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OneBlade Barbershop Brought Sharp Style to Melbourne and There's More to Come

Here's what happened at the OneBlade Barbershop, including one winner taking home a $2k travel voucher, and where you can get in on the action yourself.

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Where to Head in Brisbane for a Romantic Staycation Date Night

Here's where to dial up the romance.

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These Are the SXSW Sydney 2025 Highlights Every Culture Lover Should Have on Their Radar

From next-gen stars to Hollywood premieres, these are the gigs and screenings turning Sydney into a live festival of discovery this October.

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A New Report Has Crowned Melbourne as Australia's Number One Night-Time Hotspot

Research by Visa ranks the Victorian capital as Australia's number one hotspot with a Vibe Score of 82.

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Event
Teremana Mana on the Road

Sat, 11 Oct - Sun, 12 Oct 2025
Various Southeast Queensland locations,

Write a postcard of gratitude, enjoy a Teremana tasting and celebrate the everyday people who make a difference across two uplifting events.

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Teremana Mana on the Road

Thu, 9 Oct - Fri, 10 Oct 2025
Various Sydney venues, Sydney

Write a postcard of gratitude, enjoy a Teremana tasting and celebrate the everyday people who make a difference at two uplifting Sydney events.

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Halloween Family Fest 2025

Fri, 31 Oct - Sun, 2 Nov 2025
The Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park

Spooks suitable for all-ages.

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Three Flavour-Packed Meals That Win the Race Against Mid-Week Takeaway

From missing items to cold meals, the dream of a takeaway is often tastier than the reality. Here are three quick and flavoursome recipes—without the takeaway tax.

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Sydney Beer Week 2025

Mon, 20 Oct - Sun, 26 Oct 2025
Various Sydney venues, Sydney

Sydney Beer Week brings dozens of events to venues citywide, from trivia nights and beer-pairing dinners to interactive Shakespeare and hot wings challenges.

Buy Tickets

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"They Really Believe In Me": Yasmin Suteja On the Power of Creative Collaborators

Since launching Culture Machine in 2013, Yasmin has become one of Australia's most in-demand creatives.

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Lewi Brown Swapped Footy for Fashion – Now He's Building a Community

How the founder juggles the many hats of business ownership and building the community he lost post-retirement.

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Petstock's New Summer Collection Will Keep Pets Cool, Comfy and Chic All Summer Long

From shirts and bucket hats to sturdy, adventure-ready harnesses, Petstock's new summer range will keep tails wagging and whiskers twitching through the hotter months.

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Sydney Actress and Model Sarah Stephens on Style, Storytelling and Starting Over

The Sydney-based model and actress talks returning home, evolving creatively, and finding herself in fashion and film after early career success.

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The Veronicas are Headlining the Rolling Stone and THE ICONIC's SUMMER SOUNDS Party — Here's How You Could Win Free Passes and a $3K Shopping Voucher

Win a weekend in Bondi Beach and tickets to the VIP SUMMER SOUNDS party.

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Dinner, Drinks and a Movie: Thursday Is the New Saturday at The Spot

This Sydney community is ensuring the spirit of the village isn't one from a bygone era.

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Melbourne-Based Stylist Paris Wycherley On Her Ultimate Thrift Shopping Tips

The stylist and content creator shares why persistence pays off.

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Folklore at Suntory Bar – One Night Only

Wed, 8 Oct, 2025
Prefecture 48, Sydney

Japanese mixologist, Shuzo Nagumo, is taking over Suntory Bar for one-night-only.

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Event
Marrickville Music Festival 2025

Sun, 12 Oct, 2025
Marrickville, Marrickville

Local pop-punk faves Yours Truly headline the lineup of the Inner West's biggest free street party, which returns this October with seven stages of live local talent.

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Event
Fridays at Ford Lane

Fri, 26 Sep 2025, Fri, 31 Oct 2025 and Fri, 28 Nov 2025
Ford Lane, Burwood

This free event series will light up Sydney's newest arts precinct with music, art, food and culture on the last Friday of each month.

Book Now

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News
From Little Things: We Asked Established Hospitality Pros How They Turned a Small Business Into a Multi-Venue Brand

The co-founder and director of Mörk Chocolate on growing a hospitality business organically and why staying focused is everything.

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