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Sky-high dining, spectacular shows and quirky gifts – Brisbane Powerhouse has your festive shopping sorted

07 Dec 2023

It's December, folks. That means we've got less than a month to finish our festive shopping, get everything wrapped up and placed neatly under the Christmas tree before Santa starts making his rounds on December 25. If you're at a loss on what to get someone special in your life, let us bring your attention to Brisbane Powerhouse. Offering something for the fashion, food, arts or music lover in your life, this Brisbane Powerhouse gift guide is sure to provide the perfect pressie for your loved one. more

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Give the gift of luxury with this ultimate Christmas gift guide from Edward Street Brisbane

29 Nov 2023

If you're looking for something a little more luxe this Christmas, then stroll no further than Edward Street Brisbane, one of Brisbane City's most sophisticated shopping spots. From beloved international brands to celebrated independent boutiques, Edward Street Brisbane is the perfect place to discover something extra special to tick off your loved ones' wish list. This Christmas, the inner-city shopping destination is overflowing with gifts – whether you're searching for your partner, family, friends or you're looking to treat yourself (go on, you deserve it!). The precinct has even curated its own luxury gift guide to assist with your Christmas gifting – here are some of our top picks ... more

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Turn your back on bacne with Plendi’s Outback Mud Mask

20 Oct 2023

We love summer for the warmer weather but we also hate the season for some of the gross, sweaty effects of humidity. A key one being body acne, which can appear on the back, chest, butt, legs, and bikini line. If you're keen to summer-proof your skin, say hello to Plendi's multipurpose masking treatment helping you say buh-bye to body acne and folliculitis – the Outback Mud Mask. 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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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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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

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Drive in style – Rolls-Royce reveals the bold new Cullinan Inspired by Fashion

01 Jun 2023

No matter who you ask, there is no denying that Rolls-Royce is the epitome of exquisite design. Since the brand's inception more than a century ago, Bespoke Rolls-Royce vehicles have been renowned as objects of desire – a statement piece likened to that of sparkling diamonds or an Hermés Birkin. Cullinan has established itself as the most luxurious, pinnacle SUV in the market. The Rolls-Royce Bespoke Collective has taken inspiration from the high fashion it has so long aligned with, reflecting the eclectic tastes and lifestyles of its clientele. more