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Guide

Must-Stream TV: All the Best Shows You Should Be Watching From 2024 So Far

Don't spend hours scrolling through streaming platforms — here's 2024's standout shows that you need to see.

News

David Sedaris Is Bringing His Latest Tour to Australia and New Zealand to Delight NPR Obsessives in 2025

Two years on from his last round of 'An Evening with David Sedaris' shows Down Under, the NPR humorist and bestselling author is returning.

News

Public Enemy Are Bringing the Noise Down Under on a Huge Spring 2024 Tour with AB Original

Do believe the hype about these hip hop legends, with Chuck D and Flavor Flav locking in six shows across Australia.

News

Iconic Australian Thriller 'Wake in Fright' Is the Next Film That's Scoring the Hear My Eyes Treatment

At this year's Melbourne International Film Festival, the 4K restoration of the movie will premiere with Surprise Chef providing a new soundtrack.

News

BIGSOUND 2024 Has Unveiled the First 70 Acts That'll Be Playing Brisbane When September Hits

Peking Duk side projects Keli Holiday and Y.O.G.A., Alex the Astronaut, Gretta Ray, Sly Withers: they're all on the lineup.

News

Eight New Movies You Can Watch Right Now That Have Been Fast-Tracked From Cinemas to Streaming

Get comfy on the couch with the Sydney-shot action antics of 'The Fall Guy', a heartbreaking Oscar-nominated animated gem and the love-triangle games of 'Challengers'.

News
Sammy Junior Is the Latest Venue to Close in Sydney as the City's Hospitality Crisis Continues to Deepen

A string of hospitality closures in recent months has claimed major Sydney stalwarts, recent openings and celeb-backed ventures alike.

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News
"If These Walls Could Talk...": We Chatted to the Owner of VASCO to Hear the Secret to Controlling Chaos For Over a Decade

Sydneysiders love a venue with character — Sid Chand shares what makes his Surry Hills joint and its brand new Newtown sibling so special.

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Feature
Lost In The Laneways

Uncover unique watering holes and eateries tucked down some of Sydney's best laneways.

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Sour and Sweet: Everything You Need to Know about Amaretto Sour

Celebrate golden hour with a classic cocktail made best with an Italian liqueur.

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Chef Motokichi Yukimura From Kyoto's Kichi Kichi Is Bringing His Viral Omurice Back to Australia

This is the second time in 2024 that the Japanese chef is hitting Sydney and Brisbane to whip up his specialty dish.

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Colombo Social's New Mum Cha Series Is Inviting Top Aussie Chefs to Cook Alongside Their Mothers

There will be a new mother-son takeover of the Sri Lankan diner's kitchen every month, serving up an intimate one-off ten-course lunch.

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Latest Openings

Restaurant
Bourke & Ward

33 Pitt Street, Sydney

This three-in-one cafe and restaurant from Avenue Group stars a modern Southern Italian menu with traditional pinsa-style pizza at the centre.
Bar
The Hook

13–15 Bayswater Road, Kings Cross

This retro oyster and piano bar with a classic cocktail list and an affordable bar menu is a quality night out, whatever your budget.
Restaurant
Eat 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.
Restaurant
Suburgia 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.
Restaurant
Bar Infinita

10 Saint Johns Avenue, Gordon

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

13–15 Bayswater Road, Kings Cross

This retro oyster and piano bar with a classic cocktail list and an affordable bar menu is a quality night out, whatever your budget.
Bar
Burrow Bar

Basement, 96 Clarence St, Sydney

A small basement bar with a big personality where theatrical bartending, creative cocktails and Vietnamese snacks are on the menu.
Bar
The Barber Shop

89 York Street, Sydney

Voted Australia’s Best Gin Bar four years in a row, this sophisticated speakeasy boasts over 700 gins from across the globe.
Bar
Since I Left You

338 Kent Street, Sydney

This art-filled courtyard bar, with a relaxed spirit and a drinks menu to match, is the perfect antidote to a stressful day in the office.
Bar
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.
Bar
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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Guide
Must-Stream TV: All the Best Shows You Should Be Watching From 2024 So Far

Don't spend hours scrolling through streaming platforms — here's 2024's standout shows that you need to see.

