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    The Owners of Preston Haunt Hard Rubbish Are Giving Away Their Bar for Free

    If you reckon you'd be a good fit to help carry on this neighbourhood bar's very bright torch, you've got until October 15 to submit your application and state your case.

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    Bar Conte Is the New Aperitivo Venue Featuring 20 Different Negronis in Surry Hills

    The corner terrace has been transformed into an inviting 38-seat bar with more than 20 different types of negronis on the menu.

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    An Ode to the Old: Ten Long-Standing and Historical Sydney Pubs to Add to Your Must-Drink List

    Grab a pint and soak up the history at one of these historic Sydney stalwarts.

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    Your Guide to All the Best Things You Can Eat at the 2022 Sydney Night Noodle Markets

    Hoy Pinoy pork belly skewers, Mi Goreng doughnuts, truffle cheesecake, Korean fried chicken bao, gravity-defying noodles and Messina's mango pancakes.

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    The Next Iteration of Arbory Afloat Will Nod to the Balearic Islands — And It's Launching Next Week

    Docking from September 21, the floating bar's next sunny season pulls inspiration from the islands of Ibiza, Formentera, Menorca and Mallorca.

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    Mark Wahlberg's Wahlburgers Burger Chain Is Opening Its First Queensland Outpost on the Gold Coast

    The Hollywood actor's burger empire with his brothers has already featured in its own reality TV show — and now it's heading to Surfers Paradise.

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    Merivale Is Taking 49-Percent Off Schooners of Beer Across Its Sydney Pubs and Bars Next Week

    Hit up your local Merivale bar or pub between 5–7pm each day for (nearly) half-priced beers.

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    Messina Is Turning Its Newtown Store Into Westeros and Giving Away Free 'House of the Dragon' Gelato

    House Vanillaryon and Heir to the Cone gelato is coming to your tastebuds thanks to this one-day-only collaboration with Binge.

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    Lulie Tavern Is Getting Its Own Rooftop Bar Just in Time for Sky-High Spring Sips

    Abbotsford's rock 'n' roll boozer is expanding upwards, launching an all-weather rooftop space it's naming Full Moon Fever.

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    CP Picks: Here's Where Our Editors Are Heading to Get Their Fix For Negroni Week

    Here's our roundup of the ultimate spots to sip the bitter red cocktail this September.

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    ALDI Is Launching Its New CBD Corner Store and Slinging Barista-Made Coffee for 37 Cents

    Come for the cheap-as-chips coffee — stay for the hefty array of grab-and-go eats, from salmon sushi rolls to cinnamon scrolls.

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    Foraging, Fruit Picking and Fromage Making: Ten Incredible Foodie Experiences to Have in Tasmania If You're Keen to Get Your Hands Dirty

    Sample honey from a 60-year-old apiary, take a cooking class featuring foraged goods as your ingredients or pluck and shuck oysters straight from the sea.

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    Bar Heather Is the Soon-to-Open Natural Wine Haven That's Bringing a Splash of Paris to Byron Bay

    Launching in October, the 68-seater hails from the teams behind Byron's Luna Wine Store and natural wine importers Lo-Fi Wines.

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    Award-Winning Cocktail Bar Eau-de-Vie Is Reopening in a New Venue Two Years After Leaving Darlinghurst

    The new iteration of Eau-de-Vie will be joined by a luxurious steak and oyster restaurant.

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    Tiny New Gluten-Free Bakery and Cafe Kudo Has Made Its Home Within The Hotel Windsor

    A hole-in-the-wall debut from a husband-and-wife chef duo, where gluten-free means anything but boring.

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    Redfern's Fontana Is the New Italian Diner In the Former Ron's Upstairs Space

    Arriving from the Don Peppino's team, Fontana retains all the charm of the beloved previous occupant of its Redfern Street space.

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    Twenty-Three Highly Indulgent Food and Drink Festivals to Look Forward to Around Brisbane in 2022

    Add strawberries on everything, drinking all the whisky and saying cheers to Oktoberfest to your culinary plans for the rest of the year.

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    Maggie May Is the New 70s-Inspired Supper Club Opening in The Defiant Duck's Old Newstead Digs

    Opening in October, the new venue from Hallmark Hospitality will pair share plates with wine and cocktails — and sport a casual vibe.

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    The Queen Vic's European Night Market Will Transport You to a Different Destination Each Week

    From September 21, the precinct's new market series will be amping up Wednesday evenings with a smorgasbord of European flavours and sounds.

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    Chadstone Is Launching a New $71 Million Entertainment and Dining Precinct This Summer

    Spanning over 10,350 square metres, it'll feature a slew of al fresco dining options, with new venues from Piccolina, Half Acre, Urban Alley and Archie Brothers — plus, Melbourne's first Hijinx Hotel.

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    Melbourne Will Soon Be Home to a Challenge Room Hotel That You Can Play (and Drink) Your Way Through

    Taking design cues from 'The Grand Budapest Hotel' and Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory, this game-filled bar is setting up shop in Chadstone's new entertainment precinct.

