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Mr Percival's

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

Read On Mr Percival's

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

Read On Mr Percival's

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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.
Fortitude Valley
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.
Teneriffe
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.
Toowong
Toowong Cemetery
As the burial site of inner city Paddington Cemetery became overcrowded and neglected, calls for a new cemetery were put out by concerned residents.
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Toowong Library building on Coronation Dr Toowong
Toowong
Toowong Former Library
The former Toowong Library was designed by high profile City Council Chief architect James Birrell (of Centenary Pool fame) and constructed in 1961
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Torbreck building at sunrise.
Highgate Hill
Torbreck
As the first highrise residential block of flats in Brisbane, twenty storey Torbreck caused quite a stir in sleepy Brisbane during its marketing and building
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Tram Stop no 26 red and while poll in Coorparoo
Coorparoo
Tram Post No.26
From 1925 to 1955 trams ran along Cavendish Rd and this red post signifying Stop 26
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Old tram tracks in middle of the road in Camp Hill Brisbane
Carina
Tram Tracks
This double track stretch of rails are the last remaining tram tracks of Brisbane’s Tramways system.
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Trammies Corner sign and park in Paddington
Paddington
Trammies Corner
A quaint pocket park from which there are scenic views of Paddington west to the Border Ranges, Trammies Corner is so named as a tribute to tram drivers.
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Treasury Building's ornate facade on Queen St Brisbane
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Treasury Building
One of Brisbane’s foremost landmark buildings, the Treasury was built in three stages between 1886 and 1928
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Triumph Theatre building facade in Brisbane
East Brisbane
Triumph Theatre
This 1920’s built picture theatre is one of a few remaining intact interwar cinemas left in Queensland
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Students sitting under a tree in the University of Queensland's forecourt in St Lucia
St Lucia
University Of Queensland
Although the University of Queensland was established in 1909, its first premises were that of the recently vacated Old Government House on George St
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Building inside the Victoria Barracks in Petrie Terrace
Petrie Tce
Victoria Barracks
After the Brisbane Gaol the second group of buildings to appear on Petrie Terrace (then known as ‘Green Hill’) were these military barracks.
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Poster of The 39 Steps

The 39 Steps

A turbo-charged, Olivier and Tony Award-winning comedy smash
Oct 7-19
Queensland Chamber Orchestra on stage at Camerata: Your Eternal Memories

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
Headshot of Leanne Kenneally

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
Drinks on Lawn in front of Milton House

Milton House Spring Social

Milton House Spring Social is a four weekend pop-up bar
Oct 10 - Nov 2
Customers looking at plants at the Plantapalooza Plant Festival

Plantapalooza Plant Festival

The Plantapalooza plant festival returns to the Saturday Fresh Market
Oct 11
Cast dancing on RPAC stage

Waltzing the Wilarra

Step inside the world of Waltzing the Wilarra, a powerful, entertaining and music-filled night
Oct 11
Helicopter landing Aviation High School

Aerospace Experience Day 2025

Experience rocket launching, drone flying & more
Oct 11
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Picnic at Kangaroo Point Cliffs
EDITOR'S PICK

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Best Picnic Spots in Brisbane
Exterior of Brisbane Powerhouse
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
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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
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This Weekend Oct 3-6
People seated on lawn at Night Feast
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
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What's On in November 2025
People at Recovered Futures Art Exhibition
MUST SEE

Recovered Futures Art Exhibition

A huge exhibition showcasing 300 stunning works from more than 217 artists with lived mental health experience is taking over King George Square
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Recovered Futures
Stage at The Long Sunset
HOT TICKET

The Long Sunset

After a massive sellout in 2024, The Long Sunset is back - and this year it’s setting up camp in Boonah for 3 unforgettable days
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The Long Sunset
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
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