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This coastal precinct has already scored a pub, and an oceanfront dining and drinking spot with cabanas — and now it boasts accommodation, too.
We're keen to dive into the state of socialising and hospitality at this year's SXSW Sydney, and back up our 2023 panel on youth, information and the digital age — and we need your votes.
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GuideA Day and Night Guide to Paddington
From fine art and fancy dinners to sublime pub feeds and twilight bevvies, Paddington's still got it going on.
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NewsArnott's Is Making Its 2023 April Fool's Joke a Reality by Releasing Jatz-Inspired Tim Tams
Can't choose between crackers and chocolate biscuits? Soon, you won't have to (although these new Tim Tams don't actually include any Jatz).
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NewsBen & Jerry's Free Cone Day Is Returning in 2024 to Give Away One Million Scoops Worldwide
Mark Tuesday, April 16 in your diary — that's when the ice cream brand is scooping up freebies this year.
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NewsDegustations Don't Get Much More Magical Than NEL's Returning 11-Course Disney-Themed Feast
This enchanted menu is back in Sydney for a fifth time, complete with dishes inspired by 'Frozen', '101 Dalmatians', 'The Jungle Book' and more.
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NewsFour Pillars Has Brought Back Its Sticky Carpet Gin That Pays Boozy Tribute to the Front Bars in Pubs
Originally inspired by St Kilda's Hotel Esplanade, this tipple is back with a new version — this time featuring Little Creatures Pale Ale in its base.
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NewsA Bon Vivant's Guide to the Noosa Eat & Drink Festival 2024
Savour the Sunshine State with the return of the anticipated foodie festival.
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RestaurantAshby Coffee House
131 Pinjar Road, Ashby
Quality cups of coffee, sweet treats and local legends await in this Ashby gem.
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BarAmano Restaurant
1 Barrack Street, Perth
Enjoy fresh Italian fare while watching the boats sail by on the Swan River.
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BarVin Populi
11 High Street, Fremantle
Get a taste of Freo's rich history while slurping osso buco tagliatelle.
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BarCheeky Monkey Brewing Co
4259 Caves Road, Wilyabrup
Brewing beers and serving up bites to eat in Margaret River.
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RestaurantGusto Gelato
741 Newcastle Street, Leederville
This gelato is designed to be eaten with gusto.
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RestaurantLa Cholita
279 William Street, Northbridge
Grab your hombres and head to this lively Mexican eatery for a tequila, or two.
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Amano Restaurant
1 Barrack Street, Perth
Enjoy fresh Italian fare while watching the boats sail by on the Swan River.
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Vin Populi
11 High Street, Fremantle
Get a taste of Freo's rich history while slurping osso buco tagliatelle.
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BarSi Paradiso
446 Beaufort Street, Highgate
Drink, dine and dance at this pumping live music spot on Highgate Street.
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BarMandoon Estate
10 Harris Road, Caversham
This massive Swan Valley winery boasts a cellar door, brewery, fine dining restaurant, sprawling lawns and a 32-room hotel.
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BarIllegal Tender Rum Co
Illyarrie Road, Springfield
WA's rum distillery makes just 3000 bottles a month
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BarWhipper Snapper Distillery
139 Kensington Street, East Perth
The East Perth whiskey aficionados using a WWII-era recipe and all WA-grown grains.
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NewsPark Chan-wook's Iconic Thriller 'Oldboy' Is Being Turned Into an English-Language TV Series
After writing and directing the original South Korean movie, which was based on a Japanese manga, the filmmaker will produce the new TV version.
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NewsRiffing on 70s TV to Create Aussie Horror's Next Hit: Cameron and Colin Cairnes Chat 'Late Night with the Devil'
Stephen King couldn't take his eyes off Australia's latest horror sensation. 'Gremlins' director Joe Dante is a fan. The filmmakers behind it talk us through their unnerving hit.
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NewsMeet Naala Badu: The Art Gallery of NSW Has Finally Named Its $344-Million Extension That Opened in Late 2022
AGNSW's original building, which boasts a sandstone facade dating back to the 19th century, also has a new moniker: Naala Nura.
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News'Bridgerton' in Bowral: This NSW Town Is Enjoying a Week-Long Regency-Themed Transformation
You can feel like you're stepping inside 'Bridgerton' just by travelling to the Southern Highlands — and if you can't make it, this is what it looks like.
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News'Dune: Part Two' Has Been Fast-Tracked to Digital While It's Still Unleashing Sandworms in Cinemas
Journey to Arrakis from your couch with Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya and Austin Butler — and oh-so-much sand.
