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G Flip brings the Dream Ride Tour to Australia in Feb–Mar 2026 with The Beaches & Ayesha Madon. Tickets on sale soon!

Global superstar Lewis Capaldi is back! Get ready for his 2025 Australia & NZ tour following his incredible return at Glastonbury and new single “Survive.

Usher’s “Past Present Future” Australia tour dates are cancelled. Find out about refunds etc.

triple j’s Hottest 100 of Australian Songs is here! Vote now for your favourite Aussie tracks before the big countdown on 26 July.

Ziggy Alberts returns with his biggest Aussie tour yet, playing Brisbane, Sydney & Melbourne this November on his Homecoming Tour.

Best Served Loud returns to Miami Marketta with Shady Nasty, Girl and Girl & more.

Jimmy Barnes’ 21st album DEFIANT debuts at #1, marking his 16th solo chart-topper. A powerful return from Australia’s rock icon

Illy’s Good-er Life Tour brings new tracks and fan favourites to a string of regional stages across six states.

Kendrick Lamar takes his Grand National Tour to Sydney and Melbourne this December.

The Survivors is a 6-part drama blending murder mystery and family drama on Tasmania’s coast.

Brisbane Fashion Festival is set for its most dazzling return yet, celebrating 20 years of style, culture, and creativity. From 24-29 August 2025

Crowded House returns to Queensland for the Red Hot Summer Tour 2025, with an unforgettable performance at Broadwater Parklands. Join them on November 16th alongside Angus & Julia Stone, The Church, Mark Seymour, and more

Franz Ferdinand returns to Australia with high-energy shows and fresh tracks from their acclaimed album The Human Fear. Catch them live in iconic venues as they tour alongside rising Aussie acts Teenage Dads and Delivery.

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony are back with a thrilling Australian tour this October. Featuring all five original members, Joined by XZIBIT and TOO $HORT, this is a can’t-miss hip hop event.

Get ready, country music lovers! The Groundwater Country Music Festival returns to Broadbeach this October, promising three days of sun, surf, and sensational sounds

Music legend Billy Joel has canceled his upcoming concerts after being diagnosed with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH)

Get ready for BLEACH* 2025, the Gold Coast’s thrilling contemporary arts festival, featuring over 100 events from July 31 to August 10

Dive into the soulful rhythms of Blues on Broadbeach 2025. This year’s festival brought together global stars with Australian favorites, all set against the beautiful backdrop of the Gold Coast.

Get ready for finale as Squid Game Season 3 drops on Netflix. Gi-hun returns to dismantle the games will he succeed, or will the Front Man crush him first?

Spilt Milk has unveiled its 2025 artist lineup, promising a festival dream across Ballarat, Perth, Canberra, and the Gold Coast this December

Get a first look at Netflix’s The Thursday Murder Club starring Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan. Streaming August 28.

Lorde makes a powerful return with “What Was That,” her first major release in nearly four years. Co-produced by Jim-E Stack and Dan Nigro, the track marks an exciting new era for the artist

Surface Festival returns to Gold Coast this winter, turning Miami into an open-air gallery of murals, music, and community art.

Hands Across the Land unites Scenic Rim farmers in a powerful dinner event raising vital funds for Outback Queensland flood-affected farming families.

I Am Fire is Pete Murray’s latest single, reflecting heroism and emotion, with an intimate solo tour beginning May.

Ball Park Music will support Oasis on their 2025 Australian tour, playing sold-out shows in Melbourne and Sydney.

The Big Pineapple Festival is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary on 1 November 2025, in Woombye’s scenic Pineapple Fields

Discover 500 years of literary history at HOTA’s Writers Revealed, showcasing rare manuscripts and portraits from the British Library and National Portrait Gallery

Oz Lotto Jackpot now climbs to a record $70M! Could you be the next big winner?

Posthumous, a supernatural horror by Imposter Syndrome, is now filming in Queensland with an all-Australian cast and support from Screen Queensland

Locals are invited to have their say on new plans for Surfers Paradise, focusing on greenery, safety, and open space along The Esplanade.

Lady Gaga returns to Australia after 11 years for “The MAYHEM Ball” tour! Catch her live in Melbourne, Brisbane, and Sydney this December

Celebrate Easter with free family activities, sweet treats, and savings at Harbour Town Premium Outlets.

Robert De Niro will be honored with an honorary Palme d’Or at the 78th Festival de Cannes on May 13, 2025, recognizing his iconic roles and lasting impact on cinema.

Ed Sheeran launches a new era with his single “Azizam,” a vibrant celebration of life, light, and love. Discover more about this rhythmic and adventurous new chapter.

Gold Coast Council plans to introduce a $5 tip fee for general waste under the proposed 2025–26 budget

New spot, same massive vibes! OUT 2 LUNCH Festival is shifting locations. Find out what’s changing

Byron Writers Festival 2025 announces its first authors, with early bird tickets on sale now.

Flotsam Festival 2025 returns to the Gold Coast with 14 days of surf, film, photography and culture from May 1–14.

Gruen Nation returns to unbox the election, followed by Season 17 of Australia’s sharpest show about advertising. Watch it free on ABC and iview.

ULTRA Beach Gold Coast returns next week—don’t miss Martin Garrix, Axwell and more at Broadwater Parklands on 11 April!

Vika & Linda lead a stacked second lineup for Blues on Broadbeach 2025. Don’t miss this free Gold Coast festival in May!

LeAnn Rimes returns to Australia for the first time in 22 years, performing live in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne this September 2025

Meet the seven Queensland contestants moving forward to the Miss Universe Australia 2025 National Final after an inspiring State Final.

Celebrate 20 years of Brisbane Fashion Festival in 2025 with a dazzling display of local talent, cutting-edge trends, and unforgettable runway moments.

Murbah Swamp Beer tells the true story of a truck spill on Easter that became an Aussie legend. Watch the film that captured this hilarious and unforgettable moment!

Gold Coast be part of HOTA’s biggest-ever art installation! Share your message on a ribbon and see it soar at WONDER 2025.

Jimmy Barnes returns to the Gold Coast with a one-off Soul Deep show at Blues on Broadbeach 2025. Get your tickets before they sell out!

Out2Lunch Festival returns in 2025 with a massive lineup and a new home at Surfers Paradise Beach. Don’t miss Australia’s biggest beach party!

Robbie Williams, Henry Cavill & Aussie stars shine at the 2025 AACTA Awards on the Gold Coast, celebrating Australia’s best in film & TV

Netflix hosted its first-ever Now Streaming event at The Langham, Gold Coast, toasting Apple Cider Vinegar and its 2025 AACTA nominees.

Kate Ritchie’s experience reveals the dark side of media exploitation—let’s do better.

The Temper Trap unveil an acoustic version of Sweet Disposition, breathing new life into their timeless indie hit

Russell Crowe returns to the Gold Coast for Bear Country filming and AACTA Awards hosting duties

Robert De Niro stars in Zero Day, a cyber-thriller series debuting in February 2025.

Luke Combs’ Brisbane concert was delayed slightly due to severe thunderstorms around the Suncorp Stadium area.