Best of Sydney 2015: Best New Product

New Bodypass Lets You Mix and Match Classes at Sydney's Boutique Gyms

Thousands of Sydney gym classes, one pass.

This Sydney Craft Gin Distillery Crowdfunded $20,000 in One Day

Demand is already through the roof for Marrickville newcomers Poor Toms Gin.

Meet Frank Green, the Aussie-Designed SmartCup

This genius invention lets you pay for your coffee WITH your coffee cup.

Whizz Is the New Sydney Cleaning Service Startup

Like Uber for cleaners.

This New Australian App Is Your Handy Ethical Shopping Assistant

Shop with your conscience in your hand.

ASAP Is the New Australian Delivery Service That'll Bring You Anything in 60 Minutes

Literally anything (legal).

Childish Gambino Has Cancelled His 2025 Down Under Tour So There'll Be No Summertime Magic After All

It was meant to be the rapper and hip hop star's first trip our way since 2019 — but just like his North American, UK and European dates, it's no longer happening.

CP Staff Picks: The Best Summer BBQ Meals, According to Our Editors

These recipes pack maximum flavour with minimal effort.

Rhys Darby: The Legend Returns

The New Zealand comedian is bringing his first stand-up show in almost a decade to Sydney.

The Lord of the Rings — A Musical Tale

The musical version of JRR Tolkien's classic is taking the hobbits to Sydney's State Theatre.

Lego 'Star Wars': The Exhibition

Australia's world-first Lego 'Star Wars' exhibition is soaring into Melbourne in 2025 — from May the fourth, of course.

Get Your Gifting Sorted For the Whole Family with these Black Friday Deals

Turns out you don’t need to break the bank to keep the whole family happy.

This Never Happened Presents

Dance Music record label This Never Happened is back for another Sydney party that won't allow phones.

Australia's Helpful Map Plotting Out All the Best and Brightest Christmas Lights Has Been Updated for 2024

Enter your postcode or suburb, then find out where to see luminous festive displays near you and around town — 'tis the season.

Neptune's Grotto

Bridge Street, Sydney

Indulge in the hand-crafted pasta dishes and a to-shelf wine list at this newly opened venue from the team behind Clam Bar.

The Light Brigade

2A Oxford St, Woollahra

Woodfired pizzas and cocktails, plus a rooftop that's 83 metres above sea level.

When a Delightfully Strange Screen-to-Stage Australian Musical Happens: Paul Hodge and Simon Phillips Chat 'Round the Twist'

Have you heard the word about Queensland Theatre and Queensland Performing Arts Centre's new adaptation of the beloved 90s series? We chatted to the composer/playwright and director behind it.

Fifteen of the Most Unique Stays You Can Book Around New Zealand

Spend a few nights in a leafy treehouse, a beautifully restored truck perched right on the bay or even a mountaintop cabin with views for days.

The NGV's Huge Yayoi Kusama Exhibition Will Feature Ten Immersive Installations — Which Is a World Record

The Japanese artist's latest Australian showcase will include more of her immersive environments than has ever been assembled in one place before.

The International

25 Martin Place, Sydney

A trio of stylish venues from one of Sydney's top restaurant groups have brought a new level of refinement to 25 Martin Place's hospitality precinct.

Lady Gaga, Green Day and Post Malone Are Headlining Coachella 2025 — Whether You'll Be There or Be Livestreaming

Missy Elliott, Charli XCX, Megan Thee Stallion, Travis Scott, The Prodigy and Kraftwerk are also on the lineup — plus plenty more.

The Best Things to Do in Sydney This Weekend

Explore a huge three-day Christmas food and wine market, tuck into a festive-themed degustation and take a virtual time-hop back to ancient Egypt.

The Ultimate Singapore Food Guide (For More Than Chilli Crab and Chicken Rice)

You’ll be ordering like a local in no time.

Enchanted Christmas Markets at Westfield Bondi

Pick up a one-of-a-kind gift at this festive market.

30 of the Biggest Savings You Can Score this Black Friday

You don’t always have to drop big bucks to reap rewards.

Wentworth Bar

101 Phillip Street, Sydney

This leafy rooftop retreat is an oasis of fun where you can kick back with friends as you sip oversized cocktails and bop to pumping DJ sets.

Delta Rue

101 Phillip Street, Sydney

This elegant Vietnamese fine diner at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth combines old-world charm with some playful flourishes.

