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Spiro and her husband Luke Warwick, managing director of Melbourne-based Elliott Clarke Textiles, purchased the home in 2023 for $2.5 million. It changed hands on 16 May 2026 via Ray White Collective agents Matt Lancashire and Will Blewitt, with the final sale price withheld. The couple have already purchased another property in the immediate Ascot area, which Spiro is looking forward to transforming next.

“This house was always a temporary house for us,” Spiro said of the decision to move on. “We weren’t sure if we were moving to Melbourne or staying here at the time, and we’ve decided we need something bigger. Now it’s time for the next custodians to come and enjoy it.”

A home that wears its history well

The three-bedroom, two-bathroom home sits on a 607-square-metre corner allotment with a wide 20-metre frontage along Kidston Street. Privately set behind lush greenery, the property is positioned 250 metres from St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School, 5.5 kilometres from the CBD and 13 minutes from Brisbane Airport.

The circa-1920 bones remain beautifully intact, featuring classic hoop pine floors, a covered front verandah, sash windows and original pressed-metal ceilings.

The living and dining rooms feature a traditional fireplace, while the stone-top kitchen features premium Qasair, Miele and Smeg appliances. Outside, the property includes a swimming pool, courtyard and secure yard, complemented by extensive under-house storage and workshop space downstairs.

Spiro added her own distinctive style without disrupting the home’s historic integrity. She repainted the property inside and out, installed new cabinetry, air conditioning and fresh carpets, and hung her own custom window coverings.

The result balances more than a century of Queenslander character with the maximalist, pattern-driven aesthetic that has made her one of Australia’s most recognised interior voices.

The designer behind the home

Spiro began her design career at 17 as a junior assistant before establishing Anna Spiro Design a decade ago. Her portfolio spans residential projects across Australia, the UK and the US, alongside major hospitality commissions including northern New South Wales boutique hotel Halcyon House and Brisbane riverfront venues Mr Percival’s and Arc Dining.

Her reach also extends to a collaboration with global homewares retailer Anthropologie and two published books, A Life in Pattern and Absolutely Beautiful Things.

Her connection to the classic Australian architectural form is genuine and long-running. “This is a quintessential Queensland home for a family,” she said. “It’s all done and has a gorgeous garden.”

For international design enthusiasts, the home draws immediate comparisons to the fictional Heeler family house from the animated series Bluey—itself modelled on a classic, elevated Brisbane Queenslander—bringing global attention to how these iconic properties look and feel to live in.

The new owners inherit a very particular version of Brisbane history, shaped by a designer whose response to a place is always deeply personal. Spiro’s next residential project is already underway, located just one street over.

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Published 18-May-2026

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Read: Australia’s First Vertical Retirement Community Opens at Doomben Racecourse

The project sits within Brisbane Racing Club’s $1.5 billion transformation of the Doomben and Eagle Farm racecourse precincts, about 8 kilometres from the Brisbane CBD.

What Keyton has built there is something Australia had not seen before: a retirement community designed vertically, in a genuine inner-city location, with the lifestyle amenity and design quality that older Australians have increasingly come to expect from premium residential living. Both completed stages have sold out. Stage three is now underway.

“We’re seeing a clear shift in what people want from retirement living,” Keyton CEO Nathan Cockerill said. “Many retirees want to live closer to the action and are choosing to stay close to the city, to services and to family, while also looking for homes that are secure, low maintenance and designed for the long term.”

Five Buildings, One Precinct, Built for Ageing in Place

Bernborough Ascot opened its first stage, Fig Tree House, in late 2020 with 69 one, two and three-bedroom apartments and a suite of resort-style amenities including the Master’s Lounge trackside bar and dining, a private cinema, library, art studio and gymnasium. Fig Tree House sold out entirely.

Poinciana House followed as the second stage, delivering 53 architecturally designed apartments with sweeping views over Doomben Racecourse and the Brisbane skyline. New community facilities arrived with it: an indoor heated magnesium pool, fitness studio, bowling green, consulting rooms with allied health services, salon, café, residents’ lounge and dining, and a rooftop terrace. Poinciana House also sold out.

Construction on Magnolia House, the third of five planned buildings, is now underway with Balmain & Co, the builder who delivered Poinciana House, and is due for completion by mid-2027.

Magnolia House will deliver 72 apartments across two and three-bedroom configurations, three premium trackside-facing penthouses and a rooftop dining and alfresco space. A waitlist for early access is open at keyton.com.au.

