Melbourne came in at ninth spot, Sydney is in 16th, Perth ranked 23rd and Brisbane sits in 27th place — out of 1000 cities around the planet.
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The Sydney seafood favourite is no stranger to accolades, and picks up some new global recognition before moving into new digs in July.
Coming Soon: QT Is Opening the Chain's First Hotel Outside of Australia and New Zealand in Singapore
From September 2024, you can check in at this 134-room Singapore hotel with a rooftop bar and pool right next to the Lau Pa Sat hawker centre.
It's been a tough year for music festivals Down Under, but this electronic-meets-hip hop fest will still be touring Australia and NZ come spring.
André 3000, Kim Gordon, Genesis Owusu and Tkay Maidza now have plenty of company on the Volume music series program.
Kick it back to 90s raves and 00s club life when Ministry of Sound takes its old-school celebrations around the country for another year.
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NewsJosh and Julie Niland's Saint Peter Is the Only Australian Eatery on 2024's World's Top 50 Restaurants Longlist
The Sydney seafood favourite is no stranger to accolades, and picks up some new global recognition before moving into new digs in July.
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NewsLe Martini Is the World's First-Ever Grey Goose Martini Bar — and It's Pouring Cocktails in Melbourne
Whether you like your martini shaken, stirred, dry or wet, you'll find it on the menu at this 34-seat cocktail spot.
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NewsEleven Australian Eateries Have Been Named on the World's 101 Best Steak Restaurants List for 2024
Sydney and Melbourne are officially home to Australia's best steak restaurants — with the Harbour City's Margaret coming in third.
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NewsBloody Awesome: Four Pillars Is Bringing Back Its Bloody Shiraz Gin for 2024 for Its Ninth Vintage
Made with Yarra Valley and Faraday shiraz grapes, and best served in a G&T, this cult-favourite tipple is a winter tradition.
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NewsKFC Is Opening a Two-Day-Only Crispery Where Everything Is Double-Breaded and Fried — Including Cheesecake and PB&Js
This Sydney pop-up will give desserts, sandwiches, broccolini and asparagus the KFC treatment — and it's slinging free burgers, too.
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NewsMessina Will Give You a Free Scoop of Vanilla Slice-Inspired Gelato Today If You Have Snapchat on Your Phone
The limited-edition Oh Snap! flavour features vanilla custard gelato, passionfruit puree and caramelised puff pastry pieces.
Latest Openings
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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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NewsAce: 'Challengers' Has Been Fast-Tracked to Streaming So You Can Watch the Spicy Tennis Drama on the Couch
If you haven't made a cinema date with this Zendaya-, Josh O'Connor- and Mike Faist-starring movie yet, you can now also catch it at home.
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NewsYour First Look at Liam Hemsworth as Geralt Is Here in the Debut Teaser for 'The Witcher' Season Four
Netflix hasn't announced when the fantasy series will return yet, but this is what it will look like without Henry Cavill.
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NewsFestivalgoers, Mark Your Calendars: Listen Out Has Announced Its 2024 Return, Dates and Venues
It's been a tough year for music festivals Down Under, but this electronic-meets-hip hop fest will still be touring Australia and NZ come spring.
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NewsVolume Has Added a World-Premiere Installation Scored by Flume and a Blak Country Night to Its 2024 Lineup
André 3000, Kim Gordon, Genesis Owusu and Tkay Maidza now have plenty of company on the Volume music series program.
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NewsRave Alert: Ministry of Sound's Massive 90s and 00s Parties Are Touring Australia Again in 2024
Kick it back to 90s raves and 00s club life when Ministry of Sound takes its old-school celebrations around the country for another year.
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NewsMaking Dystopian Magic in an Iconic Australian Franchise: Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth and George Miller Talk 'Furiosa'
Nine years after 'Fury Road' electrified audiences, the fifth movie in the 'Mad Max' saga roars onto screens — and its two stars and the legendary filmmaker behind it chatted us through it.
