with price increases on just about everything (feeding your family for under $10 is well and truly a thing of the past), it's proving more difficult than ever to shop in a way that makes a positive social, environmental or economic impact. Enter Mates Rates, an online membership platform connecting consumers with a curation of Australian-owned and operated brands – and offering conscious consumers an enticing discount. more

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Catch flights not feelings – Virgin Australia is selling flights around Queensland from $59

07 Sep 2023

We’re in the middle of a cost-of-living crisis, which means a lot of us have had to sacrifice many things we love so we can, you know, afford to live. If the idea of a holiday is completely out of the budget, then you'll be happy to learn that Virgin Australia has recently released some pocket-pleasing sales on flights around Queensland if you’re travelling between October 2023 and June 2024. If you’re keen for a budget-friendly holiday, keep reading for all of the details … more

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Magpie Goose, an Aboriginal-owned and ethically-made clothing brand, opens its flagship store in Bowen Hills

06 Sep 2023

Meanjin is home to a number of streets that are well-known for their sipping, snacking and shopping repertoire. Bowen Hill's food, fashion, art and entertainment precinct King Street is one of them, offering a number of top-notch eateries, residential developments and retail spaces. The newest addition to grace the lifestyle strip is bringing ethically-made, art-inspired wear that tells a story and makes a statement. Introducing Magpie Goose, an Aboriginal-owned clothing brand that is taking its beloved online offering to the streets with its first bricks-and-mortar store. more

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Iconic US-born cinema Angelika Film Centre opens a state-of-the-art theatre at South City Square

31 Aug 2023

After a barnstorming run that saw the precinct establish itself as a dining hub on the rise, South City Square is now proving it's got some cultural chops to boot. South City Square has officially welcomed Angelika Film Centre, a New York-born cinema concept known for championing arthouse, independent and international films. With eight auditoriums (each luxuriously appointed) and a cocktail bar perfect for pre- and post-film analysis, Angelika Film Centre is set to give the megaplexes a run for their money. more

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Édito, a new boutique showcasing elegant European labels, opens on James Street

24 Aug 2023

While James Street is already home to a killer cadre of fashion boutiques, further along the glitzy strip – up towards New Farm – sits a treasure trove that's stocking some of Europe's most sought-after labels. Édito is stocking a finely curated range of timeless, colourful and playful pieces for your body and your home. Next time you're shopping up a storm on James Street, wander up a little further for some absolute gems. more

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Reset and recharge – here are the best places to work on your wellness in The City

24 Aug 2023

Whether it's relaxing to the max with an indulgent massage, sweating it out in infrared saunas or immersing ourselves in ice baths, many of us are diving deep in to our health journey and working on our wellness like never before. With the endless amount of spas, gyms and wellness centres popping up at what feels like a weekly rate, it's hard to know where to go to ensure you're in safe (or firm) hands. To narrow it down for you, we've rounded-up some of the best day spas, wellness centres and gyms in The City, so you know exactly where to go for a dose of much-needed R&R. Keep reading for all of the dreamy details ... more

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Save up to 40 percent off luxury stays at Crystalbrook Collection hotels

24 Aug 2023

It’s usually around August when the wheels start to fall off, our routines are a lot harder to stick to and we crave a little respite from life's daily challenges. To help save us from overload burnout, Crystalbrook Collection is having one massive sale with 40 percent off stays if you book before Monday August 28. Here are all of the juicy details ... more

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SOL Elements, a breathtaking elemental bathhouse, is opening in Tamborine Mountain next year

15 Aug 2023

2023 is the year of self-care, and we're looking to carry this theme into 2024 and beyond. It's divine timing then that a new wellness destination has been announced for Tamborine Mountain next year. An elemental bathhouse nestled within the tropical rainforest, SOL Elements will feature a bounty of blissful facilities and treatments, from a Himalayan salt cave to detoxifying saunas. more

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NYC-born perfumery Le Labo brings its fine fragrances to Brisbane with new James Street boutique

15 Aug 2023

Need to shake up your signature scent? Is your grooming routine a bit rote? Do you want to inject a bit of luxury into your everyday routine? Friends, you need to head to Le Labo. The famed fragrance maker has opened its very first bricks-and-mortar location on Brisbane's most fashionable promenade. Pop in and grab a hand-crafted scent (with a personalised label, to boot), an exfoliating scrub, a rejuvenating lotion or a nostril-catching candle. more