The full Bernborough Ascot masterplan spans five residential buildings, with the final two to follow Magnolia House in subsequent stages. When complete, the precinct will represent one of the most significant concentrations of purpose-built retirement living in inner Brisbane.

The Care Piece Is Coming Next Door

What makes Bernborough Ascot more than a premium apartment development is its integration with a broader continuum of care. Opal Healthcare is planning a six-storey, 190-bed aged care facility called Ascot Grove Care Community on an adjacent site within the BRC precinct, with construction planned to commence in 2026.

When complete, it gives Bernborough Ascot residents the ability to move from independent living into residential aged care without leaving the precinct, the community or the relationships they have built.

Cockerill describes the model as reflecting a fundamental shift in how retirees think about where they choose to live.

“A new generation of retirees no longer view retirement communities as temporary housing, but rather as ‘forever homes’ where both independent living and potential eventual care needs are met within one continuum,” he said.

A Name That Honours a Racing Legend

The Bernborough name is no accident. It honours the legendary Queensland thoroughbred Bernborough. Barred from racing in Brisbane for several years, the “Toowoomba Tornado” went on to win 15 consecutive races after moving south, cementing his place as one of Australia’s greatest turf champions.

Naming the precinct after him ties the retirement village to the rich history of Doomben Racecourse, which it overlooks, and gives the development a strong sense of place that many generic high rise retirement projects lack.

The precinct holds a 6-Star Green Star Communities rating from the Green Building Council of Australia, one of the first retirement communities in the country to achieve that rating, recognising its sustainability credentials and urban regeneration contribution to the Ascot precinct.

For more information about Bernborough Ascot or to join the Magnolia House waitlist, click here.

Read: Opal Health Care Unveils Plans for Ascot Grove Care Community

Published 30-April-2026

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Read: Ascot State School: A Century of Learning and Growth

The crossing at Ascot is a practical and visible change for the hundreds of families who navigate the streets around the heritage-listed primary school each day at drop-off and pick-up. Nearby Our Lady Help of Christians Parish School is also set to benefit from a crossing supervisor under the same expansion programme, bringing improved pedestrian safety to two of Ascot’s most active school precincts.

The second Term 2 crossing opened at St John’s Catholic Primary School in Walkerston, with three more sites in Darling Heights, Rockhampton and Mudgeeraba set to follow before the end of May.

A Scheme That Covers More Than 700 Schools

The School Crossing Supervisor Scheme is a statewide programme, designed specifically to reduce the risk of death and injury to children on their way to and from school.

Trained supervisors work at designated crossings during school arrival and departure times, directing both pedestrian and vehicle traffic and providing a visible, consistent presence that helps young walkers navigate busy roads safely.

The expansion currently underway will grow the scheme to more than 1,400 crossings at more than 700 Queensland schools, staffed by more than 2,100 supervisors. Since July 2025, two new crossings have opened and 20 existing crossings have been upgraded to dual crossings. A total of 33 schools across the state are set to receive new or upgraded crossings by the end of the current school year.

Applications for school crossing supervisors are assessed against established eligibility criteria and funding availability. Schools, parents and communities with road safety concerns around their school can also apply for support through the School Transport Infrastructure Programme (STIP), which funds safer crossings, stop-drop-and-go zones, and improved walking and cycling paths.

About Ascot State School

Ascot State School has served the Ascot community for more than a century, opening on 24 May 1920 on its current site bounded by Pringle, Anthony and Massey Streets.

It is one of Brisbane’s most significant heritage school campuses, added to the Queensland Heritage Register in 2017 for its rare urban brick buildings dating from 1920 to 1939, which incorporate educational murals in Block B that are among the few surviving examples of their kind in Queensland.

The school serves students from Prep to Year 6 and sits within a tightly residential precinct close to Racecourse Road and the Doomben and Eagle Farm racecourse precincts. The combination of school pedestrian traffic and local through-traffic has long made the surrounding streets one of the busier school-zone environments in the area, making the new crossing a meaningful addition to the morning and afternoon routine for families on foot.

Anyone interested in becoming a school crossing supervisor in the Ascot area can contact their local TMR road safety officer through this link.

For school road safety information and to apply for the School Transport Infrastructure Programme, click here.

Read: Why Families Are Moving on From Ascot State School at Year 5

Published 28-April-2026

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The Mookin-Yaba Brisbane North Parcel Facility opened on 22 April, bringing together Express Post, StarTrack premium and international sea-to-shore freight processing under one roof for the first time in Queensland.

