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    Where to Go in Sydney for a Last-Minute Catch-Up with Mates This Summer

    Celebrate making it through another year at these beachside beer gardens and inner city rooftops.

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    Melbourne's World-Famous Lune Croissanterie Is Opening a Brisbane Store

    Prepare for queues — some of the world's best croissants are heading north.

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    Oxford Street's Kinselas and Courthouse Hotels Are Set to Be Merged Into One Mega-Venue

    The two venues were recently sold for a combined $67 million.

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    Buono's Bubble Tea-Flavoured Vegan Ice Cream Tubs Have Just Landed in the Freezer Aisle

    The brand has also released ice cream-filled mochi balls that are vegan and gluten free.

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    Hobsons Bay Hotel Is Williamstown's New Three-Storey Neighbourhood Pub with a Rooftop Bar

    The bayside boozer has an ex-Supernormal chef, house-made doughnuts and hot chook rolls.

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    Top-Notch Local Tipples in Trying Times: Three Victorian Companies Making Must-Sip Drinks in 2020

    Meet the standout local drinks brands that were voted the state's favourites as part of the BWS Local Luvvas initiative.

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    Sydney's Fried Chicken and Rare Sneaker Shop Butter Is Launching an Outpost in Chatswood

    The chain's third outpost will be have champagne, sneakers and (for the first time) charcoal chicken.

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    Black Star Pastry's New Cake Lets You Sit an Edible Tree in the Middle of Your Christmas Spread

    It stands 35 centimetres tall — and it looks like a snow-dusted Christmas tree.

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    Top-Notch Local Tipples in Trying Times: Two Queensland Companies Making Must-Sip Drinks in 2020

    Meet the standout local drinks brands that were voted the state's favourites as part of the BWS Local Luvvas initiative.

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    Sydney's Best New Bars of 2020

    The city's very best boozy additions of the year.

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    Melbourne's Best New Bars of 2020

    The city's very best boozy additions of the year.

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    Five Twists on Your Favourite Party Cocktails for Your Next Summer Get-together

    Give these elevated cocktails a whirl at your next soirée.

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    Top-Notch Local Tipples in Trying Times: Four NSW Companies Making Must-Sip Drinks in 2020

    Meet the standout local drinks brands that were voted the state's favourites as part of the BWS Local Luvvas initiative.

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    Australia's Guidelines for Reducing Health Risks From Drinking Have Changed for the First Time Since 2009

    They now recommend no more than ten drinks a week, and a maximum of four drinks on any one day.

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    Harajuku Gyoza Is Serving Up Black Sesame and Matcha Ice Cream-Flavoured Beers

    You can pair the Japanese dessert-themed brews with dumplings in Sydney, Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

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    Where to Eat When You're Saving but Don't Feel Like Another Meal at Home

    Places for a weeknight feed that won't blow the budget.

  • Guide

    Where to Eat When You're Saving but Don't Feel Like Another Meal at Home

    Places for a weeknight feed that won't blow the budget.

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    The Arbory Afloat Crew Is Opening a Five-Storey Food and Drink Haven in a 100-Year-Old Building

    The team is transforming a heritage building into five distinct venues, rooftop bar included.

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    Where to Eat When You're Saving but Don't Feel Like Another Meal at Home

    Places for a weeknight feed that won't blow the budget.

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    Top-Notch Local Tipples in Trying Times: Three Tasmanian Companies Making Must-Sip Drinks in 2020

    Meet the standout local drinks brands that were voted the state's favourites as part of the BWS Local Luvvas initiative.

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    Society Is the Much-Anticipated New Culinary Venture from Chris Lucas, Martin Benn and Vicki Wild

    The multi-faceted venue will make its home in the 80 Collins Street building from March.

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    Four Super-Easy Rum Cocktail Recipes That'll Transport You to the Tropics This Summer

    Flex your bartending skills at your next summer party — from cruisy backyard dos to at-home mini festivals.