Pitch Music & Arts Festival

Joy Orbison, Honey Dijon, Funk Tribu, 2manydjs: they're heading to Grampian Plains for this long-weekend festival in 2024.

The Best New Restaurants and Bars in Sydney You Need to Visit

Discover your next dining obsession with our cheat sheet to the best new venues in town.

'Yellowjackets' Is Returning for Season Three on Valentine's Day 2025 — and It Just Dropped Its First Teaser Trailer

This sneak peek at the survivalist thriller's third season is brief — but get ready to eat your heart out come February 14.

Is This Sydney's Fanciest Sandwich? Sandoitchi Has Joined Forces with Vic's Meat to Create a Decadent Wagyu Sanga and Yes, We're Drooling Too

Diners can also sample a surprising dessert special featuring wagyu fat chocolate mousse fusing Japanese flavours with top-quality produce.

The Mightiest Tiny Houses You Can Book Around NSW

Escape reality with a few nights spent in a secluded mini abode.

Fabbrica Bread Shop Coogee

214 Coogee Bay Road, Coogee

You can now enjoy this fan-favourite bread shop at its new beachside location, complete with new delights and Roman-inspired treats.

Playing a Woman Who Impersonates Her Teenage Daughter in a Dark Australian Comedy: Jackie van Beek Talks 'Audrey'

"You just don't come across these characters very often. Well, I hadn't," the 'What We Do in the Shadows' and 'The Breaker Upperers' star told us.

Coming Soon: A Debris-Strewn Post-Disaster Landscape Is Taking Over Mona's Former Library Space for a Year

French artist Théo Mercier is creating sand sculpture 'DARK TOURISM' to comment on travel to locations with grim histories, as well as the planet's changing climate.

Joy Orbison, Honey Dijon, Funk Tribu, 2manydjs: They're Heading to Grampian Plains for Pitch Music & Arts 2025

Daria Kolosova, SPFDJ, 999999999, Shanti Celeste, FJAAK, Lady Shaka, Job Jobse: they're all on the lineup as well.

"I Learn From Her Every Night": 'Hamilton' Star Vidya Makan Is Putting Her Own Spin on the Musical Theatre Megahit

The performer and composer had to forget everything she knew about the blockbusting show to find some common ground with her character.

ALWAYS LIVE — Garage Band

A free event shining the spotlight on Victoria's talented young musicians.

Australia's World-First Lego 'Star Wars' Exhibition Will Premiere in Melbourne in 2025 — on May the Fourth

How do you recreate all things 'Star Wars' using eight-million plastic bricks? You'll soon be able to find out at Melbourne Museum.

Rhys Darby Is Bringing His First Stand-Up Show in Almost a Decade to Australia's Stages in 2025

The 'Flight of the Conchords' and 'This Flag Means Death' favourite is heading back behind the mic, locking in a nine-stop Aussie tour.

Five Ways To Turn Your Apartment Balcony into a Summer Haven

Ditch the sweltering city heat for your very own urban retreat this summer.

The Most-Secluded Retreats You Can Book in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland

Here, you'll find cosy couples' cabins, treehouse hideaways and stunning rural retreats.

Double Bay Christmas Festival

Bring the whole family along for 100-plus stalls, live music, carnival rides and fireworks by the water.

Paddo Collective Walking Tour

Uncover the vibrant cultural heritage of this Sydney suburb through local sites and thrilling unsolved mysteries.

Now Open: Australia's First-Ever René Magritte Retrospective Is Here with Dreamy Eyes, Oversized Apples and More

The Belgian surrealist is in the spotlight at the 2024–25 Sydney International Art Series, including some of his most-famous works.

Woollahra Hotel Christmas Market

Celebrate the holiday season at this popular pop-up market that's sure to be a merry night to remember.

Kyiv Social Is Celebrating the Opening of Its New Dining Space on Grafton Lane with a $59 Six-Course Menu and a Super-Cheap Happy Hour

Sydneysiders now have even more delicious ways to support displaced Ukrainians and war orphans with these new deals from the Plate It Forward Hospitality Group.

Christmas Actually — The Little Red Company

An end-of-year favourite, this supremely festive cabaret show sings through all the hits from 'Love Actually'.

Fat Pomelo

16 Ocean Street, Narrabeen

The northern beaches just scored a new go-to destination for hearty pan-Asian cuisine in a dining room with a citrus-inspired design.

