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    Now Open: Burger Chain Five Guys Has Launched Its Latest Sydney Outpost in the Martin Place Metro Station

    This chain's new CBD store boasts made-to-order everything, along with bacon-filled milkshakes, a customisable menu and ample seating.

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    Now Open: The Velvet Glove Is Darlinghurst's New Luxury Restaurant and Bar for Art Lovers

    This new venue is tucked down a Kings Cross laneway and promises opulence in abundance.

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    Now Open: Messina's Marrickville HQ Is the New Home of Shadow Baking, Plus an All-New Food and Wine Bar

    These Messinaverse shifts have made the HQ space a paradise of gelato-themed delights.

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    Messina's One-Kilogram Gelato Easter Egg Is Back for 2025 — and This Time It's Cheesecake- and Pretzel-Flavoured

    The gelato chain has turned its beloved Mr Messina flavour into this year's tastebud-tempting Easter special.

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    It's Official: Chuck E Cheese Is Bringing Its Pizzas and Arcade Games Down Under, Opening in Australia in 2025

    The US chain's first Aussie location will launch in Perth in the coming months, with the exact site set to be revealed in April.

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    Now Open: At Umami House, the Folks Behind Soul Burger Have Brought Umami-Infused Burgers to Randwick

    This brand-new venue is dedicated to a unique twist on the traditional burg — each handmade daily, and carefully infused with shiitake and special umami seasoning.

Latest Openings
  • Restaurant

    Lankan Filling Station

    58 Riley Street, East Sydney

    This trailblazing Sri Lankan diner is entering a new era of fusion dishes and inventive flavours.

  • Cafe

    Hippo Espresso

    468 The Esplanade, Warners Bay

    One of the most beloved cafes in the state can be found in Warners Bay.

  • Restaurant

    Margaret

    30-36 Bay Street, Double Bay

    Culinary icon Neil Perry shares the most intimate and personal menu of his career at this award-winning restaurant in Double Bay.

  • Restaurant

    Island Radio

    Baptist Street, Redfern

    A dazzling fitout, an affordable bar menu and a killer location make this Southeast Asian hawker-inspired diner a colourful newcomer to Surry Hills' dining scene.

  • Bar

    Li'l Darlin Crows Nest

    23 Willoughby Road, Crows Nest

    Surry Hills' playful restaurant and bar now has a sibling, pairing cocktails and sharing menus in the lower North Shore.

  • Restaurant

    Neptune's Grotto

    Bridge Street, Sydney

    Indulge in the hand-crafted pasta dishes and a to-shelf wine list at this newly opened venue from the team behind Clam Bar.

  • Bar

    Li'l Darlin Crows Nest

    23 Willoughby Road, Crows Nest

    Surry Hills' playful restaurant and bar now has a sibling, pairing cocktails and sharing menus in the lower North Shore.

  • Bar

    Kasippu

    414 Kent Street, Sydney

    A love letter to the cuisine and culture of Sri Lanka with an authentic food offering, a hidden speakeasy cocktail lounge and a party atmosphere.

  • Bar

    Mountain Culture Brewery Redfern

    158 Regent Street , Redfern

    Enjoy fan favourites and rotating new brews at Australia's fastest-growing craft brewer's third outpost — and its first in the inner city.

  • Bar

    The Light Brigade

    2A Oxford St, Woollahra

    Woodfired pizzas and cocktails, plus a rooftop that's 83 metres above sea level.

  • Bar

    Wentworth Bar

    101 Phillip Street, Sydney

    This leafy rooftop retreat is an oasis of fun where you can kick back with friends as you sip oversized cocktails and bop to pumping DJ sets.

  • Bar

    JOJI

    388 George Street, Sydney

    This sophisticated Japanese-inspired rooftop bar and diner in the heart of Sydney's CBD has skyline views and Tokyo vibes.

