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The hotel bars across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane worth seeking out for the drinks alone.
Twelve galleries across Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne that earn a proper look, not just a walk-by.
From Germanic Tanunda and Murray Street's heritage main strip, to the old-vine wineries, eateries and cellar doors.
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NewsNow Open: From Remote Communities to Your Plate, This New Online Marketplace Delivers Indigenous-Owned, Wild-Harvested Ingredients
Bringing diners across the country closer to Australia's most remote ingredients, this new marketplace already has acclaimed fans, including Melbourne fine-diner Attica.
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GuideHotel 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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NewsPidapipo Just Dropped Seven Limited-Edition Flavours, Including Cornflake and Honey Joy, Banana Milk and Rice Pudding
The sweet new scoops will only be available during the month of September, so don't wait to try them.
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NewsThis Just In: One of Melbourne's Long-Standing Japanese Diners Will Close Its Doors This October, But Something New is Already on the Way
The kappo izakaya concept blends the ease and flexibility of izakaya-style dining with the technique and seasonality central to kappo restaurants.
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GuideFish 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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GuideEspresso 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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RestaurantThe Frog Club
163-165 Chapel Street, Windsor
Hop to The Frog Club, Chapel Street's chic new late-night spot, for a taste of a suave New York steakhouse without having to leave town.
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RestaurantCerberus Beach House
212 Half Moon Bay, Black Rock
In a century-old boatshed, this seafood favourite serves oysters and ocean views in equal measure.
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RestaurantFlores
641 Dandenong Road, Malvern
The Flores signature flatbread, made for swiping through a tomato and nori butter, is a must-order, particularly alongside some hand-sliced salumi from the flywheel.
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RestaurantCôte Basque
25 Crossley Street, Melbourne
Basque in the glory of McConnell’s new European Grill, championing the simplicity of fresh seafood and meat cooked over flame and embers.
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RestaurantNobody's Baby
19-21 Toorak Road, South Yarra
This South Yarra hotspot showcases a new chef in residence every few months.
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RestaurantLittle Rose
274 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
The French-Asian bistro has proven so popular that its gone from pop-up to permanent fixture.
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BarArbory Afloat
Flinders Walk, Melbourne
Melbourne's favourite floating bar is back, signalling a gorgeous Greek-inspired summer ahead filled with gyros, cocktails, and good vibes.
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BarThe Douglas Club
472 Bourke Street, Melbourne
A 1930s aviation fantasy, poured into a heritage banking chamber in the middle of Melbourne's CBD.
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BarPirate Life South Melbourne
139-145 Market Street, South Melbourne
This pirate life is all about craft beers, good-times, and easy-going vibes, ideal for rowdy group gatherings and leisurely catch ups.
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BarCommunity Wine House (Minimum Wines)
177 Beavers Road, Northcote
At the Community Wine House in Northcote visitors can sample Minimum’s full range of 30 diverse wines, while snacking on share plates of Italian goodies
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GuideIndependent 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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GuideGalleries 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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NewsThis 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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NewsFrom 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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NewsThis 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'.
Featured Events
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EventAll-You-Can-Eat Gyoza
Wed, 2 Sep, 2026
Bosozoku, South Yarra
Head to South Yarra's Japanese biker bar for an hour of power every Wednesday night.
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EventGroove Therapy
Wed, 2 Sep, 2026
The Workers Club, Fitzroy
Let out all those feelings in this biweekly no-judgement dance class.
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EventLongsong's Cheese Nights
Wed, 2 Sep, 2026
Longsong, Melbourne
Melty jaffles, oozy raclette and crispy saganaki, one night a week.
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EventArchie 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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EventJuliet's Jazz and Raclette Thursdays
Thu, 3 Sep, 2026
Juliet Melbourne, Melbourne
Get your gooey cheese fix while being serenaded at the hidden basement bar.
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EventHeinz x Nico's Deli Night Shift Automat
Thu, 3 Sep, 2026
Nico's Sandwich Deli, Fitzroy
Fast, waiterless and loaded with flavour, this six-month automat pop-up is bringing a new edge to a bygone late-night staple.
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EventBottomless Pizza and Unlimited Beer Night
Thu, 3 Sep, 2026
Pizza e Birra, St Kilda
$35 gets you two hours of slices and brews every Thursday night.
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EventRac 'n' Mac Night
Thu, 3 Sep, 2026
Smithward, Collingwood
Taking cheesy pasta goodness to the next level every Thursday.
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EventVegan Tuesdays
Tue, 8 Sep, 2026
Babu Ji, St Kilda
Tuck into an all-you-can-eat vegan curry feast at St Kilda's Babu Ji every week.
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EventYum Cha Sundays
Sun, 6 Sep, 2026
The National Hotel, Richmond
Cure your Sunday arvo blues with dumplings at The National Hotel in Richmond.
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EventBottomless Martini Brunch
Sun, 6 Sep, 2026
Newmarket Hotel, St Kilda
End your weekend on a caffeine high with two hours of espresso martinis.
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EventHank Marvin Market
Sun, 6 Sep, 2026
Royal Avenue Park, Sandringham
This Bayside market serves up a feast of food and drinks every Sunday.
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EventGlazed High Tea
Sun, 6 Sep, 2026
Glazed Gluten Free Patisserie, Elsternwick
A gluten free, dairy free and nut free high tea that the whole crew can enjoy.
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EventSauna Sessions at Moon Dog Beach Club
Sat, 5 Sep, 2026
Moon Dog Beach Club, Frankston
Trading sun loungers for sauna benches, this winter time collab invites guests to sweat it out, then sip a cold one at the bar.
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EventThe Fitzroy Mills Market
Mon, 7 Sep, 2026
The Fitzroy Mills, Fitzroy
This much-loved Fitzroy market showcases a top selection of local food producers an makers each Saturday.
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EventDumplings 'n' Massage
Tue, 8 Sep, 2026
Horse Bazaar, Melbourne
Horse Bazaar pairs these two indulgences for just $15 every Tuesday night.
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EventAll-You-Can-Eat Sushi Tuesdays
Tue, 8 Sep, 2026
Tokosan, Prahran
Devour as many rolls as you can every Tuesday.
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NewsThis Just In: The Brand New Salomon XT-EVO Is the Footwear of the Future
The streamlined silhouette you know and love, reworked with sharper proportions and sleeker lines.
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NewsThis Just In: Boobie Lane, a Larger-Than-Life Installation Celebrating Boobs in All Shapes and Sizes, is Headed to a Historic CBD Laneway
The massive installation celebrates boobs in different shapes, sizes and skin tones, making representation not often seen in the industry impossible to ignore.
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NewsNow Open: Print and Colour-Loving Homewares Brand Kip&Co Gets Its First-Ever Physical Store on Fitzroy's Gertrude Street
The colour-mad bedding-and-homewares label has marked 14 years in business with its first bricks-and-mortar shopfront.
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NewsThe Best Australian Shoe Brands to Know Right Now
Here are 23 homegrown footwear labels to have on your radar now.
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NewsCP 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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NewsThis 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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NewsThese Secluded NSW Properties Are Perfect for a Peaceful Weekend Escape
Need to escape the city? These secluded NSW properties make the perfect peaceful weekend getaway, with cosy cabins, private retreats and beautiful natural surrounds.
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NewsThe Best Ways to Celebrate the NFL's Debut in Melbourne
Get into the spirit of game day with buffalo wings and waffle fries, floating football fields and cheerleaders, Buckets of Budweiser and massive match screenings.
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NewsA 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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FeatureA 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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NewsFive 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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