Events

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Queensland. | Newsreel

Business travel in Brisbane jumps 20 percent

Business travel to Brisbane jumped by more than 20 percent in the past financial year. Brisbane Economic Development Agency General Manager Tourism, Business & Major
Read more 14 November 2024
Joseph Moss in Queensland Ballet's The Little Mermaid.

Diversified Brisbane inner-city generates $32.5 billion

Brisbane’s Arts scene has bounced back from its COVID-induced doldrums, as a new report reveals a more buoyant and diversified inner-city. The Committee for
Read more 14 November 2024
Bluey's World, Brisbane, Queensland.

Bluey’s World opens. Take a look inside

Bluey’s World has opened in Brisbane, taking fans inside the home of the world’s most famous blue heeler. Located across 4000sqm of the custom-built Northshore
Read more 12 November 2024
The Curated Plate, Sunshine Coast, Queensland.

Call for food industry to add to The Curated Plate

Fresh from picking up a national award, The Curated Plate is urging the Sunshine Coast food and dining industry to be part of next year’s event. Named the nation’s
Read more 3 November 2024
Halloween straight jacket costume. | Newsreel

Halloween costumes stigmatise people with mental illness

Retailers have been urged to remove outdated Halloween costumers, which stereotype people living with mental illness, from their stores. Rachel Green, CEO of SANE, a
Read more 30 October 2024
Truck convoy Brisbane. | Newsreel

Hundreds in convoy through Brisbane this weekend

Hundred of trucks will rumble through Brisbane this weekend in a fund-raising convoy. Around 1000 trucks will travel from Larapinta to Redcliffe as part of the Brisbane
Read more 28 October 2024
Chef working on restaurant dishes. | Newsreel

The Curated Plate wins national Events award

UPDATED: One of south-east Queensland’s premier food festivals has won a national honor at the 2024 Australian Event Awards. The Curated Plate blends top-quality
Read more 24 October 2024
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La Boite Theatre celebrates its Centennial

La Boite Theatre will mark its 100th year in 2025 as Australia’s longest, continuously running theatre company with a lineup of special storytelling and events,
Read more 23 October 2024
Bluey's World theme park, Brisbane. | Newsreel

Bluey’s World extends its Hamilton season

Bluey’s World is yet to open its doors, but its season has already been extended for an extra five months. Tickets go on sale on Monday, October 21, for a November
Read more 14 October 2024
Lightscape at the Brisbane Festival.

Lights going out on Brisbane Festival favourite

One of the last remnants of this year’s Brisbane Festival will fade to black this weekend as Lightscape closes. The multisensory experience of light, colour and sound
Read more 9 October 2024