
The Best Things to Do On, By and Near the Water in Brisbane
More space, more flavours and more fun make this recently launched location a must-visit for froyo lovers.
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Immersed in mid-century details, this Italian-inspired restaurant offers a white-jacketed service and vintage charm.
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Head to Bankstown Sports Club for a hedonistic steak dinner, including a signature 1.5-kilogram Riverine tomahawk.
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Indulge your inner socialite at this limited-time 'Gatsby'-esque experience, which pairs history with micro cocktails.
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The move not only includes a new brewery restaurant, but expands the company's brewing capacity by half a million litres.
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Honouring its surroundings but looking ahead, this easygoing trattoria is ideal for a coffee before work or a lunchtime spritz.
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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 think about this Oscar-winner's past roles, viral 'More Cowbell' fame and 'Weapon of Choice' dancing when you watch him as Burt Goodman, however, he understands.
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The 'American Honey', 'Wuthering Heights' and 'Fish Tank' writer/director’s filmography can be summed up in one beautiful line from her latest movie: "no one's no one".
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Set in Geraldton in Western Australia, this page-to-screen adaptation about LGBTQIA+ teens brings a new perspective to Aussie screens.
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Prime Video no longer needs good neighbours, with the Ramsay Street-set series wrapping up in December 2025.
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Do the 'gong justice when you swing by for Great Southern Nights.
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A number of beloved artworks are returning to Brisbane — including Eliasson turning GOMA into a riverbed again, and Kusama's sticker-happy 'The Obliteration Room'.
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Mon, 24 Feb, 2025
Rocker, North Bondi
Head to Bondi's Rocker for a one-night-only Spanish pop-up, featuring exceptional tapas and refreshing beers from Estrella Damm.
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.
Tue, 25 Feb, 2025
Island Radio, Redfern
Take your slurp to the next level with this weekly half-price special.
Sun, 2 Mar, 2025
Wahroonga Park, Wahroonga
Explore epicurean creations from leading New South Wales wineries, brewers, distillers and more.
Thu, 27 Feb, 2025
The Winery, Surry Hills
Add some cheeky creativity to your Mardi Gras with this fun-loving life drawing and drinks session.
Fri, 21 Feb 2025, Sat, 22 Feb 2025 and Fri, 28 Feb 2025
Freshwater Beach Reserve, Freshwater
Make your morning more relaxing than usual with yoga in the sand followed by a dip beneath the waves.
Multiple single dates
Chin Chin Sydney, Surry Hills
Make this Mardi Gras one to remember with two hours of bottomless drinks and drag queen performances beneath a disco ball.
Sat, 1 Mar, 2025
Carriageworks, Eveleigh
This weekly event is a Sydney institution showcasing the freshest seasonal produce from growers and producers from across NSW.
Sat, 1 Mar, 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.
Multiple single dates
Bistro Moncur, Woollahra
Sip the best chardonnays in the land, with the first event in this wine lovers' tasting series featuring 80 renowned bottles.
Mon, 3 Mar, 2025
ENGIE Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park
These 90s and 00s favourites are returning Down Under to play their iconic 'Dookie' and 'American Idiot' Albums in full.
Tue, 4 Mar, 2025
Lana, Sydney
Set your palate alight with a top-notch collaboration exploring Asian-Italian and Cantonese flavours led by two esteemed Sydney chefs.
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.
Sun, 9 Mar, 2025
Quay Quarter Lanes, Sydney
Circular Quay is home to the first monthly fresh produce market this close to the Sydney CBD.
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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This week in Sydney, you can see Kylie Minogue live, take a cheeky life drawing class and share a 3.5-litre margarita.
This weekend in Sydney, you can bend and stretch on the beach, dig into a gardening workshop over cocktails and explore Machu Picchu's treasures.
From sprawling rainforest escapes to chic inner-city lofts, Auckland's Airbnb game is set to impress.
Treat yourself to one of these relaxing and serene farmhouse stays located far away from the stress of city living.
Immerse yourself in modern mid-century charm, unwind in the butterfly-shaped pool, and enjoy the ideal base for exploring the local wine-and-dine scene.
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One-million discounted seats are available on flights to 60 destinations, including The Whitsundays, Kangaroo Island, the Sunshine Coast and Hobart.
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This week in Sydney, you can see Kylie Minogue live, take a cheeky life drawing class and share a 3.5-litre margarita.
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Playing in the ten-year-old competition for the first time, the Steph Catley-led team are taking on Japan, the USA and Colombia.
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This weekend in Sydney, you can bend and stretch on the beach, dig into a gardening workshop over cocktails and explore Machu Picchu's treasures.
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Netsky, Hot Dub Time Machine, Mallrat and Luude are also on the lineup when this alpine festival hits The Remarkables and Coronet Peak in September.
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8 Quay Street, Haymarket
A banging BYO diner at Prince Trade Centre.
96 Cumberland Street, The Rocks
This pub in The Rocks has a rooftop with one of the best views over the harbour.
12 Baptist Street, Redfern
Some of the city's best restaurateurs and hospitality groups are joining forces to deliver a huge new hospitality hotspot.
230 Sussex Street, Sydney
This Sussex Street hospitality hub explores the culinary and cultural riches of Japan from every angle.
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.