• Feature

    The Localist: Northern Beaches

    The northern beaches is well-known for its heritage-listed houses, harbourfront views, boutique storefronts and beachfront restaurants. Here, the towns get smaller and closer to the coast — these are the quintessential beach towns you read about in Australian novels.

  • News

    Brisbane Festival Has Unveiled Its Jam-Packed Local-Focused 2020 Program

    Get ready for a huge light and laser installation, giant finches popping up on Brisbane landmarks and a live-action drive-in horror show.

  • News

    Golden State Killer Docuseries 'I'll Be Gone in the Dark' Will Hit Your Streaming Queue Next Month

    And you'll be able to binge the HBO true-crime series in one go, too.

  • Feature

    The Localist: North Shore

    The north shore is a beautiful part of Sydney, and its proximity to the water means an abundance of restaurants and bars with stunning views.

  • Guide

    Where to Shop Like a Local In and Around Newtown

    King Street is known for its vintage shops and record stores — but its retail offering also covers books, plants and natural wine.

  • Feature

    The Localist: Inner West

    Sydney’s inner west has boomed in recent years in all the ways that matter.

  • News

    Carriageworks Is Reopening Next Week with New Exhibitions and Its Super-Popular Farmers Market

    After ten weeks in voluntary administration, the Sydney multi-arts centre is making its comeback.

  • Guide

    Seven of the Best Ways to Get Your Art and Culture Fix at Home in Melbourne

    Delve into Australia's latest exhibitions, watch award-winning films and create your own fine art, all from the comfort of your home.

  • News

    A New Light and Fire Festival Is Coming to Hawke's Bay

    The four-night festival will showcase 14 light, fire and audio works from New Zealand and international artists.

  • News

    These New Zealand Cinemas Are Now Offering Private Screening Experiences

    Book out an entire picture palace for $20 per person.

  • News

    The Calm Relaxation App Is Being Turned Into a HBO Series Narrated by Keanu Reeves and Idris Elba

    Oscar Isaac, Nicole Kidman, Mahershala Ali, Zoë Kravitz, Lucy Liu and Cillian Murphy will also be lending their voices to the series.

  • News

    HBO's Star-Studded Fantasy Series 'His Dark Materials' Has Dropped Its First Season Two Trailer

    And 'Fleabag' stars Andrew Scott and Phoebe Waller-Bridge are joining the cast.

  • News

    The New Movies You Can Watch at New Zealand Cinemas This Week

    Head to the flicks to see a heartbreaking drama, enjoy Elisabeth Moss' latest fantastic performance and watch an engaging new fashion documentary.

  • News

    Carriageworks Has Officially Been Saved — and Plans to Restart Events As Early As August

    You could be shopping at the multi-arts centre's popular Saturday farmers market as early as next month.

  • News

    The New Movies You Can Watch at Australian Cinemas From July 23

    Head to the flicks to see a top-notch Aussie drama, a compelling Irish gangster flick and an engaging new fashion documentary.

  • News

    The First Trailer for 'Snowpiercer' Season Two Teases More Dystopian Dramas and a New Villain

    It's based on Bong Joon-ho's excellent film — and it stars 'Hamilton' Tony Award-winner Daveed Diggs.

  • News

    Raglan's Soundsplash Festival Has Dropped Its 20th Anniversary Lineup

    A jam-packed spread of local acts lead the bill for the three-day music and camping festival.

  • News

    Netflix Is Bringing the Second Season of the 'Dirty John' TV Series to Your Streaming Queue

    The true-crime series returns — this time with a case dating back to the 80s, and starring Amanda Peet and Christian Slater.

  • News

    Shelter Is the New Streaming Platform Focusing on Architecture and Design

    Watch documentaries about tiny houses and famous architects, or binge your way through shows about impressive homes.

  • Feature

    The Localist: Greater Western Sydney

    In the past few years, greater western Sydney has experienced tremendous growth, resulting in a fairly unique ecosystem of the old and the new. From retro secondhand vinyl shops and boutique jewellery stores to buzzing new food precincts, this is certainly one of Sydney's most diverse areas.

