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The Diplomatic Ocean: Geraldine Barlow and the Alchemy of Presence

By Phillipe Blake In the quiet, dark galleries of QAGOMA, a shimmering rainbow

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Curator Geraldine Barlow walking through the Olafur Eliasson Presence exhibition at QAGOMA Brisbane, discussing immersive light installations.

Robbie Lynch of Almanac Coffee brewing specialty coffee at Cubik cafe Brisbane

From Driveway to Destination: The Fermented Flair of Almanac Coffee

In the world of specialty coffee, stories of “garage start-ups” are

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April 13, 2026

A vibrant contemporary landscape painting by Johnny K featuring thick impasto brushstrokes, magenta and cadmium orange sunset hues, and a soft aerosol sky.

The Golden Light: Johnny K’s Pursuit of the Divine

There is a singular, quiet spectacle that unfolds daily across the Australian

Review: Messa da Requiem – A High-Water Mark for the New Glasshouse Theatre

By Phillipe Blake The debut of the Glasshouse Theatre at QPAC marks a

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April 2, 2026

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Monumental Fusion: Queensland Ballet Opens Glasshouse Theatre with Messa da Requiem

BRISBANE — In a landmark cultural event for the state, Queensland Ballet will

bytheurbanite

March 26, 2026

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Community Announcements

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Retro Fever Hits the North: Vintage Lane is Coming to Carseldine

Dust off your retro sunnies and get ready to hunt for some pre-loved gems!

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March 18, 2026

HOTA Markets Just Got Bigger: A Sunday Upgrade is Coming

Your Sunday morning ritual is about to get a serious glow-up

bytheurbanite

March 17, 2026

Spritzes & Seafood: Eat Street Northshore’s Ultimate Summer Pop-Up

Brisbane’s riverside just got a whole lot more refreshing

bytheurbanite

January 17, 2026

Sizzling Summer: Eat Street Northshore Unveils New Event Series

This month, Eat Street Northshore, Brisbane’s beloved riverside eatery, is

bytheurbanite

January 17, 2026

Brisbane City

12:52 am, Apr 24, 2026

17°C

few clouds

Humidity: 80 %

Pressure: 1025 mb

Wind: 17 Km/h

Wind Gust: 0 Km/h

Clouds: 20%

Visibility: 10 km

Sunrise: 6:09 am

Sunset: 5:22 pm

Sydney City

12:52 am, Apr 24, 2026

16°C

overcast clouds

Humidity: 81 %

Pressure: 1030 mb

Wind: 2 Km/h

Wind Gust: 2 Km/h

Clouds: 100%

Visibility: 10 km

Sunrise: 6:23 am

Sunset: 5:22 pm

Melbourne City

12:52 am, Apr 24, 2026

15°C

clear sky

Humidity: 79 %

Pressure: 1028 mb

Wind: 24 Km/h

Wind Gust: 0 Km/h

Clouds: 6%

Visibility: 10 km

Sunrise: 6:54 am

Sunset: 5:42 pm

Coffee Moments

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Sunnybank Surprise: Cafe Pegasus and the Iced Orange Americano That Changed Everything! 🍊☕

We thought we knew Brisbane’s cafe scene pretty well, until we stumbled

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May 12, 2025

A Taste of Perfection: Lune Croissanterie South Brisbane Review

Lune Croissanterie, a Melbourne-born bakery that has taken the pastry world by

bytheurbanite

April 23, 2025

Coffee Review: Maillard Project on Charlotte Street

Nestled at 119 Charlotte Street in the heart of Brisbane’s CBD, The

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March 20, 2025

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The Long Weekend Edit: A Curation of Brisbane’s Easter 2026

As the city enters its rare four-day lull, the Brisbane CBD and its immediate

bytheurbanite

March 31, 2026

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A Message from the Founder: Why We Are Celebrating Tsiknaris Hair

As we prepare for the debut of The Big Curious this April, I wanted to take a

bytheurbanite

March 23, 2026

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Must Reads

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Review: Marlon Williams and Sarah Blasko – Cultural Forecourt, Brisbane

It was a little more quiet than usual on the Cultural Forecourt at South Bank

bytheurbanite

March 23, 2026

Reggae, Soul, and Riverside Magic: Coterie and Maoli Light Up ‘On The Banks’

It was clear from the jump that last night’s On The Banks instalment was going

bytheurbanite

March 21, 2026

Heaven on Broadway: The Book of Mormon Sets 2026 Return to Perth

Perth, it’s time to get your Sunday best ready—the Mormons are coming back

bytheurbanite

March 20, 2026

Marvelous The Show – A Side-Splitting, Stunt-Fuelled Riot at the Twelfth Night

The air inside the Twelfth Night Theatre on Wednesday night was electric

bytheurbanite

March 20, 2026

A Platinum Celebration: My Fair Lady Returns for Historic 70th Anniversary Season