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NewsConcrete Playground Has Submitted Two Panels for SXSW Sydney 2024 — and You Can Help Make Them Happen
We're keen to dive into the state of socialising and hospitality at this year's SXSW Sydney, and back up our 2023 panel on youth, information and the digital age — and we need your votes.
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EventRamses & the Gold of the Pharaohs
Saturday, November 18, 2023 - Sunday, May 19, 2024
Australian Museum, Darlinghurst
Explore the life of one of Egypt's longest reigning rulers at this exhibition exclusive to the Australian Museum.
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NewsChic Digs Alert: The Australian Interior Design Awards Have Unveiled 2024's Shortlisted Bars, Restaurants and Homes
If you're looking for stunning hospitality, residential, workplace, retail and public settings around Australia, here's where you'll find them.
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NewsKmart Has Teamed Up with Dharug and Darkinjung Artist Kyralee Shields on a New Homewares Range
The latest collection in the department store's First Nations program includes bedding, candles, servingware, candles, wall art and more.
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NewsALDI Is Launching Its First-Ever Streetwear Collection — and Everything Costs Less Than $20
You can literally wear your love for the discount supermarket on your sleeves (and legs, feet and head) thanks to this 23-item range.
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NewsThe Latest Homewares in IKEA's 80th-Anniversary Range Will Fill Your House with Flower Power
Autumn might have arrived Down Under, but the Swedish retailer is slinging bright colours, bold designs and retro florals in the latest drop in its 80th-birthday collection.
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NewsWestern Australia Just Became the First State to Ban Single-Use Non-Compostable Coffee Cups
Lids must be entirely plastic-free, too, in a move that aims to save more than 154-million cups from landfill each year.
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NewsIKEA's Retro Anniversary Collection Has Just Added a Heap of Classic 60s and 70s Products
This time, as part of the Swedish retailer's 80th-birthday celebrations, you have shaggy rugs, bold patterns and swivel armchairs to choose from.
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A Day and Night Guide to Paddington
From fine art and fancy dinners to sublime pub feeds and twilight bevvies, Paddington's still got it going on.
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Spend your couch time watching Adam Sandler in space, a stunning Oscar-winning documentary, girl group-fuelled sitcom hilarity and Noel Fielding's latest show.
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NewsHop to It: 16 Classic and Eclectic Films You Can Stream This Easter Long Weekend
Some feature bunnies. Some include eggs or chocolate. Some have provocative takes on religion.
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NewsTwelve New Movies You Can Watch Right Now That Have Been Fast-Tracked From Cinemas to Streaming
Get comfy on the couch with a haunting Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal romance, Sofia Coppola's take on Priscilla Presley and stunning Oscar-winner 'Anatomy of a Fall'.
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NewsNow Open: The Magical 'Harry Potter' Forbidden Forest Experience Has Arrived in Australia
The Briars Community Forest on the Mornington Peninsula has been turned into a 'Harry Potter' and 'Fantastic Beasts' haven.
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NewsNow Open: Kirra Point Holiday Apartments Is Your Sleek New Gold Coast Place to Stay with Stunning Beach Views
This coastal precinct has already scored a pub, and an oceanfront dining and drinking spot with cabanas — and now it boasts accommodation, too.
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NewsSun, Sea and Sand Adventures: Three Must-Do Adventures in Beautiful Los Cabos
Make your trip to Mexico truly memorable and swap the Cancun craziness for the slower, more luxurious destination on the sparkling Pacific.
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NewsAcclaimed Spanish Restaurant-Turned-Museum El Bulli Is Becoming an Airbnb for One Night Only
Famous chef Ferran Adrià is opening up the unique spot with Mediterranean sea views for two people, and for free — but you do have to make your own way there.
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The Japanese capital is a fantastic travel destination, but there are some things to consider when travelling with the fam.
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NewsSix Things to do in Sydney This Autumn If You Want to Stay Out of Hibernation
Enjoy ancient relics, bombastic showtunes and fitness for a good cause across Sydney this autumn.
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BarThe Reveley
901 Riverside Drive, Perth
A three-level venue boasting sublime views across Elizabeth Quay, especially from the rooftop bar.
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Amano Restaurant
1 Barrack Street, Perth
Enjoy fresh Italian fare while watching the boats sail by on the Swan River.
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Ashby Coffee House
131 Pinjar Road, Ashby
Quality cups of coffee, sweet treats and local legends await in this Ashby gem.
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BarThe Flour Factory
16 Queen Street, Perth
A historic flour mill turned swanky three-storey temple to artisanal food and gin.
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Vin Populi
11 High Street, Fremantle
Get a taste of Freo's rich history while slurping osso buco tagliatelle.
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