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Six of This Year's Biggest Boxing Day Sales

Score up to 70 percent off wine, cruelty-free makeup and activewear at these online sales.

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So Frenchy So Chic Le Long Lunch

Sun, 21 Feb, 2021
Rippon Lea Estate, Elsternwick

Spend an afternoon at Rippon Lea House and Gardens drinking champagne, eating cheese and frolicking on the lawn.

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'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' Will Resume Its Melbourne Season in 2021

Break out the butterbeer — the acclaimed play will bring its magic back to the stage in February.

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Parramatta Nights

Thu, 25 Mar - Sun, 18 Apr 2021
Parramatta, Parramatta

Visitors could watch Briggs and Ruby Fields perform, hit up a roller skating rink or attend free jazz nights across Sydney's second CBD.

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Nine of the Most Memorable Events to Hit the Sydney Opera House Over the Past Five Years

Take a trip down memory lane.

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Flow After Dark Silent Disco Yoga

Tue, 9 Feb, 2021
Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park

Yes, it's exactly what it sounds like.

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Wes Days

Multiple single dates
Golden Age Cinema & Bar, Surry Hills

Golden Age Cinema is dedicating a series of weekly screenings to the acclaimed director's work.

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Textbook Patisserie Has Released Two OTT Trifles So You Can Win Christmas Lunch

The two versions are loaded with fresh fruit, champagne, peach custard and whipped chocolate ganache.

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The Impressive Geminids Meteor Shower Will Be Visible in Australia Tonight

The spectacular starry event only happens once a year — and it'll be at its peak in the early hours of Monday, December 14.

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Six Sydney Spots Where You Can Enjoy an Impromptu Burger Picnic

No forward planning required.

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Guide
Sydney's Best New Bars of 2020

The city's very best boozy additions of the year.

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Event
Doughnut Time Pop-Up

Tue, 8 Dec - Sun, 13 Dec 2020
Macquarie Centre, Ryde

It's serving up its OTT treats for six days only.

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The Cabana Suite at Pier One

Take a dip in the plunge pool spa, sip drinks and grill your own barbecued meal by the harbour.

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The 11 Best Books of 2020 to Read This Summer

Use your time off to get deep into the winner of this year's 2020 Miles Franklin Award or a gripping memoir on the dark reality of Silicon Valley.

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Event
Jungle Collective 'Rare Plant Party En Blanc' Indoor Plant Warehouse Sale

Sat, 12 Dec - Sun, 13 Dec 2020
Jungle Collective Pop-Up Alexandria, Alexandria

Fill your home with new green babies from this warehouse sale.

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Guide
Sydney's Best New Cafes of 2020

Start your day at one of our favourite newcomers — there are gluten free bakeries in the inner west, sprawling urban farms on the lower north shore and vegan burger joints by the beach to explore.

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Event
Sydney Fish Market 36-Hour Seafood Marathon 2020

Wed, 23 Dec - Thu, 24 Dec 2020
Sydney Fish Market, Sydney

One of the world's largest fish markets turns it up a notch in the lead-up to Christmas.

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Event
The Rocks Christmas Markets 2020

Fri, 4 Dec and
The Rocks

Get into the Christmas spirit with festive eats, drinks and one-of-a-kind gifts.

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Event
Hugo Boss End-of-Year Outlet Sale 2020

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 - Fri, 1 Jan 2021
Various locations across Sydney

Dress like a Boss for half the price.

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Event
Pinot Palooza Side B

Sat, 21 Nov, 2020
Online

A day dedicated to tasting the best burgundy from the southern hemisphere — at home.

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