The Ekka
Sick of swiping? The Ekka promises to have you falling head over RM heels
The Ekka committee is playing Cupid this year, encouraging singles to find their true match at the Stockmen’s Bar.
- by Jocelyn Garcia
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Brisbane burns with envy as Sydney sizzles its way into record books
It might have felt unseasonably warm in Brisbane lately, but Sydney is the city breaking July weather records.
- by Felicity Caldwell
Sundaes to come with a workout as Ekka visitors urged to walk due to station closure
With Exhibition Station closed due to an upgrade, Transport Minister Mark Bailey has urged Ekka visitors to leg it up from Fortitude Valley Station.
- by Jocelyn Garcia
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Coronavirus pandemic
‘Can’t rely on vaccination alone’: Masks for Ekka as third wave rolls on
Health Minister Yvette D’Ath has announced free masks will be distributed to people attending this year’s Brisbane show.
- by Sean Parnell
Premier warns at-risk COVID groups ‘consider not going’ to the Ekka
Annastacia Palaszczuk is urging seniors to either get their booster and wear a mask or consider avoiding the annual show.
- by Stuart Layt
Show concern: Third COVID wave prompts crowd management at the Ekka
Organisers of the Brisbane show are taking steps to keep people safe when the Ekka returns for the first time in three years.
- by Jocelyn Garcia
Shift of Ekka holiday to October a ‘mixed blessing’ for some venues
The tourism sector has welcomed October’s Ekka holiday long weekend, but it will come at a cost for hospitality venues.
- by Stuart Layt
New Ekka public holiday long weekend revealed for October
After the Ekka was cancelled for a second year in a row, the associated public holiday has been rescheduled to create a long weekend in October.
- by Stuart Layt
More to Ekka than sundaes and showbags - it gave farmers essential respite
Ekka Dagwood Dogs, Strawberry Sundaes and Bertie Beetle showbags will be available via drive-thru from Saturday.
- by Toby Crockford
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Road to Brisbane 2032
RNA offers up Ekka arena as home for Lions, cricket during Gabba construction
The RNA has put its hand up to host professional cricket and AFL matches at the Brisbane Showgrounds while the Gabba gets its Olympic facelift.
- by Toby Crockford
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Coronavirus pandemic
Ekka showground a ghost town after COVID causes second cancellation
This is only the fourth time in the show’s 144-year history that it has not gone ahead.
- by Toby Crockford