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Queensland retailers are getting another exciting opportunity to discover new products, meet suppliers and explore fresh business ideas with AGHA Gifted Brisbane 2026 . Designed for retailers, buyers and industry professionals, this upcoming trade fair Brisbane event provides a valuable space to explore the latest trends across gifts, homewares, lifestyle products and retail merchandise. For local businesses, attending a dedicated Gifted event in Brisbane can be more than simply walking through exhibition stands. It can be an opportunity to discover products that could complement existing collections, identify emerging trends and connect directly with brands and suppliers. Face-to-face conversations can also help retailers better understand product stories, market positioning and what customers may be looking for in the upcoming retail season. AGHA Gifted Brisbane 2026 is also part of the wider calendar of events in Australia that bring business communities together. Trade exhibition...

I went to the Good Food & Wine Show expecting the usual food-and-wine experience. I imagined tasting a few interesting wines, discovering new flavours, and perhaps leaving with a shopping bag full of things I had not planned to buy. What I did not expect was to become fascinated by a tea ceremony. That was one of the surprises of attending this food event Brisbane has to offer. There was plenty happening around the venue, from food tastings and cooking demonstrations to conversations about Australian produce and drinks. Yet, somehow, the quieter experience of watching tea being prepared caught my attention. There was something wonderfully different about it. The ceremony was not simply about drinking tea. It was about slowing down, paying attention and appreciating the small details. The movements were deliberate, the presentation was thoughtful, and the atmosphere felt completely different from the busy tasting areas. It reminded me why events in Australia can be so enjoyable. ...

For over 25 years, the Good Food & Wine Show has stood at the heart of Australia's domestic food culture, drawing over 115,000 visitors nationally each year. This October 23–25, the Brisbane edition at the BCEC returns with a stellar programme tailored to help home cooks, wine enthusiasts, and entertainers sharpen their craft. The highlight of the event lies in its interactive education. Attendees can register for dedicated cooking masterclasses, step into the Dilmah Tea School , take part in the Riedel Wine Glass Experience , or test their cocktail skills at the Drinks Lab . Add in specialised sessions for cheese connoisseurs and spirit lovers, and you have an immersive foodie playground that goes far beyond standard festival sampling. The main stage will also feature live cooking presentations from prominent culinary stars and familiar faces from Australian television—giving spectators a front-row seat to learn insider techniques, seasonal recipes, and restaurant-quality plat...