Events

Brisbane Ekka. | Newsreel

Brisbane Ekka showbags pass their first test

More than 300 Ekka showbags have undergone safety inspections as the Royal Queensland Show gets set to open its gates tomorrow. State Attorney-General Deb Frecklington
Read more 8 August 2025
Riverfire Brisbane. | Newsreel

Best viewing spots for drone-enhanced Brisbane Riverfire

Pyrotechnic drones will be used for the first time at this year’s Riverfire in Brisbane next month. Brisbane Festival Artistic Director Louise Bezzina said the
Read more 8 August 2025
Drones spell out Brisbane. | Newsreel

Billion-dollar boost to Brisbane economy

A program of investment and business growth initiatives pumped more than $1 billion into the Brisbane economy over the past 12 months. Brisbane Economic Development
Read more 7 August 2025
Leonardo Da Vinci exhibition

Up close with the genius of Leonardo Da Vinci

The Da Vinci Machines exhibition offers a rare opportunity to experience the mind of the creative genius and his inventions up close in Moreton Bay. The internationally
Read more 6 August 2025
MOB Precious

Brisbane’s cabinet of curiosities at MOB

The lovingly gathered curiosities of Brisbane’s private collectors are on display for the first time at the Museum of Brisbane. Precious showcases more than 3000 items
Read more 4 August 2025
Prison Island cell

Brisbane’s chance to escape Prison Island

Brisbane is set to see escape rooms taken to a new level when Prison Island opens next month. The Scandinavian concept boasts 35 unique challenge cells, offering a
Read more 4 August 2025
Ekka 2025

Skip the Ekka queue for Strawberry Sundaes

By Susan Schwartz For the first time ever visitors to the Ekka will be able to pre-order their Strawberry Sundae, plus all children who attend on August 14 and 15 will
Read more 25 July 2025
World Expo volunteers. | Newsreel

Brisbane 2032 volunteers a billion-dollar opportunity

The volunteering effort needed to deliver the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games has the potential to contribute to a $70 billion legacy boost to the Australian
Read more 22 July 2025
Suncorp Stadium Brisbane. Newsreel

Lions bring extra roars to Suncorp Stadium

More than 40,000 international rugby union fans are in Australia at the moment and most of them will be at Suncorp Stadium tomorrow night. A sell-out crowd will be on
Read more 18 July 2025
Skywhales

Gold Coast provides canvas for Bleach Festival 2025

The Gold Coast’s Bleach Festival is back for 2025 with floating sky whales, Jeff Koons, and three world premieres as part of a new ambitious program. Acclaimed artist
Read more 17 July 2025