• News

    Goodbye Raja: Potts Point's Vibrant Indian Fine-Diner Is Shutting Its Doors for Good in May

    The Raja crew announced the news via the restaurant's Instagram, with its final service on Saturday, May 4.

  • News

    Now Open: JAM Is Merivale's New Tokyo-Inspired Record Bar on George Street That's Home to 15,000 Vinyls

    Taking cues from Tokyo's listening bars, this George Street newcomer boasts a wide-spanning collection of records with Japanese snacks to pair. 

  • News

    Vivid Food's 2024 Lineup Features Top International Chefs, Fire Kitchen at The Goods Line and a Messina Milk Bar

    Manoella Buffara of Brazil's Manu Restaurant will get cooking in Sydney — and Michelin-starred chefs Max Coen, Sally Abé and Ivan Brehm are on their way, too.

  • News

    Now Open: Melbourne's The Happy Mexican Has Launched Its First Sydney Outpost Inside a Chippendale Stalwart

    Sydneysiders no longer need to trek to Melbourne to enjoy some of Australia's best Mexican — now, you'll find it inside the beloved Lansdowne Hotel.

  • News

    Now Open: Fabbrica Pasta Bar Has Returned with an 80-Seater Venue in A Tavola's Old Darlinghurst Digs

    The new Fabbrica Pasta Bar maintains its famed pasta, top tipples and elegant charm, while also carrying on its predecessor's legacy.

  • Guide

    How to Spend a Charming Day and Night in the Inner West Pockets of Balmain and Rozelle

    Discover the harbourside suburbs that are bursting with lush parks, tasty pints and delicious eats.

Latest Openings
  • Restaurant

    Izgara

    215 Clarence Street, Sydney

    Lively wine bar energy meats elevated Turkish street eats at this CBD eatery for post-work dates or a lively gathering with your crew.

  • Restaurant

    Splash Coffee

    2A Station Street, Petersham

    The Soulmate team has reinvented the pool canteen with this nostalgic cafe right by Petersham Park and the Fanny Durack Aquatic Centre.

  • Restaurant

    Tanuki

    37 Bay Street, Double Bay

    The Matteo team's Japanese restaurant and sake bar delivers a multi-facetted spot for fun group dining and al fresco hangs.

  • Restaurant

    King Clarence

    171 Clarence Street, Sydney

    Acclaimed chef Khanh Nguyen leads the impressive Clarence Street restaurant serving up fish finger bao and whole grilled lobster.

  • Restaurant

    Meribella

    Pine Tree Lane, Terrigal

    This sun-soaked Terrigal restaurant boasts spectacular oceanfront views and a Head Chef with Michelin star cred.

  • Bar

    The Lodge Bar

    415 Darling Street, Balmain

    Check in at one of Balmain's longest-standing cocktail and wine bars.

  • Bar

    The Royal Oak

    36 College Street, Balmain

    Check in at one of Balmain's longest-standing pubs.

  • Bar

    Randy's Wine

    50 Old Barrenjoey Road, Avalon Beach

    This sandwich spot turned wine bar from the crew behind Bar Elvina is dedicated to interesting vino and snacky plates to pair — plus, there's still a few top sambos.

  • Bar

    Mister Percy

    139 Murray Street, Pyrmont

    An intimate inner city wine bar with a killer drinks list hidden in a former wool store.

  • Bar

    Centro 86

    88 Pitt Street, Sydney

    Head down a hidden fire escape to discover the Cantina OK! team's most ambitious bar to-date.

  • Bar

    Pleasure Club

    6 Wilson Street, Newtown

    Pleasure Club is the Odd Culture Group's hedonistic underground live music and cocktail bar, open until 4am below King Street.

  • News

    'Challengers' in Australia: Zendaya, Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist on Making a Sexy Must-See Tennis Drama

    "The tennis is the sex", explained the three stars of Luca Guadagnino's new film when they hit Sydney to chat about love triangles, getting competitive and more.

