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    The Easiest and Hardest Bars to 'Ghost' From in Melbourne

    If you feel like you might need to make a sneaky exit, plan your night accordingly.

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    Newtown Venues Could Soon be Allowed to Offer Late-Night Trading and Live Music

    Small retail and hospitality venues could soon be given more freedom under proposed changes by the Inner West Council.

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    Ponsonby's Golden Dawn: Tavern of Power Is Closing

    Living up to its temporary status, seven years later.

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    A First Look Inside Kings Cross' New Miami-Inspired Flamingo Lounge

    The Hugos Kings Cross space as been reborn with a new concept — and yes, pizzas and Sneaky Sundays are making a return.

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    You'll Need a Password to Enter This Pop-Up Piano Bar

    Unless you're willing to sing for a beverage.

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    A Look Inside Newtown's Revamped Tokyo Sing Song

    The eclectic underground venue beneath the Marly will eventually function as "a week-long, reliable dancefloor."

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    Sydney Is Hosting a One-Day Forum on Global Night Culture

    An ambitious, timely collaboration between Sydney's Electronic Music Conference and the night mayor of Amsterdam, Mirik Milan.

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    A Look Inside Kingsland's Revamped Neighbourhood Brewbar

    From subterranean chic to naked lumber, cloud lamps and a drinking marquee.

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    Melbourne Is Getting a Brand New Basement Club, XE54

    The electronic music venue comes from the organisers of Beyond The Valley.

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    Ponsonby's Vodka Room Welcomes a New Late Night Menu and Luxury Karaoke

    Go ahead, sing with your mouth full — everyone else will be too busy eating to care.

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    Everything You Need to Know About Queensland's New ID Scanning Laws

    Heading out for a few drinks after 10pm? Prepare to have your identification scanned.

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    Howler's Mini Golf-O-Rama Is Back for a Limited Run

    The boozy mini-golf course Brunswick deserves.

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    Hugos Kings Cross to Be Resurrected as Miami-Inspired Flamingo Lounge

    From the owners of Double Bay's Casablanca, the new venue will run weekly club nights, sport leather walls and have a terrace bar.

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    The UK's Insanely Popular Bingo Rave Is Coming to Brisbane

    The highly unexpected cult event is launching in Sydney and Melbourne — and now Brisbane. Just yell "bingo" and wait for the drop.

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    Chippendale Favourite Freda's Will Now Be Open Later on Weekends

    It has finally got approval to stay open until 2am on Friday and Saturday nights.

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    Sydney's Long-Standing Flinders Hotel Has Been Revamped (Again)

    The venue is relaunching with a big party and one hour of free booze.

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    The Eight Best Dive Bars in Auckland

    Fighting gentrification with dim lighting and cheap drinks.

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    Melbourne's 24-Hour Weekend Public Transport Is Here to Stay

    A permanent night network is becoming a reality.

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    Brisbane's Insane Mini-Golf Bar Holey Moley Is Coming to Melbourne

    Have a few drinks over 27 holes of club-swinging antics.

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    What to Expect from Holey Moley, Sydney's New Two-Storey Mini-Golf Bar

    It will take over the Newtown Social Club space after it closes in April.

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    Ten Inner City Oasis Bars in Sydney

    Cosy beer gardens surrounded by greenery and courtyards with comfortable chairs — here are ten bars perfect for escaping the chaos of the city.

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    A Bar in Auckland For Every Occasion

    Whether you're looking for flashy cocktails, an intimate nightcap or somewhere to take the folks, we've got you covered.

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    Is the City of Sydney Doing Enough to Save Sydney's Live Music Economy?

    They just released a status update on their 2014 Live Music and Performance Action Plan.

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    Win-Win is Ponsonby's New Retro Cocktail Bar

    The lively atmosphere of Las Vegas comes to the hard-luck locale.

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    Kings Cross Staple World Bar Approved for Extended Lockout Hours

    The iconic party bar will serve teapots a little longer.

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    Sydney Bars and Restaurants That Are Perfect Date Material

    Must have: a comprehensive wine list, casual buzz and preferably low lighting.

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    A Pub in Adelaide For Every Occasion

    For when you're feeling a little lost for options.

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    Queensland's Lockout Laws to Be Scrapped

    Bottle shops aren't so lucky.

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    Keep Sydney Open Announces New Anti-Lockouts Rally

    "It will be bigger, louder and stronger than the one originally scheduled."

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    The First Venues to Benefit From Sydney's Lockout Extensions Have Been Revealed

    Three CBD spots can now admit patrons until 2am, and serve drinks until 3.30am. More are expected to follow.

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    Smales Farm's Outdoor Film Series Returns for 2017

    Featuring an animated mammal comedy, a board game adventure and the first instalment of the Star Wars sequel trilogy.

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    Crown Street's Gaslight Inn Has Changed Hands

    The sale of the pub continues the recent spate of hoteliers' multimillion-dollar shenanigans.

  • Guide

    The Best Free Things to Do in Auckland This Week

    Dancing in the park, openair cinema and a belated Christmas shindig.

  • Guide

    The Best New Year's Eve Events Happening Around Melbourne

    Ring in the new year at Lorne, with Ashanti or celebrating your own death.

  • Guide

    The Best New Year's Eve Events Happening Around Brisbane

    See in the New Year at Woodford, at a French bistro or in a kayak on the river.

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    The Best New Year's Eve Events Happening Around Sydney

    Ring in the new year in Byron, down at Bondi or on board a boat.

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    The Best Ways to Ring In 2017 Across Auckland

    For those who have been shredding for the CBD.

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    The Royal Croquet Club Is Coming Back to Melbourne for 2016

    The food, music and leisurely summer sport festival will return to Birrarung Marr.

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    Hugos Kings Cross to Reopen as Pop-Up Next Year

    The lockout-addled bar looks set to prove the area ain't dead yet.

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