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Guide
Hotel Bars That Even the Locals Should Know About and Frequent
The hotel bars across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane worth seeking out for the drinks alone.
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Guide
Fish and Chips to Take Down to the Water on a Warm Evening
The fish and chip shops and seafood counters across Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne worth taking down to the water this summer.
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Guide
Espresso Bars and Specialty Coffee Roasters to Start Your Day Right
The espresso bars and roasters across Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide that treat coffee like a craft, not a utility.
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Guide
Degustations and Set Menus Worth Booking for a Proper Splurge
The tasting menus across Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide that reward the leap of faith — for when you're feeling indecisive and appropriately ravenous.
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This Just In: Victoria and Tasmania Just Swept Australia's Biggest Wine Awards — Turns Out We're All About Cool Climate Now
The 2027 Halliday Wine Companion Awards handed almost every major trophy to Australia's two coolest wine states, and the numbers make a pretty convincing case for why.
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Now Open: Melbourne Coffee Pioneer ST. ALi Has Opened a Second Indonesian Outpost in Bali's Jimbaran Fishing Village
The Melbourne third-wave pioneer is bringing its coffee credentials, all-day brunch and tropical composure to a new Jimbaran cafe.
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Bar
Officers Mess
50 Oxlade Drive, New Farm
An all-day riverfront diner set inside Brisbane's original World War II naval officers' club, with picnic tables running down to the water.
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Bar
Gusto da Gianni
Remora Road, Hamilton
A 350-seat Italian osteria, cantina, pizzeria and formaggeria rolled into one, spread along the Brisbane River at Portside Wharf.
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Bar
Fosh Bar & Restaurant
39 Hercules Street, Hamilton
Portside is now home to a Hamptons-inspired seafood restaurant with caviar bumps and river views.
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Restaurant
Motel Mexicola
9X Jalan Kayu Jati
Bali’s most anticipated new venue has arrived, and while it’s a destination familiar with regular holidayers and expats alike, it’s also filled with twists fit for its seaside location.
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Restaurant
+81 Sushi Kappo
259 Montague Road, West End
At this intimate West End kappo counter, every movement, course and pause is designed to slow you down and sharpen your attention.
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Bar
Bar Miette
443 Queen Street, Brisbane City
Andrew McConnell's hospitality empire has arrived in Brisbane with this Euro-leaning terrace cafe and wine bar.
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Bar
The Ruby Jazz Club
Mead Lane, Fortitude Valley
A speakeasy jazz club in Fortitude Valley that splits its week in two: ticketed headline shows on Fridays, free entry and rising talent on Saturdays.
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Bar
Before + After
181 George Street, Brisbane City
Brisbane's only specialty amaro bar, hidden down a laneway off George Street with no sign.
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Bar
Officers Mess
50 Oxlade Drive, New Farm
An all-day riverfront diner set inside Brisbane's original World War II naval officers' club, with picnic tables running down to the water.
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Bar
Gusto da Gianni
Remora Road, Hamilton
A 350-seat Italian osteria, cantina, pizzeria and formaggeria rolled into one, spread along the Brisbane River at Portside Wharf.
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Bar
Milquetoast
199 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane City
A former CBD car garage down a laneway, turned into an award-winning wine bar with a British-leaning menu.
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Guide
Independent Cinemas with Interesting and Unexpected Screenings
The kind of cinemas where the screening is only half the reason to show up, these characterful picture palaces are high on vibes.
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Galleries to Spend a Rainy Afternoon Wandering Around
Twelve galleries across Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne that earn a proper look, not just a walk-by.
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This Just In: Cheeky Aussie Podcast Duo Toni and Ryan Will Joke Around in Seven Cities on Their First Australian Live Tour
The Melbourne pals are back on the road after a North America tour in 2023.
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From Cosy Mysteries to AI-Era Satire: The Best New Australian Books to Curl Up With This August
A time-travelling news agency, fables about digital dystopias, the grief of losing a best friend and more.
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This Just In: New York Duo Fcukers Are Bringing Their Sweat-Soaked Dance Party to Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne This December
The Brooklyn-born duo will also swing through Meredith Music Festival, off the back of their five-star debut album 'Ö'.
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Event
Archie Moore: kith and kin
Sat, 27 Sep 2025 - Sun, 18 Oct 2026
GOMA, South Brisbane
This artwork won the 2024 Venice Biennale's Golden Lion — and Australians can see it at home in Brisbane.
