Brisbane News

The northside icon is making a comeback with a massive development in the works. 

Sofia has the chops of a fine diner but an approach of a neighbourhood institution. 

The crowning glory of Brisbane’s queer calendar is back for 2026, and Melt Festival is supersizing the celebrations.

If you spent the noughties losing your nut to indie rock at various festivals, you’d probably like to know that The Strokes are coming back to Australia early next year.

The latest additions bring Australia’s total to 54 Michelin Key hotels, up from 35 hotels in 2025. 

The Belgian-designed, Australian-made tent will have a new home at Brisbane Powerhouse.

The Mulberry Group's first Queensland venue has been created with the Cordelia Street neighbourhood front of mind. 

The iconic Mercure Clear Mountain is now Peppers Clear Mountain: a 51-room retreat blending refined indulgence with rugged charm.

Brisbane Festival is returning in September 2026 with a bold celebration of art, community and our glorious River City.

Just days after farewelling one of Brisbane’s most celebrated kitchens, chef Jason Barratt has revealed his next move, and it’s bringing him closer to the coast.

The iconic Greek institution is launching its debut cookbook full of 110 recipes and the stories behind the kitchen.

It's official, and it's looking like a 16-show mega tour across the country.

We're calling it—the all-new Tangalooma Dunes Cabana Club will be the hottest new holiday spot in Australia.

Nitō will take a distinctly Brisbane approach to Japanese cuisine with a highball program to suit the 70s-esque lounge. 

No more stuffing your luggage with chocolate frogs because Haigh’s Chocolates is opening three Brisbane stores this year.

James Street's Levantine-sized hole will be filled by a fire-led icon of the east coast. 

From the brand-new Albert Street Station to the leafy new public realm, here's the lowdown.

The Barracks in Brisbane is getting a major revitalisation, with new dining, nightlife and a heritage refresh on the way.

From a new terminal to security upgrades and expanded duty-free, here’s how the Future BNE project is set to change the way you travel. 

Her first Australian shows since 2024 will hit Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne next November.

The RNA Showgrounds will undergo a major revitalisation with a new grandstand, multi-storey horse pavilion and more.  

The massive neon-lit playcentre will have climbing areas, trampolines, ninja-style obstacle courses, inflatables and so much more. 

Velocity is offering up to 20% bonus Velocity Points on eligible bank rewards transfers this month. And with some pretty major RBA payment reforms kicking in from 1 October, pointsmaxxers might want to make their next move sooner rather than later.

Here's everything you need to know about Brisbane's new Victoria Park Precinct draft plan by the Queensland Government.

Get ready to run, Forrest, run to the hugely popular US seafood chain based on the Academy Award-winning 1994 film. 

The new location will be just as restorative as its predecessor and equally as easy on the eyes.

Landers Pocket is set to redefine the Brisbane landscape with a brewery, distillery, gastropub, beer garden, mini golf course and more. 

If your next overseas holiday has been discussed at length in the group chat but never quite made it past the “we should book something” stage, Virgin Australia has just supplied the necessary push.

Brisbane can once again end the year with a bang, while Perth will turn it up in 2027. 

The group chat can officially stop speculating—Spilt Milk is back, and its 2026 lineup is one of the festival's biggest yet.

After setting the standard for Argentinian dining in Melbourne, the fire-fuelled flavour has arrived north. 

Our humble River City has been chosen to host the Davis Cup qualifying tie between Australia and Poland.

Known for creating massive hype around the world, CJ Hendry is bringing her most vibrant pop-up yet to Brisbane.

Watch the Socceroos go up against the most successful national team in World Cup history IRL. 

James St will once again transform into an open-air market with 35+ stalls from their resident venues.

Fortitude Valley is officially hitting the silver screen with filming and post-production taking place entirely in Queensland. 

Brooke Bellamy’s world-famous cookies have a new home in Fish Lane.

The new era for the Fox features a late-night cocktail lounge, rooftop bar and elevated bistro across the impressive multi-level precinct. 

The lush Fish Lane precinct has a fresh landing spot for brunch inspired by Asian comfort food traditions and signature cold drinks.

Your insider scoop into the new rom-com drama series filmed in Brisbane, Two Years Later. 

The characters of all our childhoods are taking centrestage at Brisbane’s Gallery of Modern Art later this year. 

The CBD is set to get a whole lot more magical this winter with the Disney Store's biggest pop-up experience to date.

The bold new phase will bring a new one-of-a-kind hotel, expansive public spaces and upgraded river infrastructure.

An iconic Whitsundays island is returning to its former glory with a massive revitalisation well in the works. 

