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Camargue and Stephen Mok collab to celebrate Tsumori Chisato’s final collection
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Camargue and Stephen Mok collab to celebrate Tsumori Chisato’s final collection

19 Sep 2019

When it comes to keeping the people of Brisbane looking their best, Camargue has a serious hand in the matter. The beloved independent boutique has been bringing high-end international fashion to our streets since 1978, establishing itself as the place to go for perfectly curated pieces that stand out from the crowd. As the exclusive Queensland stockist for Tsumori Chisato’s iconic eponymous label, it was only fitting that Camargue wanted to see off the brand’s final ever collection in style – with a little help from local innovator Stephen Mok. more

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Summer lovin’ – a lush garden party space is popping up at Brisbane Powerhouse
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Summer lovin’ – a lush garden party space is popping up at Brisbane Powerhouse

19 Sep 2019

We don’t mean to alarm you, but now that we’re in September it is officially Christmas party season. Hey, we don’t make the rules – we’re just here to help you from having a small-scale heart attack when you realise it’s the festive season and you haven’t so much as considered your annual Christmas party. If you’ve been chasing something that’s going to wow your guests, you’ll want to listen up – Brisbane Powerhouse (yep, the cultural icon) is offering a full garden lounge party service alongside its other stunning spaces. Prepare yourself for the ego boost of becoming the office legend … more

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Gold soundz – The Tivoli unveils its new band room and bar What's Golden
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Gold soundz – The Tivoli unveils its new band room and bar What’s Golden

29 Aug 2019

Ask any Brisbane-based live-music fan, and we guarantee they'll have have a story to share about a gig they saw at The Tivoli. Since it was first transformed into The Tivoli Restaurant and Theatre in 1989, the building has housed countless shows, from Slash and PJ Harvey to Nick Cave, The Go-Betweens and Missy Higgins. Everyone has a tale to tell about a performance that blew them away, meaning that of all of Brisbane's cultural landmarks, The Tivoli might boast the most amount of shared history. The Tivoli's current owners – brothers Steve and Dave Sleswick – have sought to enhance The Tivoli's offering for contemporary needs, transforming its entry foyer into the intimate entertainment space What's Golden. The boutique space officially opens this week, and marks a new era in The Tivoli's history – a period where countless more punters will undoubtedly accumulate the next wave of… more

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Let's get loud – Brunswick Street's Fortitude Music Hall opens its doors
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Let’s get loud – Brunswick Street’s Fortitude Music Hall opens its doors

01 Aug 2019

After months of curious postulation, drip-fed gig announcements and a gradual increase in percolating excitement, Brisbane's newest (and Australia's largest) ballroom-cum-theatre-style venue is officially open. The hoarding has been removed and the lights switched on – Fortitude Music Hall is here and it's set to reinvigorate Brisbane's live-music scene. Before the amps were ignited for the venue's inaugural performance, we took a look inside ... more

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The Weekend Series: five things we are vibing in August
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The Weekend Series: five things we are vibing in August

01 Aug 2019

It’s been an eventful spell for left-of-centre food news – and as mighty foodie nerds, we couldn’t be more delighted. From a major beer brewer turning its hand to tea and 'eggs' made primarily from beans, to a hilarious food mockumentary, new food emoji from Apple and miniature sushi rolls stuck to earlobes, we bring you all kinds of weird and wonderful. Read on to check out what we’re vibing this month. more

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A venue within a venue – The Tivoli gets set to debut its intimate new entertainment space
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A venue within a venue – The Tivoli gets set to debut its intimate new entertainment space

25 Jul 2019

Brisbane’s live-music scene is all the richer thanks to beloved venue The Tivoli. The Fortitude Valley mainstay has seen a whole heap of amazing artists come through since its iteration as a live entertainment venue, bringing local legends and international stars to its stage. In news that is bound to bring big smiles to gig-goers, The Tivoli is about to unveil a seriously slick new addition – say hello to What’s Golden, a brand-new entertainment space being built within the hallowed walls of the iconic venue. more

