The River City has quietly evolved into one of Australia’s most compelling urban destinations — where culinary sophistication meets a thriving creative pulse. From inspired kitchens to design-led bars, Brisbane’s artistic energy flows through every bite and sip. Here’s how to eat, drink, and wander your way through 24 delicious hours in Queensland’s cosmopolitan capital. […]
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Christmas in Queensland arrives with sun-drenched mornings, seafood feasts, poolside catch-ups and that unmistakable feeling that life is winding down in the loveliest way. But while the festive spirit feels light, choosing memorable gifts can be surprisingly tricky — especially for the people who already have impeccable taste. To make it blissfully easy, we’ve brought
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Step through the door and into a world where colour rules, creativity runs wild, and every corner feels like a celebration. Jewellery designer Millie Savage’s home — decked out in Fenton & Fenton treasures — is a maximalist daydream made real. Brace yourself for the kind of home that feels like walking into a joy-bomb
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From sculptural basins to bespoke furniture that feels more like art than industrial design, Luke Mansini is changing the way we see concrete. At the helm of RELIK Designs, the South East Queensland-based artisan is turning this humble material into finely crafted, functional objects that speak to both form and purpose. Luke Mansini’s creative path
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Set within one of Brisbane’s most exclusive enclaves, this Queenslander has been reimagined into a refined family retreat. Among its rare features is a private tennis court — a central focus that now sits harmoniously within a new architectural vision celebrating the essence of subtropical life. The transformation by REFRESH Studio for Architecture began with
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This reimagined Paddington Queenslander brings a contemporary sensibility to its classic form, where modern Queenslander design, subtropical architecture and nature converge in perfect balance. The result is a home that flows effortlessly between indoors and out, capturing the essence of relaxed Brisbane living. In Brisbane’s leafy Paddington, a once-traditional Queenslander renovation has been transformed into
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For travellers who love their stay to feel as thoughtfully designed as their own home, this tiny cabin in Blackheath is one to bookmark. Tucked among the misty gums of the Blue Mountains, the century-old cottage has been lovingly restored by architect and builder Stewart Smith, director of Brisbane-based Smith Architects, who is also the
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A home where heritage meets modern living, this sunlit Queenslander renovation reimagines its 1930s charm through a fresh, contemporary lens. Every space opens to the light and outdoors, creating a warm, inviting sanctuary for family life to unfold. A beautiful example of modern Queenslander living. Beneath the leafy canopy of Brisbane’s inner north, Wooloowin House
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A contemporary transformation of a pre-war Queenslander cottage in New Farm, this home is a delicate interplay of architecture and landscape, seamlessly weaving privacy and openness. Thoughtfully layered spaces reveal serene gardens, curated outlooks, and a tranquil retreat within the heart of the city. Tucked into a lively pocket of the neighbourhood, Hazlewood reimagines a
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Tucked into a leafy hillside, this beautifully reimagined 1920s Queenslander finds a rare sense of calm in the midst of the city. Behind its modest façade, the home reveals a layered world of light, texture, and connection — a modern Queenslander renovation that balances refuge and openness, privacy and place. The project by Alexandra Buchanan
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Clear your diary — Noosa Food & Wine Festival 2026 is officially on the horizon, and it’s set to be more delicious, dazzling, and distinctly Noosa than ever. From 11–14 June 2026, Australia’s favourite coastal culinary celebration returns to its roots with a renewed name, refreshed energy, and a program bursting with flavour and creativity.
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QH Editor, Natalie Bannister, checks into a private Little Cove sanctuary — the perfect short break escape from city life — where relaxed comfort meets natural drama, mornings begin with walks through Noosa National Park, and the chic seaside lifestyle of Noosa is right on your doorstep. The best luxury accommodations understand that true sophistication
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