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Bespoke, one of Queensland Ballet’s productions slated for 2025.

Queensland Ballet announces new artistic director – and a surprise comeback

After a year of turmoil, the company’s new leader isn’t the only unexpected announcement.

  • Nick Dent

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Some of AC/DC's original members talk about the band’s Sydney origins. Featuring Mark Evans, Noel Taylor, Rob Bailey and Tony Currenti. Video by Tom Compagnoni.
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The forgotten Sydney of AC/DC

Some of AC/DC's original members talk about the band’s Sydney origins. Featuring Mark Evans, Noel Taylor, Rob Bailey and Tony Currenti. Video by Tom Compagnoni.

Queensland Ballet’s Dangerous Liaisons is a 2019 production taking another bow in 2025.

The 25 best shows and cultural events to see in Brisbane in 2025

From singing nuns and hobbits to ice-skating legends, here are highlights of the year ahead.

  • Nick Dent
Cyndi Lauper, seen here performing at the Glastonbury Festival in England, 2024, is touring Australia in 2025 on her farewell tour.

The 25 best concerts to see in Brisbane in 2025

These are the biggest rock, pop, hip-hop and country concerts coming to town that you need to know about – and book ASAP.

  • Nick Dent
The Lord Mayor’s New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Brisbane.

Where to see New Year’s Eve fireworks in Brisbane and SEQ

Say goodbye to 2024 and hello to 2025 with fireworks across the city and beyond. Here’s everything you need to know.

  • Nick Dent
Concert-goers Belinda Edwards and Pip Wright braved wet weather conditions to attend the Christmas fundraiser Pub Choir concert.

Singin’ in the rain: Pub Choir draws 7000 songbirds to Riverstage

Donning ponchos and dodging puddles, thousands of hearty singers turned out on Wednesday night for a festive fundraiser.

  • Catherine Strohfeldt
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The first person to appear on Queensland television screens, Hugh Cornish, pictured inside an old TV set.

No cue cards, no running water and a nest of snakes: This was Brisbane’s first TV broadcast

The late Hugh Cornish, the first person to appear on TV in Queensland, recalled what happened at QTQ-9 on Mount Coot-tha on the night of August 19, 1959.

  • Nick Dent
O’Connor (right) has faced court in Brisbane.

Theatre boss to stand trial on sex offences charges

The former head of a large theatre group has been committed to stand trial on 48 charges including alleged sex offences against children and adults.

  • Rex Martinich
Hugh Cornish was the first person to appear on TV in Queensland.

Hugh Cornish, Brisbane’s ‘Mr Television’, dies aged 90

Cornish made history in 1959 as the first person to appear on TV in Queensland.

  • Nick Dent
Brandon Flowers of The Killers at their Brisbane show.

Crowd drama rocks Brisbane concert but the Killers still got soul

Back in Bris Vegas, synth-rock Las Vegans the Killers proved they’re still a world-class live act with a greatest-hits show – despite one fan collapsing and another kicked out.

  • Alex Condon

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