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    Froyo Is Back: This Frozen Yoghurt Atelier Is Serving up a Revamped Take on the Sweet Treat

    Treat yourself to frozen yoghurt and gelato at Freo, the CBD's latest dessert-dedicated spot with a menu led by Lode Pies & Pastries chef.

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    Where to Find the Best Breakfast in Sydney

    Head to your local cafe, bakery, deli or bagel shop to find the best Sydney breakfasts.

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    Drink and Discover: Six Events Where You Can Level Up Your Learning with a Glass in Hand

    Ditch a lecture seat for a barstool at these thought-provoking yarns across Sydney.

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    The Hills Has Welcomed Its First Locally Owned Distillery — with Guided Tours and Friday Dumplings

    Hills Distilling Co has arrived in Rouse Hill. The only catch: you've got just three hours a week to visit the cellar door.

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    The 25 Best BYO Restaurants in Sydney for When You're on a Budget or Want to Bring Your Favourite Drop

    Head to your local bottle shop or pilfer your own wine collection before hitting these Sydney restaurants.

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    Four 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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    Ribelle

    1-3 Moore Road, Freshwater

    An ex-Bella Brutta head chef leads this BYO pizzeria serving up "rebellious" Napolitana-style rounds.

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    The Paddington

    380 Oxford Street, Paddington

    The Oxford Street pub has all the Merivale calling cards: great food, consistent service and constant flow of thirsty patrons.

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    Bartiga

    Bay Street, Double Bay

    Come for a few drinks or settle in for an inventive Southeast Asian feast from an ex-Tetsuya's chef at this Double Bay hot spot.

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    The Dry Dock

    22 Cameron Street, Balmain

    Balmain's The Dry Dock is back over 160 years after it opened — with a classic ground-floor pub, a romantic lounge bar and a cracking 100-seat dining room.

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    Casa Esquina

    79 Elliott Street, Balmain

    Courtyard cocktails and exceptional grilled cuts are the star of the show at Balmain's sophisticated but lively Argentinian-inspired restaurant.

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    Birdie Bar and Brasserie

    7 York Street, Sydney

    Come for the Freemantle octopus, stay for the epic garlic bread.

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    The Magpie

    156 Enmore Road, Enmore

    The big game's always on live and loud at this tiny Enmore Road sports bar from the Earl's Juke Joint team.

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    The Trocadero Room

    156 Enmore Road, Enmore

    A colourful Enmore gig space with nostalgic cocktails and a live lineup that's got a little bit of everything.

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    Henry G's

    11 The Corso, Manly

    This intimate Northern Beaches bar is levelling up Manly's wine and snack game.

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    The Emerald Room

    235 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst

    Looking for dinner and show? Look no further than this verdant spot in Darlinghurst.

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    The Paddington

    380 Oxford Street, Paddington

    The Oxford Street pub has all the Merivale calling cards: great food, consistent service and constant flow of thirsty patrons.

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    The Waratah

    308-310 Liverpool Street, Darlinghurst

    A welcoming ground-floor pub and a romantic diner with a love of native ingredients come together at this impressive Darlinghurst venue.

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  • News

    Emmy-Winning 'Beef' Star Ali Wong Is Bringing Her Latest Stand-Up Tour Down Under This Winter

    The comedian, 'Always Be My Maybe' writer and actor, and 'Dear Girls' author is hitting Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Auckland.

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    Six Beautifully Chaotic Multiplayer Games to Play with Your Mates on a Rainy Saturday Afternoon

    Load up any of these multiplayer titles for guaranteed good times with your squad.

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    Bringing Arrakis Back to Cinemas After Winning an Oscar: Australian Cinematographer Greig Fraser Talks 'Dune: Part Two'

    "You become an expert in the dunes," explains the Aussie talent, who started his career two decades ago in homegrown shorts, and was also Academy Award-nominated for 'Lion'.

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    It Looks Like 'The Bear' Has Been Renewed for Season Four Before Season Three Is Even Served Up

    The two seasons will film back to back — and keep you exclaiming "yes chef!" and "cousin!" into 2025.

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    'Black Mirror' Season Seven Will Arrive in 2025 with Six Episodes — Including a Sequel to 'USS Callister'

    Season four's 'Star Trek' riff is set to score a follow-up when Charlie Brooker's dystopian anthology series returns.

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    Gonna Be Hilarious 5eva: 'Girls5eva' Has Moved to Netflix for Season Three and It's Another Comedic Hit

    This Tina Fey-executive produced music-industry sitcom follows a girl group making a comeback after 20 years — and now it's making a comeback itself.

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    The 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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    Western 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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    IKEA'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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    Six Months After Being Reintroduced to the Royal National Park, Platypuses Are Loving Their New Home

    Ten platypuses were released into the Royal National Park in May 2023 after bring extinct in the area for 50 years.

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    Peach Fuzz Is Pantone's "Compassionate and Nurturing" Colour of the Year for 2024

    "Peach Fuzz brings belonging, inspires recalibration, and an opportunity for nurturing, conjuring up an air of calm."

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    Now Open: A Huge 200-Plus-Shoe Sneaker Exhibition From London's Design Museum Has Arrived in Australia

    Taking over HOTA Gallery on the Gold Coast, this Australian exclusive features more than 400 objects.

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    Brisbane's New Statue Celebrating the Matildas' Women's World Cup Efforts Will Be Unveiled by the End of 2024

    The permanent ode will be made out of bronze, measure six-metres wide and sit outside Suncorp Stadium.

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    Ten Things You Didn't Know You Can Get Delivered Right To Your Door By DoorDash

    You'll find a lot more than neighbourhood takeaway on this delivery app.

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    A 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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    You Might Soon Be Able to Take Your Dog or Cat Onboard with You While Flying Domestically with Virgin

    If the carrier gets regulatory approval, it'll become the first Australian airline to allow pets in the cabin.

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