Celebrated chef Will Cowper is taking an iconic corner of New Farm and turning it into a neighbourhood Italian eatery.

The Greenhouse strikes the perfect balance between architecture, nature and fire-led dining. 

From your caffeine fix to working lunches, each venue is designed to cater to the different rhythms of Brisbane City.

With more space and neon-lit interactive zones, it's set to be the heart of the community from day to night. 

The mirrorball is getting the River City treatment with a new series putting Brisbane in the spotlight. 

The iconic waterfront precinct has a fresh name and a new look slated to open by 2028.

Rather than hitting the tables, soon the Treasury Building will be the place to hit the books. 

Mexican fare meets Thai flavours in the brand-new food identity of sAme sAme's inventive sibling. 

Function Well has opened a brand-new flagship in West Village and it's their most elevated offering to date.

The iconic annual Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers is back in 2026 with even more reasons to visit the Garden City. 

With 25 April falling on a Saturday this year, Queenslanders won't be getting the following weekday off. 

Get ready to giggle, chuckle and guffaw because a massive month of comedy is on the cards in this city-wide celebration.

Inspired by the iconic Queenslander, the mammoth development is in the hands of internationally renowned superstars. 

A game-changing housing and entertainment precinct is in the works for Woolloongabba.

Australia’s biggest Greek festival is returning this year to once again transform Musgrave Park into a vibrant Hellenic village. 

La dolce vita is landing in Brisbane with this charming cobblestoned mecca inspired by Italian architecture and style. 

They're swapping smashed burgers for a dry-aged offering served to the tune of curated vinyl selections. 

Here's why your local cafe and restaurant needs your support now more than ever. 

If you're planning on taking the train this April, you're going to want to read this. 

The all-new show features high-flying acrobatics, stunning costumes and timeless tales.

This purpose-built facility will have everything you need for your next renovation under one massive roof. 

If you’re currently staring out the window at another grey wall of rain across Southeast Queensland, bored out of your gourd, you’re not alone. So, when is this mess going to clear up?

From the 1992 referendum to the cows, here's the lowdown on daylight savings in the Sunshine State.

Come for a drink and stay for the music at new late-night haunt, Le Royale. 

You love to travel and we love to get you there, so here's what you need up your sleeve to take on the world—one location at a time. 

The collaboration between the legends behind Milquetoast and Blume was written in the stars. 

From what it is to what it's doing for Queensland, here's everything you need to know about Destination 2045.

It's all part of their new Mexican food festival, taking over the riverfront precinct for two vibrant weekends. 

After a ten-year hiatus, Hook Island is making its return with a luxury eco-lodge set to drop in 2027. 

The globally iconic spectacle is taking over Suncorp Stadium with stirring anthems and a whole lot of bagpipes.

A new residential, leisure and lifestyle precinct is coming to the riverside inspired by the iconic Cali destination. 

The CBD's oldest pub is reaching new heights (literally) alongside a mammoth refurbishment.

Demolished? Refurbished? Turned into apartments? Here's the rundown on what's next for The Gabba.

If you’re spending Christmas Day in Brisbane, expect the city’s signature festive trifecta: heat, humidity and the likelihood of an afternoon storm sweeping in just as the prawns hit the table.

Steak frites and escargot dance in the candlelight of Brisbane CBD’s new French bistro from hospo heavyweights.

Hold onto your leather jackets—AC/DC is roaring into Brisbane for the first time in a decade, and Suncorp Stadium is about to feel the full force of the POWER UP Tour.

The iconic pub on North Stradbroke Island is back after a massive redevelopment, with a refreshed bistro and breezy new spaces.

Lady Gaga is storming into Brisbane with The MAYHEM Ball, and Suncorp Stadium is gearing up for a night of sequins, sweat and pure pop theatre.

The proposed development wants to transform a long-time vacant site into a vibrant precinct with community at its core.

BYO umbrella, because this summer is set to be hotter, wetter, and more humid than usual.

Brisbane’s most iconic shopping strip is levelling up—here's everything you need to know. 

Sono Lumo is the free and immersive celebration after dark, with dazzling surprises around every corner. 

A high-end retail and commercial development has been proposed with a rooftop garden and an underground dining venue.

Australia’s largest purpose-built integrated entertainment city has been proposed to transform a site off the Bruce Highway into a lifestyle and tourism epicentre.

If you haven’t had the chance to catch Cirque du Soleil live yet, take this as your cue—their KOOZA tour is landing in Australia in 2026.

Straight out of a fairytale, this annual lightshow spectacle is back and brighter than ever for the festive season.