The Timothée Chalamet-Starring 'A Complete Unknown' Is Opening 2025's Westpac Openair Cinema Season

'Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy', 'Conclave', 'Nightbitch' and 'We Live in Time' have also joined the lineup — and so has a Festival of Food with Luke Nguyen, Danielle Alvarez and Fabbrica.

The Best Things to Do in Sydney This Week

Nail this year's Christmas gift shopping at a massive three-day food and wine festival, discover the after-dark delights of one of Sydney's buzziest suburbs or catch a movie sat under the stars.

Julie Mehrtu: 'A Transcore of the Radical Imaginatory' at MCA Australia

The first exhibition dedicated to Julie Mehretu to be shown in the Southern Hemisphere is coming to the MCA in November.

Blur on Film: How Toby L Made Both a Documentary and a Concert Movie About the Britpop Greats (and the First Band He Ever Saw Live)

Loving the Damon Albarn-fronted group as a kid in the 90s has turned out well for the Transgressive record label co-founder and filmmaker — and Australia's British Film Festival also benefits.

Farewell The Lume: Australia's Multi-Sensory Digital Art Gallery Is Closing Its Doors in 2026

The Melbourne venue will still bring back its Vincent van Gogh exhibition from Boxing Day into 2025, then say goodbye the following January.

Diaries Out, Tents Ready: Grampian Plains Festival Pitch Music & Arts Has Locked in Its 2025 Dates

The fest's lineup is also on the way, complete with a bigger Pitch One stage — and the ticket ballot is now open.

Get More to Your Door for Less with Free DashPass for Amazon Prime Members

Stay comfy on the couch this holiday season by shopping, feasting and streaming with a free two-year DashPass membership.

Steyne Park

2 William Street, Double Bay

Finding Inspiration in Ridley Scott's Colosseum: Paul Mescal, Connie Nielsen and Fred Hechinger Chat 'Gladiator II'

"Basically I want to be like Ridley when I grow up. That’s the root of it for me," Mescal told us about working with the iconic filmmaker on this epic sequel.

The 14 Best Hotels In Melbourne

Whether you're vacationing or staycationing, this lineup of the best hotels in Melbourne will help you live your best life — fine restaurants, premium spas and pillow menus await.

Now Open: Brisbane's New 'Bluey's World' Experience Lets You Step Inside the Heeler Home for Real Life

This custom-built 4000-square-metre attraction recreates the show's famous sets in the perfect place for it.

Coming Soon: Bar Julius Is the Colourful Euro-Coded Bar and Diner at the New Luxe Boutique Stay The Eve

The team behind Sydney stalwarts The Gidley and Bistecca will be delivering multiple venues at the plush hotel at the Surry Hills Village development.

A House-Within-a-House Labyrinth Has Popped Up in Melbourne to Get Everyone Thinking About Small-Scale Architecture

The NGV's 2024 Architecture Commission 'Home Truth' is all about thinking about alternative ways of building houses in Australia.

From Hiking Trails to Biking Paths, Here's How to See Another Side of Singapore for Free

Immersing yourself in Singapore's natural beauty won't cost you a thing.

Save on Some High-End Power Tech with BLUETTI Black Friday Sale

Save ahead of summer adventures with some discounted portable power.

Ten of the Best Airbnb Stays You Can Book Around Australia

For your next getaway around Australia, spend a weekend in a cabin floating on the ocean, a bubble in the mountains or a 100-year-old castle.

You Can Now Watch Season One of The Kates' Hilarious Morning TV Satire 'Get Krack!n' on YouTube

Still trying to fill the 'Deadloch'-shaped hole in your viewing until season two arrives? Whether or not you've seen this hit series before, it'll help.

Madam Ji

13 Burton Street, Darlinghurst

Classic dishes and boundary-pushing fusions are on the menu at a restaurant inspired by the "resilience and freedom" of women in Indian culture.

Tony- and Olivier-Winning Hit 'The Play That Goes Wrong' Is Making a Comeback on Australia's Stages in 2025

What happens when The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society tries to stage a murder-mystery? Chaos — and this onstage comedy.

The Sydney Good Food & Wine Show Christmas Markets

Stock up on Christmas gifts for all the foodies in your life at this massive seasonal market featuring stalls from more than 150 different local producers.

Australia's Asia-Pacific Triennial of Performing Arts Is Returning in 2025 with a Jam-Packed Performance Lineup

Asia TOPA's performance program includes 33 shows, 18 of which will make their world premiere, all in Melbourne in February and March 2025.

