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Best known for its party-friendly European tours, Contiki has 76 new and reimagined trips for a generation with changing travel tastes.
No more stripping beds or scrubbing toilets before checkout, the short-term stay giant is changing its global house rules to make holiday exits easier.
The celebrity chef and former three-Michelin-star heavyweight talks favourite restaurants, butterless bread and making dining out accessible again.
A Melbourne content creator reckons the clues dropped at the AO 2027 launch point to the ‘Glamorous’ singer — and the Australian Open’s reply isn't exactly denying it.
A cult Kiwi fashion favourite is crossing the ditch, with two new stores set to land in Melbourne and Sydney.
Just two and a half hours flight from Brisbane, Vanuatu trades resort strips for blue holes, volcanic peaks and kastom villages.
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NewsNik Sharma and a James Turrell Experience Headline Powerhouse Parramatta's Unmissable Opening Next Weekend
New South Wales’s newest and largest museum is opening with a cultural and culinary party, with a Jannawi Dance Clan performance, Western Sydney chefs cooking Lebanese, Vietnamese and Cantonese food, Priya Ragu live and Es Devlin’s first Australian exhibition.
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NewsThese Five Sydney Restaurants Have Created Amex Secret Dishes Worth Booking a Table For
From a French-brasserie take on fish and chips to a nostalgic Indian dish with a modern twist, American Express Secret Dishes is giving Sydney diners a fresh reason to book a table.
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FeatureThe New Dishes Worth Booking a Table For
Discover what’s cooking with American Express Secret Dishes, featuring limited edition original creations from chefs at participating restaurants across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. If you know, you know.
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NewsSome of Australia's Favourite Restaurants Are Serving Up Secret Dishes for a Limited Time Only
American Express Secret Dishes is serving up a fresh excuse to book a table, with participating venues across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane creating limited-time dishes worth seeking out.
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NewsMarco Pierre White Thinks Modern Fine Dining Feels Like Being "Mugged Without Violence"
The celebrity chef and former three-Michelin-star heavyweight talks favourite restaurants, butterless bread and making dining out accessible again.
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NewsDreams Really Do Come True: Diet Coke Is Returning to McDonald's Australia After Almost Four Years
All hail the return of the post-mix fridge cig: Diet Coke returns Macca's restaurants nationwide at long last.
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RestaurantVito's
11 Bridge Street, Sydney
With a menu of elevated Italian classics, a 400-label wine list, and a design-forward dining room with six-foot chandeliers and gold-leaf tiling, this is one worth dressing up for.
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RestaurantAmé
90 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst
Head to Darlinghurst to sample Japanese-Peruvian cuisine, and duck downstairs to find a hidden, late-night music room.
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RestaurantDa Mario
Shop 1/36 Morley Ave, Rosebery
Since 2013, Da Mario has served loyal customers traditional Italian dishes, with a strong Neapolitan pizza offering that keeps them coming back for more.
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CafeSonoma Bakery Rose Bay
779 Shop 1 New South Head Road, Rose Bay
Rose Bay's magnificent corner bakery reopens after a refurbishment making it even lighter, brighter and more welcoming.
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RestaurantRick Stein at Coogee Beach
242 Arden Street, Coogee
The beloved British chef brings his legendary love of seafood to one of the city's most beautiful stretches of sand.
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RestaurantPark St. Diner
252 Pitt Street, Sydney
A slice of old-school America in the CBD, with fluffy pancakes, crispy hash browns and diner food until 10pm.
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BarThe Heritage Room
25 Martin Place, CBD
A carefully curated list of wines, spanning bold Barolos to refreshing Vernaccia di San Gimignanos, is complemented by a rotating selection of Tuscan cheeses and meats.
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BarCurtains Jazz Club
10 Phillip Street, Sydney
A jazz club with no sign on the street — just a set of stairs and a door on the left inside Transport House.
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BarThe Lobby Bar at Ace Hotel Sydney
53 Wentworth Avenue, Sydney
A sunken ochre lounge in the middle of an 18-storey design hotel, with $7 wines and beers on tap every afternoon.
