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Hop Into Easter Fun At Bluey’s World Brisbane These School Holidays!

07/04/2026 Breaking News🥇

Families looking for a fun-filled school holiday outing can make it egg-stra special with a visit to Bluey’s World Brisbane, where a limited-time Easter experience will delight fans of all ages.

Running from Wednesday 1 April to Sunday 19 April, the experience invites visitors to step inside Bluey’s iconic family home and explore the rooms they know and love from the hit series. From the living room to the backyard, it’s a chance for families to immerse themselves in Bluey’s world – for real life.

Alongside the signature interactive experience, families can take part in Easter craft sessions and soak up the festive atmosphere sprinkled throughout the Neighbourhood.

Andrew Kay, Producer, Bluey’s World said, “As part of the Easter celebration, guests can enjoy an exclusive Easter-themed photo opportunity with Bluey and Bingo, creating a picture-perfect moment for families during the holiday break, and get crafty in the Neighbourhood.”

Visitors can also explore Alfie’s Gift Shop, and enjoy Easter-themed treats at The Golden Crown Takeaway, including a “Bunny-chino”, Bingo’s Easter shortbread, and just for the adults – a hot cross bun cappuccino.

Sharon Wilson, Director of Brands & Licensing, BBC Studios ANZ said “Bluey’s World captures the heart and playfulness that families love about Bluey. This Easter, we’re delighted to share a festive, fun‑filled experience that families can enjoy together.”

Queensland’s Minister for Tourism, Andrew Powell said Bluey’s World is another standout Queensland experience that will drive family visitation during peak holiday periods.

“Bluey is proudly Queensland‑made and deeply loved by families here and around the world, and Bluey’s World creates the perfect reason for families to visit, stay and explore the State. Experiences like this are exactly what families are looking for during the school holidays, and this Easter-themed Bluey experience will help attract more visitors and support our local economy and tourism operators.”

Lord Mayor of Brisbane, Adrian Schrinner said “Bluey’s World continues to be a major drawcard for families across the city and beyond. Bluey is a Brisbane icon and Bluey’s World is fast becoming a must‑visit experience for families, particularly during the school holidays. Easter offers another great reason for locals and visitors alike to get out and enjoy everything our city has to offer.”

Details
What: Easter at Bluey’s World Brisbane
When: 1-19 April 2026
Times: 9am to 4pm
Where: 281 Macarthur Drive, Northshore Hamilton
Tickets: From AUD$44.90 plus booking fee
Bookings: https://ticketek.blueysworld.com.au

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Bloodsuckers: Nature’s Vampires Revealed At The Australian Museum

12/03/2026 Breaking News🥇

Feel the fascination when Bloodsuckers: Nature’s Vampires, a globally acclaimed, award-winning exhibition opens at the Australian Museum in time for the autumn school holidays. Join the waitlist today to skip the queue when this gripping exhibition opens on Thursday, 2 April.

Bloodsuckers: Nature’s Vampires is an immersive exhibition featuring more than 100 objects, specimens, large-scale models, digital interactives and installations, offering an experience where science, pop culture and curiosity converge. The exhibition was developed by the Royal Ontario Museum.

Director and CEO of the Australian Museum, Ms Kim McKay AO, said the exhibition would bring visitors face to face with some of nature’s most sophisticated micro-predators, but with a new appreciation.

“Some of nature’s most extraordinary survivors often give people the creeps, but this new exhibition, Bloodsuckers: Nature’s Vampires, showcases just how astonishing these species are. They have mastered the art of survival in ways that are impressive, demonstrating the power of evolution in action, playing critical roles in maintaining healthy ecosystems.

“By bringing this exhibition to Sydney, we’re inviting people to look beyond the misconceptions and engage with the science that shapes our world. Inspiring curiosity and deepening visitors’ understanding of biodiversity is at the heart of the Australian Museum’s mission,” Kim McKay said.

Featuring everything from vampire bats to black flies, plus oxpeckers, candiru catfish and medicinal leeches, the exhibition also explores bloodsuckers’ impact on literature, mythology and popular culture. And for the first time, Bloodsuckers will also highlight the special Australian bloodthirsty insects that can be found across the continent.

WHAT TO EXPECT: Visitors will journey through nine immersive sections exploring:
• The biology of blood and why it is such a powerful food source
• The evolution of bloodfeeding over millions of years
• How to live safely and confidently with bloodfeeding species

JOIN THE WAITLIST: With strong global attendance across the exhibition’s international tour and significant interest already building, visitors are encouraged to register for the Bloodsuckers: Nature’s Vampires waitlist today to receive discounted tickets, priority booking access and exclusive updates.