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Ditch the socks and jocks and spoil Dad this Father’s Day with an unforgettable gift from Edward Street Brisbane

14 Aug 2023

With less than a month until Father's Day rolls around, it's about time to start thinking about what to get Dad. For those seeking something a bit more stylish and sophisticated than the old gift card, then you're in luck as the City's most luxe shopping precinct, Edward Street Brisbane, is brimming with Father's Day gifts that are sure to make your dad feel special. To help you pick out the perfect present for the father figure in your world, we've narrowed down six of our favourite Edward Street Brisbane gifts. From designer headphones to a bottle of Barossa Valley shiraz, there is something for every type of Dad on this gift guide. more

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Viva (Bris) Vegas – get hitched at Brisbane’s first ever Vegas-inspired micro-wedding venue

10 Aug 2023

We all know weddings are expensive, and in the current economy forking out tens of thousands of dollars on the big day is unlikely given life’s other priorities. If you're looking for the ultimate reason to not have to invite Tom, Dick and Harry to your wedding, then this exciting new wedding venue may just be your answer. Introducing Wham Bam Thankyou Sam – Brisbane’s first ever micro-wedding venue, offering modern-day romantics an intimate, stress-free and super-fun wedding day. more

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Fill your grocery bag with fruit and veggie-inspired candles from Nonnas Grocer

02 Aug 2023

Here at The Weekend Edition, we love our food. If you've been following us for a while you know that food, whatever form it may come in, is kinda our jam. So when an Australian brand creating super-cute, hyper-realistic food-inspired products came to our attention, we instantly fell in love. Introducing Nonnas Grocer – a concept store offering a fruit market-full of fruit and veggie-inspired candles. more

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Cruise through a day in the life of radio host and former Olympian Susie O’Neill

12 Jul 2023

We all know Susie O'Neill from hearing her voice through our radios every morning, but those who were born before the year 2000 will know the Nova 106.9 radio host as former Olympian Madame Butterfly. Despite dominating the pool in the 1990s and early 2000s, a day in Susie's life now involves more above-ground activities, however she still finds time to go for a dip most days. Together with our official site partner Westside BMW, we followed Susie around on a busy day in her life, hitting all of her usual hot-spots in the BMW iX. more

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Volvo Cars reimagines the car dealership experience with the opening of Volvo Cars Brisbane West in Indooroopilly

15 Jun 2023

Designed to deliver the brand’s signature retail experience and new-look corporate identity, the state-of-the-art showroom is built to foster genuine personal interactions and conveniently situate all of your Volvo needs under one roof. If you’re in the market for some new wheels, read on … more

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Dive, snorkel and swim through this new underwater sculpture trail

15 Jun 2023

We may think of a day at the museum as a relaxing couple of hours spent strolling through galleries, but what if we told you that there's a unique Queensland museum that requires you to dig a little deeper? Underneath the ocean, to be specific. This Ariel-approved gallery is called the Museum of Underwater Art, and it recently gained a new exhibition, which melds real-life figures with big-blue artefacts. more

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Make your big day even more special with these lavish wedding gifts from Edward Street Brisbane

15 Jun 2023

With RSVPs flooding inboxes and wedding pictures taking over our social-media feeds, it might seem like everyone is getting hitched at the moment. If you're on the hunt for luxe wedding gifts, Edward Street Brisbane is where to stop, drop and shop. The street has emerged as Queensland’s most prestigious and exciting retail precinct – and with stores like Cartier and Hermès, you can see why. If you're eager to celebrate yours or your nearest and dearest's special day, Edward Street Brisbane is full of glamorous gifts. Here are some of our top picks ... more

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Can you dig it? Australia’s first mini excavator park for kids has opened in the Scenic Rim

01 Jun 2023

Calling all parents with tiny tradies! Get the little ones out of the sandpit and into the car as they're graduating to the big leagues – Australia's first mini excavator park for kids has opened in the Scenic Rim and its just an hour's drive from both Brisbane and the Gold Coast. more