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    Jimmy Brings Is Saving You a Trip to the Bottle Shop with $2 Delivery All Summer

    So, you can get beer, wine, spirits and last-minute bags of ice delivered to your door — for pocket change.

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    Sydney's Mejico Has Opened a Two-Storey Laneway Mexican Restaurant in the CBD

    It's breakfast through to late-night snacks, alongside over 260 varieties of mezcal and tequila.

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    Melbourne's Best New Cafes of 2020

    Start your day at one of our favourite newcomers — there are spots dedicated to Japanese-style soufflé pancakes, rare coffee and incredibly flaky leatherwood honey croissants.

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    Sydney's Best New Cafes of 2020

    Start your day at one of our favourite newcomers — there are gluten free bakeries in the inner west, sprawling urban farms on the lower north shore and vegan burger joints by the beach to explore.

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    Young Henrys' New Brew Celebrates 4ZZZ's 45th Birthday and Kicks Back Half the Proceeds to the Station

    It's called 'H4ZZZY West Coast IPA', and it's available in select bottle shops and venues across southeast Queensland.

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    The Yarra's Overwater Bar Ponyfish Island Has Just Reopened Following an Impressive Makeover

    The long-standing bar now has a Miami-inspired fit-out, summery cocktails and, for the first-time ever, tap beers.

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    We're Giving Away an Epic Burger Picnic for You and Your Besties

    Tuck into the perfect handheld feast with friends this summer — for zero dollars. 

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    Icebergs and Sonoma Have Released Another Limited-Edition Panettone Filled with Aussie Ingredients

    This year, it's filled with sandalwood, davidson plum, lemon myrtle and green ants.

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    Surry Hills' Bartolo Has Reopened with Nuclear Pina Coladas and a Menu Inspired by Coastal Italy

    You can now sit down for a feast of clam spaghetti and stone fruit panettone or grab a frozen cocktail to-go.

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    Seven Melbourne Venues Are Transforming Into International Holiday Destinations for Summer

    Sip frozen margaritas surrounded by cacti, eat karaage chicken under cherry blossom trees and wear flower crowns on a Coachella-inspired rooftop.

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    The Icebergs Terrace Has Transformed Into a Lush Pop-Up Bar Overlooking Bondi Beach for Another Summer

    For the second summer in a row, you can head outside to sip cocktails and eat snacks from the Icebergs Dining Room and Bar's kitchen.

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    Ben & Jerry's and Uber Eats are Delivering Free Ice Creams to Celebrate the Start of Summer

    You'll have to hunt down a code via Instagram first — and the giveaway is on offer in different cities on different days.

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    Three Blue Ducks' First Melbourne Outpost Has Made Its Home at Urbnsurf

    You can eat vibrant farm-to-table dishes and sip sustainably focused drinks, overlooking a two-hectare surf lagoon, at this new Melbourne spot.

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    Four Simple Tequila Spritzes to Whip Up for Your Next Summer Fiesta

    Liven up your summer drinks list with these easy-to-make cocktails.

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    Eagle Street Pier Will Soon Be Home to a New Italian Eatery and Steak and Lobster Restaurant

    Coppa and Cha Cha Char Steak and Lobster will both open their doors at the riverside precinct in December.

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    Six Harbourside Dining Spots That'll Make You Fall in Love with Sydney Once Again

    Find brekkie with a view, sunset seafood feasts and a new floating bar and restaurant.

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    The Three Blue Ducks Team Has Opened a Road Trip-Worthy Restaurant in the Snowy Mountains

    Over the last ten years, the group has opened restaurants in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Byron — and now it's arrived in the snow.

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    Zymurgy Is Footscray's New Outdoor Bar from the Minds Behind Hop Nation and Navi

    This al fresco eatery celebrates the art of fermentation with elevated barbecue fare and local craft booze.

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    The Cake Tales

    This year, more than ever, we've learned to appreciate life's small pleasures.

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