Brisbane Airport CEO Gert-Jan de Graaff described it as the largest industrial project ever delivered at the airport precinct, calling it a purpose-built facility designed to support Queensland’s growth and strengthen the state’s logistics connectivity for decades to come.

For residents across Brisbane’s northside, the implications are practical and immediate. The facility sits inside the airport precinct adjacent to Ascot and serves as the primary air freight gateway for parcels moving in and out of Queensland, handling both inbound international shipments cleared through customs and outbound domestic express deliveries.

$17.8 Billion on the Ground

The $17.8 billion Queenslanders spent online last year has pushed existing infrastructure to capacity. The Mookin-Yaba facility scales operations to meet this demand, transitioning from abstract spending data to physical throughput,

Australia Post Group CEO Paul Graham said the new facility delivers both an immediate operational boost and a longer-term blueprint for managing growth.

“This facility provides an immediate boost to our operations, and its automation is the blueprint for speed and simplicity so that we can continue to respond to current and projected e-commerce growth across the state,” Graham said. “Queenslanders spent $17.8 billion online last year so we know they love their online shopping. It’s why we’re committed to investing in the right infrastructure that gives us a competitive edge to keep pace with demand.”

The facility accommodates almost 500 team members and is designed to remain the operational anchor for Queensland parcel movements for the foreseeable future.

Built for People and Dogs Alike

The engineering inside the facility is built around high-speed sortation technology, but the design also accounts for the operational realities of border security. Dedicated examination rooms for Australian Border Force and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry are built directly into the facility layout, allowing biosecurity inspections to take place on site rather than at a separate location.

One feature that draws attention is the purpose-built respite rooms for working detector dogs. Climate controlled and designed to provide silence and darkness between duties, the rooms acknowledge that the animals performing biosecurity work at the facility need genuine rest to operate effectively.

On the sustainability side, the facility targets a 5-star Green Star rating and carries a 450 kilowatt solar system. Australia Post will own and maintain a battery to store excess electricity from that system, reducing the facility’s reliance on the grid during peak processing periods.

A Name That Honours the Oldest Communication Network in Australia

Australia Post named the facility in the traditional language of the Yuggera and Quandamooka Nation. Mookin-Yaba translates culturally as “Home of the Message Stick,” drawing a direct line between the ancient system of communication and diplomacy practised by First Nations peoples across this country and the modern function of a facility dedicated to moving messages and goods between communities.

The acknowledgement places the facility in the context of the land it occupies and the people whose Country it stands on.

Hobart Is Next, and Tasmania Is Ready

The Brisbane opening arrived alongside the announcement of Australia Post’s next major infrastructure project: a 12,000-square-metre parcel facility to be built adjacent to Hobart Airport, due for completion in late 2027 and subject to Clarence City authorities approval.

The Hobart facility will be capable of sorting up to 6,000 parcels per hour. Its position next to the airport will give Australia Post direct airside access to its fuel-efficient A321P2F freighter fleet, making it the only express service provider operating out of Hobart Airport and enabling faster delivery across southern Tasmania and into regional and remote areas.

Australia Post general manager network operations south Darren Mackenzie said the investment reflects the strength of Tasmanian online shopping growth.

“Tasmania continues to see strong online shopping growth, with $1.6 billion spent online in the past year, an 11 per cent increase year-on-year,” Mackenzie said. “Suburbs like Howrah are recording some of the highest parcel volumes in the state, and this new facility will help us meet that growing demand while giving local retailers the confidence to grow.”

The Brisbane and Hobart investments form part of a broader national infrastructure programme that also includes recently announced facilities in Adelaide and on the Sunshine Coast, reflecting the scale of the investment Australia Post is committing to its parcel network as online retail continues to reshape how Australians shop.

For tracking, delivery enquiries or business shipping options, visit auspost.com.au.

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Published 26-April-2026

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The tournament, one of Australia’s most prestigious golf events, will run from 26 to 29 November at The Lakes in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, marking the first time New South Wales has hosted the PGA Championship in almost 30 years. The move brings to an end a 26-year Queensland run that has wound through three iconic venues and helped grow the event into a genuine global drawcard.

For Eagle Farm locals and Brisbane golf fans who have watched the PGA attract up to 50,000 spectators across four days at Royal Queensland over the past five years, the temporary departure stings. But tourism and events leaders are confident the championship will return to Queensland once the Olympic upgrade work is complete.

