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From Jean Paul Gautier to eco-chic excellence – all of the must-see fashion moments at this year’s Brisbane Festival
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From Jean Paul Gautier to eco-chic excellence – all of the must-see fashion moments at this year’s Brisbane Festival

Come August 30, the city will once again ring in the start of this year’s Brisbane Festival with an electric line-up of events from music acts and theatre premieres to fashion celebrations. This year, the festival has snagged riotous runway show Fashion Freak Show from the legendary Jean Paul Gautier, alongside an ethereal exhibition from local talent Grace Lillian Lee, collaborative fashion installations and more. Keep reading for all of the chic details. more

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Mark your calendar with our top ten picks for The Curated Plate festival
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Mark your calendar with our top ten picks for The Curated Plate festival

We’re impatiently counting down the days until The Curated Plate kicks off on July 26. The epicurean extravaganza celebrates all things culinary and turns a spotlight on the Sunshine Coast’s exquisite local produce and producers. With The Curated Plate 2024 promising to be the festival’s most ambitious outing yet, it’s an absolute must-not-miss. But with over 90 delicious events packed into ten days, you might be feeling the FOMO or paralysed by some serious choice anxiety. Fear not; we’ve put together our top ten picks from the prolific program to help get you started on planning your perfect plate experience… more

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40 Under 40 Award judges faced with wealth of home-grown Queensland talent
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40 Under 40 Award judges faced with wealth of home-grown Queensland talent

Nominations for InQueenland’s 2024 40 Under 40 Awards have closed, and with more than twice as many entrants as last year the judges now face the difficult task of choosing finalists from an overwhelming pool of incredible talent and impressive achievements. Just ask judging panel member Adam Brunes, who said that “judging is a near impossible task as all finalists are exceedingly worthy.” more

Savour the season with toasty treats at Aviary Après in Southport
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Savour the season with toasty treats at Aviary Après in Southport

Learning to ski is a thrill, but for us it’s the post-ski activities that really make our hearts beat faster. While we might not have the snowy slopes here on the Gold Coast, we can embrace the cosy side of the season, like sipping on mulled wine or roasting marshmallows by the fire. Aviary Rooftop Bar invites us all to get toasty without having to go to the alps, at its new Aviary Après evenings. more

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Ocean Alley, Cub Sport, Middle Kids and more to headline Ability Fest – Australia’s most accessible and inclusive music festival
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Ocean Alley, Cub Sport, Middle Kids and more to headline Ability Fest – Australia’s most accessible and inclusive music festival

Ability Fest just unveiled its 2024 program and the inclusive festival has once again scored a jam-packed line-up of local talent. This year, Ability Fest is slated to make its Queensland debut on October 26 at Victoria Park – bringing with it the likes of Ocean Alley, Cub Sport, Middle Kids, King Stingray and more. Designed to bring people of all abilities together, Ability Fest is coming to diversify Brisbane’s festival calendar with an event that’s open to all. more

Drink
Head south and froth out at Stone & Wood’s Murbah Open Day
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Head south and froth out at Stone & Wood’s Murbah Open Day

Wet your whistle beer buffs – Murbah Open Day is back, bigger and better than ever! Beloved craft brewery Stone & Wood has a cracker celebration planned at its Murwillumbah Brewery on Saturday August 3. Expect an afternoon brimming with delicious food, live music, family-friendly fun and, of course, beer. Plenty of beer. more

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40 Under 40’s Rural and Regional Award recipient continues to make himself at home at the forefront of Queensland construction
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40 Under 40’s Rural and Regional Award recipient continues to make himself at home at the forefront of Queensland construction

Queensland has undergone rapid change in recent years – and the prosperity of its rural regions continues to play an important role in keeping the state on the front foot. InQueensland and The Weekend Edition's 40 Under 40 Rural and Regional Award was launched to celebrate the changemakers leading the charge. Jesse Zielke picked up the inaugural award last year for his unparalleled contributions to Bundaberg's construction industry. One year on, Jesse and his team continue to reshape the regional housing market. Keep reading to find out more … more


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Queensland’s inaugural First Among Equals Award recipient continues to shake up the construction industry one year on
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Queensland’s inaugural First Among Equals Award recipient continues to shake up the construction industry one year on

