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Camels the champions of new Outback trail

A new Camel Carnival in Outback Queensland will feature in a month-long celebration of the ships of the desert. State Arts Minister John-Paul Langbroek said the new
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Queensland secures 14 Rugby World Cup matches

Queensland will host 14 games of the Men’s Rugby World Cup in 2027, including two quarter-finals in Brisbane. World Rugby today unveiled the seven host cities for
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The Curated Plate Festival Culinary Director and renowned chef Peter Kuruvita. | Newsreel

Time to serve up best ideas for The Curated Plate

Sunshine Coast culinary aficionados have less than a month to stake their claim to be part of the region’s award-winning food festival The Curated Plate. Named
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Woman dancing at Woodford Folk Festival. | Newsreel

Queensland set for a $1 billion party in 2025

Queensland’s 2025 events calendar is tipped to inject more than $1 billion into the state’s economy this year. State Tourism Minister Andrew Powell said more than
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New Year celebrations. | Newsreel

NYE safety tips as 150,000 head to South Bank

Queensland Police are expecting more than 150,000 people to converge on Brisbane’s South Bank area this evening to watch the New Year’s Eve fireworks. QPS Acting
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Brisbane fireworks. | Newsreel

Brisbane fireworks. Road closures, transport, viewing points

Road closures and changed traffic conditions kick in from 4pm New Year’s Eve as Brisbane prepares to welcome thousands into the city to watch the fireworks display
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Christmas in Australia. | Newsreel

Australians investing in Christmas cheer

Despite the cost-of-living crunch, new data has revealed Australians plan to spend more this Christmas than in 2023. Australian Retailers Association Chief Industry
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Traditional wedding music losing its appeal

The traditional “Here Comes the Bride” bridal chorus is steadily disappearing from weddings as couples opt for more contemporary services. The New York
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Brisbane cake artist Katie Young. | Newsreel

Brisbane cake event rises to cream of the crop

A Brisbane-based cake show has been named among the world’s best, mixing it with rivals from Europe, the Middle East and India. International Cake Show Australia was
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Zip up to Scenic Rim for cliff-face adventures

A world-first “cliff park”, with three mountain-based adventure experiences, is set to open in the Gold Coast hinterland early in the new year. Happitat, based in
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