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Mr Percival's

This stunning overwater bar-restaurant is in the heart of the iconic Howard Smith Wharves precinct

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This stunning overwater bar-restaurant is in the heart of the iconic Howard Smith Wharves precinct

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Shrine of Remembrance Greek temenos structure and tiles in Brisbane
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Shrine Of Remembrance
Public donations helped to raise the funds for Brisbane’s landmark war memorial
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South Brisbane Town Hall and trees seen from Vulture Street
Sth Brisbane
South Brisbane Town Hall
This rare and highly accomplished piece of 1891 architecture was designed as the South Brisbane Municipal Chambers by John Murdock.
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St Andrew’s Uniting Church red brick facade in Brisbane
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St Andrew's Uniting Church
As with all designs that break with tradition St Andrew’s began its life in 1905 as a maligned building for not following the gothic in-vogue style.
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St John’s Cathedral with garden in bloom and jacaranda tree
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St John's Cathedral
Brisbane’s largest and most striking cathedral, St John’s construction from local tuff and Helidon sandstone famously took well over a century
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Exterior of Saint Mary's Catholic Church facade in South Brisbane
South Brisbane
St Mary's Catholic Church
Built in the early 1890’s to replace the original wooden Catholic church of 1865, St Mary’s is a landmark in South Brisbane.
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Mitchelton
St Matthews Anglican Church
Few non-locals know of this little slice of early colonial history atop a hill with commanding views towards the north and city.
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St Nicholas Church facade in Woolloongabba
Woolloongabba
St Nicholas Cathedral
This church is the oldest purpose-built Orthodox Russian Church within the oldest Russian Orthodox parish in Australia
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Inside Saint Stephen's Cathedral in Brisbane.
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St Stephen's Cathedral
Gothic St Stephen’s Cathedral, like cathedrals world wide, was completed after more than a century had passed between the foundation stone being laid in 1860
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Bed of flowers in Stewart Place Memorial Reserve Ashgrove
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Stewart Place
This little green square at the edge of Ashgrove shopping centre is awash with memorials pertinent to the history of the area.
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Story Bridge and brisbane river
Kangaroo Point
Story Bridge
When Brisbane’s premier iconic bridge opened in 1940 (attended by 37000 people) after five years of construction it was the seventh largest of its type in the world.
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Inside the Tattersall’s Arcade in Brisbane
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Tattersall's Arcade
The fine Georgian building housing the arcade was built in 1926 to house the Tattersall’s (Horse Racing) Club
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TCB Building facade at sunset.
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TCB Building
This fine featured building, fronting onto both Chinatown Mall and Brunswick St Mall, was designed by RS Dods in 1902 for Irish retailer Thomas Charles Beirne
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Entrance and front yard of Teneriffe House.
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Teneriffe House
This tucked away hilltop rendered brick homestead was designed by Melbourne architect William Ellerker and built in 1865.
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The Mansions building on George St Brisbane
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The Mansions
This decorative and stately row of six attached town houses was the unusual ‘baby’ of a trio of parliamentarians
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Cyclist riding past Toonarbin house in Highgate Hill
Highgate Hill
Toonarbin
Having built his house Montpelier on a hill he named after himself -‘O’Reilly’s Hill’ (later Bowen Hills) - moved across the river
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Tomb stone with city views from top of hill in Toowong Cemetery.
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Toowong Cemetery
This site was chosen by terminally ill Governor Blackall who was riding past
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Jonathan Biggins in The Gospel According to Paul

The Gospel According to Paul

The critically-acclaimed one-hander play returns to QPAC's Playhouse
Aug 18-23

Mile9 Takeover

Mile9 is heading north to South City Wine for a month-long takeover
From Aug 19
Alexandra Flood with Jonathan Henderson & Vatche Jambazian: There’s nothing like a Dame

There’s nothing like a Dame

Experience an unforgettable evening of soaring vocals and timeless classics
Aug 20-22
Melinda Schneider

The Music And Life of Barbra Streisand

Celebrate the timeless music of Barbra Streisand in a dazzling new concert event starring Melinda Schneider.
Aug 21
Science Night - Amphibians with Dr Ian Brennan

Science Night - Amphibians with Dr Ian Brennan

Combine Friday night drinks with a fascinating journey into the world of frogs
Aug 21
Cocktails and food in front of the Story Bridge

Bottomless Brunch

Enjoy bottomless brunch on Saturday's at Bar Pacino
Every Saturday
Southern Realm Festival Boonah

Southern Realm Festival

Jousting, armoured combat, living history and fantasy is returning to Boonah
Aug 22-23
ARCO Orchestra performing on stage

ARCO - Bohemian Dreams Tour

Experience the magic of timeless classical masterpieces with ARCO
Aug 21
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Suntory -196 MEKKA Raceday 2026

The yearly sell-out Suntory -196 MEKKA Raceday 2026 is back
Aug 22
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EDITOR'S PICK

A GILBERT & SULLIVAN CONCERT EVENT

Experience the wit, elegance and enduring brilliance of Gilbert & Sullivan as Prospero Arts presents Gilbert & Sullivan: A Soirée of Song & Satire at QPAC
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A GILBERT & SULLIVAN CONCERT EVENT
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Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers returns this spring with stunning blooms, delicious food and endless family fun
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Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers
THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do Aug 14-16

From the return of NIGHT FEAST and Tangalooma whale watching to country star Max Jackson live at the races and a jaw-dropping vintage car collection display
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This Weekend Aug 7-9
Brisbane Festival - Festival Village South Bank
COMING UP

What's on in September in & near Brisbane

From Brisbane Festival taking over the city to the magical Jim Henson blockbuster at QAGOMA and Laidley Spring Festival, the best things to do in and around Brisbane in September:
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What's on in September 2026
Southern Realm Festival
HOT TICKET

Southern Realm Festival

Southern Realm Festival is returning to Boonah this month transforming the Boonah Showgrounds into a weekend of jousting, armoured combat, living history and fantasy
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Southern Realm Festival
The Summit Restaurant
BEST OF BRISBANE

50+ Best Restaurants in Brisbane

Looking for the best restaurants in Brisbane? Then check out this guide for the must-do dining experiences from the city to the suburbs
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Best Restaurants in Brisbane
The Gatsby Bar
Best Of Brisbane

Brisbane's Best 50 Bars

Whether you're after breezy drinks by the river, a stiff whiskey in an underground bar, a cosy laneway hideaway or a rooftop with views, here's 50 of Brisbane's best bars
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Best Bars in Brisbane
Experience the wit, elegance and enduring brilliance of Gilbert & Sullivan
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