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BarLilly's Bar
9-13 Winbourne Road, Brookvale
Lilly is spirited and stylish and she’s bringing Dirty Thursdays, Aperitivo Fridays and Spritz Sundays to the Northern Beaches
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BarBar Hernandez
60 Kings Cross Road, Potts Point
Piccolo Bar's David Spanton brings vermouth on tap and salty nacks to a historic Kings Cross space.
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NewsWhat to Book at Just For Laughs Sydney 2026
From Greg Davies and Dara Ó Briain to an Opera House Gala and late-night showcases, here’s where to start with Sydney’s spring comedy calendar.
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NewsFrom the Cinema to Your Couch: The New Movies to Buy or Rent This Month
Your next couch-and-popcorn session has a new lineup of films to choose from.
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NewsThis Just In: Um, Did the AO Just Accidentally Confirm Fergie as Next Year's Headlining Act?
A Melbourne content creator reckons the clues dropped at the AO 2027 launch point to the ‘Glamorous’ singer — and the Australian Open’s reply isn't exactly denying it.
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NewsNo Duane Reade Bag Required: Lily Allen Is Dropping 'West End Girl'-Themed Sex Toys (Yes, Including the Polka-Dot Butt Plug) Ahead of Her Australian Tour
The six-piece Love, Lily collection was tested by Allen on her UK tour, and it's out now, days before she plays Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.
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NewsChristmas Carol Goes Wrong at Sydney Opera House
Comedic misfortunes dominate the stage in the Sydney Opera House's latest addition to their summer programming.
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NewsHook's Neverland at Sydney Opera House
The Sydney Opera House is transforming the Concert Hall into Neverland this summer for a world-premiere circus adventure.
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EventBODY WORLDS: The Anatomy of Happiness
Mon, 2 Nov, 2026
155 George Street, The Rocks, Sydney
Sydney is getting its first look at BODY WORLDS: The Anatomy of Happiness this September, with real human specimens, interactive displays and a closer look at how happiness manifests through the human body.
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EventMeadow X ABSOLUT TABASCO Hottest Brunch
Sun, 1 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov 2026
Meadow Music Room, Cronulla
Meadow Music Room is hosting a 90-minute bottomless brunch throughout November, with two-course dining, spicy cocktails and live music from its resident artists.
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EventThe Griffin Theatre Company 2025 Season
Fri, 14 Feb 2025 - Sun, 15 Nov 2026
All around Sydney, Sydney
We’ve officially called it, 2025 is the year of going to the theatre, non-drama kids included.
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EventCarriageworks Summer
Sun, 1 Nov 2026 - Sun, 31 Jan 2027
Carriageworks, Eveleigh
An Australian premiere from David Hockney, warehouse sets from Overmono and Armand Van Helden, and a solo performance of Wake in Fright are among the highlights of Carriageworks Summer.
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EventCassian: Day-to-Night Australia Tour 2026
Sat, 31 Oct and
Various locations, Sydney
This Grammy Award-winning producer is headed home this spring, transforming parks and club grounds into euphoric openair dance parties.
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EventMarkets at Glebe
Sat, 7 Nov, 2026
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
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.
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EventLeave It to Luigi Bottomless Lunch at 170 Grammi
Fri, 6 Nov, 2026
170 Grammi, Surry Hills
You can get your fill of Roman cuisine every Friday lunchtime, including unlimited carbonara pizza and delectable maritozzi doughnuts.
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EventBombie's 'Nothing Set' Dinner Club
Thu, 5 Nov, 2026
Harbord Beach Hotel, Freshwater
Sit back, enjoy the salty sea breeze and leave it up to the chefs at Bombie's to pair your dinner with Doom Juice's wild wines.
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EventAll-You-Can-Eat Wings
Sat, 7 Nov, 2026
Daniel San, Manly
The buckets will keep coming until you can't stomach them, all for $19 per person.
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EventMaroubra Beach Markets
Multiple single dates
Broadarrow Reserve, Maroubra
Head down to Maroubra Beach on the first Saturday of every month to peruse the beach markets.
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EventClub Amalfi at Watsons Bay Hotel
Multiple single dates
Watsons Bay Hotel, Watsons Bay
Make Sundays feel a little more European, as this monthly Amalfi-inspired session returns to the harbourfront.
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EventQuay Quarter Lanes Markets
Mon, 9 Nov, 2026
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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NewsThe Best Australian Shoe Brands to Know Right Now
Here are 23 homegrown footwear labels to have on your radar now.
