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This Masterfully Reimagined Swan Lake Is Like Nothing You’ve Ever Seen

Ballet Preljocaj is bringing a reimagined Swan Lake to Brisbane, transforming Tchaikovsky's musical masterpiece into a modern tragedy. 

Travel

Check Off Your Travel Bucket List With These Limited-Time Deals

If you're not sure where to travel to, but you know you want sun, surf, and plenty of relaxation, we have a few suggestions to make that decision-making process much easier.

Features

4 Hosting Trends On The Rise In 2025, According To An Expert

Staying in is having a serious moment, and dinner parties are getting a glow-up this year. 

Food & Drink

The Beach Hotel Stradbroke Island

Big things are happening on Stradbroke Island—the legendary Beach Hotel is getting a serious glow-up. 

Food & Drink

The Beaumont

A new outdoor rooftop beer garden is landing in Fortitude Valley.

Food & Drink

TAMA Supper Club

TAMA, the iconic fine-dining institution in the Fortitude Valley, has rebranded.

Restaurants

Coming Soon: TABOO

Massaman curry and cocktails on a rooftop? We’re intrigued—and that’s what’s coming to the Valley soon with the arrival of TABOO. 

Features

An Iconic Melbourne Chef Is Opening His First Queensland Restaurant In West End This Week

Acclaimed Melbourne chef and restaurateur Shane Delia is bringing Middle Eastern flavours to Brisbane with the opening of Layla.

Features

How To Make 2025 Your Most Calm And Centred Year Yet

Your guide to finding more soul-nourishing moments in 2025.

Health + Wellness

10 Wellness Spots Around Brisbane To Help You Thrive In ‘25

New Year = time to give your mind, body and soul a well-deserved reset.

Restaurants

D.Vino Bistro & Vinoteca

Tucked away in Woolloongabba is where you’ll find D.Vino Bistro & Vinoteca, an uber romantic dining spot from the owner of Ashgrove’s Arcade Wine.

Restaurants

Stilts

It was only a matter of time before we got our first restaurant on a bridge, and with the opening of Stilts, the new green bridge from Kangaroo Point to the city features just that.

Restaurants

Donana Mini Hotpot

At Kelvin Grove’s new hotpot spot, your soup pot is brought to you by robot train and you grab fresh ingredients from a conveyor belt. 

Restaurants

Mulga Bill’s

City commuters, say hello to your new morning go-to, with Mulga Bill’s opening on the CBD side of the Kangaroo Point Bridge. 

Travel

Feel The Spirit Of Manaakitanga—Your Guide To Uncovering Auckland’s Cultural Treasures

For those on the hunt for a cultural experience rich with all things history, people, stories, and nature, Auckland (Tāmaki Makaurau) should be top of the list. 

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These Luxe Retreats Are Some of Australia’s Best—And They Just Dropped an Epic Sale

From rainforests to art deco terrace homes, treat yourself to a retreat among picturesque surroundings this Easter. 

Fam

Why A Disney Cruise Should Be At The Top Of Your Bucket List

Your go-to guide for maximising your time on-board.

Restaurants

The Fifty Six

Joining the Naldham House line up is The Fifty Six, a vibrant new Cantonese restaurant led by chef Gerald Ong. 

Bars & Pubs

Stickybeak Wine Bar

A new self-pour wine bar, Stickybeak, has landed in Woolloongabba, and it’s the perfect addition to Brisbane’s vibrant bar scene. 

Restaurants

Acciuga

This family-owned modern Italian restaurant hidden away in sleepy Sandgate is set to be a destination eatery. 

Cafes

Bubbleboy

Newstead’s latest arrival is an organic juice and smoothie bar blitzing up colourful drinks to rival LA's Erewhon. 

Travel

Craft Brews And Destination Dining: A Food-Lover’s Guide To Dunedin

Dunedin may be a small student city at heart, but this heritage hotspot sure knows how to punch above its weight when it comes to drinking and dining. 

Local Escapes

Spend A Night Under The Stars In These Luxurious Bubble Tents With Telescopes And Outdoor Baths

Imagine laying back in a plus queen-sized bed and being able to look up and see an uninterrupted view of the Milky Way above you—which is exactly what you can do in these bubble tents.