Why Royal Queensland Had to Step Aside

Royal Queensland will add a new nine-hole layout, a riverside pavilion, and enhanced training and recreational facilities as part of its approved masterplan, with the club confirmed as the venue for men’s and women’s golf events at the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The club was granted its Royal Charter by King George V in 1921 and has hosted the Australian Open three times, but the scale of the Olympic preparation work now underway makes it unsuitable as a PGA host venue in the near term.

The search for an alternative Brisbane home for the 2026 PGA Championship came up short. No venue within Queensland was found that could comfortably accommodate the event’s full footprint, including the 50,000 spectators across four days, the on-course infrastructure and the operational requirements the tournament now demands at its current scale.

Tourism and Events Queensland CEO Craig Davidson said the venue change reflected Royal Queensland entering a significant phase of works to ensure the course met future world-class standards. “TEQ has a strong and longstanding partnership with the PGA and remains committed to ongoing discussions about future event opportunities for Queensland,” he said.

Tourism Minister Andrew Powell said a temporary relocation was expected given the upgrade timeline. “Queensland continues to lead as Australia’s events capital, with major upgrades to be delivered at Royal Queensland Golf Club ahead of Brisbane 2032,” he said. “We welcome future opportunities to see it return once the upgraded course is complete.”

Twenty-Six Years of Queensland Golf

The PGA Championship has been held in Queensland continuously since 2000, initially at Royal Queensland before moving to Hyatt Coolum, later renamed Palmer Coolum, for 11 consecutive years from 2002 to 2012, then to Royal Pines on the Gold Coast from 2013 to 2019. The event returned to Royal Queensland for 2021 and has remained there for the past five editions, building the tournament’s international stature alongside its co-sanctioning with the DP World Tour.

The BMW Australian PGA Championship launches the DP World Tour’s Race to Dubai each season and has become a key part of Australia’s sporting summer, with the world’s leading players regularly making the trip for what is now a genuinely global event. PGA of Australia CEO Gavin Kirkman described the move to Sydney as an exciting opportunity.

“We are delighted to have the opportunity to partner with NSW authorities in bringing the BMW Australian PGA Championship back to Sydney,” he said. “The city is synonymous with world-class sporting events and we are thrilled that we are able to return to The Lakes Golf Club.”

The Lakes is a three-time previous host of the BMW Australian PGA Championship and has staged eight editions of the Australian Open, which it last jointly hosted in 2023.

Queensland Golf’s Broader Picture

While the PGA Championship heads south, Queensland’s women’s golf calendar is growing stronger. The 2026 Australian WPGA Championship was held at the Palms Course at Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club on the Gold Coast from 19 to 22 March, offering a $600,000 prize purse and co-sanctioned with the Ladies European Tour, with plans to build the event further as a major in its own right.

The PGA of Australia said it was focused on building momentum with the championship for the long term. “The BMW Australian PGA Championship has become a standout event on the DP World Tour and a key part of Australia’s sporting summer,” a spokesperson said. “Planning for future editions of the event is focused on building on that momentum and delivering an even better experience for players and fans.”

With Royal Queensland’s upgraded course and expanded Olympic-standard facilities expected to be complete ahead of 2032, Queensland golf’s flagship event has every reason to come home.

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Published 17-April-2026

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The path, completed in late January 2026 after construction began in May 2025, gives cyclists, walkers and scooter riders a safe, continuous off-road connection between Eagle Farm and the airport for the first time. Dozens of cyclists turned out on opening morning to celebrate the new link, with a free pop-up coffee station set up along the path to mark the occasion.

For Ascot and Eagle Farm residents who commute to the airport precinct or connect to the broader cycling network from the northside, the new path removes the last significant off-road gap on this stretch of the Moreton Bay Cycleway. For riders arriving from Brisbane’s southside via the Gateway Bridge, it completes a critical northern link that previously forced cyclists onto road shoulders or into detours to continue their journey toward the airport and TradeCoast Central employment areas.

A Route Through the Gateway Motorway Corridor

The new path begins at the existing cycleway at Schneider Road in Eagle Farm, passes under the Gateway Motorway, and connects to the existing bike lane and footpath at Viola Place inside the Brisbane Airport precinct. The network map shows how the connection slots into a broader web of routes: northbound from Viola Place, riders can continue along Lomandra Drive into the airport precinct, or pick up the Jim Soorley Bikeway toward Nundah, Northgate and the Redcliffe Peninsula. Southbound, the path connects to the Moreton Bay Cycleway running toward Redland Bay and the Gateway Bridge, as well as the Southern Cross Way off-road path and on-road options along Lamington Avenue and Kingsford Smith Drive toward Hamilton and Northshore.