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The Weekend Series: five non-music-related activities to upgrade your Splendour in the Grass experience
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The Weekend Series: five non-music-related activities to upgrade your Splendour in the Grass experience

18 Jul 2019

Yeah yeah, we know you’re all about the music. But hear us out. The fine folks at Splendour in the Grass have been perfecting their extra-curricular offerings each year, adding an impressive compilation of escapes for when you need a break from your intensely ‘festive’ mates or the beats of the Tipi Forest. Whether you want to get crafty, hang out with Dr Karl, have a good belly laugh, smash some organic doughnuts or flee the festival altogether, we’ve got you covered. more

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The Weekend Series: Five things we are vibing in July
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The Weekend Series: Five things we are vibing in July

04 Jul 2019

You might have noticed we’re suckers for snappy sustainability initiatives, and this month we’ve found a couple of great options to help reduce your single-use plastic waste. From self-cleaning and purifying water bottles to genuinely natural drinking straws, we’ve also discovered some added motivation for protecting the planet – and it comes in the form of an underwater hotel in the Great Barrier Reef. Check out these ingenuities and more, as we share the top five things we’re loving this month. more

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The Weekend Series: Five things we are vibing in June
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The Weekend Series: Five things we are vibing in June

06 Jun 2019

We've taken the first tentative steps into winter, the election is done and dusted, Game of Thrones has officially ended – and you have nothing left to small-talk about at the water cooler. Don't fret, folks, because we've scoured the globe to bring you some of the most interesting things happening in all reaches, from regional Australia to Ibiza. This month we present to you a glass-walled hotel room free of charge, a vegan interpretation of the classic IKEA meatballs, a brand-new Star Wars theme park, a life-changing food waste app and plans to launch NASA rockets from the Northern Territory. Yep, consider all awkward silences and lengthy elevator rides taken care of. more

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The Weekend Series: five eco initiatives sparking positive change around the globe
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The Weekend Series: five eco initiatives sparking positive change around the globe

30 May 2019

Every single container thrown in the recycling bin, food waste popped in the compost and package-free bulk-buy purchase adds up to collectively make a huge difference to our environment. We’ve been blown away by some innovative new strategies sprouting across the globe over the past few months, from seaweed-based hydration capsules at the London Marathon to Qantas launching the world’s first zero-waste flight. Check out some of the best below. more

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From URL to IRL – how to make sure your online dating game doesn't get stuck on the screen
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From URL to IRL – how to make sure your online dating game doesn’t get stuck on the screen

28 May 2019

Real talk – anyone who has taken a chance on online dating apps will be able to tell you that one of the biggest gripes is going from on-screen banter to a real-life meeting. You can sift through a sea of duds, finally match with someone, have a vibe-worthy chat and then … crickets? However, there is hope. Apps like The Inner Circle are ditching the ‘more is more’ mentality in favour of quality matches keen on real-world connections. Want to take your love life offline? Here’s some handy advice on how to get there. more

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The Weekend Series: five new shows to cure your post-Game-of-Thrones blues
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The Weekend Series: five new shows to cure your post-Game-of-Thrones blues

16 May 2019

It’s been packed with mayhem, plot twists and takeaway coffee cups, but the final season of Game of Thrones will soon come to a bittersweet end. In order to combat your post-GoT melancholy, we’ve rustled up five of the best new series that can fill the streaming void. From classic novel adaptations to twisted sketch comedy, these TV shows will help keep you occupied through winter (or let's be honest, probably just the rainy weekend ahead). more

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The Weekend Series: Five things we are vibing in May
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The Weekend Series: Five things we are vibing in May

02 May 2019

Here at The Weekend Edition, we harbour a serious love of all things wonderfully wacky. A six-tonne potato as a sleeping vessel? Perfect. Giant sculptural playscapes? Sign us up. After brushing up on our egg-hunting skills at Easter, we’ve extended the search to track down the most intriguing things happening around the world right now. Join us as we daydream of jumping on suspended bouncing nets, ricocheting along the world’s longest enclosed rollercoaster and snuggling inside a giant potato. more