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Australian kid holding a flag while celebrating Australia day

Brisbane activities for the September school holidays

Queensland school students start their two-week spring holiday this Friday and Newsreel has you covered on what to do around Brisbane. Outdoors Try stand up paddle
Read more 12 September 2024
QSO musicians Cellist Craig Allister Young, violinist Ceridwen Jones, Violinist Sonia Wilson and Principal Tuba Thomas Allely. | Newsreel

Symphony of colour and music at Toowoomba carnival

A Queensland Symphony Orchestra (QSO) performance will be one of the highlights of the 75th Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers which kicks off this Friday. The three-week
Read more 9 September 2024
Moon Mountain Sunshine Coast

Historic hotels set to charm for Open House season

A pub crawl that focuses on heritage not hangovers is among the highlights of this year’s Sunshine Coast Open House program. Launched today by Queensland Governor
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Brisbane Riverfire. | Newsreel

Roads close as River City fires up

Queensland police are urging Brisbane residents to plan ahead if venturing into the city this weekend. The annual Riverfire event, combined with a Broncos v Dolphins NRL
Read more 30 August 2024
Lightscape Brisbane Festival

Brisbane Festival springs into action

The Brisbane Festival is here, with hundreds of events tempting locals and visitors to enjoy spring in the city. Festival Artistic Director Louise Bezzina said the
Read more 29 August 2024
Wheelchair rugby players. | Newsreel

Try wheelchair rugby then cheer on Steelers

The first day of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games will be celebrated through a free event on the Sunshine Coast where locals, of all abilities, can try wheelchair rugby
Read more 27 August 2024
SCNAP finalist Raoul Slater from Pomona, ‘Listen to Me 2023’

New media focus of Sunshine Coast art prize

Artists from all over the country have answered the call and now 40 of the best will be judged in this year’s Sunshine Coast National Art Prize (SCNAP). Sunshine Coast
Read more 18 August 2024
Southern Cross University is hosting campus open days over the next few weeks - Newsreel

Open days at Southern Cross University

Southern Cross University will be hosting open days over the next three weeks to give deeper insights into its study options. Today (August 11) there will be an open day
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Turtle and diver on the Sunshine Coast. | Newsreel

Marine Bioblitz a showcase for all ocean lovers

A free two-day event will showcase the Sunshine Coast’s ocean and coastline later this month. The inaugural Sunshine Coast Marine Bioblitz, on August 30 and 31, aims
Read more 6 August 2024
The Mayo Arts Festival is on at St Margaret's Anglican School on Saturday - Newsreel

Artistic feast in store at Mayo festival

If you’re looking for the best Brisbane has to offer in arts and crafts, the Mayo Arts Festival in Brisbane on Saturday (July 27) is your answer. The free event is a
Read more 25 July 2024