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Hidden in plain sight – discover this tucked-away laneway restaurant in Burleigh Heads

Blink and you’ll miss it. Set back from the street, down an unassuming driveway just moments from Burleigh’s bustle, The Laneway is the kind of place you wouldn’t stumble upon unless you knew it was there. And that’s exactly the point.

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A self-serve bar is coming to Surfers Paradise and it’s set to shake things up

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Mamma G’s is set to bring old-school Italian deli culture to Coolangatta

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Etsu’s sibling spot SHŌTŌ is landing in Burleigh with yakitori, hand rolls and a new after-dark energy

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Little Mali’s taco nights are bringing a new energy to Rainbow Bay after dark

Culture

Nominations open for 2026 40 Under 40 Queensland

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From test cricket to top shelf – Adam Gilchrist enters the spirits game with El Arquero

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No humble sandwiches here, Smug Club is landing in Coomera oh-so-soon

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La Stradina opens in Coolangatta, bringing a European edge to a familiar laneway

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From wagyu cheeseburgers to creme brulee Basque cheesecake – Cafe Junie in Carrara launches Bar Junie

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Sicily by Fratello brings house-made pasta, woodfired pizza and a leafy suburban charm to Mudgeeraba

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From Michelin-starred kitchens to Cabarita – Baxter Newstead takes the helm at Paper Daisy

Travel

Rollercoasters, pool days and family fun – Paradise Resort unveils new ‘playcation’ packages

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The recap: the best new Gold Coast restaurants, bars and cafes of April

April didn’t arrive with a single big-ticket opening or one venue dominating the conversation. Instead, it was a steady run of places each doing their own thing, but doing it damn well. Here were some of our favourites …

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Nominations open for 2026 40 Under 40 Queensland

Nominations are now open for the 2026 program as it returns to shine a spotlight on the state’s most dynamic young business leaders, innovators and changemakers under the age of 40.

Conti rolls, crunchy toasties and seriously stacked lunches – this Tweed Heads sandwich spot is raising the bar

Across the Gold Coast and beyond, sandwiches are stepping into the spotlight – bigger, more considered and built to hit in all the right places. Not just something to grab on the run (although they are mighty convenient), but something worth seeking out. Down in Tweed Heads, Delightful is leaning into exactly that.

From WAAX to Hag – the best new local tunes to add to your playlist this month

From chaotic anthems of independence to groovy folk debuts, we’ve hunted down a selection of Queensland’s best new music.

Trent Dalton and Geetanjali Shree lead Byron Writers Festival’s first line-up reveal

Byron Writers Festival has revealed a first look at its 2026 program ahead of its milestone 30th anniversary year.

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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.

Lifestyle

Ready, set, go – test your endurance on the Gold Coast’s best running tracks

We’ve rounded up some of the Gold Coast’s best trails to challenge your personal best on with accessibility, distance and setting in mind.

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Ballrooms to beachfronts – Brisbane and the Gold Coast’s top venues for corporate events and weddings

If you’re searching for a venue that can host a crowd and still feel considered, start here – we’ve rounded up ten standout addresses across Brisbane and the Gold Coast suited to corporate functions, private celebrations and weddings alike.

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Chasing the peak – where to find some of the Gold Coast’s best Mont Blanc coffees

Designed to be sipped slowly and without stirring for the ideal balance of energising cold brew and sweet frothiness, this perfect summer beverage is still gaining momentum four years on.

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