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    Iced VoVo Gelato Is the Indulgent New Messina Flavour You Can Order by the Tub

    It combines toasted coconut gelato with pieces of shortbread biscuit, then tops it with marshmallow, raspberry puree and desiccated coconut.

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    Kuro's Kitchen Is the CBD's New Six-Seat Degustation-Only Japanese Restaurant

    The good news: the theatrical 15-course meal is one of the best in the country. The bad: it's only around for a limited time.

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    The Localist: Greater Western Sydney

    In the past few years, greater western Sydney has experienced tremendous growth, resulting in a fairly unique ecosystem of the old and the new. From retro secondhand vinyl shops and boutique jewellery stores to buzzing new food precincts, this is certainly one of Sydney's most diverse areas.

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    The Localist: Inner City

    From the sparkling harbourfront of Barangaroo and the sandstone buildings of The Rocks to the hawker-style eateries in Haymarket and the small bar scene in Redfern, Sydney's inner city is a diverse landscape of culture, history and art.

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    The Localist: Southern Sydney

    A mere 30-minute train ride from Sydney CBD is a not-so-hidden gem. Life in the southern suburbs moves at a slightly slower pace — giving you ample opportunity to explore the beautiful beaches, bars and stores.

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    NSW Will Tighten Some Restrictions on Indoor Gatherings from July 24

    New limits on capacity and group sizes will come into place for hospitality venues, weddings and funerals.

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    Where to Shop Like a Local In and Around Brighton-Le-Sands

    After a morning at the beach, discover decadent desserts, stylish French homewares and your friendly neighbourhood florist.

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    Black Star Pastry's Christopher Thé Has Launched a New Range of Crumpets and English Muffins

    The creator of the famed Strawberry Watermelon Cake has turned his focus to breakfast.

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    Eterna Is Fortitude Valley's New Soon-to-Open Late-Night Italian Eatery in the Old Longtime Digs

    It's from the team behind Salt Meats Cheese — and it's serving up dishes and cocktails inspired by Rome.

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    El Camino Cantina Is Opening Its Third Neon-Lit Tex-Mex Joint in Southeast Queensland

    The 280-seat eatery will bring giant margaritas and a slew of Tex-Mex dishes to Robina.

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    Ten Places to Eat and Drink Around Port Stephens on Your Next Romantic Getaway

    Treat your special someone to hearty brunches, local wine and some of the best seafood on the east coast.

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    Nine Next-Level Takeaway Desserts to Try When You Need Something to Perk You Up

    When it hasn't been your day, your week, your month or even your year, these sugary treats will be there for you.

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    Jimmy's Falafel Is Merivale's New Middle Eastern Restaurant on George Street

    You'll find takeaway pitas at the front and $16 cocktails out the back at this bright orange CBD spot.

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    Providoor Is the New Food Service Bringing Some of Melbourne's Best Restaurants to Your Home

    Lobster rolls from Supernormal, Tipo 00's famed duck pappardelle or even some beef bourguignon courtesy of Estelle are all at your fingertips.

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    Keki Milkbar Is Melbourne CBD's New Cafe Dedicated to Fluffy Soufflé Pancakes

    You can get its gravity-defying pancakes and creative sodas delivered to your couch, too.

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    NSW Has Tightened Restrictions for Pubs and Hotels as Casula Hotel Cluster Grows

    There are new limits on group bookings and venue capacities for all NSW pubs and hotels.

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    Krispy Kreme Is Giving Away an Excessive 350,000 Free Doughnuts

    Sweet glazed doughnuts are even better when you don't have to pay for them.

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    Heinz Has Released a Recipe for Mayonnaise Ice Cream That Absolutely Nobody Asked For

    The condiment company also has recipes for ketchup and barbecue sauce ice cream, if that's more your speed.

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    Melbourne Favourite Longrain Is Being Revived by Chef-Restaurateur Scott Pickett

    The van Haandel's long-running restaurant will reopen under new ownership later this year.

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    Poodle Is Fitzroy's New Two-Storey Bistro and Art Deco Bar Headed Up by a Former Marion Chef

    Serving up spanner crab vol-au-vents, prawn cocktails and truffle-loaded spatchcock in a moody space on Gertrude Street.

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    Neil Perry Has Retired from the Rockpool Dining Group After 40 Years in the Restaurant Industry

    The famed chef and restaurateur is stepping down from his role as culinary director and, instead, focusing on his charity.

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    Why This Lesser-Known Victorian Wine Region Should Be Your Next Weekend Getaway

    Sip the nectar of the gods, dine in an old farmhouse and sleep in a castle.

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    Victorian Supermarkets Have Reimplemented Limits on a Broader Range of Everyday Items

    It's the second set of caps put back in place since the state's COVID-19 cases started increasing.

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    Five Food and Drink Stops You Can Take in Tasmania's North East Region

    Hop between cellar doors, breweries and distilleries as you travel across Tassie's north east.

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    Henrietta Is Surry Hills' New Lebanese Charcoal Chicken Shop from the Nour Crew

    Expect the usual garlicky toum, zingy pickles and juicy chook, but also frozen cocktails, brisket tacos and miso-spiked baba ghanoush.

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    Tokyo Lamington Is Popping Up at Koko Black Stores Across Sydney and Melbourne for One Day Only

    These untraditional lamingtons are usually only found in Singapore and Tokyo, but they're making a brief appearance Down Under this winter.

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    St Kilda's Black Star Pastry Pop-Up Is Reopening — and It's Sticking Around Permanently

    The famed patisserie is home to the "world's most Instagrammed cake".

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    Woolworths Has Reintroduced Limits on Toilet Paper and Paper Towel Across Australia

    The move follows "a recent surge in demand across different parts of the country", due to Victoria's recent spike in COVID-19 cases.

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    Maverick Is the CBD's New Cafe with Cocktails and Waffles Inside the 80 Collins Food Precinct

    It's the first of many eateries to open in the ritzy CBD development.

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    Woolworths Has Reintroduced Limits on Everyday Items Across Its Victorian Stores

    The move comes after an increase in COVID-19 cases in six Victorian local government areas, including a spike in community transmission.

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    Mr Brownie Is Jessi Singh's New Multi-Level Pub, Punjabi-Style Deli and Rooftop Bar in Melbourne

    Set to open in early July, the ambitious Indian-British pub is a labyrinth of hidden bars.

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    You Can Now Hire Out a Private Igloo for Dinner and Drinks at These Two Sydney Venues

    Escape the winter chill inside a cosy igloo with a heartwarming feast and bottomless booze.

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    Nestle Has Announced It Will Rename Two Classic Lollies in the Wake of Black Lives Matter

    Both controversial Allen's lollies have names with racist overtones.

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    Legendary Japanese Chef Nobuyuki Matsuhisa Is Opening His First Nobu Restaurant in Sydney This Year

    With 42 restaurants across the globe, the celebrity chef is finally heading to the Harbour City this December.

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    Famed Sydney Restaurateur Maurice Terzini Is Opening a Second CicciaBella in Parramatta

    Slated to open in September, CicciaBella 2.0 will be part of a $2.7 billion precinct in Parramatta — and is the restaurateur's first venture in Sydney's west.

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    Gimlet at Cavendish House Is Andrew McConnell's Elegant New Cocktail Bar and Bistro

    Caviar, champagne and truffles aplenty are on the menu at this European bistro inside a 1920s CBD building.

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    Brisbane's Best Cheese Experiences for Hardcore Cheese Lovers

    Eat a whole baked wheel of camembert, design your own stacked platter or load up a burger with a patty of mac 'n' cheese.

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