The Sails of the Sydney Opera House Will Light Up Hot Pink to Launch Mardi Gras

The iconic Sydney landmark will make a timely political statement as it helps launch the festival's 2018 program.

Daily Detours for the Week of December 4

Featuring all-you-can-eat meat to help you through the week.

How to Choose the Best Plants For Your Home

North, south, east, west — we've got the plants you should be growing no matter which direction your home faces.

This New Tasmanian Distillery Is Making the Equivalent of Ten-Year-Old 'Whisky' in Just Ten Weeks

Deviant Distillery is creating a spirit that apparently tastes like whisky, but takes much less time — and water — to produce.

Coachella Organisers Will Launch a Huge New Ten-Day Festival in London Next Year

All Points East will include a three-day music festival, a week of free entertainment and three massive headline shows.

This Tokyo Eatery Just Launched a Ramen Subscription Service

Tokyo residents can now get a bowl of ramen a day for a flat monthly rate.

Europe Is Getting Its First Underwater Restaurant

Eat seafood under the sea at Norway's marine-set and -themed eatery, Under.

A Major French Impressionist Exhibition is Coming to Australia

Bringing some of the world's most famous nineteenth century works to the Art Gallery of South Australia.

Behind the Cooking of Our 'Four Elements'-Themed Dinner

We asked Project Forty Nine head chef Tim Newitt how he harnessed the elements to create a sensory wine-matched dinner.

We're Giving Away a Swish Trip to Melbourne Cup Emirates Stakes Day for You and Your Luckiest Friend

Featuring a five-star hotel, a private car with chauffeur and plenty of Mumm Champagne to go around.

Tokyo's Adorable Watermelon Ice Cream Sandwich Has Arrived in Melbourne

Originally created by Dominique Ansel, the dessert is now being served up by Milkcow.

Melbourne's Got a New Vegan Pub — and There's Not a Parma in Sight

Featuring house-made falafel, halva ice cream and sparkling kombucha on tap.

Marvel Is Bringing Its Immersive Avengers Exhibition to Melbourne

If you've always dreamed of becoming a superhero, your time may have finally arrived.

Lonely Planet Has Named Canberra as the Third Best City to Visit in 2018

Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane didn't event make the list.

A Weekender's Guide to Margaret River During Margaret River Gourmet Escape

Where to eat, play and stay around town at one of Australia's best food festivals.

The City of Sydney Will Waive Its Wedding Venue Hire Fees for Same-Sex Couples

If same-sex marriage laws are changed, the council will allow same-sex couples to wed free of charge at Sydney halls and community facilities.

JK Rowling's Stage Production 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' Is Coming to Melbourne

Break out the butterbeer — the acclaimed West End play will make its way to Australia in 2019.

Bluesfest Has Added Another 16 Artists to Its Packed 2018 Lineup

Time to start making Easter long weekend plans.

Australia's First Ever Avocado Cafe Is Popping Up in Sydney

The month-long pop-up will have over 20 avocado items on the menu.

Estonian Company Taxify Wants to Shake Up Australia's Ride-Sharing Scene

The company will launch in Sydney by the end of the year, and could challenge Uber with cheaper fares.

Daily Detours for the Week of October 23

Featuring a performance at a pop-up replica of London's historic Globe Theatre.

Three Melbourne Councils Are Cracking Down on Rogue Dockless Bikes

oBike has been given a new set of rules in an attempt to keep Melbourne's streets safe and uncluttered.

The Ascot Lot Is Melbourne's Newest Pop-Up Food Truck Park

As well as food trucks on weekends, the Ascot Vale park will have a jaffle stand open seven days a week.

A Weekender's Guide to Woodford During Woodford Folk Festival

Where to stay, eat and play around the area during this festival of music, food, art and culture.

A Weekender's Guide to Wiseman's Ferry During Return To Rio

Where to eat, play and stay around town at this festival along the Hawkesbury.

Gucci's Luxury 'DIY' Clothes Customisation Service Has Landed in Melbourne

For a limited time, you'll be able to customise a huge range of the label's menswear and unisex jackets.

All New Gourmet Adventures to Head the Line-Up at Taste of Melbourne 2017

Start planning your way through the four-day extravaganza of food, art and entertainment.

A Weekender's Guide to the Gippsland Lakes for Water Lovers

Here's What Victoria's Proposed Taxi Laws Could Mean For You

Taxi drivers could set their own fares under legislative changes proposed by the Victorian government.

New App EatClub Offers Last-Minute Discounts at Some of Melbourne's Best Restaurants

It allows restaurants to offer real-time discounts at specifically slow or off-peak periods.

Drones Are Now Delivering Mexican Food by Air in Rural Australia

Guzman Y Gomez is working with Google parent company Alphabet to deliver burritos by drone just outside of Canberra.

Melbourne Zoo Twilights Announce Full 2018 Zoo Gig Program

Summer is officially around the corner (and so is Ben Folds, Grizzly Bear, Hiatus Kaiyote and Cut Copy).

Victoria Is the Latest State to Ban Single-Use Plastic Bags

That makes NSW the only state that hasn't committed to reducing the use of plastic bags.

A Huge World-First Nelson Mandela Exhibition Is Coming to Melbourne

Melbourne will be the first stop on the brand new exhibition's 20-city world tour.

Airbnb Is Opening Its Own Home-Sharing Apartment Block

It's the first of the company's plans to build their own sharing-friendly complexes — and yes, it sounds just like a hotel.

You Can Own a Piece of Noma's Luxe Scandinavian Decor

As the top restaurant prepares to move to a new Copenhagen site, it's selling off its existing furniture and tableware.

This Pinecone-Shaped Italian Holiday Home Is the Ultimate Treehouse With a View

The three-level structures overlook the Dolomites, and come with 360-degree views and a skylight.

Ryne Is the New Fitzroy North Fine Diner from Acclaimed Chef Donovan Cooke

The acclaimed chef is offering up a modern riff on classic French flavours.

Ai Weiwei Is Setting Up Fences Around New York to Draw Attention to the Refugee Crisis

Shining a spotlight on a global issue, the artist's latest project features more than 300 sites across five boroughs.

Merah Is Northcote's New Home of Malaysian Street Food

Serving up fresh and spicy Malaysian flavours with a few Melbourne twists.

Hawthorn's Piccolina Gelateria Is Opening a New Ice Cream Shop in Collingwood

It will be the gelateria's flagship store with a tiled pozetti bench, an open kitchen and a bar for lingering over ice cream.

Byron Bay Is Getting the World's First Completely Solar-Powered Train

A disused diesel train has been fitted with solar panels to run a three-kilometre track around the area.