Events

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
GreazeFest Madeleine Mayhem. | Newsreel

Hot rods set to rock Redlands

Australia’s longest running celebration of hot rods and rockabilly kicks off from August 2 in the Redlands, east of Brisbane. GreazeFest will mark its 24th anniversary
Read more 16 July 2024
The King and Queen of England. | Newsreel

King to visit New South Wales and ACT

The King will visit Australia in October, limiting his visit to New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the Royal
Read more 15 July 2024
Melt Festival artwork

Melt spreads across Brisbane in 2024

A festival which will close the Story Bridge to accommodate an art installation of thousands of naked people has released more of the line-up for the 19-day event. Melt
Read more 8 July 2024