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    Andrew McConnell's Famed Melbourne Restaurant Supernormal Is Opening a Brisbane Outpost

    The acclaimed chef is bringing Supernormal to the Sunshine State, opening in a prime riverfront position in Brisbane's CBD in 2023.

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    Five Food Festivals and Farmers Markets That Are Worth Planning Your Tassie Trip Around

    From first-time food festivals to sparkling wine celebrations — here's how you can treat your tastebuds in Tasmania.

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    EziStreat Is North Melbourne's New Hawker-Style Food Hall Serving Up Eats From Around the Globe

    This former warehouse riffs on the buzzy food halls of Asia — only with a global lineup of street food, a beer garden and a vibrant collection of mural art.

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    Harajuku Gyoza Has Just Added Super-Fluffy Japanese Air Cheesecakes to Its Dessert Menu

    The supremely photogenic sweet treat is available for $6 at the dumpling chain's Sydney, Brisbane and Gold Coast locations.

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    Five Lesser-Known Wine Regions to Visit in New Zealand

    Not mentioned: Central Otago, Marlborough nor Hawke's Bay.

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    KFC's New Queen Street Mall Store Is the First in Brisbane Giving Away Excess Food to Those in Need

    The fast-food chain has implemented its first Brisbane food recovery program, teaming up with Wesley Mission Queensland.

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    The Team Behind Rockpool Is Opening Elegant New Cocktail Bar Alice in The Rocks This Month

    Alice is bringing next-level bar snacks and inventive cocktails to this sleek new space below Argyle Street.

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    Michelin-Starred Cantonese Restaurant T'ang Court Has Opened an Australian Outpost on the Gold Coast

    In Hong Kong, T’ang Court has boasted three Michelin stars since 2016 — and now the chain has opened inside The Langham Gold Coast.

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    Black Star Pastry Just Dropped a Couple of New Hot Drinks Based on Two of Its Famous Cakes

    The Strawberry Watermelon Cake and Choc Mirage Slice have been reborn in liquid form — and they're joining the menu permanently.

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    A Foodie's Guide to Phillip Island and Surrounds

    From artisan cheese shops to Indigenous food trails and waterside dining, Phillip Island effortlessly combines idyllic landscapes with culinary excellence.

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    We're Giving Away Tickets to a Secret Lock-In Celebrating Dubliner Whiskey's New Fiery Irish

    The Dubliner Irish Whiskey team are shouting a night out at a freshly reno'd Darlinghurst spot — and you're invited.

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    Peter Gunn's Collingwood Fine Diner Ides Now Has Sibling Bar March Next Door

    The star chef's latest venture is an intimate eating and drinking den with contemporary Japanese-inspired bites, and a broad lineup of sips to match.

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    Lune Is Serving Up Finger Bun Croissants and Cherry Blossom Cruffins to Start Off Spring

    Everything croissants, coconut Kouign Amanns and choc-chip cookies: they're also among Lune's September specials.

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    Spirit Specialist Kurtis Bosley Shares Three Unexpectedly Brilliant Whisky Cocktail Pairings

    We got all the intel on the best bites to accompany three standout whiskey concoctions (and nabbed the recipes for the drinks too).

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    Kabul Social Is the CBD's New Afghan Takeaway Restaurant Serving Dumplings and Snack Packs for a Good Cause

    Kabul Social is the work of a group of Afghan refugees and the Plate It Forward program, bringing the cuisine of Afghanistan to the CBD.

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    Now Open: Tillerman Is Eagle Street's New Holiday-Style Seafood Restaurant with Killer River Views

    The latest venue from restaurateurs Andrew and Jaimee Baturo, plus Naga Thai chef Suwisa Phoonsang, is now open in the CBD.

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    Bobbie Peels Is North Melbourne's Old-Meets-New Watering Hole From Two Familiar Hospo Names

    The new-look Bobbie Peels is celebrating quality booze alongside snacky share plates and hand-rolled pasta.

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    Milky Lane and Crust Are Teaming Up on an OTT Range of Pizza Burgers and Burger Pizzas

    A Hawaiian pizza, but as a burger? Milky Lane's decadent beef burg, but as a pizza? You can try both for a limited time.

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    El Camino Cantina Is Opening a New 250-Seat Tex-Mex Joint with Beach Views in Surfers Paradise

    Sip OTT margaritas or tuck into breakfast tacos while staring at the waves at the lively chain's latest location — its sixth in Queensland.

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    Surry Thrills Is the Two-Week Festival Taking Over Surry Hills' Best Restaurants, Bars, Hotels and Cinemas

    Some of the big names involved include the Ace Hotel, Chin Chin, Golden Age, Nomad, Pellegrino 2000 and Poly.

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    Thieves Coffee Is the Coffee Subscription Service Delivering Local Beans and Pods to Your Door Every Month

    Expand your coffee horizons and save by cutting down on trips to the coffee shop.

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