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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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Rowes Building

The ornate classical Rowes building and its co-joined twin the Rothwell’s Building were constructed in 1885 for 2 separate owners.

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Paddington

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

This red and cream GHM Addison designed landmark church was built in 1918 as the third in twenty years for the Sisters of Mercy

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Samsonvale

Samsonvale Cemetery

This tiny burial ground on the picturesque shores of Lake Samsonvale was once home to the local Presbyterian Church

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Sandgate

Sandgate Baptist Church

Designed by prolific architect Richard Gailey, this landmark white Gothic church nestled at the base of the Shorncliffe cliffs

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Sandgate

Sandgate Town Hall

With Sandgate having been established as a desirable seaside town in the late 1800s, its first Municipal Chambers and Town Hall was designed by Richard Gailey

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New Farm

Santa Barbara

In 1929-30 Santa Barbara was one of the most expensive residences to be built in Brisbane at a cost of 4000 pounds to its owner

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Shorncliffe

Shorncliffe Pier

Formerly known as Sandgate Pier, this 350m long structure with its white timber rails and colonial lamps was completed in 1872 during the early heyday of Sandgate’s seaside tourism.

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Shrine Of Remembrance

Public donations helped to raise the funds for Brisbane’s landmark war memorial

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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

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

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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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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Woolloongabba

St Nicholas Cathedral

This church, built in 1935, 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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Ashgrove

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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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

The 39 Steps

A turbo-charged, Olivier and Tony Award-winning comedy smash

Oct 7-19

Camerata: Your Eternal Memories

Stories and music create the unforgettable - as Camerata has captured

Oct 9

Brisbane Writers Festival at Brisbane Powerhouse

Brisbane Writers Festival 2025

Brisbane Writers Festival has launched its 2025 program

Oct 9-12

Leanne Kenneally & Alex Raineri

One of Australia’s and Brisbane’s very own great lyric soprano, Leanne Kenneally

Oct 10 & 11

Ariat Warwick Rodeo

Bringing together the best of Australian rodeo, campdrafting & country hospitality

Oct 20-26

Milton House Spring Social

Milton House Spring Social is a four weekend pop-up bar

Oct 10 - Nov 2

Plantapalooza Plant Festival

The Plantapalooza plant festival returns to the Saturday Fresh Market

Oct 11

Waltzing the Wilarra

Step inside the world of Waltzing the Wilarra, a powerful, entertaining and music-filled night

Oct 11

Aerospace Experience Day 2025

Experience rocket launching, drone flying & more

Oct 11

Best Picnic Spots Around Brisbane

When it comes to picnic spots, Brisbane offers no shortage of stunning locations to lay out a rug and soak up the spring sunshine. Here's 8 of the best

Best Picnic Spots in Brisbane

MUST DO

Brisbane Writers Festival

Brisbane Writers Festival (BWF) unveils an exciting new chapter with a star-studded program of events, held for the first time at the Brisbane Powerhouse

Brisbane Writers Festival 2025

Crowd under dome at Eat Street Northshore

THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do Oct 3-6

From a 2 day CelticFest, The Veronicas at The Triffid. a stunning art exhibition and Oktoberfest at Eat Street to a mega country music festival, the top things to do this long weekend

This Weekend Oct 3-6

COMING UP

What's on in November in & around Brisbane

From Brisbane's top foodie night feast, Halloween at Eat Street, 2-day chilli festival, Melbourne Cup events and Supanova ComicCon to a free pop up riverside concert, what's on in November

What's On in November 2025