Before Australia's national women's football team head to Paris to compete in the 2024 Olympics, the squad has two games on home soil.
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Come for the authentic dishes from Mexico City, Oaxaca and the Yucatán — stay for the cocktail lounge, VIP bottle service and signature margaritas.
Sydney, Perth and Hobart were all represented in Australia's Diageo World Class Bartender of the Year showdown, but only the Harbour City came out on top.
Here's your guide to filling this month in Sydney with all the best food, drink, films, live music, pop-ups and activations this wonderful city has to offer.
Get comfy on the couch with Kirsten Dunst as a war photographer in a divided America, Dev Patel directing himself in an action-packed revenge thriller and Kristen Stewart turning heartthrob.
Records don't get much rarer than the hip hop collective's seventh album — and you'll also be able to listen to a 30-minute mix from it at the Tasmanian gallery.
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NewsNow Open: Gitano Is the Slick Mexican Diner and Cocktail Lounge That's Bringing Latin Swagger to Double Bay
Come for the authentic dishes from Mexico City, Oaxaca and the Yucatán — stay for the cocktail lounge, VIP bottle service and signature margaritas.
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GuideCheers to the Years: Sydney Small Bars That Have Become Mainstays in the CBD Nightlife
From hidden speakeasies to wine bars, these are the establishments we keep going back to time and time again.
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NewsFrom Birthdays to Big Promotions, Here's Where to Celebrate a Win in Western Sydney
We've got succulent cuts of prime beef from steakhouses and delectable Indian curries and more in this round-up of eateries out west.
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NewsSydney Bartender Jake Down From Pleasure Club Has Just Been Crowned Australia's Best for 2024
Sydney, Perth and Hobart were all represented in Australia's Diageo World Class Bartender of the Year showdown, but only the Harbour City came out on top.
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NewsJust Like Its Meatless Meatballs, IKEA Is Now Serving Up Plant-Based Hot Dogs at Its Australian Stores
That $2 hot dog on the way to the car now comes in a meat-free version made with rice protein, carrot, onion and apple.
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NewsNow Open: The Hook Is Kings Cross' New Retro Oyster and Cocktail Saloon by the Duo Behind Vermuteria
Renowned hospitality duo David and Amy Spanton have opened the doors to their new 80s-inspired passion project in Izgara and Harajuku Gyoza's previous location.
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RestaurantEat at ROBs
621 Darling Street, Rozelle
Whether you're looking for a new go-to or are after a burger that'll curb the craving, you'll find what you're after at this Rozelle locale dedicated to hefty smash burgers.
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RestaurantSuburgia Redfern
231 Chalmers Street, Redfern
You'll be spoilt for choice at this burger joint in Redfern, which boasts a wide-spanning menu of dishes that are inspired by Sydney suburbs.
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RestaurantBar 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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BarKahii 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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RestaurantSanta 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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RestaurantKuro
368 Kent Street, Sydney
A hatted Japanese bar and restaurant inside a historic CBD sandstone building.
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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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BarNow & 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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BarThe Lodge Bar
415 Darling Street, Balmain
Check in at one of Balmain's longest-standing cocktail and wine bars.
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BarRandy'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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NewsThirteen New Movies You Can Watch Right Now That Have Been Fast-Tracked From Cinemas to Streaming
Get comfy on the couch with Kirsten Dunst as a war photographer in a divided America, Dev Patel directing himself in an action-packed revenge thriller and Kristen Stewart turning heartthrob.
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NewsThe Sole Copy of Wu-Tang Clan's 'Once Upon a Time in Shaolin' Is Heading to Mona for Ten Days in June
Records don't get much rarer than the hip hop collective's seventh album — and you'll also be able to listen to a 30-minute mix from it at the Tasmanian gallery.
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News'Synthony' Is Back for 2024 to Bust Out a Live Orchestra Playing Dance Music Hits Around Australia
Tunes by Swedish House Mafia, Basement Jaxx, Fatboy Slim and Avicii are getting the orchestral treatment.
