Designer takes macramé to the runway
Jodie Whittaker takes macramé to new heights with her wall hangings and award-winning avant-garde fashions.
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Pixies postpone sell-out tour amid coronavirus concerns
US alternative rock band Pixies has postponed their remaining Australian tour dates amid concerns about coronavirus.
‘Legendary humour, great talent’: Artist remembered
Three weeks before his death, indigenous artist Laurie Nilsen was still drawing crowds to see his ‘legendary’ works in what was to be the final exhibition during his lifetime.
Trend dubbed the ‘new tattoo’ coming to Brisbane
The latest accessory taking the fashion world by storm costs as little as $160, it goes on and stays on and unlike a tattoo you won’t feel a thing. Find out where you can get yours in Brisbane this month.
‘Fart cloud’, mozzies spoil brew-pub splendour
The site looks incredible with an outdoorsy beer garden overlooking the water, tables virtually shaded by mangroves and the Gateway Bridge looming over the whole shebang … but what’s that smell?
‘Everything is art’: Sculptor Marc Clark, 96, honoured with major exhibition
His sculptures are Australian landmarks, and at 96, Marc Clark is still at work north of Brisbane. A retrospective of his work will be the first major exhibition at the new $5.5 million Redcliffe Art Gallery opening this year.
Look up with Brisbane’s backyard astronomers
Why stay earthbound when a telescopic lens can open up a universe of possibilities? Enjoy the view with Brisbane’s backyard astronomers.
Keeping the beats from London to Brooklyn
Hot Chip guitarist and synthesiser player Al Doyle talks about juggling duties between two bands on either side of the Atlanic.
Brisbane’s best restaurant of 2020 so far
Restaurant reviewer Tony Harper has dished out his top score of 2020 to this high-end eatery in Fortitude Valley. And with a surprisingly well priced lobster menu, he reckons it hits all the right notes.
Inner-city unisex bathhouse opens its door
A Brisbane entrepreneur says her new unisex bathhouse will be a tranquil oasis for those looking to take some time out.
Why women are howling at the moon in New Farm Park
With heads thrown back and inhibitions put firmly aside, a group of women bellows in unison at the full moon above New Farm Park. They perform this ritual every month and call themselves Women Howling at the Moon.
The man with the best job in Brisbane
This year he’s off to Disney World, Vancouver, Western Australia, Washington, New York and Amsterdam – and that’s just in the first quarter. What’s more, this Brisbane dad-of-two is doing it all in the name of work.
Sachiko keeps kimono culture alive
Meet the accidental fashionista keeping Japanese traditions alive in Brisbane.
Brisbane’s best fries are French
Brisbane’s godparents of Gallic cuisine prove the flame still burns with their newest venture where something as basic as fries speaks volumes about the kitchen.
A venue you’ll want to love but the kitchen holds it back
The service within the casual confines of this popular kitchen and bar in a trendy inner-Brisbane suburb is spot-on, but the menu is where things get quirky.
Brisbane blogger who turned upcycling into an art
She first started sharing her styling hacks on a blog, and now DIY queen Geneva Vanderzeil has filled a book with her upcycling secrets. After seeing the completed reno on her West End cottage, you’ll want to know her tricks.
Brisbane mum’s invention has new parents, shift workers lining up
This mum-of-three has invented a simple fix for getting newborns off to sleep. Shift workers, digital nomads, travellers, renters, film producers and sleep lovers everywhere are also lining up to try it.
Where to go to beat Brisbane’s man drought
Single women outnumber single men in Brisbane by 44,000. Yikes! To help the ladies out, Brooke Falvey threw herself back into Brisbane’s dating scene to uncover the best ways to make a match, and potentially find love.
Exclusive interview with The Handmaid’s Tale author
She’s won just about every literary prize possible and has plenty to say about the state of the world. Now, Margaret Atwood is headed to Brisbane. Read her exclusive interview with Brisbane News ahead of her appearance this month.
Author: Protest laws ‘one step from totalitarianism’
Brisbane City Council banned XR from using council facilities last year claiming the group was using public libraries to plan illegal activities – now the author of the iconic novel The Handmaid’s Tale has something to say about it.
Is GOMA Restaurant as good without Josh Lopez?
It’s been more than two years since acclaimed, Brisbane-based chef Josh Lopez left GOMA Restaurant after a five year tenure. So has the restaurant – the food particularly – progressed or regressed since?
In pictures: 2020 Alliance Francaise French Film Festival
With a glass of sparkling, guests settled in for a special screening of La Belle Epoque at the launch of the 2020 Alliance Francaise French Film Festival at Palace James St.
Psychic visited by ghost of Kerry Packer
A psychic who is holding a special event in Brisbane this month says she’s had “interactions” with the spirit world for as long as she can remember, and she’s keen to pass on their messages.
Sunnyboys get the band back together for 40th anniversary tour
Sunnyboys founder Peter Oxley looks back on a golden era of Aussie rock as the band reunites for their 40th anniversary.
