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The Weekend Series: how to throw a memorable springtime party
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The Weekend Series: how to throw a memorable springtime party

13 Oct 2016

How about this gorgeous weather we are having? Honestly, it doesn’t get much better than Brisbane in the springtime. Before the season of summer barbecues commences, we thought it might be nice to get around the concept of spring soirees and backyard bashes. If you haven’t the faintest idea of how to throw a springtime party, allow us to give you some tips on themes that will have people talking fondly of your soiree until spring rolls around again next year. more

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The Weekend Series: Five reasons to celebrate Uber's imminent legalisation
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The Weekend Series: Five reasons to celebrate Uber’s imminent legalisation

25 Aug 2016

One of the biggest transportation innovations of the past few years is the advent of ride-sharing service, Uber. After much debate and back-and-forth from the state government, Uber will be fully legalised in Queensland from Thursday September 1. If you’ve been hesitant to jump on the Uber bandwagon due to its legal purgatory, you might be unfamiliar with the benefits. Here is a quick summary of why Uber has caught on, how Uber works, and why you should consider it next time you need to be somewhere promptly. more

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The Weekend Series: five must-see movie trailers from San Diego Comic-Con
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The Weekend Series: five must-see movie trailers from San Diego Comic-Con

28 Jul 2016

It’s that time of the year where we all go crazy for blockbusters. Although there are plenty of great flicks out at the moment to see, we are already looking forward to next year (and the year after) when some history-making films are set for release. San Diego Comic-Con is one of the biggest entertainment conventions in the world and it always brings the goods when it comes to big announcements and movie trailers. Here are five that have got us frothing in excitement. more

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Repel unwanted attention with a Modom shark leash
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Repel unwanted attention with a Modom shark leash

16 Jun 2016

Sharks are, unfortunately, one of the biggest risks a surfer faces when they step into the water but what if that needn't be the case? The Modom shark leash utilises the latest in shark deterring technology and is designed to minimise the risk of close encounters with creatures from the deep. more

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The Weekend Series: five new emojis we're pretty excited about (and yes, there is bacon)
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The Weekend Series: five new emojis we’re pretty excited about (and yes, there is bacon)

09 Jun 2016

New emoji day is about as good or better than Christmas, Easter and your own birthday rolled in to one. Emojis are the gifts that keep on giving and though we might gradually be forgetting how to write without a cheeky smiley or thumbs up, we simply cannot ignore the fact that on Tuesday June 21 we will have 72 new emojis to play with. Trust us, these newbies are *insert fire emoji here* and will hopefully keep us satisfied for a little while. more

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The Weekend Series: brilliant board games to add to your collection
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The Weekend Series: brilliant board games to add to your collection

19 May 2016

Step aside, Scrabble! Move over, Monopoly! The humble board game is making a strong resurgence, but it isn’t the classics that are all the rage these days. There is a host of new engrossing games to while away a few hours, ranging from family friendly to risqué. We’ve selected a few recommendations to help liven up a dinner party, keep you occupied on a rainy day or even try on a night out! more

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Carve the pavement with Gold Coast Long Boards
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Carve the pavement with Gold Coast Long Boards

12 May 2016

A shared love of skating and minimalist design led Leigh Warner and his partner Stephanie Newbold to put pencil to paper and sketch out the first designs for Gold Coast Long Boards. Within a few weeks of its release, the first batch of boards has almost completely sold-out. more

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The Weekend Series: five inventive apps that are actually useful
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The Weekend Series: five inventive apps that are actually useful

21 Apr 2016

When smart phones first emerged on the scene, apps were a new novelty – we couldn’t get enough of them! Nowaways, the lustre of smart phone apps has faded and seem to be left ignored, clogging up our home pages. We’ve come a long way from Angry Birds and Words With Friends, these days there are plenty of exciting new apps that are engaging, creative and straight up useful. We’ve compiled a quick list of the ones that we have been playing around with (not in office hours, of course).   more

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The Weekend Series: five videos to help you procrastinate today
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The Weekend Series: five videos to help you procrastinate today

14 Apr 2016

Look, we take our work seriously at The Weekend Edition but sometimes we need to take five and focus on something else before we can charge ahead with our work. Unfortunately, sometimes we find ourselves stuck in a procrastination spiral. If you are easily distracted like us or are looking for an excuse to procrastinate, we have compiled a quick list of YouTube videos and channels that will have you forgetting all about your commitments. The only catch – you can’t blame us when you hit your deadline with nothing to show. more

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The Weekend Series: the most-anticipated albums of 2016

25 Feb 2016

Love him or hate him, Kanye West knows how to court discussion. While the jury is still out on whether or not The Life of Pablo is one of Kanye’s best offerings, one thing everyone agrees on is that it was one of the most anticipated records of the year. We’d like to remind everyone that it is still only February, and there are more albums that could overshadow Kanye’s effort – here are five artists that we think are going to drop massive records this year. more

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Test your limits at Planet Commando in Yatala
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Test your limits at Planet Commando in Yatala

25 Feb 2016

Put your mind and body to the ultimate test as you traverse through Planet Commando’s gruelling and challenging obstacle course. The Yatala facility is a new generation of indoor recreation designed to deliver a unique adrenaline-charged fitness experience. more