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    KFC Is Giving Away Free International Trips So You Can Enjoy Its Fried Chicken Around the World

    You just need to look for the chain's international products in the KFC app, then place an order — and you could win an overseas getaway.

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    Now Open: Experience Culinary Flights with British and Australian Influences at Novotel City Centre's Birdie Bar and Brasserie

    Come for the Fremantle octopus, stay for the epic garlic bread at this lush Bird-themed bistro and bar.

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    Seaside Japanese Joint Ichi Ni St Kilda Has Been Sold and Is Shutting Down at the End of This Week

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    Casa Esquina Is Balmain's Friendly New Argentinian Restaurant From the Tequila Mockingbird Team

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    Cooee Cafe and Restaurant Is Cannon Hill's New 200-Seat Spot for a Caffeine Fix, Bite and Cocktail

    The new eatery is part of Minnippi Golf & Range, Brisbane's first public golf course in more than 70 years.

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    Maiz Has Moved Its Vibrant Mexican Eats and Bottomless Brunch to a Sleek New Enmore Road Space

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    Brighton's Sushi Baby Has Transformed From a Small Takeout Joint to a Pastel-Hued Dine-In Restaurant

    This popular takeaway sushi bar in Brighton now has a pastel-hued dining room and courtyard, plus a new dine-in menu full of both contemporary and traditional Japanese eats.

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    A cracking new entry to Sydney's increasingly impressive lineup of hotel-set restaurants worthy of locals' dedication.

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    The Japanese chef is doing 'meet and eat' events in Sydney and Brisbane — and he'll be cooking everyone his specialty dish.

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    This sweet treat takes a Lune pain au chocolat, then fills it with ice cream made using pastry-infused milk and caramelised croissant pieces.

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    Now Open: The Lower North Shore Has Welcomed Its Latest BYO Stunner Niche Mosman

    This crowd-pleasing breakfast joint offering bottomless rosé brunch transforms into a cosy neighbourhood diner with brown butter swordfish and $8 happy hour wines as the sun sets.

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    You've heard of a chocolate hot cross bun, but what about a hot cross bun in chocolate form?

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    These are the best restaurants in Sydney celebrating the Year of the Dragon this Lunar New Year.

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    The Best Things to Eat, See and Do to Celebrate Lunar New Year in Brisbane

    From riverside feasts and rooftop parties to tea festivals and citywide celebrations, here's how to welcome in the Year of the Dragon in Brisbane.

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    Bibs at the Ready: Ministry of Crab Is Returning to Melbourne for a Month-Long Celebration of Aussie Mud Crabs

    Scuttle on down to Crown Towers to try some of the world's best crab dishes.

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    Freebie Alert: Donut King Is Giving Away Free Hot Cinnamon Doughnuts Today

    The freebies are celebrating the 'Mean Girls' movie musical — so on Wednesdays, we now eat doughnuts.

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