From Uganda to Wamuran: The family growing flowers and a beautiful new life
On their thriving flower farm Kerri-Ann and Fred Mpagi are growing their family and their business. It’s a beautiful life and a world away from the slums of Uganda where Fred was orphaned at age 11.
Shopping centre eats just got good
This slick new eatery in Toombul’s “dining playground” isn’t breaking new ground for Italian cooking, but it is helping raise the bar for shopping centre dining, writes reviewer Fiona Donnelly.
The must-have summer sandal you can make yourself
Fancy fashioning your own footwear? Step right up for a sandal-making workshop with bespoke shoemaker Lisa Turnbull.
New Brisbane brewery has beer lovers frothing
In news that will have Brisbane beer lovers frothing, Northern Rivers’ Stone & Wood has opened a brewery in the River City.
Duck head, fish lips and pork intestines, anyone?
This relatively new addition to Brisbane’s dining scene offers generous portions of authentic, flavoursome Northern Chinese cuisine with a sprinkle of dishes perfect for thrillseekers.
‘Fun’ Japanese eatery worth another visit
A fresh take on Japanese, DJ beats and chatty waitstaff bring something new to the table at Howard Smith Wharves.
Brisbane designer turns plastic bottles into stylish workwear
Work in the trade and service industry? Desperate for workwear that is comfortable, robust, stylish and eco-friendly? Meet the Brisbane designer ticking all the boxes.
Dog lovers turn wags to riches
Puppy love inspired these local fashion labels that cater to cute canines and their hopelessly devoted owners.
Out with a Gang
GANGgajang sign off for an extended break with their last show at the Hamilton Hotel next weekend.
Your guide to Brisbane’s bushfire relief benefit concerts
Here’s your chance to see some great live music and help raise money for emergency services and charities making a difference in the bushfires crisis.
Audiences get behind charity shows for bushfire victims
Brisbane audiences have embraced an unprecedented number of benefit shows for the bushfires relief efforts, the first show selling out in two days.
Brisbane app a babysitting game changer
How a Brisbane mum is taking the anxiety and hassle out of finding a trusted babysitter with a hugely popular new app.
Brisbane tours with a vintage twist
Step back in time discovering Brisbane’s Art Deco delights from the back seat of a vintage treasure.
The restaurant to beat in 2020
Reviewer Tony Harper has named his favourite restaurant of 2019 — ‘a very, very exciting place to dine’ — and he reckons it’ll be a hard one to best in 2020.
Great venue but restaurant falls short of fancy gang
One of the newest additions to Howard Smith Wharves’ eclectic mix of restaurants and bars is definitely worth a visit despite some stiff competition nearby.
Style setters reveal their best Christmas Day looks
Style setters unveil their Christmas Day ensembles and recall classic looks from festive celebrations past
West End pie shop has lines out the door
Brisbane chef Susie Yang is the self-declared “mayor of pie town” in West End, and she’s doing something right — her pies are so good, the line at her new shop is often out the door.
Bree McCann launches her own body-positive, sexy swim label
Queensland model Bree McCann is taking her body-positive message to the beach with her new swimwear label catering for sizes 10 to 20.
All the right ingredients, but something missing
With a spot in the Calile Hotel complex and a chef with a schmick resume plus a Michelin star to his credit – it has all the makings of something quite special. But this new addition is missing something, says Tony Harper.
Homecoming for Stokehouse Q young gun
From an inauspicious start at his dad’s sausage factory in England, young gun chef Ollie Hansford now presides over one of Brisbane’s premier dining establishments.
Ferrari, Food, Fashion, Furniture: Italian Finesse
The best of Italy was on show at Ferrari Brisbane. Guests dined on Tocco Italiano delicacies while admiring furniture from Natuzzi Italia and Ideare alongside the finest suits from Elio Marzullo – all paired with four gleaming Ferraris.
Pony parties arrive in the suburbs
A Brisbane mum has turned a hobby horse into a full-time job with her pony-riding business.
‘Appalling’: QPAC dress standards are slipping
On recent visits to QPAC I have been appalled by some of the “fashion” spectacles that have confronted me. If you want to look like a rubbish tip on legs that’s fine. Although it’s not really, writes Phil Brown.
Newstead coffee spot ‘nothing short of remarkable’
This “glorified coffee shop” serves the sort of food that would generate plenty of interest if it was coming out of the kitchen in a flash inner-city bistro, says Tony Harper.
Paul Kelly brings big names to Riverstage
Paul Kelly’s latest music spotlights some of his – and the world’s – favourite authors. He’s bringing it to Riverstage this month, sharing the bill with a host of big names.
In pictures: Carols in The Common
The soaring voices of Opera Queensland added sparkle to treasured Christmas melodies during a spectacular night under the stars at The Common, West Village. Instrumental performances by Camerata made this a carols event with serious star power.
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