For Eagle Farm and Pinkenba workers, the Schneider Road connection also creates the first direct off-road cycling link to the TradeCoast Central precinct from the south, avoiding the need to navigate Nudgee Road or Sugarmill Road on-road.

What the New Path Includes

The shared path varies between 2.5 and 3 metres in width, comfortably accommodating cyclists and pedestrians travelling in both directions. The path features solar-powered LED lighting along its full length for safe travel at all hours, a reconstructed weir and new waterway crossing where the path crosses a drainage channel near the Gateway Motorway, a kerb ramp at the Viola Place end for smooth access to the airport’s existing bike lane and footpath, and wayfinding signage and line marking throughout to guide riders unfamiliar with the route. Landscaping and turfing are also included, with minor tree removals carried out in consultation with a qualified arborist during construction.

Connecting Eagle Farm to a 150-Kilometre Network

The Moreton Bay Cycleway spans 150 kilometres of Brisbane’s coastline, connecting the Redcliffe Peninsula, the Sandgate and Shorncliffe foreshore, and the Wynnum and Manly foreshore to one another and to major inner-city bikeways. The cycleway links to the Gateway Bridge Bikeway, Kedron Brook Bikeway, Jim Soorley Bikeway and Gateway North Bikeway, and when complete may become one of the longest cycleways on Australia’s east coast spanning three local government areas.

The Gateway Bridge shared path, free for pedestrians and cyclists, is a busy crossing point used daily by commuter and recreational riders connecting Brisbane’s southside to the northside. With the Schneider Road link now in place, a rider can cross the Gateway Bridge from Murrarie, continue through Eagle Farm under the motorway, and reach the Brisbane Airport precinct, the TradeCoast Central employment hub or the Jim Soorley Bikeway entirely on off-road paths. That seamless connection is what active transport advocates in the area have sought for some time.

Around 25,000 people travel to Brisbane Airport each day for work, a number expected to grow by around 20,000 over the next two decades. Brisbane Airport’s draft 2026 Master Plan includes a series of active transport initiatives across the precinct, aimed at giving workers lower-cost and healthier commuting options as the airport precinct expands.

How to Access the New Path

The new shared path is open at all hours. Riders approaching from the south can access the Schneider Road underpass from Kingsford Smith Drive via Lamington Avenue, or from the Moreton Bay Cycleway running north from the Gateway Bridge. Riders within the airport precinct can connect from Viola Place.

More information is available here. The project team can be reached on 07 3178 5413 during business hours, or 07 3403 8888 at any time.

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Published 26-February-2026.

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Opening This Week

Scream 7 

In cinemas from 26 February 

Do you like scary movies? Ghostface is back to terrorize a new set of victims in the highly anticipated seventh installment of the iconic slasher franchise. Catch it at Event Cinemas (City, Carindale, Chermside, Indooroopilly, Mt Gravatt), Palace, Dendy, Five Star Cinemas, Cinebar, Angelika, Reading, Cineplex, and HOYTS.

Solo Mio 

In cinemas from 26 February 

A fresh new drama hits the screens this week. Catch it at Event Cinemas (City, Carindale, Chermside, Indooroopilly, Mt Gravatt), Angelika, Cinebar, Cineplex (Balmoral, Victoria Point, Redbank), Reading, HOYTS, and United Eldorado.

GOMA: Cinema Masterpieces

Special screenings at the Gallery of Modern Art

• Days of Heaven (1978) – 27 Feb
• Querelle (1982) – 27 Feb
• Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors (1965) – 28 Feb
• The Colour of Pomegranates (1969) – 28 Feb
• The Lighthouse (2019) – 4 Mar

Still Showing

EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert 

The King’s immersive concert experience continues to rock major cinemas across Brisbane.

Fackham Hall 

The hilarious British period drama spoof is still delivering laughs at Event, Palace, Dendy, and Five Star Cinemas.

Crime 101 

Chris Hemsworth’s gritty heist thriller continues its run at Event, Palace, Dendy, and HOYTS.

Wuthering Heights 

Margot Robbie’s modern take on the gothic romance is still showing across the city.

From edge-of-your-seat slashers to visually stunning art-house classics, Brisbane’s cinemas are packed with incredible stories this week. Grab some popcorn and enjoy a screening near you.

