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NewsComing Soon: +81 Sushi Kappo Is the Ultra-Intimate — and Long-Awaited — Restaurant Sibling to Aizome Bar
The award-winning West End bar is preparing to open a dramatic 12-seat omakase restaurant next door.
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"Mexican food isn't about overpowering flavours, but about how they work together."
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All it takes is a little practice and a dash of science.
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NewsSun, Sand, and Seafood: St Siandra's Beachfront Deck Chairs Return for Summer 2026
Soak up a Sydney summer thanks to St Siandra's beachside deck chairs.
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See out the last night of 2025 with a decadent feast, a riverside extravaganza or a Texas-style hoedown.
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RestaurantThe French Exit
169 Mary Street, Brisbane City
A dimly lit, romantic and inviting space, classic French dishes and a standout wine list go a long way to making you forget you just strolled off the street in Brissy.
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BarThe Straddie Hotel
158 East Coast Road, Point Lookout
North Stradbroke Island's legendary pub has reopened with refreshed spaces, classic pub fare and sweeping ocean views.
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RestaurantCibaria Noosa
Elysium Resort Noosa, 14-16 Hastings St, Noosa Heads
Handmade pasta and coastal Italian flavours take centre stage at this relaxed all-day trattoria and bar on Hastings Street.
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RestaurantBirria Boy Taqueria
617 Stanley Street, Woolloongabba
Don't delay in getting a taste of these tacos, as this pop-up is only sticking around for a few months.
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RestaurantMeltemi Mediterrania
17 Albert Ave, Broachbeach, Gold Coast
This new diner brings the bold and diverse flavours of countries from Spain to Morocco and Sardinia to Lebanon all the way to the Gold Coast.
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The Straddie Hotel
158 East Coast Road, Point Lookout
North Stradbroke Island's legendary pub has reopened with refreshed spaces, classic pub fare and sweeping ocean views.
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BarStickybeak Wine Bar
2 Logan Road, Woolloongabba
Fancy pouring your own vino? You can at this self-serve Woolloongabba spot, with 80 different wines on offer.
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Bar+81 Aizome Bar
259 Montague Road, West End
Tokyo-style cocktails are a highlight at West End's ten-seat Ginza-inspired bar.
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BarBY.ARTISANS
99 Jane Street, West End
If you're keen to sip gin made from Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary's old eucalyptus leaves, this West End distillery is your go-to.
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BarByblós Brisbane
39 Hercules Street, Hamilton
This Portside favourite has relaunched after 18 years with a revamped look and refreshed Lebanese menu.
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The European-centric film festival returns for its biggest run yet, now in theatres nationwide.
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"Come and hear some incredible Aussie music, but also come to see what a different future looks like."
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Yungblud catered to a crowd of thirsty fans after selling out two shows in Brisbane this past weekend.
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Take your summer vibes to even greater heights, as one of Australia's most beloved surf-rock bands tours the country.
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EventMalibu Barbie Cafe
Fri, 27 Jun 2025 - Sat, 28 Feb 2026
The Social Quarter, Malvern East
Tuck into an ice cream float served in a Barbie convertible at this two-storey hangout — or grab a cocktail from the Ken-themed bar.
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EventBack to the Future: The Musical
Fri, 26 Sep 2025 - Sun, 25 Jan 2026
Sydney Lyric, The Star, Sydney
Great Scott! This stage-to-screen hit has now arrived in Sydney!
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EventLego 'Star Wars': The Exhibition
Sun, 4 May 2025 - Mon, 26 Jan 2026
Melbourne Museum, Carlton
Australia's world-first Lego 'Star Wars' exhibition is soaring into Melbourne in 2025 — from May the fourth, of course.
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Event'Star Wars' Galactic Cafe
Sat, 7 Jun 2025 - Mon, 26 Jan 2026
Melbourne Museum, Carlton
The force is strong with Australia's first-ever 'Star Wars' cafe, which is serving up blue milk at Melbourne Museum.
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EventBanana Swim Pass by Australian Bananas
Wed, 21 Jan, 2026
Various venues across Australia
Power through a few laps or splash about in the sun, as this free one-day event invites banana-lovers to get active at their local pool.
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EventCumulus Thursdays
Thu, 29 Jan, 2026
Cloudland, Fortitude Valley
A new weeknight staple has just launched at Cloudland.
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EventNick Cave and The Bad Seeds: The 'Wild God' Tour
Tue, 27 Jan, 2026
Victoria Park / Barrambin, Herston
This iconic Australian band is bringing its latest tour Down Under to kick off 2026, playing two-and-a-half-hour shows.
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NewsBiennale of Sydney 2026 Explores Hidden Histories With 53 Artists and a Stellar Performance Lineup – Here's What We Know (So Far)
Expect a weekly after-dark arts festival at a former industrial site, creative workshops and walking tours in Redfern and installations at four major cultural venues.
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Add to wishlist: IKEA Bluetooth speakers reimagined as colourful lamps and statement home decor.
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Hospo is looking more stylish than ever — from chefs getting involved in fashion campaigns to an Aussie designer label dedicated to service uniforms.
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Browse original artworks from Heidi Middleton, alongside sustainable designs made from natural fabrics and recycled materials.
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Frank Green and LANEIGE introduce a limited-edition ceramic bottle and coordinating lip serum designed to elevate daily hydration into a luxury beauty ritual.
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Built for heat, salt, sand and long afternoons outdoors, this is a considered edit of the products that hold up best through an Australian summer.
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Celebrate the creatives in your life with gifts that inspire — from gallery memberships and design-led homewares to artist-made objects and standout cultural experiences.
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Gifts for the perpetually in-transit — from clever travel accessories and design-led essentials to stylish pieces that make life on the go a little easier.
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NewsIHG Hotels Is Offering 20% Discounts on Bookings for Over 270 Hotels Until Early February
Get a luxurious stay booked across the world before the New Year gets the better of you with this time-limited sale.
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Appearing alongside the stays that captured the most engagement on TikTok and Instagram, the Gilay Estate nailed the brief for young travellers.
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Revamped following an NZD $30-million uplift, this sky-high luxury stay offers elegant hospitality within touching distance of the ski fields.
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Combine nostalgia and nightlife, as this card game experience transforms much-loved pubs into UNO-themed escapes.
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With its wellness-focused lifestyle and plethora of eateries, Bondi thrives in the mornings.
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PubFlinders Street Wharves
108 Flinders Street, Townsville City
The massive project is set to revitalise the area into a drinking, dining and entertainment destination, marking an exciting new chapter for tourism in the area.
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The French Exit
169 Mary Street, Brisbane City
A dimly lit, romantic and inviting space, classic French dishes and a standout wine list go a long way to making you forget you just strolled off the street in Brissy.
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RestaurantGolden Avenue
67 Edward Street, Brisbane
The Anyday group's seventh restaurant — and its first in the CBD — brings fire-kissed Levantine fare to a brutalist, light-filled Edward Street space.
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Pub4 Pines Brewing
The Circuit , Brisbane Airport
With a beer garden and party driving bays, the laidback yet energetic precinct will draw tourists, locals, families and corporates alike.
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CafeThe Brooke
116 Brookes Street, Fortitude Valley
A charming coffee spot on the forecourt of a gothic-inspired church.
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