News You Can Use: Eight Things That Happened in Brisbane This Week
Here's what's been catching our attention, including Cirque du Soleil's latest Brisbane show, Fred again.. playing the Gold Coast, a new bakery that doubles as a wine bar and outdoor movies in Hamilton.
News You Can Use: Eight Things That Happened in Brisbane This Week
From new bar and restaurant openings to the latest innovations in technology, design, fashion and the arts, we like to keep our finger on Brisbane's pulse.
Below, we've collected the biggest stories from the past week that may have escaped your attention. Consider yourself back in the know.
Top image: Anne Colliard.
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Arts & EntertainmentCirque du Soleil Is Bringing Its Spectacular Mexican-Inspired Production 'LUZIA' to Australia
This year also marks the circus troupe's 25th anniversary in Australia, with its latest production the tenth big-top show to visit the country.
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Food & DrinkNow Open: Doughcraft Has Launched Its Second Bakery and Deli in the Brisbane CBD — and It's Also a Wine Bar
Two years after setting up shop in Albion, the European-style bakery has expanded to Mary Street — and added vino, cocktails and charcuterie.
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Arts & Entertainment'Not on Your Rider' Is Back for 2024 with Another Round of 'Spicks and Specks'-Style IRL Music Game Shows
Don't just play music game shows at home — join Aimon Clark, Patience Hodgson and Jeremy Neale for this regular live version.
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Arts & EntertainmentFred again.. Has Announced a Heap More Australian Shows for Sydney, Melbourne and the Gold Coast
Get excited, Fred again.. fans — the British producer and DJ didn't just come to Australia for his one-night-only Sydney Opera House gig.
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Arts & EntertainmentSunset Cinema Is Returning to Northshore Hamilton for a 2024 Season of Outdoor Movies by the River
This year's lineup includes 'Barbie', 'The Dry' sequel 'Force of Nature', the new 'Dune' and 'Ghostbusters', and a few retro doubles.
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Food & DrinkCheese Alert: Australian Dairy Festival Mould and Its All-Inclusive Tastings Are Returning for 2024
More than 100 varieties of cheese will be on offer when this all-you-can-sample dairy festival starts touring the country from May.
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Travel & LeisureSwimming in Brisbane City Council's 22 Public Pools Might Only Cost $2 Again When Summer 2024–25 Rolls Around
More than 660,000 Brisbanites took advantage of the $2 Summer Dips program the first time around.
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Travel & LeisureSydney's Manly Beach Has Been Named the Seventh Best Beach in the World for 2024
Tripadvisor's yearly picks also include seven Australian locations and one from NZ on its list of the South Pacific's best beaches.