The exhibition was named Overall Winner at the American Alliance of Museums 2019 Excellence in Exhibition Awards and received Merit Awards at the 2021 Society for Experiential Graphic Design Global Design Awards.

Join the waitlist now at: australian.museum/exhibition/bloodsuckers/

General Public tickets go on sale 18 March 2026.
Advanced adult ticket priced from $28
Advanced children’s (4-15 years old) tickets priced from $15
Exhibition opens 2 April 2026.

Bloodsuckers: Nature’s Vampire’s is proudly supported by hotel partner, Pullman Sydney Hyde Park.

Pullman Sydney Hyde Park is offering family-of-four accommodation packages for Australian Museum visitors, including tickets to Bloodsuckers: Nature’s Vampires exhibition, buffet breakfast, overnight accommodation, and an activity pack for children. The hotel is only a three-minute walk from the Australian Museum.

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Final Tickets Now On Sale For Brisbane’s Hit Summer Musical, Annie

16/10/2025 Breaking News🥇

Final tickets have been released today for the Brisbane season of the new Australian production of the ever-popular Broadway musical Annie, which begins on 27 December for five weeks only at the Lyric Theatre, QPAC. Brisbane’s blockbuster summer musical will play until 31 January, an ideal school holiday treat for the whole family. No extension to the season is possible.

This inspiring new Australian production, directed by Karen Johnson Mortimer and choreographed by Mitchell Woodcock, received huge acclaim and standing ovations in Sydney and Melbourne. Critics have praised the production with quotes including: “Annie offers a fun night out with its simple, classic storyline, beloved by many for generations” (Theatre Matters); “Filled with optimism, joy and hope … a great reason for a night on the town” (Time Out); “The production was a knockout” (Melbournise Me); “Theatrical sunshine” (Limelight); “This production is a triumph” (Australian Stage); and “Annie proves the golden age of musical theatre is here…Broadway is so back” (thescoop.au).

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The stellar cast is led by Anthony Warlow as Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks and Debora Krizak as Miss Hannigan. Mackenzie Dunn plays Lily St. Regis, Keanu Gonzalez plays “Rooster” Hannigan, and Amanda Lea LaVergne plays Grace Farrell. Greg Page plays President Franklin D. Roosevelt in his musical theatre debut. The talented ensemble cast includes Luke Alleva, Cameron Boxall, Tim Brown, Emily Casey, Nakita Clarke, Andrew Dunne, Sebastian Johnston, Anna Mallows, Chloë Marshall, Kristina McNamara, Tom New, Ryan Orphel, Madeline Pratt, Lisa Sontag, Suzanne Steele and Dean Vince. Auditions for the Brisbane Annies and her orphan friends have just happened, so the child cast will be announced shortly.

Producer John Frost for Crossroads Live said: “I’m thrilled with the response to this marvellous fresh production of Annie for a whole new generation, with its new choreography, updated sets and spectacular cast led by Anthony, Deb, Mackenzie, Keanu, Amanda and Greg. Annie is one of the most delightful and inspiring musicals of all time, and it’ll be in Brisbane for five weeks only. Don’t wait until tomorrow to book tickets for the summer holidays!”

One of the most awarded and loved musicals of all time, Annie features an iconic score with classics like It’s the Hard-Knock Life, Easy Street and Tomorrow, with book and score by Tony Award winners Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin. Based on the Harold Gray comic strip “Little Orphan Annie” (debuted 1924), the musical burst into popularity in 1977 when it opened on Broadway. It won seven Tony Awards including Best Musical, the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Musical, seven Drama Desk Awards including Best Musical, and the Grammy for Best Cast Show Album. After a Broadway run of almost six years, it has played in more than 22 countries worldwide and became a hit movie musical in 1982 starring Aileen Quinn, Albert Finney and Carol Burnett.

A celebration of hope, family and friendship, this small but mighty young girl has returned to stick out her chin and grin once more!

BRISBANE SEASON DETAILS
Venue Lyric Theatre, QPAC
Season 27 December – 31 January
Performance Times Tue 7:30pm; Wed, Fri, Sat 7pm; Matinees Wed & Thurs 1pm, Sat 2pm; Sun 1pm & 6pm (performance times vary each week)
Prices: From $70 (Transaction fees apply)
Bookings: anniemusical.com.au or phone 136 246
Groups 8+ call (07) 3840 7466

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