Last year’s 40 Under 40 Awards gala evening closed by awarding the prestigious First Among Equals Award to Brisbane-based co-owner Nicole Detsimas. This award selects one exceptional individual from the winners, who embodies the 40 Under 40 Awards vision. In the year since winning, Nicole has not only continued to lead her construction company Belnic Constructions to new heights, she’s trailblazing a new reality for women in the industry. more

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Flock to Pink Flamingo Gold Coast for Pink Perk Thursdays
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Flock to Pink Flamingo Gold Coast for Pink Perk Thursdays

Thursdays just got a whole lot spicier at The Pink Flamingo Spiegelclub on the Gold Coast. Introducing Pink Perk Thursdays, the new weekly deal that offers an unforgettable evening of sips, snacks and a dazzling performance of The Pink Flamingo Spiegelclub's iconic resident production Zirque La La. If you’re looking to add a little bit of magic to your midweek, the answer is to think pink. more

Food
Take your taste buds on a trip to France this Bastille Day at Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach
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Take your taste buds on a trip to France this Bastille Day at Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach

France is renowned for its decadent delights, and we’d love nothing more than to jet off for a European summer filled with exceptional food and delicious wine. But this July, we can indulge in a taste of France without breaking the bank on an overseas holiday. Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach is hosting a Bastille Day feast, bringing the celebrations right to our doorstep. Gather your friends and enjoy a European culinary adventure close to home. more

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Crack a cold one – Crafted Beer Festival is back for froth-filled fun by the beachside
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Crack a cold one – Crafted Beer Festival is back for froth-filled fun by the beachside

Love beer, cider and all things boozy and bubbly? This next piece of news is for you – Crafted Beer Festival is back for another year, and you can take your pick from 400 delectable drops from more than 50 of the nation's best craft breweries, cideries and seltzer makers. The 2024 edition is raising the bar to be frothier than ever, taking over Kurrawa Park in Broadbeach on September 14. Here's a taste of what's on offer ... more

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Get cosy with wine and charcuterie around a fire pit at Winter in the Garden
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Get cosy with wine and charcuterie around a fire pit at Winter in the Garden

With winter well and truly here, the temptation to hibernate is strong. If you’re keen to head out but stay warm, gather your pals for a cosy evening spent sipping wine around a fire at The Star. From now until the end of the season, Garden Kitchen & Bar is serving some ultimate winter-warming delights, with crackling fire pits, live entertainment, cheeseboards and mouth-watering bites beckoning you off the couch to embrace the colder months. more

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Queensland artists take centre stage at the 2024 BLEACH* Festival
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Queensland artists take centre stage at the 2024 BLEACH* Festival

The arts scene on the Gold Coast has seen unprecedented growth in the last few years, and one could argue that our annual arts festival BLEACH* has had a lot to do with it. Coming into its 13th year, BLEACH* has reached peak teenager status, and is more determined than ever to make its mark on a national and global scale. With over 400 artists, 30 shows, 110 performances, 18 Queensland premieres and eight world premieres, you'll want to block out your calendar from August 1–11, because you’re not going to want to miss a minute of the fun. more

Don your blue-suede shoes and get ready to be all shook up for Elvis: A Musical Revolution at HOTA
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Don your blue-suede shoes and get ready to be all shook up for Elvis: A Musical Revolution at HOTA

From the moment Elvis Presley stepped on stage at the Levitt Shell amphitheater in Memphis on July 30 1954, the world was transfixed – the hair, the hips, the infectious hooks! There was just something about his groundbreaking fusion of rock, blues and gospel that broke musical boundaries. Even today, Elvis is celebrated as a perpetual cultural icon whose legacy and music invite every new generation to shake, rattle, and roll. If you grew up listening to the king of rock and roll, get ready to get all shook up by Elvis: A Musical Revolution coming to the HOTA stage this weekend! more

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The glitter strip of bygone days sparkles in Anna Carey's art exhibition at Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach
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The glitter strip of bygone days sparkles in Anna Carey’s art exhibition at Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach

The Gold Coast has seen unprecedented change in the last few years but even today, traces of nostalgic holidays in beachfront shacks and roadside motels linger in our city and our memories. Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach is illuminating the bygone charm of yesteryears with an extraordinary fusion of art and architecture in its upcoming exhibition, Stardust by Anna Carey. Let’s take a trip down memory lane … more