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The Pulse of Resilience: The Making of Queensland Ballet’s ‘Elastic Hearts’

By Phillipe Blake In the lead-up to a world premiere, the atmosphere is usually

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Capture the Moment: 35mm: A Musical Exhibition Arrives at QPAC

BRISBANE — The Queensland Academy of Excellence in Musical Theatre (QAEMT), in

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May 2, 2026

Soul, Sequins, and Sisterhood: The Sapphires Sparkle at Bille Brown Theatre

The rhythm of 1960s soul is set to take over Brisbane as Queensland Theatre

Review: A Masterclass in Kindness and Coloratura – Rossini’s ‘La Cenerentola’ at QPAC

Following its highly acclaimed 2025 debut—earning a “★★★★ 1/2

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April 30, 2026

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Rossini’s Sparkling ‘La Cenerentola’ Returns to the Concert Hall for Brisbane Bel Canto

The stage is set for a night of wit, whimsy, and world-class vocals as Opera

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April 29, 2026

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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

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March 17, 2026

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

Brisbane’s riverside just got a whole lot more refreshing

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January 17, 2026

Sizzling Summer: Eat Street Northshore Unveils New Event Series

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

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January 17, 2026

Brisbane City

6:14 pm, May 3, 2026

22°C

broken clouds

Humidity: 79 %

Pressure: 1019 mb

Wind: 8 Km/h

Wind Gust: 22 Km/h

Clouds: 56%

Visibility: 10 km

Sunrise: 6:14 am

Sunset: 5:15 pm

Sydney City

6:14 pm, May 3, 2026

22°C

overcast clouds

Humidity: 77 %

Pressure: 1018 mb

Wind: 31 Km/h

Wind Gust: 46 Km/h

Clouds: 100%

Visibility: 10 km

Sunrise: 6:30 am

Sunset: 5:13 pm

Melbourne City

6:14 pm, May 3, 2026

16°C

scattered clouds

Humidity: 69 %

Pressure: 1011 mb

Wind: 12 Km/h

Wind Gust: 23 Km/h

Clouds: 43%

Visibility: 10 km

Sunrise: 7:02 am

Sunset: 5:31 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

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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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Sia’s Anthems Meet the Barre: Why ‘Elastic Hearts’ is the Bold New Pulse of Queensland Ballet

Brisbane is about to witness a powerful collision of high art and global pop

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April 27, 2026

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

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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April 23, 2026

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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

bytheurbanite

April 13, 2026

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

bytheurbanite

April 2, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Capture the Moment: 35mm: A Musical Exhibition Arrives at QPAC

Soul, Sequins, and Sisterhood: The Sapphires Sparkle at Bille Brown Theatre

The Pulse of Resilience: The Making of Queensland Ballet’s ‘Elastic Hearts’

Review: A Masterclass in Kindness and Coloratura – Rossini’s ‘La Cenerentola’ at QPAC

Capture the Moment: 35mm: A Musical Exhibition Arrives at QPAC

Soul, Sequins, and Sisterhood: The Sapphires Sparkle at Bille Brown Theatre

The Pulse of Resilience: The Making of Queensland Ballet’s ‘Elastic Hearts’

Review: A Masterclass in Kindness and Coloratura – Rossini’s ‘La Cenerentola’ at QPAC

The Pulse of Resilience: The Making of Queensland Ballet’s ‘Elastic Hearts’

Capture the Moment: 35mm: A Musical Exhibition Arrives at QPAC

Soul, Sequins, and Sisterhood: The Sapphires Sparkle at Bille Brown Theatre

Review: A Masterclass in Kindness and Coloratura – Rossini’s ‘La Cenerentola’ at QPAC

Rossini’s Sparkling ‘La Cenerentola’ Returns to the Concert Hall for Brisbane Bel Canto

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

Sia’s Anthems Meet the Barre: Why ‘Elastic Hearts’ is the Bold New Pulse of Queensland Ballet

The Diplomatic Ocean: Geraldine Barlow and the Alchemy of Presence

Must Reads

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

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

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

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

News Feed

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

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