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NewsHaus of Horror Is Celebrating the Winter Solstice with a Screening of 'The Ring' Inside the Old Darlinghurst Gaol
The immersive cinema experience is aiming to start a new annual tradition: getting spooked out with a scary movie in a historic spot to celebrate the shortest day of the year.
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NewsNew 'Knives Out' Movie 'Wake Up Dead Man' Will Get Daniel Craig Sleuthing as Benoit Blanc Again in 2025
Where Rian Johnson's next whodunnit will be set and who'll be among the suspects hasn't yet been revealed, but the film will hit Netflix next year.
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NewsThe Latest Trailer for 'The Bear' Season Three Dishes Up a New Serving of Dysfunctional Kitchen Dramas
Carmy and the crew might've opened their dream fine-diner, but they're still surrounded by chaos in the hit show's latest sneak peek at its third season.
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EventFree Yoga Classes at Sorry Thanks I Love You
Wednesday, May 8 - Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Sorry Thanks I Love You, Sydney
Stretch away your stresses with a free evening yoga class and herbal tea at the innovative retail space.
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EventDark Spectrum
Friday, May 24 - Saturday, June 15, 2024
Wynyard Station, Sydney
First debuting in 2023, this Vivid installation is back for 2024, turning Wynyard's railway tunnels into a lit-up labyrinth for a second year.
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EventTidal Kin: Stories from the Pacific
Saturday, October 7, 2023 - Monday, October 7, 2024
Chau Chak Wing Museum, Camperdown
The new free exhibit showcases a largely overlooked period of history through a mix of visual markers and audio recordings.
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EventAperitivo Hour at Sydney Common
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Sydney Common, Sydney
Enjoy $6 house wine, beer and G&Ts, as well as $8 mini martinis, from Wednesday through Saturday.
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EventBottomless Bao at TIVA
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Tiva, Sydney
This underground lounge in Sydney's CBD is hosting a weekly night of bottomless bao and prawn crackers every Wednesday.
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EventChange the Course
Friday, May 31, 2024
Darling Quarter, Sydney
Darling Quarter and Two Good Co are teaming up for a long lunch for an excellent cause.
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EventVivid Food: The Warakirri Dining Experience
Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1, 2024
Carriageworks, Eveleigh
The dinner series returns for another year, with a night of native ingredient-starring dishes and First Nations storytelling helmed by chef Sharon Winsor.
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EventMaroubra Beach Markets
Sunday, June 2, 2024
Broadarrow Reserve, Maroubra
A new market is launching in Maroubra and will happen on the first Sunday of every month.
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EventIn Conversation with Amy Poehler
Monday, May 27, 2024
Sydney Opera House, Sydney
Amy Poehler is coming to Australia to chat about 'Inside Out 2' and her exceptional career at Vivid Sydney.
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EventMarkets at Glebe
Saturday, June 1, 2024
Glebe Public School, Glebe
Glebe's weekly go-to for pre-loved fashion, vinyl records and freshly made limeade.
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EventKings Cross Weekend Markets
Saturday, January 13, 2018, Sunday, January 14, 2018, Sunday, January 21, 2018 and Sunday, January 28, 2018
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.
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EventGreen Square Markets
Saturday, June 1, 2024
Green Square Library, Zetland
Fresh produce, baked goods and artisan delights are coming to Green Square every Saturday.
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EventNRL State of Origin Game 1
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Accor Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park
NRL's biggest rivalry returns to pit state against state and mate against mate.
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EventGlobal Wellness Day at Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa
Saturday, June 8, 2024
Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa, Hepburn Springs
Treat your mind, body and soul to a day of free wellness activities at the luxe bathhouse in June.
