Events

Rugby league player with fans.

50,000 visitors to bring magic and $50 million

Brisbane is bracing itself for an influx of 50,000 visitors as the National Rugby League (NRL) rolls into town. A four-day footy festival kicks off tonight with the
Read more 1 May 2025
Phantom Femme Fatale.

Mega schedule of events emerge on the Horizon

From street parties to whales in the sky, this year’s Horizon festival will feature entertainment options across the Sunshine Coast region. Horizon Creative Director
Read more 30 April 2025
Snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia. | Newsreel

Exchange of ideas at global tourism event in Brisbane

Hundreds of travel businesses and organisations from more than 30 countries have descended on Brisbane this week for the southern hemisphere’s largest international
Read more 29 April 2025
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli with students from St Williams Primary School, Grovely. | Newsreel

Students pause to honour ANZAC spirit

South-East Queensland students joined the Premier and Governor at a special ANZAC Day service this week, in the lead up to Friday’s commemoration. Among those
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Mark Visser surfing Jaws. | Newsreel

Visser urges entrepreneurs to ride the wave

Big wave surfer Mark Visser, known for conquering walls of water in the dark, is headlining a festival on the Sunshine Coast for business people keen to take the
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ANZAC Day parade Brisbane. | Newsreel

ANZAC Day 2025 road closures in Brisbane

Police have urged motorists to be aware of road closures in and around Brisbane on ANZAC Day, as the nation pays its respect to past and current veterans this Friday. In
Read more 24 April 2025
Soldier and cross remembering. | Newsreel

ANZAC Day services across Brisbane and Queensland

There will be more than 400 commemorative events held across Queensland this Friday to commemorate ANZAC Day. RSL Queensland State President Major General Stephen Day is
Read more 23 April 2025
Body Worlds exhibition. | Newsreel

Brisbane to host BODY WORLDS exhibition

An exhibition, featuring preserved human bodies, which has attracted 56 million visitors across the globe, is coming to Brisbane for the first time. BODY WORLDS: The
Read more 22 April 2025
The Big Pineapple Festival, Sunshine Coast, Queensland. | Newsreel

Sweet milestone for Big Pineapple Festival

Music lovers will again descend on the Big Pineapple this year, as the Queensland icon hosts its 10th festival. Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Rosanna Natoli said the Big
Read more 16 April 2025
Australian pavillion Expo 2025

World Expo honour for Australian beef

Australia has beefed up its sustainability credentials at World Expo 2025, which started in Osaka, Japan, this week. The event, which runs until October and is expected
Read more 15 April 2025