
The Best Things to Do On, By and Near the Water in Brisbane
Sydney summer just got even better.
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Harmonising with multiple existing eateries, a gathering of three new restaurants and four bars is ramping up this historic venue's style and polish.
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Feast on pies, put away a few pints and pay respect to some local sporting legends.
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Beat the final weeks of heat this summer and quench your thirst with with some exclusive prizes from Suntory -196.
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With talent from Argentina to Japan whipping up drinks, you can expect a global mix of cocktail shenanigans.
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Get to know the Naples-built oven and dive into Italian-style deep dish at this addition to Redfern.
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58 Riley Street, East Sydney
This trailblazing Sri Lankan diner is entering a new era of fusion dishes and inventive flavours.
468 The Esplanade, Warners Bay
One of the most beloved cafes in the state can be found in Warners Bay.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2A Oxford St, Woollahra
Woodfired pizzas and cocktails, plus a rooftop that's 83 metres above sea level.
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.
If you want to hear tunes from 'Dune', 'Interstellar' and plenty more screen hits live, you've now got another chance.
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The hit show's next batch of episodes is expected to arrive in 2026, four years after season two.
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If you're not heading to Bowral to see the UK DJ at a winery, you can now catch the dance-music icon at Roundhouse.
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You've now got until early June 2025 to see this off-Broadway hit filled with Dion's songs during its only Aussie berth.
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Pitt plays a former driver who returns to the track — and 'Top Gun: Maverick' filmmaker Joseph Kosinski directs.
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'Heartbreak High', 'Birdeater', 'How to Make Gravy' and 'Bluey' were also named among the past year's best Australian movies and TV shows.
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Wed, 29 Jan - Sun, 16 Feb 2025
Chinatown, Haymarket
Celebrate the Year of the Snake as performances, market stalls, lion dances and art exhibitions take over Haymarket.
Fri, 29 Nov 2024 - Sun, 23 Mar 2025
Barangaroo, Barangaroo
Watch movies on mattresses on the sand and by the water at Barangaroo — 'Gladiator II', 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice', 'Joker: Folie à Deux' and 'Love Actually' are on the lineup.
Fri, 1 Nov 2024 - Fri, 28 Feb 2025
Pier One Sydney Harbour, Walsh Bay
Lounge on the waters of Walsh Harbour with a summer cocktail in hand with the PIER Bar pop-up pool pontoon.
Tue, 14 Jan - Sat, 14 Jun 2025
Nel Restaurant, Sydney
The Sydney fine diner is kicking off 2025 with a 12-course degustation exploring the culinary riches of the Land Down Under.
Thu, 13 Feb, 2025
The Bob Hawke Beer & Leisure Centre, Marrickville
Celebrate enduring female friendship with a Chinese-inspired feast this February 13.
Thu, 13 Feb, 2025
Forrester's, Surry Hills
Adopt a four-legged soulmate and mingle with singles at this Valentine's event.
Fri, 14 Feb, 2025
MCA, Sydney
Ditch roses and teddy bears for comedy, smutty confessions and lessons in pleasure this Valentine's Day.
Fri, 14 Feb, 2025
BrewDog - South Eveleigh, Eveleigh
Bring your pup along for a dog-friendly feast this Valentine's Day, complete with puppy parms and barkuterie boards.
Fri, 14 Feb, 2025
Pier One Sydney Harbour, Walsh Bay
Share an aphrodisiac-inspired menu and head home with a suggestive fourth course.
Multiple single dates
Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney Olympic Park
The 'Hotline Bling' performer 'The Degrassi: The Next Generation' star is returning Down Under for the first time in eight years.
Sat, 15 Feb, 2025
Carriageworks, Eveleigh
This weekly event is a Sydney institution showcasing the freshest seasonal produce from growers and producers from across NSW.
Sat, 15 Feb, 2025
Glebe Public School, Glebe
Glebe's weekly go-to for pre-loved fashion, vinyl records and freshly made limeade.
Multiple single dates
Kings Cross Organic Food Market, Potts Point
A weekend morning cornucopia of organic veggies, fruit, cheese and international dishes, plus fashion, homewares, books and more.
Sat, 15 Feb, 2025
Casa Esquina, Balmain
Book this bottomless culinary experience for hugo spritzes and a three-course selection of Argentinian bites.
Tue, 18 Feb, 2025
Island Radio, Redfern
Take your slurp to the next level with this weekly half-price special.
Another iconic masterpiece has been turned into plastic bricks — 2615 of them, ready for you to build.
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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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Treat the ladies in your life to something special this Christmas.
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Christmas presents that aren’t socks and undies.
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“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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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".
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From rugged secluded cottages to luxurious lakeside retreats.
Discover sleepy beaches, quaint towns and rolling hills on your trip to southern NSW when you stay at one of these secluded stays.
An array of waterfront villas and roomy coastal retreats ideal for a beach vacay with your besties.
This week in Sydney, you can treat yourself to a stack of Valentine's Day specials, hit up a waterside outdoor cinema, and catch David Sedaris live at the Sydney Opera House.
From rugged secluded cottages to luxurious lakeside retreats.
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Discover sleepy beaches, quaint towns and rolling hills on your trip to southern NSW when you stay at one of these secluded stays.
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Escape the city for a few nights in a romantic former silo with 360-degree views or a group getaway with private beach access.
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An array of waterfront villas and roomy coastal retreats ideal for a beach vacay with your besties.
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This week in Sydney, you can treat yourself to a stack of Valentine's Day specials, hit up a waterside outdoor cinema, and catch David Sedaris live at the Sydney Opera House.
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This is the first time ever that a Tasmanian location has taken out top spot in the annual list, which is compiled by beach expert Brad Farmer.
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96 Cumberland Street, The Rocks
This pub in The Rocks has a rooftop with one of the best views over the harbour.
230 Sussex Street, Sydney
This Sussex Street hospitality hub explores the culinary and cultural riches of Japan from every angle.
8 Quay Street, Haymarket
A banging BYO diner at Prince Trade Centre.
35 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo
The jewel in Barangaroo's ever-growing crown, Barangaroo House is made up of three levels — we reviewed them all.