The Best Indian Restaurants in Sydney

Explore menus with hundreds of regional dishes — or just order a butter chicken and be done with it at these brilliant Indian restaurants in Sydney.

Here's Your First Look at 'The Handmaid's Tale' Season Six and 'The Bear' Season Four Thanks to Disney+'s 2025 Trailer

Also featured: season two of 'Andor', new 'Alien' TV series 'Alien: Earth', the Glen Powell-starring 'Chad Powers' and 'Daredevil: Born Again'.

Winstons

162 Saint Johns Road, Glebe

Sydney's degustation doyen Nelly Robinson makes British food great at Australia's first true gastropub.

Sun's Out, Guns Out: Ten Essential Goodies to Grab This Summer

There is nothing quite like an Aussie summer, and we're here to help make it even better. 

Coming Soon: Mondrian Is Opening Its First Australian Hotel in Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast in 2025

This Los Angeles-born chain's debut Aussie site will feature 208 hotel rooms — plus pools, restaurants, and both beach and hinterland views.

Welcome to 'The White Lotus' in Thailand: HBO Has Dropped a New Teaser for Its 2024–2025 Lineup

You can also catch new sneak peeks of 'The Last of Us' season two,' 'IT' spinoff 'Welcome to Derry', 'The Rehearsal' season two and more.

Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru

Travel back in time with this exhibit at the Australian Museum in Sydney.

Cambridge Christmas Markets

Get your wishlists ready, Santa's coming to town thanks to markets all over Sydney.

This Never Happened's Phone- and Camera-Free Dance Parties Are Returning to Australia in 2025

After a successful debut Down Under in 2023, the Lane 8's record label's shindigs are returning to Melbourne and Sydney.

The First Action-Packed Teaser Trailer for 'Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning' Is Here

After being delayed from 2024, Tom Cruise's latest stint in Ethan Hunt's shoes will hit cinemas Down Under in May 2025.

Rockpool Has Unveiled a New-Look Bar with an Affordable Late-Night Menu Starring Fancy Toasties and Empanadas

Move over Maccas: this new after-dark dining option is raising the bar with elevated burgers, hot chips with brisket gravy and more.

Sixteen of the Best Private Accommodations You Can Book in Regional Victoria

Escape the city and head to the wilderness for a holiday in these private getaways scattered around regional Victoria.

Many of the Best Seats at Sydney Festival 2025's Headline Shows Are on Sale for Just $49 — Here's Why

As NSW's flagship arts fest prepares to celebrate its 49th birthday, affordability has been very much front of mind for Festival Director Olivia Ansell.

Multiple Bad Things

This dynamic work of groundbreaking theatre explores the intersection between the physical and intellectual via a show that raises more questions than it answers.

Converted!

Expect big feels and even bigger tunes at this soul-hugging musical about teen angst, self-discovery and the battle to live truthfully.

Antigone in the Amazon

An ancient story gets an urgent and innovative update in this fascinating production by one of contemporary theatre's most dynamic mavericks.

Siegfried & Roy: The Unauthorised Opera

This comedic musical biopic about the infamous magical duo with a dangerous penchant for big cats is ready to cast a spell on Sydney Festival.

Yayoi Kusama's Five-Metre-Tall (and Dot-Covered) 'Dancing Pumpkin' Sculpture Is Now on Display in Australia

The yellow-and-black artwork has been unveiled at Melbourne's NGV International ahead of the gallery's summer 'Yayoi Kusama' exhibition.

Heaps Gay 11th Birthday Party at White Bay Power Station

Since its birth in 2013, Heaps Gay has created inclusive, safe, gloriously queer spaces for the LGBTQIA+ community. This year, the party is getting dialled up to 11.

Fifteen of the Best Places to Stay in the Blue Mountains

From a mountaintop villa to a secluded country cottage, these are the best Airbnb stays you'll find in the Blue Mountains.

Singapore is Made for More

World-class eats, diverse cultural experiences and lush greenery come together in the Lion City.

Five Unexpected Ways to Experience Nature in Singapore

Take your pick from breathtaking wetlands with eagles, otters and crocodiles, a tour of a working farm, or a sustainable retreat in the middle of a renowned attraction.

Diving Beneath Bondi Icebergs' Much-Photographed Surface in a Documentary Celebrating Community: Ian Darling Talks 'The Pool'

In this meditative film, there's far more to the iconic Sydney spot than being one of the Harbour City's most-famous locations — and the most-snapped pool in the world.

