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Ayla Connolly is a reporter for The Queensland Times in Ipswich. Originally from the Bundaberg Region, she has recently graduated from the University of Canberra with a Bachelor of Communications and Media, majoring in journalism.

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QLD Taste

The Fifty SIx at Naldham House opens this Thursday. Photo: Dexter Kim, supplied

Cantonese cuisine set to stun at heritage waterfront precinct

Guests can expect the unexpected with innovative takes on classic Cantonese dining at a brand new riverside dining hotspot, set to open this week.

Lifestyle

Owner of Hellenika and SK Steak & Oyster at The Calile, Simon Gloftis, Wednesday, December 23, 2020 - Picture: Richard Walker

Top Brisbane restaurant offering half priced meals this month

The owner of one of Brisbane’s top restaurants adored by celebrities and locals has revealed he’s slashed the bill throughout February, but with one catch.

QLD Taste

Ruby Warren, Natalie McClure and Samantha O'Neill aboard the 'Floating Picnic' on Brisbane River, Friday, January 17, 2025 - Picture: Richard Walker

From burnout to inner peace on Brisbane’s newest luxe river cruise

Stress-induced burnout and illness as a deputy director of nursing during the Covid pandemic was the trigger for a major career change that has delivered a luxe new Brisbane river experience that has been almost fully booked out since its launch.

Best of Brisbane

Revealed: Brisbane, Gold Coast’s best fish and chip shops

From Costa’s Seafood Cafe at Capalaba to Miami Seafood Market on the Gold Coast – we have you covered for the SEQ’s best fish and chips.

Lifestyle

Home owners are cashing in on demand for luxury short-stay accommodation, some renting for us much as $9000 a night.

Luxe Queensland rentals raking in up to $9k a night

Some of Queensland’s top Airbnb hosts have turned their short-stay accommodations into more than just a side hustle.

QLD Taste

Agnes Bakery on James Street, Fortitude Valley, will close its doors as the cult-favourite is reimagined in a new location.

Hospo powerhouse behind Agnes reveals new venue plans

The rumours have been flying for almost 18 months on what is next on the cards for hospitality group Anyday, with the group now revealing some of their grand plans across New Farm and Brisbane’s CBD.

QLD Taste

American fast food outlet Wendy's will open its first Australian store downunder this week.

American fast food giant opens first Australian store

An American fast food icon will open its first Australian store on the Gold Coast this week.

QLD Taste

An artist's impression of the new Cartel Del Taco in New Farm is pretty spot on.

Second Brisbane venue for cult Mexican diner

The brains behind cult favourite Mexican restaurant Cartel Del Taco are taking their popular brand to a new location in inner Brisbane.

QLD Taste

Peter Kuruvita - Culinary Director of The Curated Plate 2025

TV chef at helm as food festival back for another bite

A Queensland food festival set in some of the state’s most picturesque locations is coming back for another year, with a celebrity chef on-board as the event’s first ever culinary director.

QLD Taste

Tazmyn Brown, Mitchell Slattery and Nina Zaupa ready for the Mud Crab Cup at Gambaro Seafood Restaurant, Paddington. Picture: Liam Kidston

Famous Mud Crab Cup set to take off in new location

The Gambaro family may have farewelled their iconic Caxton St venue, but there’s no stopping the equally famous Mud Crab Cup, which will move to a new venue next month.

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