The Weekend Edition Gold Coast | InDaily, Inside Queensland

Got World Cup fever? Where to watch the Socceroos versus Egypt

Thanks to the Queensland Government’s extended-trading pathway for eligible venues broadcasting the match, a number of pubs, bars and clubs across Brisbane and the Gold Coast will be opening before dawn.

Food & Drink

Bread, blooms and breakfast – Fletcher’s Pantry & Espresso brings new life to a Burleigh landmark

Culture

Motown, marathons and whale festivals – what's on across the Gold Coast this weekend

Food & Drink

The team behind Fire Baby has opened Hicksville, a new low-and-slow smokehouse and cafe in Southport

Food & Drink

Small plates, sake and a fresh take on neighbourhood Japanese dining – welcome to Jin Izakaya

Food & Drink

Actually Good Matcha has opened a new matcha window in Burleigh Heads

Food & Drink

Max and Amanda Alfieri are returning to Sanctuary Cove with Zio Italian Enoteca

Food & Drink

The former Hyde Paradiso site has been transformed into Valentina – a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant and bar

Food & Drink

Gritty Garms Co has opened a new Mermaid Beach flagship, pairing vintage fashion with specialty coffee

Travel

Seven Queensland Country getaways with a story to tell

Food & Drink

Lune Croissanterie is bringing its cult-status pastries to Pacific Fair Shopping Centre

Food & Drink

Etsu’s sibling spot SHŌTŌ is now open in Burleigh – and it’s already impossible to get a table

Food & Drink

Pause Button Cafe brings playful brunches and cocktail-inspired coffees to Coomera

Best Of

Fresh on the scene – the Gold Coast’s best new cafes and eateries to open this year (so far)

Whether you’re chasing your next brunch spot, a quick lunch on the run or somewhere worth crossing town for, these fresh arrivals are already making their mark. Here are some of the best new cafes and eateries to open so far this year.

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The Bonobo by Raes has landed – Byron Bay’s new modernist hotel and lifestyle destination

The Bonobo has arrived just in time for a much-needed winter getaway in the iconic seaside town.

From fire pits to festive feasts – unique winter experiences to try on the Gold Coast

Winter on the Gold Coast might not come with snow-covered streets and sub-zero temperatures, but it does bring something arguably better – a packed calendar of seasonal experiences that only roll around once a year. From crackling fire pits and cosy igloo dining to Christmas feasts, winter festivals and starlit celebrations, these are the experiences worth adding to your cold-weather bucket list.

The Granite Belt’s newest vineyard brings Mediterranean luxury to Ballandean

Meteora Estate is the latest arrival in Ballandean, offering a vineyard dining experience shaped by architecture, landscape and Mediterranean influence.

HOTA and Queensland Ballet deliver a new sensation this September with Elegantly Wasted

HOTA and Queensland Ballet will collaborate to bring the work of INXS to the stage in September with new show Elegantly Wasted.

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Best Of

Six next-level hot chocolates to try on the Gold Coast this winter

There are hot chocolates, and then there are the kind made with actual melted chocolate instead of powder. The kind topped with torched marshmallows, cookie crumb and toasted hazelnuts. Here are some of our favourites.

Travel

Seven Queensland Country getaways with a story to tell

Made in Queensland Country is inviting travellers to discover the stories behind some of the region’s most memorable experiences. So, get those road-trip playlists ready – these Queensland Country regions are calling …

Travel

Treat your travel bug with Southeast Queensland’s most charming boutique hotels

Check our list of the best boutique hotels in southeast Queensland, from Noosa to the Gold Coast, plus a couple of spots from our Northern Rivers neighbours.