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News
David Sedaris Is Bringing His Latest Tour to Australia and New Zealand to Delight NPR Obsessives in 2025

Two years on from his last round of 'An Evening with David Sedaris' shows Down Under, the NPR humorist and bestselling author is returning.

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News
Public Enemy Are Bringing the Noise Down Under on a Huge Spring 2024 Tour with AB Original

Do believe the hype about these hip hop legends, with Chuck D and Flavor Flav locking in six shows across Australia.

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News
The Jamie Lee Curtis- and Lindsay Lohan-Starring 'Freaky Friday' Sequel Is Set to Hit Cinemas in 2025

The 2003 version of this body-swap classic wasn't the first — and thanks to this 22-years-late follow-up, it won't be the last.

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News
Iconic Australian Thriller 'Wake in Fright' Is the Next Film That's Scoring the Hear My Eyes Treatment

At this year's Melbourne International Film Festival, the 4K restoration of the movie will premiere with Surprise Chef providing a new soundtrack.

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News
BIGSOUND 2024 Has Unveiled the First 70 Acts That'll Be Playing Brisbane When September Hits

Peking Duk side projects Keli Holiday and Y.O.G.A., Alex the Astronaut, Gretta Ray, Sly Withers: they're all on the lineup.

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Featured Events

Event
Bottomless Bao at TIVA

Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Tiva, Sydney

This underground lounge in Sydney's CBD is hosting a weekly night of bottomless bao and prawn crackers every Wednesday.
Event
Free 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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Event
Tidal 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.
Event
All-You-Can-Eat Charcoal Chicken

Saturday, April 13 - Sunday, December 29, 2024
Henrietta Charcoal Chicken, Surry Hills

Featuring hot chicks, crispy chips, creamy toum, fattoush salad, Henrietta’s signature hummus, and pickles.
Event
Kubrick: 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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Event
$10 Sunday Morning Movie Tickets at Hoyts

Sunday, June 2, 2024, Sunday, June 9, 2024, Sunday, June 16, 2024 and Sunday, June 23, 2024
Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations

Spend Sunday mornings in June at the flicks for a tenner — as long as your session starts before 12.01pm.

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Event
Markets at Glebe

Saturday, June 29, 2024
Glebe Public School, Glebe

Glebe's weekly go-to for pre-loved fashion, vinyl records and freshly made limeade.
Event
Kings 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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All-You-Can-Eat Wings

Saturday, June 29, 2024
Daniel San, Manly

The buckets will keep coming until you can't stomach them, all for $19 per person.
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EQ Market

Saturday, June 29, 2024
The Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park

Head to The Entertainment Quarter every Wednesday and Saturday to shop, eat and meet a variety of makers.

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Sunday Roast at Nel

Sunday, July 14, 2024, Sunday, July 21, 2024 and Sunday, July 28, 2024
Nel Restaurant, Sydney

Nelly Robinson's fine-diner is getting festive midyear with $85 Christmas in July roast lunches across four Sundays.

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International Rugby Union: Australia vs Wales

Saturday, July 6, 2024
Allianz Stadium, Moore Park

After a heated game in 2023, the Winter Test is set to be one hell of a rematch.

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$2 Tacos

Tuesday, July 2, 2024
El Camino Cantina The Rocks and Manly, Manly

Sydney's Tex-Mex bars are slinging cheap tacos one night a week.

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Maroubra Beach Markets

Tuesday, July 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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Australia's Most-Stylish Restaurants, Bars and Homes Have Been Revealed at the 2024 Interior Design Awards

Melbourne's Reine and La Rue and Purple Pit, which are located in the same building, shared the Hospitality Design Award.

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Five Ways to Pamper Away the Winter Blues at Your Local Shopping Centre

From spa sessions to stylish looks, here are some solutions to lift your spirits this winter.

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Now Open: UTURN Has Brought Its Pre-Loved Fashion to Bondi — and It's Doing a 'Choose What U Pay' Sale to Celebrate

The secondhand fashion chain has opened its seventh store at Bondi Junction, and to celebrate, you'll be able to grab designer pieces from $10 for one weekend.

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Six 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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Lego'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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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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