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The Art of Banksy “Without Limits” Chapter Two

20 February – 1 March 2026 | Uptown, Brisbane City
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Do not miss your last chance to experience the underground energy of the world’s most elusive street artist. This unprecedented new chapter features over 300 artworks—including more than 100 original pieces—alongside cutting-edge holograms, sculptures, and immersive installations.

The Music of John Williams

27 – 28 February 2026 | Concert Hall, QPAC, South Brisbane
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Experience the cinematic magic of the world’s greatest film composer. The Queensland Symphony Orchestra brings the iconic, sweeping scores of Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Indiana Jones, and Harry Potter to life in a spine-tingling live performance.

The Great Gatsby

12 February – 8 March 2026 | Playhouse, QPAC, South Brisbane
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Step into the roaring twenties. Queensland Theatre’s lavish production of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s masterpiece continues its dazzling run. Expect glitz, glamour, and tragedy as Jay Gatsby tries to win back his lost love in a world of excess.

Blanc de Blanc Encore

19 February – 19 April 2026 | The West End Electric, West End
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The champagne-soaked party is back in West End! Blanc de Blanc Encore serves up a hedonistic blend of vintage French cabaret, jaw-dropping circus acts, and cheeky comedy. It’s a high-energy, adults-only night out.

Nell Gwynn

28 February – 7 March 2026 | New Benner Theatre, Metro Arts, West End
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Travel back to 17th-century London in this vibrant, award-winning comedy. Nell Gwynn tells the story of an unlikely heroine who goes from selling oranges in the West End to becoming Britain’s most celebrated actress (and the King’s mistress).

Institute of Modern Art (IMA) Events

28 February 2026 | IMA, Fortitude Valley Immerse yourself in contemporary discussions and live art this Saturday at the IMA:

• Platform 2026 Performances: Experience bold new performance art from emerging creatives pushing boundaries. More Info
• Are the Arts for Everyone?: A thought-provoking panel discussion tackling accessibility, inclusion, and the role of art in modern society. More Info

The Other Side of Me

27 – 28 February 2026 | Cremorne Theatre, QPAC, South Brisbane
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Catch this compelling theatrical exploration of identity, culture, and connection. It is a deeply personal and physically dynamic performance playing for two nights only in the intimate Cremorne Theatre.

Live Jazz at the Brisbane Jazz Club

27 February – 1 March 2026 | Kangaroo Point

• Emma Pask Quartet (Fri 27 & Sat 28): One of Australia’s favourite jazz vocalists brings her effortless charm and swing to the riverside. Tickets
• Andy Cowan Band (Sun 1 Mar): Wind down your weekend with some premier blues and roots piano. Tickets

Candlelight Concerts

27 – 28 February 2026 | Grand on Ann, Brisbane City 

Experience the magic of live music illuminated by thousands of candles in a stunning heritage venue:

• Tribute to Taylor Swift: Classical renditions of the pop icon’s biggest eras. Tickets
• Tribute to Queen & The Beatles: A string quartet takes on the greatest hits of British rock royalty. Tickets

Gallery Exhibitions & Artist Talks

Various Locations

• Carlos Barrios | ‘Heart Songs’ (Artist Talk: Sat 28 Feb, 2pm): Mitchell Fine Art, Fortitude Valley. Hear Barrios discuss his life-affirming, expressive paintings informed by his upbringing in El Salvador. More Info
• Helle Cook | Nature of Light (Artist Talk: Sat 28 Feb): Jan Manton Gallery, Teneriffe. Engage with the artist on her luminous, atmospheric works before the exhibition closes this weekend. More Info
• Fiona Omeenyo | Night & Day: FireWorks Gallery, Bowen Hills. Explore striking contemporary Indigenous works from the celebrated Lockhart River artist. More Info

Hush

1 March 2026 | Concert Hall, QPAC, South Brisbane
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The Southern Cross Soloists present Hush, a sublime Sunday afternoon concert featuring exquisite chamber music designed to soothe the soul and showcase breathtaking virtuosity.

British Film Festival Premiere: Midwinter Break

1 March 2026 | Palace Barracks & Palace James St Cinema
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Get a sneak peek at the Russell Hobbs British Film Festival with this special preview screening of Midwinter Break, a touching and beautifully acted drama about a couple reflecting on their long marriage during a trip to Amsterdam.

