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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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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

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

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

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March 26, 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

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March 23, 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

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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

12:54 pm, Apr 15, 2026

27°C

few clouds

Humidity: 54 %

Pressure: 1017 mb

Wind: 17 Km/h

Wind Gust: 0 Km/h

Clouds: 20%

Visibility: 10 km

Sunrise: 6:04 am

Sunset: 5:31 pm

Sydney City

12:54 pm, Apr 15, 2026

25°C

clear sky

Humidity: 43 %

Pressure: 1017 mb

Wind: 19 Km/h

Wind Gust: 0 Km/h

Clouds: 0%

Visibility: 10 km

Sunrise: 6:17 am

Sunset: 5:33 pm

Melbourne City

12:54 pm, Apr 15, 2026

19°C

overcast clouds

Humidity: 69 %

Pressure: 1019 mb

Wind: 13 Km/h

Wind Gust: 0 Km/h

Clouds: 100%

Visibility: 10 km

Sunrise: 6:45 am

Sunset: 5:54 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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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

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March 31, 2026

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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

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March 23, 2026

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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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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

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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

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March 18, 2026

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

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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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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A Riverside Revelation: On the Banks Kicks Off at South Bank

The Cultural Forecourt at South Bank was transformed into a world-class concert

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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

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

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

From Driveway to Destination: The Fermented Flair of Almanac Coffee

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

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

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

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

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

Must Reads

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

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

News Feed

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’

A Riverside Revelation: On the Banks Kicks Off at South Bank

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