Featured Events
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EventA Night with Nelly Robinson for Vivid Sydney
Saturday, May 25, 2024
King Street Wharf, Sydney
Celebrated chef Nelly Robinson will take over the kitchen of luxury superyacht The Jackson for a six-course degustation paired with stunning Harbour views.
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EventFirst Nations Film Festival — National Reconciliation Week
Monday, May 27 - Monday, June 10, 2024
Online
FanForce TV is celebrating National Reconciliation Week by showcasing Indigenous Australian cinema, including detective tale 'Limbo' and art-focused documentary 'Dig Deeper'.
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NewsSix Brands to Shop From If You're Looking to Add Eco-Consciousness to Your Home
These businesses are looking to bring a new level of sustainability to homes all over Australia.
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NewsLego's New 'Mona Lisa' Kit Will Let You Display Leonardo da Vinci's Masterpiece on Your Own Wall
After turning 'The Starry Night' and 'The Great Wave' into plastic bricks, Lego is now giving another iconic painting the same treatment.
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NewsWinter Wardrobe, Sorted: Aldi's Massive Snow Gear Sale Is Back for 2024 with Nothing Over $100
Making a beeline to the middle aisle to rug up has become an Aussie tradition, and this year's sale includes everything from gloves to thermoboots.
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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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GuideMust-Stream TV: All the Best Shows You Should Be Watching From 2024 So Far
Don't spend hours scrolling through streaming platforms — here's 2024 standout shows that you need to see.
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GuideSpectacular Autumn Events For Culture Vultures Seeking Their Next Fix
Make sure you add these must-do events to your Sydney culture calendar.
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GuideFive World-Class Sporting Events in NSW to Add to your 2024 Calendar
Check out the serious sporting events happening in the state.
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NewsEurovision Alert: Here's When and Where 2024's Song Contest Is Unleashing Its Europop Marvels
Electric Fields are representing Australia with 'One Milkali (One Blood)', which features the language Yankunytjatjara from the Anangu peoples.
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NewsFour Australian Cities Have Ranked in the Top 30 on the First-Ever Oxford Economics Global Index
Melbourne came in at ninth spot, Sydney is in 16th, Perth ranked 23rd and Brisbane sits in 27th place — out of 1000 cities around the planet.
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NewsComing Soon: QT Is Opening the Chain's First Hotel Outside of Australia and New Zealand in Singapore
From September 2024, you can check in at this 134-room Singapore hotel with a rooftop bar and pool right next to the Lau Pa Sat hawker centre.
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NewsGet Ready for Matildas Mania, Again: Australia Is Hosting the 2026 Women's Asian Cup
You'll be able to check out the football action in New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia when 12 nations take to the field.
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NewsHere Are Some of the Stunning Photos of the Aurora Australis If You Missed the Southern Lights Putting on a Show
Whether you slept through the colourful skies, couldn't see them in your part of the country or are keen for another glimpse, this is what the heavens looked like.
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NewsMackenzie Arnold and Tony Gustavsson Have Joined Vivid Sydney's 2024 Lineup to Talk All Things Matildas
As well as hitting Sydney for a game on the way to the Paris Olympics, the Matildas goalkeeper and coach will take to the Vivid stage.
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Five World-Class Sporting Events in NSW to Add to your 2024 Calendar
Check out the serious sporting events happening in the state.
SYDNEY SPOTS SERVING UP LOCALLY-GROWN PRODUCE
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Restaurant
Gusto Gelato
741 Newcastle Street, Leederville
This gelato is designed to be eaten with gusto.
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Restaurant
La Cholita
279 William Street, Northbridge
Grab your hombres and head to this lively Mexican eatery for a tequila, or two.
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Bar
Si Paradiso
446 Beaufort Street, Highgate
Drink, dine and dance at this pumping live music spot on Highgate Street.
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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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Illegal Tender Rum Co
Illyarrie Road, Springfield
WA's rum distillery makes just 3000 bottles a month
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