This weekend is a pivotal one for Brisbane’s arts scene. With the blockbuster Art of Banksy exhibition finally closing its doors, this is your absolute last opportunity to experience its immersive installations. Meanwhile, theatregoers are spoiled for choice with the opening of the lively comedy Nell Gwynn in West End and the ongoing spectacle of The Great Gatsby at QPAC. Whether you are losing yourself in the sweeping cinematic scores of John Williams or exploring contemporary conversations at the IMA, there is a profound depth of culture to experience before autumn officially arrives.

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Brisbane Festival of Colour – Holi

28 February 2026 | Mount Gravatt Showgrounds, Mount Gravatt
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Get ready for a vibrant, messy, and joyous Saturday. Celebrate the traditional Indian festival of Holi with music, dancing, and the iconic throwing of coloured powders. It is a wonderfully inclusive, high-energy event that kids absolutely love (just make sure everyone wears an old white t-shirt!).

A Night at the Museum

27 February 2026 | Queensland Museum Kurilpa, South Brisbane
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Have you ever wondered what happens in the museum after the doors close? Grab your torch and find out! This special Friday night event offers exclusive after-hours access to exhibits, hands-on activities, and a rare chance to explore the galleries in a thrilling, low-light atmosphere.

Lunar New Year Rooftop Party

28 February 2026 | Sunnybank Plaza – Cinema Rooftop, Sunnybank
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Sunnybank wraps up its Lunar New Year celebrations with a massive rooftop party. Expect a bustling evening filled with incredible Asian street food, traditional lion dances, cultural performances, and a festive atmosphere perfect for the whole family to enjoy together.

Swingers – The Art of Mini Golf

10 January – 1 March 2026 | Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm
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Time is up! This is your final weekend to putt your way through this unique, artist-designed mini-golf course set up around the Powerhouse. It is a fantastic, interactive art experience that doubles as a fun, competitive game for the family.

Outdoor Cinema in the Suburbs: The Smurfs

28 February 2026 | Regent Park, Cannon Hill
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Pack a picnic rug and some snacks for a free movie under the stars. Regent Park is hosting a family-friendly screening of The Smurfs. Arrive early to grab a good spot on the grass and enjoy the community atmosphere before the film begins at sundown.

UQ Alumni Book Fair 2026

27 February – 1 March 2026 | UQ Centre – St Lucia Campus, St Lucia
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Build your home library on a budget! The famous UQ Book Fair is a treasure trove for families. Spend a few hours hunting through thousands of high-quality, pre-loved children’s books, educational materials, and young adult fiction at bargain prices.

Library STEAM & Museum Science Sessions

27 February – 1 March 2026 | Various Locations 

Ignite your child’s curiosity with these free educational sessions:

• Little Sparks (Fri 27 Feb): The final day of the Museum’s play-based STEM program for 3-5 year olds. Info
• Family STEAM Morning (Sat 28 Feb): Science, tech, and art activities for families at Carina Library. Info
• STEAM Sundays (Sun 1 Mar): Weekend science fun at Indooroopilly Library. Info

First 5 Forever & Storytime in the Park

27 February 2026 | Various Locations 

Friday morning is all about early literacy and outdoor fun for the littlest Brisbanites.

• Babies, Books and Rhymes: Held at Corinda, Wynnum, Annerley, Mt Gravatt, Kenmore, Stones Corner, Bracken Ridge, Sandgate, Carina, and Mitchelton libraries. Info
• Storytime in the Park: Enjoy fresh air and a good book at Dorrington Park, Ashgrove. Info

Vipoo Srivilasa: Express Yourself

Until 13 September 2026 | Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA), South Brisbane
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If you need an indoor, air-conditioned activity, the Children’s Art Centre at GOMA continues to host this delightful, interactive exhibition where kids can engage in creative, hands-on art-making centered around themes of joy and kindness.

This weekend is a brilliant mix of education and pure celebration. A Night at the Museum is an unforgettable way to kick off Friday evening, while Saturday is dominated by massive cultural parties with Holi on the southside and the Lunar New Year closing party in Sunnybank.

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G Flip

27 February 2026 | Riverstage, Brisbane City
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One of Australia’s most dynamic live performers takes over the Riverstage. G Flip’s high-energy show—featuring their signature drumming, powerful vocals, and infectious pop-rock anthems—is guaranteed to be a massive, crowd-pleasing start to the weekend.

Basement Jaxx

1 March 2026 | Riverstage, Brisbane City
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Where’s your head at? UK dance music pioneers Basement Jaxx bring their legendary live show to the Riverstage to close out the weekend. Expect a euphoric, colourful spectacle packed with classic house and electronic anthems from the late 90s and 2000s.