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Event
Good Food & Wine Show 2026
Fri, 29 May - Sun, 25 Oct 2026
Various venues across Australia
Inviting guests to savour exclusive creations and cook alongside acclaimed chefs, this annual extravaganza features over 300 foodie exhibitors.
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Event
Nourish & Flow at Mondrian Gold Coast
Mon, 1 Dec 2025 - Mon, 30 Nov 2026
Mondrian Gold Coast, Burleigh Heads
This sun-drenched coastal package combines five-star accommodation with movement, spa rituals and non-stop downtime.
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Event
Cumulus Thursdays
Thu, 3 Sep, 2026
Cloudland, Fortitude Valley
A new weeknight staple has just launched at Cloudland.
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News
The Best Australian Shoe Brands to Know Right Now
Here are 23 homegrown footwear labels to have on your radar now.
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CP On: Does Vinted's Recent Arrival in Australia Mean We Can Finally Compete With the Northern Hemisphere's Vintage Style?
The Lithuanian retailer's local launch exposes why secondhand shopping here is rarely the affordable, accessible alternative to fast fashion it's meant to be.
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This Just In: Lee Mathews Has Partnered With SWOP to Make Reselling (and Collecting) the Label's Garments Easier
There's now an official place to buy and sell pre-loved Lee Mathews.
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The Best Australian Activewear Brands to Know Right Now
From technical performance gear to loungewear built for the cafe (or the couch) — Australian activewear has never had more range.
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This Just In: New Zealand Skincare Pioneer Emma Lewisham Gets Thumbs Up From Nobel Laureate Scientist
Dr Peter Agre is the second great mind to compliment the brand's scientific thinking and sustainability cred.
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The Best Australian Fashion Brands to Know Right Now
From emerging names to established favourites, these fashion designers down under are worth watching.
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CP Picks: For the Design-Obsessed — Beautiful Things by Aussie Brands
Beautiful, design-led gifts from Australian makers — from sculptural homewares to statement accessories and minimalist fashion objects.
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CP Picks: The Best Gifts for Arts Lovers — From Gallery Prints to Music Gigs
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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Celebrate the art of eating well with gifts from Australia’s best independent makers — from handcrafted glassware and bold condiments to limited-edition kitchen tools.
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The Best Boutique and Luxury Hotels in Melbourne
Rooftop pools, pillow menus, hatted restaurants and interiors by Australia's top design studios — these are Melbourne's dreamiest check-ins.
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This Just In: Homegrown Pilates Studio Power Moves Is Bringing Athletic Workouts to Paddington in 2027
Sunny studios have their place, but sometimes a full-body sweat calls for moody lighting.
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A Non-Runner's Guide to Partying Your Way Around the TCS Sydney Marathon
Get the group chat buzzing with this guide to the best things to do as a spectator at the TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS.
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A Weekender's Guide to the Barossa Valley and Beyond
From Germanic Tanunda and Murray Street's heritage main strip, to the old-vine wineries, eateries and cellar doors.
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Five Immersive Wellness Experiences Worth Booking This Season
From live orchestras and forest bathing to floating sound baths, these wellness experiences are making recovery a little easier to prioritise.
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Save the Euro summer for another year and thaw out from winter with a colourful New Zealand getaway instead.
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The Best New Venues in Uluwatu in 2026
Bali's surfing hotspot is increasingly becoming the go-to for tourists and expats alike, with the culinary offering expanding rapidly alongside Uluwatu's growth.
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August
19 Dornoch Terrace, West End
A refined tasting-menu restaurant set inside a heritage West End church.
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Restaurant
Golden 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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Maeve Wine Bar
39 Melbourne Street, South Brisbane
The cosy yet elegant Brisbane wine bar you've been searching for.
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The Wickham
308 Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley
This Valley favourite is welcoming Brisbanites back in after a $3.1-million makeover.















































































































































































































































