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NewsCP Picks: Canadian Furniture Brand Cozey Wants You to Actually Use Your Sofas — And Let Your Pets on Them, Too
Cozey’s Edmund Lam explains how the Canadian brand designs for dogs, dinner on the couch and changing your mind.
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NewsThe Mimco Archive Store Is Popping Up in Paddington for One Day Only With Three Decades of Collectable Designs
Entry is by pre-booked timeslot only, with 200 spots across the day.
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NewsP.E Nation Serves Balletcore With Muted Tones and Barre-Inspired Activewear in New Spring Collection
It's fitting for the year of the ballet flat.
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NewsAesop's Fragrant Fables Perfumery Has Turned Its Sydney CBD Store Into a Living Library of Scent
Suspended pages, amber glass, incense and raw ingredients fill the Pitt Street store until Sunday, November 1.
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NewsComing Soon: Newcastle's Surf, Streetwear and Bakery Worlds Collide, as RIVVIA Projects Launches a Debut Flagship Store with CRUMB
This homegrown surf label's two-month collaboration with a local bakery proved too good to pack away.
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The Best Australian Shoe Brands to Know Right Now
Here are 23 homegrown footwear labels to have on your radar now.
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News13 Best Book Releases to Read This October
This month's fiction haul includes Soviet nepo babies and a starving spectacle inspired by a real 20th-century sideshow act. Plus, the return of a 2010s-famous author.
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GuideFamous Sydney Takeaway Spots to Try Right Now (and What to Order)
Sydney’s food scene has a short attention span — until it finds something really good. These are the takeaway spots that have inspired queues, Instagram posts and repeat visits.
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GuideHonda ZR-V-Approved: The Honda Team's Favourite Spots
The Honda team's own picks across Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne: the spots they keep going back to and would probably take you to themselves.
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NewsThis Just In: Contiki Is Entering a New Era, With 76 New or Reimagined Trips That Go Beyond the Party Bus
Best known for its party-friendly European tours, Contiki has 76 new and reimagined trips for a generation with changing travel tastes.
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NewsYou Could Win a Chauffeured Day Out Plus $1K Spending Money to Discover Your Own City
Win a day out in your city for you and a plus-one, with a private driver and $500 each to spend on boutique shopping.
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NewsThis Just In: Airbnb Is Banning Hosts From Making Guests Wash the Dishes and Take Out the Bins
No more stripping beds or scrubbing toilets before checkout, the short-term stay giant is changing its global house rules to make holiday exits easier.
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FeatureA Guide to Vanuatu: Where to Stay, Eat and Explore Across Efate and Espiritu Santo
Just two and a half hours flight from Brisbane, Vanuatu trades resort strips for blue holes, volcanic peaks and kastom villages.
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NewsThis Boutique Hotel in Bali's Canggu Is a Dream Home Stay That Inspires Creativity
Created by Bali Interiors founder Sheila Man, Bi Design House is a five-room boutique hotel near Canggu built for slowing down and creatively recharging.
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FeatureThe Best New Venues in Uluwatu in 2026
Bali's surfing hotspot is increasingly becoming the go-to for tourists and expats alike, with the culinary offering expanding rapidly alongside Uluwatu's growth.
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Amé
90 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst
Head to Darlinghurst to sample Japanese-Peruvian cuisine, and duck downstairs to find a hidden, late-night music room.
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ShopSydney Party Warehouse
78 Liverpool Street, Sydney
Venture into this kingdom of costumes in the heart of the CBD.
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CafeO'Donuts Haymarket
78-86 Harbour Street, Haymarket
Nama, meaning fresh in Japanese, describes the signature texture of O'Donut's product, with a pillowy dough so soft that it almost melts in your mouth.
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Restaurant
Vito's
11 Bridge Street, Sydney
With a menu of elevated Italian classics, a 400-label wine list, and a design-forward dining room with six-foot chandeliers and gold-leaf tiling, this is one worth dressing up for.
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CafeThe Naked Baker - Marrickville
23-29 Addison Road, Marrickville
Mortdale's standout bakery-cafe has expanded to Marrickville, with croffles, chorizo eggs and a miso caramel apple turnover on the menu.
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