S2O Australia – Brisbane 2026

28 February 2026 | Royal Queensland Golf Club, Eagle Farm
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Prepare to get wet. The famous “Songkran Music Festival” arrives in Brisbane, transforming Eagle Farm into a massive outdoor dance party. Combining world-class EDM and hardstyle DJs with 360-degree water cannons, it is a uniquely high-energy summer festival experience.

Droppin’ Science: De La Soul with Oddisee & Good Company

1 March 2026 | Cultural Forecourt, South Brisbane
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Hip-hop royalty graces South Bank. Legendary trio De La Soul brings their Native Tongues flavor and iconic daisy-age rap to the Cultural Forecourt, supported by the soulful sounds of Oddisee and rising star Miss Kaninna.

Carl Barron: Just Wondering Why

28 February – 15 March 2026 | Lyric Theatre, QPAC, South Brisbane
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Australia’s most popular stand-up comedian kicks off a massive two-week run at the Lyric Theatre. Carl Barron returns with his trademark observational humour, blending deadpan delivery with hilarious musings on everyday life.

Black Country, New Road

28 February 2026 | The Tivoli, Fortitude Valley
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Critically acclaimed UK experimental rock band Black Country, New Road makes their highly anticipated return to Brisbane. Known for their sprawling, emotive instrumentation and deeply affecting live performances, this is a must-see for indie music fans.

Ty Segall

27 February 2026 | The Princess Theatre, Woolloongabba
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The prolific king of modern garage rock and psychedelic fuzz, Ty Segall, tears up the Princess Theatre. Expect face-melting guitar solos, frantic energy, and a setlist pulled from his vast and eclectic discography.

Kerser

28 February 2026 | The Fortitude Music Hall, Fortitude Valley
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The king of Australian underground hip-hop hits the Valley. Kerser’s raw, unfiltered storytelling and massive cult following ensure that his shows are always loud, rowdy, and unforgettable.

Chris D’Elia

1 March 2026 | The Tivoli, Fortitude Valley
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American stand-up comedian and podcaster Chris D’Elia brings his highly physical, off-the-cuff brand of comedy to The Tivoli for a Sunday night special.

Clare Bowditch with Iain Grandage: What Was Left Reimagined

28 February 2026 | Powerhouse Theatre, New Farm
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ARIA Award-winning artist Clare Bowditch teams up with acclaimed composer Iain Grandage for a deeply intimate performance. They will be reimagining Bowditch’s beloved songs with lush new arrangements in the beautiful setting of the Powerhouse.

Hothouse Flowers

27 February 2026 | The Triffid, Newstead
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The beloved Irish rock band brings their fusion of traditional folk, gospel, and rock to Newstead. Decades into their career, their live shows remain a joyous and soulful celebration.

The 046 – Legacy In Motion Tour

27 February 2026 | The Brightside (Outdoors), Fortitude Valley
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Western Sydney rap group The 046 bring their G-Funk inspired hip-hop to the Brightside’s outdoor stage, proving why they are one of the most exciting acts in the current Aussie drill and rap scene.

Choirboys – Great Australian Rock N Roll Stories

28 February 2026 | The Princess Theatre, Woolloongabba
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It’s not just a gig; it’s a history lesson with guitars. The Choirboys play their classic hits while sharing the wild, untold stories of the 80s Australian pub rock scene.

Brisbane FITC 2026 (Turf Games)

28 February – 1 March 2026 | Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
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If you prefer lifting over moshing, the BCEC hosts a massive functional fitness competition. Watch athletes push their limits across the weekend in a high-adrenaline arena environment.

More Weekend Live Music

27 Feb – 1 Mar 2026 | Various Venues

• Aaradhna (Sat 28): The award-winning NZ R&B and soul singer plays Mansfield Tavern. Tickets
• The Australian Van Morrison Show (Fri 27): Classic hits at Royal Quarters, Nundah. Tickets
• Bradley McCaw in 52nd Street (Sat 28): A stunning Billy Joel tribute at The Old Museum. Tickets
• Frost Children (Sun 1): Hyperpop and glitchy electronic chaos at the Crowbar. Tickets
• Rise and Vibe (Sat 28): A morning social and music meetup at Queen Amann Bakery. More Info

This is an incredibly strong weekend for outdoor events before autumn truly sets in. Whether you want the pop-rock energy of G Flip at the Riverstage, the classic hip-hop vibes of De La Soul on the South Bank forecourt, or the absolute sensory overload of the S2O Water Festival, make sure you plan your transport early.

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