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EventKubrick: A Complete Retrospective
Thursday, April 18, 2024, Thursday, April 25, 2024, Thursday, May 2, 2024 and Thursday, May 9, 2024
Ritz Cinema, Randwick
This cinematic celebration of a movie master is screening all 13 of the filmmaker's features, starting with 'Fear and Desire' and ending with 'Eyes Wide Shut'.
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Quay Quarter Lanes Markets
Sunday, June 9, 2024
Quay Quarter Lanes, Sydney
Circular Quay is home to the first monthly fresh produce market this close to the Sydney CBD.
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NewsSix Brands to Shop From If You're Looking to Add Eco-Consciousness to Your Home
These businesses are looking to bring a new level of sustainability to homes all over Australia.
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NewsLego's New 'Mona Lisa' Kit Will Let You Display Leonardo da Vinci's Masterpiece on Your Own Wall
After turning 'The Starry Night' and 'The Great Wave' into plastic bricks, Lego is now giving another iconic painting the same treatment.
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NewsWinter 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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NewsHere'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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NewsChic 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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NewsKmart 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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Cheers to the Years: Sydney Small Bars That Have Become Mainstays in the CBD Nightlife
From hidden speakeasies to wine bars, these are the establishments we keep going back to time and time again.
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The Best Things to Do in Sydney This June
Here's your guide to filling this month in Sydney with all the best food, drink, films, live music, pop-ups and activations this wonderful city has to offer.
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Thirteen New Movies You Can Watch Right Now That Have Been Fast-Tracked From Cinemas to Streaming
Get comfy on the couch with Kirsten Dunst as a war photographer in a divided America, Dev Patel directing himself in an action-packed revenge thriller and Kristen Stewart turning heartthrob.
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GuideThe Best Things to Do in Sydney This Week
Explore an array of dazzling installations across Barangaroo’s Light Walk, head to Darling Quarter for a feel-good feast that gives back or hit up Sydney’s annual celebration of all things beer.
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NewsIt's Tillies Time: Here's When You Can Watch the Matildas Play Their Next Set of Friendlies Against China
Before Australia's national women's football team head to Paris to compete in the 2024 Olympics, the squad has two games on home soil.
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NewsFour Australian Cities Have Ranked in the Top 30 on the First-Ever Oxford Economics Global Index
Melbourne came in at ninth spot, Sydney is in 16th, Perth ranked 23rd and Brisbane sits in 27th place — out of 1000 cities around the planet.
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NewsComing Soon: QT Is Opening the Chain's First Hotel Outside of Australia and New Zealand in Singapore
From September 2024, you can check in at this 134-room Singapore hotel with a rooftop bar and pool right next to the Lau Pa Sat hawker centre.
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NewsVirgin Is Doing International Return Flights to and From Tokyo, Bali, Fiji and Queenstown with Prices From $315
It's time to start planning that overseas winter getaway, with the airline also doing discounted fares to Samoa and Vanuatu.
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NewsGet Ready for Matildas Mania, Again: Australia Is Hosting the 2026 Women's Asian Cup
You'll be able to check out the football action in New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia when 12 nations take to the field.
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NewsNow Open: You Can Catch Waves in a Lagoon the Size of the SCG at Sydney's First Urbnsurf Surf Park
In the works since 2017, and only the second Urbnsurf in Australia, the Sydney Olympic Park site is now open to surfers of all skill levels.
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RestaurantNour
490 Crown Street, Surry Hills
The contemporary Middle Eastern restaurant has recently been hatted, and is ideal for your next meal in Surry Hills.
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BarRockpool Bar & Grill
66 Hunter Street, Sydney
Rockpool Bar & Grill is glamorous, over the top and expensive. It's also worth every penny.
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RestaurantBistecca
3 Dalley Street, Sydney
This underground CBD restaurant specialises in just one cut of steak.
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BarSammy Junior
66 King Street, Sydney
Now open on King Street, it's slinging cuppas and breakfast bites by day, and sandwiches and mini cocktails in the afternoon.
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