  • News

    From Tyler, The Creator to Kid Cudi, Here's the Set Times for Coachella's Second 2024 Livestream

    Missed Coachella's first 2024 weekend? Stream along from home across its second three-day run, which is jam-packed with must-see sets.

  • News

    The 'Fallout' TV Series Is Such a Smash That Prime Video Has Already Renewed It for Season Two

    After becoming the platform's most-watched season of TV since its 'Lord of the Rings' series, this video game-to-streaming adaptation will return.

  • News

    'The Witcher' Has Locked in Season Five Before Season Four Even Arrives — But That's Where It's Ending

    Liam Hemsworth is taking over from Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia in the Netflix fantasy hit's final two seasons.

  • News

    Park Chan-wook's Iconic Thriller 'Oldboy' Is Being Turned Into an English-Language TV Series

    After writing and directing the original South Korean movie, which was based on a Japanese manga, the filmmaker will produce the new TV version.

  • News

    Riffing on 70s TV to Create Aussie Horror's Next Hit: Cameron and Colin Cairnes Chat 'Late Night with the Devil'

    Stephen King couldn't take his eyes off Australia's latest horror sensation. 'Gremlins' director Joe Dante is a fan. The filmmakers behind it talk us through their unnerving hit.

Featured Events
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    Outdoor Movie Nights — 'Lilo & Stitch'

    Friday, April 12, 2024, Saturday, April 13, 2024, Friday, April 19, 2024 and Saturday, April 20, 2024 

    Various locations around the Central Coast

    One of Disney's all-time greats is touring the parks of the Central Coast with four outdoor screenings this April.

  • Event

    Stargazing Tour with an Astrophysicist

    Friday, April 19, 2024

    Wentworth Falls Picnic Area, Wentworth Falls

    Explore the night sky at this astronomical tour in the Blue Mountains.

  • Event

    Fairy Tales

    Saturday, December 2, 2023 - Sunday, April 28, 2024

    GOMA, South Brisbane

    Wander through a twisted woodland, see David Bowie's 'Labyrinth' costume, and enjoy Yayoi Kusama and Patricia Piccinini's magical work at GOMA's blockbuster fairy tales exhibition.

  • Event

    Ramses & the Gold of the Pharaohs

    Saturday, November 18, 2023 - Sunday, May 19, 2024

    Australian Museum, Darlinghurst

    Explore the life of one of Egypt's longest reigning rulers at this exhibition exclusive to the Australian Museum.

  • Event

    West Side Story — Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour

    Friday, March 22 - Sunday, April 21, 2024

    Mrs Macquarie's Point, Sydney

    Opera Australia's take on this star-crossed love story is heading back to Sydney Harbour's stunning floating stage.

  • Event

    Markets at Glebe

    Saturday, April 20, 2024

    Glebe Public School, Glebe

    Glebe's weekly go-to for pre-loved fashion, vinyl records and freshly made limeade.

  • Event

    Green Square Markets

    Saturday, April 20, 2024

    Green Square Library, Zetland

    Fresh produce, baked goods and artisan delights are coming to Green Square every Saturday.

  • Event

    All-You-Can-Eat Wings

    Saturday, April 20, 2024

    Daniel San, Manly

    The buckets will keep coming until you can't stomach them, all for $19 per person.

  • Event

    China Diner Bottomless Bondi Brunch

    Saturday, April 20, 2024

    Bondi Beach, Sydney

    This weekly brunch deal is perfect for a Saturday celebration.

  • Event

    Antique and Collectors Fair

    Sunday, June 16, 2024, Sunday, August 18, 2024 and Sunday, October 20, 2024 

    Wentworth Park Greyhounds, Glebe

    Check out this collectors market for a unique find.

  • Event

    Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day

    Tuesday, April 16, 2024

    Various Sydney venues, Sydney

    Calling all dessert fiends: the ice cream brand is handing out free scoops at almost all of its stores for one day only.

  • Event

    Kubrick: A Complete Retrospective

    Thursday, April 18, 2024, Thursday, May 2, 2024 and Thursday, May 9, 2024 

    Ritz Cinema, Randwick

    This cinematic celebration of a movie master is screening all 13 of the filmmaker's features, starting with 'Fear and Desire' and ending with 'Eyes Wide Shut'.

