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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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Former Taj Mahal restaurant at New Farm is transforming into new 'The Junk Bar', Wednesday, October 2, 2024 - Picture: Richard Walker

Brisbane icon set to close – but this isn’t the end

The Junk Bar Ashgrove has been welcoming grassroots musicians and punters through its doors since 2010, now it’s set for ‘bigger and better things’ at a new location.

QLD News

Inside ‘the worst five-star hotel in Australia’

Furious guests have labelled the Star Grand at Brisbane’s new $3.6bn Queens Wharf precinct “appalling” and vowed to never return.

QLD Taste

Brisbane's best hidden suburban bars revealed

Brisbane’s best hidden bars revealed (not just those in the CBD or Valley)

We’ve rounded up 12 of the River City’s best ‘hidden’ suburban venues from intimate date-night drinks spots to wardrobe-entrances and vinyl bars. SEE THE FULL LIST

QLD Taste

Women dining alone are sometimes viewed as forlorn, forgotten creatures.

Surprising twist behind surging Brisbane solo dining trend

Brisbane diners are eating out alone in greater numbers and spending much more than those who dine in pairs, new figures show, but the reason behind the recent surge might be a surprise to many.

Lifestyle

Brooke Bellamy is celebrating the birth of her first baby, who she and partner Justice have named Colette.

Baby Brooki crashes second store’s grand opening

Viral social media sensation Brooki Bakehouse opened a new store last week but its owners missed their own grand opening after a very special delivery arrived early.

QLD Taste

Brooke Bellamy, founder of Brooki Bake House at Brisbane AIrport ahead of the opening day of her second store. Supplied by Brisbane Airport

Opening date for viral bakery’s second Brisbane store revealed

The opening date for Brooki Bakehouse’s second Brisbane outlet has been revealed … and fans should waste no time paying a visit.

QLD Taste

Brooke Saward, the Owner of Brooke Bakehouse, with best selling New York Cookie (Choc chip walnut) and Lotus Biscoff Cookie, her Cookie businesses are booming across Queensland with customers queuing down streets for the goods and others attracting customers from overseas just for a taste, Fortitude Valley, on Saturday 7th January 2023 - Photo Steve Pohlner

Revealed: New Brisbane site locked in for viral sensation Brooki Bakehouse

It’s been the subject of much excitement and speculation on social media, but the location of Brooki Bakehouse’s second Brisbane location can finally be revealed, set to open in a matter of days.

QLD Taste

Event Manager Kayla Jean, Duty manager Harriet Morton, and co-owner Ashley Johnson, at the new bar Ball Park which has baseball batting cages, darts and billiards, Hamilton. Picture: Liam Kidston

Batter up: Latest Brisbane bar is in a whole new ballpark

A camping trip dream between mates is about to become a reality, as Brisbane’s newest sports bar prepares to open at Portside Wharf.

QLD Taste

Co-owners of Mademoiselle, Harry Ohayon and Maxime Bournazel. Photo supplied: Bastion Photography by Paul A. Broben

High hopes for modern Mademoiselle restaurant

After the meteoric success of their French-inspired bakery and champagne bar, Rise, this duo are preparing to open a Parisian-inspired restaurant they hope will be the first of many across SEQ.

Lifestyle

The Nutella bombe alaska hotcakes at Buttery Boy in Fortitude Valley.

I tried the pancakes thousands queue for. They were worth the wait

If you haven’t heard of this Brisbane buttercakes hotspot, you have been living under a rock. We found out why it’s constantly busy, the owner’s big announcement and plans for a second site.

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