What is an ‘Exceeding’ childcare centre? A guide for families

If you've toured a few childcare services lately, you've probably noticed a small certificate near reception — a rating, somewhere between ‘Working Towards’ and ‘Exceeding’ National Quality Standard. Most parents nod, assume it's a good sign, and keep walking. But...
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The swim school that’s been making waves for over 8 decades

Almost every detail at Shapland Swim School has been shaped by one simple question: what helps children learn best? From classes capped at just three children and purpose-built multi-depth pools to focused 20-minute lessons and warm 32°C magnesium mineral water, the...
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Wildwood: In a World of AI, This Extraordinary Film Was Made by Hand

Sunshine Coast stop-motion artist Sharon Hunter shares why LAIKA's latest film is more than just a movie, and why supporting traditional animation matters. In a world where artificial intelligence can generate moving images in seconds, more than 1,000 artists have...
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Spirit of Christmas

QPAC’s longest running event, Spirit of Christmas, returns this December to the iconic QPAC Concert Hall. Three of Australia’s leading musical theatre stars will join a host of special guests in uplifting seasonal song and much-loved Christmas carols, beautifully...
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Catbird Theatre Presents: The Curious Op Shop

Op shops are full of curiosities, have you ever wondered about the story behind the item? Guided by the mysterious Oracle Shopkeeper, the Kid and the Lady must journey their way out of the op shop all while searching for what they know they’ve lost and confronting...
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Arts
Brisbane Writers Festival

Brisbane Writers Festival

Brisbane Writers Festival 2026 invites families to discover the joy of storytelling from 8 to 11 October at Brisbane...

The Village Puppet Festival

The Village Puppet Festival

A two day festival celebrating all things puppet! One of only two puppet festivals in the entire country of Australia,...

The Lion King

The Lion King

Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music...

Charlie Brown the Musical

Charlie Brown the Musical

Charles Schulz’s beloved comic comes to life in Clark Gesner’s classic musical, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. The...

Beauty & The Beast Jr.

Beauty & The Beast Jr.

Presented by HQ Musical Theatre. Beauty and the Beast JR. tells the story of Belle, an adventurous young girl, and the...

What’s in the Woods? Summer

What’s in the Woods? Summer

The sun’s come out and it’s time to play! Join our woodland friends for a perfect summer’s day. Splash in the pond,...

What’s in the Woods? Spring

What’s in the Woods? Spring

Spring has sprung! The woodland is abuzz with activity and filled with fabulous flowers. Roll around in the grass,...