Food & Drink

Wine Bars And Free Exhibitions: These Are The Best Places to Date Right Now

Whether you’re planning a first date, an anniversary, or a sweet surprise for your special someone, organising a date that makes them swoon (and scores you some serious brownie points) is always a win.

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Wang Chung

Lobster sandos and wasabi margaritas by the water await at Manly’s newest arrival, a breezy, oceanside pan-Asian spot. 

Food & Drink

Indian Room

West End’s family-run Indian Room has officially expanded to Milton.

Bars & Pubs

Goros

Start warming up your vocal chords, because a vibrant, multi-level Japanese izakaya and karaoke bar has opened in the Valley

Bars & Pubs

The Newmarket Hotel

The Newmarket Hotel (a self-proclaimed “local, for the locals”) has revealed a new look after undergoing a remarkable transformation.

Things To Do

Catch Your Fave Blockbuster Flicks With A Live Symphony Orchestra This Month

Certain things in life just work together in perfect harmony, like a live symphony orchestra playing the soundtrack to your favourite film.

Fam

6 Hacks Every Toddler Parent Needs To Know, According To A Midwife

We asked mum and midwife Lauren Brenton for the hacks every toddler parent needs to know. 

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9 Hidden Gems In Singapore To Visit In 2025, According To A Seasoned Traveller

Singapore has so much to offer that even a short stopover becomes its own holiday. Uncover the hidden gems of this incredible country—you might just find that you want to stay longer. 

Homewares

Epilo

This warehouse-style plant shop combines greenery and coffee to create the perfect weekend hangout. 

Cafes

C’sis Espresso

New Thai-inspired cafe C’sis Espresso has just landed in Bowen Hills, bringing both decadent pancake stacks and hearty lunchtime curries to a cosy cottage on Brookes Street.

Cafes

Yozo

This dreamy cafe is situated in the heart of Kelvin Grove and is here to mix things up—literally—in the froyo world. 

Fitness

Pilates Place

Boutique wellness studio Pilates Place has officially opened the doors to its second location in the Yerongpilly Green Village complex. 

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Here’s The Free Events To Explore At World Science Festival This Weekend

World Science Festival Brisbane is back again with an insane lineup of events, workshops, and activations. 

Things To Do

The Ultimate Guide To The Best Things To Do In Singapore

From the usual suspects like Gardens by the Bay and Universal Studios Singapore to more unusual offerings like Haw Par Villa and Changi Jurassic Mile, here are the best things to do in Singapore.

Restaurants

37 Of The Best Restaurants In Brisbane’s CBD

It’s easy to overlook Brisbane's incredible CBD restaurants when you’re planning a dinner out.

Restaurants

The 203

The Valley is undergoing a serious makeover at the moment, with stellar food and drink venues opening on almost every corner, and many more to come. One such arrival is The 203 at 6 Marshall Street—a space that has seen a revolving door of nightclubs but is now an elevated spot for dry-aged steaks and Italian pastas. 

Restaurants

Hideki

Step through the huge black door that marks Hideki's entrance and you’ll find a stunning, atmospheric Japanese restaurant inside.

Fashion

Laced

An inner-city Brisbane destination offering a curated selection of both emerging and internationally acclaimed brands, Laced first opened in 2006.

Cafes

Little Red Bakery

We've gone and fallen head over heels for cute-as-a-button Brisbane cafe, Little Red Bakery.  

Restaurants

19 Of The Best Brisbane Restaurants With A View

Brisbane has no shortage of restaurants overlooking scenery that could’ve come straight out of a painting—here’s Brisbane’s best restaurants with a view.

Bars & Pubs

13 Of The Best Rooftop Bars In Brisbane For Sky High Drinking

Brisbane's best rooftop bars are the perfect spots to hang this summer. 

Fam

The Suburban List: Your One-Stop Guide To Buying Your First Home

So you’re ready to take the leap and buy your first home? Here’s how to find the right place to fit your lifestyle, your future, and your community.

Restaurants

HUA Restaurant

Yet another restaurant has been added to the now extensive Queen’s Wharf line up, with Cantonese-inspired HUA landing on The Terrace.

Restaurants

Dadam Korean BBQ House

Springfield's first Korean BBQ joint has hit the town sizzling—and this is all you need to know. 

