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Quay Restaurant Is Bringing Back Its Limited-Edition Snow Egg for a Nostalgic Ten-Day Stint

Acclaimed chef Peter Gilmore's renowned dessert is making its way back onto Quay Restaurant's menu in May — but only for ten days.

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Byron Bay's Caper Food and Culture Festival Is Back for 2024 with a Ten-Day Program Curated by Louis Tikaram

The chef from Brisbane's Stanley has put together a lineup filled with fellow culinary stars, long lunches, a yakitori party and a five-course smoke-fuelled feast.

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The Light Brigade Hotel in Woollahra Is Up for Sale After Ten Years of Operating Under the Bayfield Family

This iconic Sydney pub, which dates back to the 1880s and relaunched in 2015 after a big revamp, is on the market.

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Young Gun of Wine Has Announced Its 2024 Top 50 If You're Looking for an Ace New Vino to Sip

“These awards are as much about vision and leadership as they are about the quality of wine in the glass.”

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Now Open: The White Horse Has Reopened with Top Hospitality Talent at the Helm

Following a complete overhaul, this Surry Hills stalwart now boasts an intimate restaurant and airy garden bar with elevated dining menus that highlight local flavours.

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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.

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The Full 'Deadpool & Wolverine' Trailer Brings Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman Together in the MCU

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Tony-Winning Smash-Hit Musical 'The Book of Mormon' Is Coming Back to Australia in 2025

Sydney will host the return of this crass magnum opus from 'South Park' creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone from July 2025.

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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.
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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'.

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Markets at Glebe

Saturday, April 27, 2024
Glebe Public School, Glebe

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

Saturday, April 27, 2024
Green Square Library, Zetland

Fresh produce, baked goods and artisan delights are coming to Green Square every Saturday.
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All-You-Can-Eat Wings

Saturday, April 27, 2024
Daniel San, Manly

The buckets will keep coming until you can't stomach them, all for $19 per person.
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Saturday, April 27, 2024
Bondi Beach, Sydney

This weekly brunch deal is perfect for a Saturday celebration.
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Luke Mangan's Raid The Cellar

Friday, May 3, 2024, Friday, August 23, 2024 and Friday, October 25, 2024
Luke's Kitchen at Kimpton Sydney, Sydney

The superstar chef is bringing an ultra-luxurious champagne pairing experience to his restaurant in Sydney's Kimpton Margot Hotel.

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Lunch with Chef Nobu Matsuhisa

Saturday, May 4, 2024
Nobu Sydney, Barangaroo

Book in for an unforgettable dining experience with the pioneering chef when he visits Sydney in May.

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Tokyo Confidential Takeover at Rekodo

Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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The one-night-only pop-up brings classy house party vibes and elegant Japanese cocktails to one of the city's stellar listening bars.
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IRONMAN Australia Port Macquarie

Sunday, May 5, 2024
Clarence Street, Port Macquarie NSW

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Sunday, May 5, 2024
Broadarrow Reserve, Maroubra

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

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Best Things to Do This ANZAC Day in Sydney

Here's where to rise for the dawn service, indulge in a spot of two-up and pay your respects.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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