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    Coming Soon: The Bat and Ball Hotel Is Reopening This Winter with Five Hospitality Heavyweights at the Helm

    This Redfern stalwart is set to return in mid-2024, with talent ranging from Enmore Country Club and DOOM Juice to The Sunshine Inn breathing new life into the space.

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    The 20 Best Pubs in Sydney

    Looking for a new local? This selection of classic boozers and more contemporary gastropubs will suit all beer and parma enthusiasts.

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    Coming Soon: Acclaimed Chef Chase Kojima Is Opening Japanese-Brazilian Restaurant Tokyo Samba in Sydney's West

    Bankstown is set to score a new halal addition to West Terrace with the arrival of this Japanese steakhouse with a Brazilian spin.

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    Secolo Balmain Is Shutting Its Doors This Month — But the Crew Will Open Two New CBD Spots This Year

    While the time has come to bid arrivederci to this Italian gem in Balmain, you'll soon be saying ciao to a retro trattoria and a sambo-slinging joint in the CBD.

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    Messina 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.

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    Now Open: Astro Is the New Barangaroo Restaurant That's Fusing Tokyo's Izakayas with Seoul's BBQ Joints

    Now open in SOOT's former digs, this new Asian restaurant is Matkim's cooler, younger sibling venue, starring a laidback approach to Japanese cuisine and groovy 80s tunes.

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    Bar Infinita

    10 Saint Johns Avenue, Gordon

    An Italian restaurant in Gordon churning out woodfired steaks, handmade pasta and next-level antipasti.

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    Kahii Kissaten

    364 Kent Street, Sydney

    Start your day with matcha and croissants and end it with wine and oysters — all at this inner-city spot.

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    Santa Catarina

    152-156 Clarence Street, Sydney

    A Oaxacan restaurant with an outrageous mezcal collection hidden away in Sydney's YCK Laneway precinct.

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    Kuro

    368 Kent Street, Sydney

    A hatted Japanese bar and restaurant inside a historic CBD sandstone building.

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    Luna Lu

    7-27 Circular Quay West, The Rocks

    Experience elevated Asian fusion farm-to-table at this modern restaurant overlooking Sydney Harbour.

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    Izgara

    215 Clarence Street, Sydney

    Lively wine bar energy meats elevated Turkish street eats at this CBD eatery for post-work dates or a lively gathering with your crew.

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    Kahii Kissaten

    364 Kent Street, Sydney

    Start your day with matcha and croissants and end it with wine and oysters — all at this inner-city spot.

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    Now & Then

    222 Clarence Street, Sydney

    Pét-nats and sage-infused spritzes meet shandys and sherry cobblers at this intimate subterranean spot.

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    Vinabar

    332 Kent Street, Sydney

    This intimate microbar on Kent Street specialises in Asian-inspired cocktails and is hidden behind a door disguised as a banh mi cart.

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    The Lodge Bar

    415 Darling Street, Balmain

    Check in at one of Balmain's longest-standing cocktail and wine bars.

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    The Royal Oak

    36 College Street, Balmain

    Check in at one of Balmain's longest-standing pubs.

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    Randy's Wine

    50 Old Barrenjoey Road, Avalon Beach

    This sandwich spot turned wine bar from the crew behind Bar Elvina is dedicated to interesting vino and snacky plates to pair — plus, there's still a few top sambos.

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    When Bill Skarsgård Gets Ripped and Kills It in Your Wild Ode to Action Cinema: Moritz Mohr Talks 'Boy Kills World'

    From its mix of genres and tones to the voice of H Jon Benjamin, Moritz Mohr's debut feature is filled with things he loves.

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    The ABC's New Season of 'Spicks and Specks' Will Get You Putting Hands on Buzzers From June

    Adam Hills, Myf Warhurst and Alan Brough are back, with the beloved game show returning after taking 2023 off — complete with new segments.

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    A Spinoff Sitcom Set in the Same Universe as 'The Office' Is on Its Way to Your Streaming Queue

    This time, a dying newspaper office will provide the setting, with Domhnall Gleeson and 'The White Lotus' star Sabrina Impacciatore leading the cast.

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    The Trailer for 'Colin From Accounts' Season Two Is Here with a Cute Dog, Couple Banter and Rom-Com Chaos

    Created by and starring Harriet Dyer and Patrick Brammall, the Australian series returns from the end of May.

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    BIGSOUND's First 2024 Speakers Include Amyl and The Sniffers Frontwoman Amy Taylor Giving a Keynote Address

    When the music industry descends upon Brisbane this September, here's who'll be getting talking — and scouting for talent, too.

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    Olivia Rodrigo Is Bringing Her 'GUTS' World Tour to Australia for Her First-Ever Down Under Shows

    With Benee in support, the singer and former Disney star will play two shows each in Melbourne and Sydney.

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    Winter 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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    Here's the Plan for Powerhouse Ultimo's Redesign, Including Four Exhibition Halls and a 2000-Square-Metre Courtyard

    The Boiler House, Turbine Hall, Switch House and Ultimo Post Office buildings will be transformed to create a quartet of flexible spaces that can host huge exhibitions.

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    Chic 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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    Kmart 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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    ALDI 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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    A Neighbourhood Guide to Avalon with Claire Perini, Owner of the Suburb's Most Gorgeous Design Store

    The owner of Composition design studio shares her favourite spots to dine, drink, shop and experience nature in Avalon Beach.

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    Food, Fire and Floating Fun: Every Reason You Should Be Planning a Country Break in Greater Orange

    If the city is getting you down, it's time to escape to the country.

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    Mackenzie 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.

  • Guide

    Five 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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    South Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula Is Set to Score a Massive Surf Park with 35 Villas So You Can Stay Onsite

    The seaside town of Aldinga will become home to The Break Surf & Stay, a $100-million facility set back from the coast with an 11,700-square-metre surf lagoon.

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    2024's Eta Aquariids Meteor Shower Is Soaring Across Australia's Skies This Month (and Peaking This Weekend)

    This spectacular starry event is back for another year — here's how you can get a glimpse, and when is best to watch the skies.

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    From the 'Up' House to Prince's 'Purple Rain' Mansion, Airbnb's New Icons Listings Go Big on Pop Culture-Themed Stays

    Thanks to the first 11 listings, you can also step inside 'X-Men ’97', sleep in the 'Inside Out 2' headquarters and be hosted by Doja Cat.

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