  • News

    Laughs Incoming: Melbourne International Comedy Festival Is Back for 2025 with 1000-Plus Performers and 690 Shows

    For a month each year, Melbourne becomes a haven for giggles, chuckles and hilarity — and that time for 2025 is now.

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    The Biennale of Sydney Is Returning to White Bay Power Station for 2026 After the Venue Proved a Hit in 2024

    Around 174,000 Biennale attendees hit up the historic power station last year, making it the event's most-visited non-museum site ever.

  • News

    Triple J's One Night Stand Is Returning in 2025 with Spacey Jane, LUUDE and Ruby Fields on the Lineup

    You now know the date and who'll be taking to the stage, but which Australian town is playing host is still to be announced.

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    "I Came with You to Be Part of Something": 'Andor' Season Two Is on the Path to Rebellion in Its New Trailer

    Ben Mendelsohn joins the cast of this 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' prequel series' 12-episode final season.

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    Australia's Multi-Sensory Digital Art Gallery The Lume Has Brought Forward Its Closing Date and Will Now Shut in June 2025

    You've only got a couple more months to visit this Melbourne venue, which is saying goodbye when its current van Gogh exhibition ends.

  • News

    Now Open: 'Frida Kahlo: In Her Own Image' Has Arrived Down Under to Explore the Iconic Artist Through Her Personal Belongings

    Exclusive to Bendigo Art Gallery, this showcase features items that have never been seen before in Australia, including clothing, makeup and accessories.

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    You Can Hang Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers' on Your Wall at Home — After You Recreate It with Lego

    Another iconic masterpiece has been turned into plastic bricks — 2615 of them, ready for you to build.

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    Adore Beauty Is Opening Its First Australian Bricks-and-Mortar Store in Melbourne — And Yes, It Will Have Tim Tam Giveaways Too

    This new Westfield Southland store is but the first of many, as Adore Beauty is planning to open a national store network over the next few years.

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    The Final Christmas Countdown: Last Minute Gifts for Her

    Treat the ladies in your life to something special this Christmas.

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    The Final Christmas Countdown: Last Minute Gifts for Him

    Christmas presents that aren’t socks and undies.

  • News

    Small Changes to Your Hospo Business to Turn Your Customers Loyal

    “By rewarding repeat visits and offering exclusive deals to regular customers, we've fostered a stronger connection and encouraged more frequent returns.”

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    "A Level of Thoughtful Indulgence": Mocha Mousse Is Pantone's Colour of the Year for 2025

    The Pantone Colour Institute's latest pick for hue of the year was chosen for being "sophisticated and lush, yet at the same time an unpretentious classic".

Latest Guides
  • Guide

    The Best Things to Do in Sydney This April

    From a warehouse dance party and a film festival dedicated to sequels to Hans Zimmer live and 'Les Misérables', here's what's on the agenda in and around Sydney in April.

  • Feature

    Serenity in Shoalhaven: How to Plan an Autumn Wellness Escape on NSW's South Coast

    Right on Sydney's doorstep is a world-class wellness destination where you can recharge and be revitalised.

  • Guide

    The Best Things to Do in Sydney This Week

    This week in Sydney, you can enjoy Neil Perry's latest cafe collaboration, then a ‘Snow White’-themed garden, then a crafting afternoon over drinks.

  • News

    If You Need a Break, Virgin Has One-Million Sale Fares on Offer with Prices From $45 to Australian and International Destinations

    Book in that annual leave — you can take a discounted trip to Hamilton Island, Uluru, Bali, Fiji, Queenstown and more.

  • Guide

    The Best Things to Do in Sydney This Weekend

    This weekend in and around Sydney, you can see an opera on the harbour, score some free tiramisu and say cheers to bottomless margaritas.

  • News

    Jetstar's Huge New Two-Day Member-Only Sale Is Slinging 100,000 Discounted Flights with Prices From $33

    Both domestic and international fares are going cheap — and if you're keen to head overseas, prices start at $139.

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