  • Feature

    The Localist: Inner City

    From the sparkling harbourfront of Barangaroo and the sandstone buildings of The Rocks to the hawker-style eateries in Haymarket and the small bar scene in Redfern, Sydney's inner city is a diverse landscape of culture, history and art.

  • Guide

    Where to Shop Like a Local In and Around Penrith

    From cult gelato to cult motorcycle brands, here's where to shop local in Penrith.

  • Feature

    The Localist: Southern Sydney

    A mere 30-minute train ride from Sydney CBD is a not-so-hidden gem. Life in the southern suburbs moves at a slightly slower pace — giving you ample opportunity to explore the beautiful beaches, bars and stores.

  • News

    Ten Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in July 2020

    Cancel your plans to get stuck into a spooky new Aussie horror movie, a compelling new true-crime docuseries and an ace Charlize Theron-led action flick.

  • News

    The New Movies You Can Watch at New Zealand Cinemas This Week

    Head to the flicks to see Dev Patel take on Charles Dickens, Judd Apatow's latest comedy and a WWII-set drama.

  • News

    The New Movies You Can Watch at Australian Cinemas From July 16

    Head to the flicks to see Judd Apatow's latest comedy, check out Cate Blanchett as a former hotshot architect and watch a WWII-set drama.

  • News

    'Some Mysterious Process' Charts 50 Years Of Public Art Collecting at the Art Gallery of NSW

    The free exhibition poses questions about how and why public institutions collect art.

  • News

    Melbourne International Film Festival Has Just Unveiled Its Hefty Virtual 2020 Program

    MIFF 68 1/2 will screen 113 features and shorts from 56 countries — and they'll be available to watch nation-wide.

  • News

    Ten Must-See Films at the 2020 Alliance Francaise French Film Festival

    This year's lineup features an ethereal zombie thriller, Eva Green as an astronaut and an Oscar-nominated drama inspired by 'Les Misérables'.

  • News

    BIGSOUND Will Host a Scaled-Down Two-Day Festival in 2020

    Expect live tunes, workshops, secret shows and parties — all across two days and nights in Fortitude Valley.

  • News

    Wellington's Third Pop-Up Library Is Opening This Week

    Te Awe (meaning White Feathers) is the largest of the Council's three interim libraries.

  • News

    'Dead to Me' Will End Its Secrets, Twists and Murder Cover-Ups After the Show's Third Season

    Starring Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini, the grief-fuelled Netflix dark comedy will return one last time.

  • News

    Michael Myers Is Back in the Ominous First Teaser Trailer for 'Halloween Kills'

    But the franchise's latest sequel has been delayed a whole year — until October 2021.

  • News

    Netflix Has Extended 'The Crown' and Its Royal Dramas for a Sixth Season

    It was originally planned to run for six seasons, then reduced back to five — and now it has been extended to six again.

  • News

    Sydney Multi-Arts Precinct Carriageworks Is Set to Be Saved

    The home of art exhibitions, wine festivals and the popular Saturday farmers market has received a multimillion-dollar lifeline from a group of philanthropists.

  • News

    A 'Friends' Musical Parody Is Touring New Zealand in September and October

    The comedic stage production turns the beloved 90s sitcom into a song-filled satire — and it's touring the country.

  • News

    'Friends! The Musical Parody' Will Be There for You When Australia's Theatres Start to Reopen

    The comedic stage production turns the beloved 90s sitcom into a song-filled satire — and it's touring the country.

  • News

    The New Movies You Can Watch at Australian Cinemas From July 9

    Head to the flicks to see a heartbreaking drama, enjoy Elisabeth Moss' latest fantastic performance and watch a phenomenal Icelandic thriller.

  • News

    The State Library of Victoria Has 19,000 Ebooks You Can Download and Read for Free

    It also has 170,000 historical images of Victoria — including of Ned Kelly and adorable doggos — that you can spend hours virtually exploring.

  • News

    'In My Blood It Runs' Is a Powerful Documentary Chronicling Indigenous Childhood in Australia

    The must-see film was shot over nearly four years — and its subject, Dujuan Hoosan, spoke to the United Nations last year about youth incarceration in Australia.

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