Food & Drink

The Hills Of Rivermakers

The heritage-listed industrial site that was previously home to Rivermakers has a new team at the helm, who have transformed it into The Hills Of Rivermakers.

Food & Drink

Pompette

Not content with opening just one new venue at Queen’s Wharf, the Tassis Group is opening two, with French-inspired Pompette joining Dark Shepherd on The Terrace.

Travel

Euro-Bound In 2025? Upgrade Your Layover To A Stayover With These Epic Singapore Deals

We’ve found a stack of elite Singapore stayover deals to kick-start your 2025. 

Things To Do

The Scenic Rim Farm Gate Trail Is Returning Twice In 2025

It's the perfect excuse to jump in the car, directly support the primary producers that feed us, and take in some fresh countryside air.

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Digital Creator And Presenter Aichark Robertson’s Go-To Date Spots In Brisbane

Keen to up the romance? Digital creator Aichark Robertson shares her fave local spots for date night.

Food & Drink

Evra Marketplace

If you haven’t already seen it all over your Tiktok, it’s time we introduced you to Evra, Newstead’s new bodega.

Restaurants

Dark Shepherd

Tassis Group have just opened the doors to Dark Shepherd, a lamb-focused Mediterranean restaurant on The Terrace at Queen's Wharf.

Beauty

Sukha Skin And Wellness

A sanctuary of calm above busy Albion Road, Sukha Skin And Wellness is the place to go if you want to walk out with more than just your skin glowing. 

Food & Drink

Seoul Garden

One of Melbourne’s favourite destinations for all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ and hotpot has come to Brisbane.

Local Escapes

24 Of The Best Hotels In Singapore Worth Booking In 2025

From luxury hotels to pocket-friendly prices, Urban List has rounded up the best hotels in Singapore in 2025.

Things To Do

8 Must-Do Experiences When You’re At Changi Airport In Singapore

Whether you have a couple of hours airside transiting to your next destination or you’re lucky enough to make a day of it in Jewel, we’ve sorted your next layover at Changi Airport in Singapore.

Fam

The Suburbs Are Making A Comeback In 2025, Here’s Why

The suburbs are back and they’ve had a major glow-up, blending state-of-the-art design, liveability, affordability, and modern convenience like never before.

Bars & Pubs

+81 Aizome Bar

Inside what will soon be +81, a luxe Japanese kappo-style restaurant set to open in February, Aizome Bar features just 10 seats arranged around a large curved bar.

Restaurants

Fat Noodle Brisbane

Luke Nguyen's famed South-East Asian eatery has a new look and a new location, with Fat Noodle having made the move over to The Star Brisbane with the opening of Queen's Wharf. 

Cafes

Nos. Bakehouse & Cafe

NOS. Bakehouse & Café is a delightful blend of nostalgia, innovation, and charm.

Restaurants

Tinderbox Chook House

Tinderbox Kitchen has reopened as Tinderbox Chook House, a relaxed spot for rotisserie chickens, salads and more. 

Travel

Here’s Where To Eat, Stay And Play In New Zealand’s Humble Coastal Gem

Home to urban art galleries, craft beers bars, and an eclectic mix of Kiwis, Dunedin's far more than New Zealand's 'student city'. 

Travel

Yatai And Hakata Dolls: A First-Timer’s Guide To Exploring Japan’s Fukuoka City

Tucked away on Japan’s southwestern island of Kyushu, Fukuoka thrives in the understated—a mix of old-world craft and neon-lit nights where every bite and every hidden corner convinces you to stay a little longer. 

Things To Do

30 Of The Best Things To Do In Brisbane

Here are 50 of the absolute best things to do in Brisbane, whether you’re a local or not. 

Food & Drink

Grape & Grazing

Cheese lovers, your dream venue has landed in New Farm with the arrival of Grape & Grazing. 

Restaurants

August

You won’t find a dining spot more unique than this historic church turned elegant diner. 

Bars & Pubs

BY.ARTISANS

Hitting Jane Street, BY.ARTISANS will be home to tasting rooms, a bar, a café, event spaces and retail.

Restaurants

Aloria

There’s no doubt that Queen's Wharf's Sky Deck is swiftly becoming our city’s most captivating rooftop destination–and it just got better. Aloria, the signature venue completing The Star Brisbane's rooftop trio, has officially opened and promises a luxe dining experience that ignites all the senses.