  • Event

    Kings Cross Weekend Markets

    Saturday, January 13, 2018, Sunday, January 14, 2018, Sunday, January 21, 2018 and Sunday, January 28, 2018 

    Kings Cross Organic Food Market, Potts Point

    A weekend morning cornucopia of organic veggies, fruit, cheese and international dishes, plus fashion, homewares, books and more.

  • Event

    Pandemonium Rocks

    Thursday, April 25, 2024

    Cathy Freeman Park, Sydney Olympic Park

    This eclectic new music festival is hitting Sydney with Blondie and Alice Cooper headlining.

  • Event

    Bottomless Bao at TIVA

    Wednesday, April 24, 2024

    Tiva, Sydney

    This underground lounge in Sydney's CBD is hosting a weekly night of bottomless bao and prawn crackers every Wednesday.

  • Event

    $2 Tacos

    Tuesday, April 23, 2024

    El Camino Cantina The Rocks and Manly, Manly

    Sydney's Tex-Mex bars are slinging cheap tacos one night a week.

  • News

    Chic Digs Alert: The Australian Interior Design Awards Have Unveiled 2024's Shortlisted Bars, Restaurants and Homes

    If you're looking for stunning hospitality, residential, workplace, retail and public settings around Australia, here's where you'll find them.

  • News

    Kmart Has Teamed Up with Dharug and Darkinjung Artist Kyralee Shields on a New Homewares Range

    The latest collection in the department store's First Nations program includes bedding, candles, servingware, candles, wall art and more.

  • News

    ALDI Is Launching Its First-Ever Streetwear Collection — and Everything Costs Less Than $20

    You can literally wear your love for the discount supermarket on your sleeves (and legs, feet and head) thanks to this 23-item range.

  • News

    A Neighbourhood Guide to Avalon with Claire Perini, Owner of the Suburb's Most Gorgeous Design Store

    The owner of Composition design studio shares her favourite spots to dine, drink, shop and experience nature in Avalon Beach.

  • News

    The Latest Homewares in IKEA's 80th-Anniversary Range Will Fill Your House with Flower Power

    Autumn might have arrived Down Under, but the Swedish retailer is slinging bright colours, bold designs and retro florals in the latest drop in its 80th-birthday collection.

  • News

    Western Australia Just Became the First State to Ban Single-Use Non-Compostable Coffee Cups

    Lids must be entirely plastic-free, too, in a move that aims to save more than 154-million cups from landfill each year.

Latest Guides
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    Coming Soon: Urbnsurf's First Sydney Surf Park Has Started Pumping Out Waves Ahead of Its May Opening

    The 3.6-hectare site is the brand's second in the country, and features a lagoon about the same size as the Sydney Cricket Ground.

  • News

    Now Open: The Magical 'Harry Potter' Forbidden Forest Experience Has Arrived in Australia

    The Briars Community Forest on the Mornington Peninsula has been turned into a 'Harry Potter' and 'Fantastic Beasts' haven.

  • News

    Now Open: Kirra Point Holiday Apartments Is Your Sleek New Gold Coast Place to Stay with Stunning Beach Views

    This coastal precinct has already scored a pub, and an oceanfront dining and drinking spot with cabanas — and now it boasts accommodation, too.

  • News

    UpTown Is the New Sydney Precinct That's Been Established Behind Circular Quay to Help Revitalise CBD Life

    The part of town in the CBD's north now has a new name as part of a $38-billion renewal, which is transforming the area into a thriving cultural hub.

  • Guide

    Coastal Culture: Hit These Central Coast Events For a Weekend Adventure This April

    Bookmark these family-friendly events for any upcoming trips up north.

  • News

    Sun, Sea and Sand Adventures: Three Must-Do Adventures in Beautiful Los Cabos

    Make your trip to Mexico truly memorable and swap the Cancun craziness for the slower, more luxurious destination on the sparkling Pacific.

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