The rain in Spain might stay mainly on the plain, but the spotlight is headed

The Man Behind the Mask: Samwise Holmes Brings a ‘Gutsy’ Marvel Parody to Brisbane

If you head to the Twelfth Night Theatre this month, you won’t just see a man in

The Art of Living: The Vibrant Journey of Debra Hutton

We sat down with Debra Hutton to discuss the remarkable life journey that led

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Folk, Family, and Fanning: A Masterclass in Australian Songcraft at On the Banks

The air at last night’s On the Banks concert felt less like a standard festival

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The Blank Canvas of Friendship: Why Yasmina Reza’s ‘ART’ Remains a Modern Masterpiece

By Phillipe Blake A large white canvas

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The Art of Friendship: Our Exclusive Interview with Toby Schmitz & Opening Night Review.

Review: ART at QPAC is a Masterclass in Theatrical Chemistry The Playhouse

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6 minute read

From Patrick Bateman to Puff Pastry: The Great British Bake Off Musical is Coming to Australia

Following its successful run with American Psycho, See You Sunday is preparing

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High Fashion and Primal Funk: Grace Jones and The Illustrious Blacks Command South Bank

The Brisbane humidity was punctuated by a light, unpredictable drizzle last

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De La Soul: The Architects of Alternative

Review: Hip-Hop Royalty and Rising Rebels ‘On the Banks’

The Brisbane River played host to a masterclass in rhythm and resistance last

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Weekly Must-ReadsView All

The Diplomatic Ocean: Geraldine Barlow and the Alchemy of Presence

From Driveway to Destination: The Fermented Flair of Almanac Coffee

The Golden Light: Johnny K’s Pursuit of the Divine

Review: Messa da Requiem – A High-Water Mark for the New Glasshouse Theatre

The Diplomatic Ocean: Geraldine Barlow and the Alchemy of Presence

From Driveway to Destination: The Fermented Flair of Almanac Coffee

The Golden Light: Johnny K’s Pursuit of the Divine

Review: Messa da Requiem – A High-Water Mark for the New Glasshouse Theatre

The Diplomatic Ocean: Geraldine Barlow and the Alchemy of Presence

From Driveway to Destination: The Fermented Flair of Almanac Coffee

The Golden Light: Johnny K’s Pursuit of the Divine

Review: Messa da Requiem – A High-Water Mark for the New Glasshouse Theatre

Monumental Fusion: Queensland Ballet Opens Glasshouse Theatre with Messa da Requiem

Community Announcements

Retro Fever Hits the North: Vintage Lane is Coming to Carseldine

HOTA Markets Just Got Bigger: A Sunday Upgrade is Coming

Spritzes & Seafood: Eat Street Northshore’s Ultimate Summer Pop-Up

Sizzling Summer: Eat Street Northshore Unveils New Event Series

Coffee Moments

Sunnybank Surprise: Cafe Pegasus and the Iced Orange Americano That Changed Everything! 🍊☕

A Taste of Perfection: Lune Croissanterie South Brisbane Review

Coffee Review: Maillard Project on Charlotte Street

Spotlights

The Long Weekend Edit: A Curation of Brisbane’s Easter 2026

A Message from the Founder: Why We Are Celebrating Tsiknaris Hair

Must Reads

Review: Marlon Williams and Sarah Blasko – Cultural Forecourt, Brisbane

Reggae, Soul, and Riverside Magic: Coterie and Maoli Light Up ‘On The Banks’

Heaven on Broadway: The Book of Mormon Sets 2026 Return to Perth

Marvelous The Show – A Side-Splitting, Stunt-Fuelled Riot at the Twelfth Night

A Platinum Celebration: My Fair Lady Returns for Historic 70th Anniversary Season

The Man Behind the Mask: Samwise Holmes Brings a ‘Gutsy’ Marvel Parody to Brisbane

The Art of Living: The Vibrant Journey of Debra Hutton

News Feed

Folk, Family, and Fanning: A Masterclass in Australian Songcraft at On the Banks

The Blank Canvas of Friendship: Why Yasmina Reza’s ‘ART’ Remains a Modern Masterpiece

The Art of Friendship: Our Exclusive Interview with Toby Schmitz & Opening Night Review.

From Patrick Bateman to Puff Pastry: The Great British Bake Off Musical is Coming to Australia

High Fashion and Primal Funk: Grace Jones and The Illustrious Blacks Command South Bank

Review: Hip-Hop Royalty and Rising Rebels ‘On the Banks’

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