The Most Idyllic Island Accommodations You Can Book in Queensland

Treat yourself to a tropical Hamilton Island getaway, spend a few days lounging in the Whitsundays or make the most of Straddie when staying at these stunning accommodations.

Always Live Has Added Air Playing 'Moon Safari' in Full to Its Already Jam-Packed 2024 Lineup

The French duo's celebration of their iconic 25-year-old album joins a program that already features Jack White, The Offspring, St Vincent and heaps more.

When Australia's Past Haunts Its Present On- and Off-Screen: Shari Sebbens, Meyne Wyatt and Jon Bell Chat 'The Moogai'

Building upon the award-winning short film of the same name, this powerful First Nations horror film digs into Stolen Generations trauma.

The 20 Best Things to Do in Sydney (That You've Probably Never Heard of)

Think you know Sydney? Think again — these surprising and under-the-radar activities let you experience the Harbour City from every angle.

Fair Day, Pool Parties, Honey Dijon, Romy, Trixie Mattel: Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras 2025 Has Them All

More than 80 LGBTQIA+ events will take over the Harbour City — including the return of WorldPride 2023's 'Blak & Deadly' First Nations gala concert.

'Stranger Things' Season Five Will Hit Netflix in 2025 to Take You Back to the Upside Down One Last Time

The streaming platform has also revealed the new season's eight episode titles — and that it's set in 1987.

Moonlight Cinema Sydney

Catch 'The Fall Guy', 'Gladiator II', 'The Substance' and a heap of Christmas movies under the stars in Centennial Park.

Moonlight Cinema's 2024–25 Dates Are Here — and So Is the Outdoor Picture Palace's First Program

Alongside Christmas movies, the openair cinema is screening everything from 'The Fall Guy' and 'Twisters' to 'Gladiator II'.

Maybe Group Has Unveiled a New Dream-Inspired Cocktail Menu at Dean & Nancy on 22 — Including the Bar's First Interactive Drink

Step into a dream and explore alternate realities with the latest clutch of creative mingles from Sydney's masters of creative cocktails.

Polo in the City

This horseback sport with a storied history is entering the 21st century, bringing spectators closer to the action than ever before.

Obsession x Tom Thum by CUPRA

A ticketed (but free) night of cocktails, canapés and beatboxing brilliance.

Sydney Opera House Is Giving 'In the Mood for Love' the Concert Treatment with a 39-Piece Orchestra

In the event's Australian premiere, Wong Kar-Wai's classic has a new date with the big screen, with Guy Noble conducting.

'In the Mood for Love' in Concert

Sydney Opera House is giving Wong Kar-Wai's swoonworthy masterpiece the concert treatment with a 39-piece orchestra.

Gifting Made Simple: Ten Easy Presents You Can Buy Before the Christmas Rush

Amazon is here to help you avoid the chaos of last-minute shopping this silly season. 

DIY Season: Ten Products That Can Help You Complete Any Summer Project in Record Time

Just some cool stuff for those who are officially in our DIY era.

This Year's Eat Drink Design Awards Has Revealed the Nation's Most Beautiful Places to Dine, Sip and Stay

The winning designs showcase a range of interiors from the rustic and culturally rich to the modern and minimalist.

Immerse Yourself in Japanese Culture at These Eight Festivals

Discover the wonderful and ancient traditions that make Japan so special.

Westeros Is Heading to the Big Screen: It Looks Like a 'Game of Thrones' Movie Is Coming

A film inspired by George RR Martin's page-to-screen fantasy franchise is apparently in very early development.

Ministry of Sound: Testament

Ministry of Sound's massive 90s and 00s parties are returning to Sydney with Roger Sanchez, Felix Da Housecat, Utah Saints and more.

Get Ready to Party Like It's the 90s and 00s: Ministry of Sound's Huge Throwback Parties Are Coming Back in 2025

Roger Sanchez, Felix Da Housecat, Graeme Park, Krafty Kuts, Plump DJs, Smokin Jo and Utah Saints are just some of the names on the lineup.

Sydney's Westpac Openair Cinema Has Locked in Its 2025 Summer Dates and First Three Films

This harbourside spot to see a movie with a view will be screening 'Gladiator II', 'Wicked' and 'Anora', with the rest of the program still to come.

Paddo Night Out

This community-focused event will save your wallet with a bunch of generous deals, specials and free events while supporting local hospitality businesses at the same time.