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This limited-edition collab makes cutting down on single-use waste a whole lot sweeter.
Proving that brand-new isn't always better, this clever hotel room refurb is all about using reclaimed materials and furnishings to deliver a standout stay.
Documentaries, love stories, horror, comedies, short films, strange films and more films than you can fit into a single theatre — Sydney Film Festival is back, baby.
Beyond blurry nights and bright lights, the Japanese countryside offers myriad ancient pilgrimages, including this 1200-kilometre soul-searching journey.
Set across two tiny Cambodian islands, this secluded retreat invites you to unwind with ocean rituals, nature immersion and total disconnection.
Prep some popcorn, pour your soft drink of choice and kick back to catch these movies releasing this month on a screen of your choosing.
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NewsMake Your Froyo Obsession More Sustainable, as KeepCup and Yo-Chi Unveil a New Reusable Bowl Designed to Slash Single-Use Waste
This limited-edition collab makes cutting down on single-use waste a whole lot sweeter.
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NewsThis Just in: Neil Perry Continues to Revolutionise Double Bay with Plans for a New Roman-Style Pizzeria Just Revealed
The new venue will be a relaxed, neighbourhood-focused joint, showcasing Roman-style thin-crust pizza and great drinks.
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NewsPaddington's Caness is Turning One and Celebrating With an All-Star Chef Takeover for Charity
The Oxford Street spot is handing over the kitchen to a crew of chefs for an afternoon of $15 sandwiches to raise funds for OzHarvest.
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NewsA Sweet Slice of Humble Pie Is the Ultimate Mother's Day Treat Thanks to This Sydney Bakery's Long-Anticipated Creation
Unveiled just in time for Mother's Day, this seasonal apple custard creation packs nostalgia into every slice.
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NewsWhere to Celebrate Mother's Day in Sydney
Secure your spot as the favourite child with this round-up of the best places to take Mum this Mother's Day.
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NewsBoost Your Morning Routine with this Limited-Edition Collab Between an Iconic Smoothie Bar and a Specialty Coffee Brand
The new menu items available include a Maple Pink Salt Iced Coffee, a Salted Honey Coffee Smoothie and a Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie.
Latest Openings
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RestaurantShaffa
80 Albion Street, Surry Hills
The flavours of the Levantine have a Sydney home at this Albion Street eatery.
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RestaurantArre
182-184 Australia Street, Newtown
Australia Street has welcomed an ambitious Mexican-Australian restaurant where crickets and cocktails are the order of the day.
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RestaurantBenetti's
2 Princess Street, Brighton-Le-Sands
Brighton-Le-Sands has a new home of woodfire pizza, aperitivo, long lunches and coastal views over lazy sunsets.
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RestaurantPizza'Mare
A'Mare Sydney, Level 1M/1 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo
Pizza'Mare delivers the a'Mare experience without the fine-dining price tag.
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RestaurantGrappa The Rocks
107-109 George Street, The Rocks
They say if it ain't broke, don't fix it, so the menu at the new spot will stay true to the Leichhardt offering of classic Italian dishes.
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RestaurantPasta Shop
37 Bayswater Road, Potts Point
One of Sydney's most influential dishes from one of its longest-running Italian restaurants is back on the menu, this time in a smaller, more casual Potts Point setting.
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BarBar Bridge
6 Bridge Street, Sydney
MUCHO Group has opened a new martini bar in Sydney CBD, with Bar Bridge bringing extra-dry classics, pan-Asian flavours and a moodier after-dark energy to Bridge Street.
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BarHotel Harry
40-44 Wentworth Avenue, Surry Hills
The century-old Macquarie Hotel gets a new lease on life with the revamped Hotel Harry.
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BarThe Kurrajong Hotel
106-108 Swanson Street, Erskineville
The Erskineville pub has a new look and menu after too many years shuttered.
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BarAalia Wine Room
25 Martin Place, Sydney
This intimate, wine-first offshoot of the celebrated Middle Eastern fine diner is designed for casual glasses and small plates.
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NewsSydney Film Festival Has Released Its Full 2026 Program, Featuring Over 240 Local, Short, International and Award-Winning Films
Documentaries, love stories, horror, comedies, short films, strange films and more films than you can fit into a single theatre — Sydney Film Festival is back, baby.
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NewsHow Bangarra Dance Theatre is a Living Archive of First Nations Storytelling
"Dance is integral for passing knowledge because it's what we've done for millennia."
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NewsMatt Berninger on Writing 'Get Sunk', Surfacing From Depression and What He Plays When He's Sad
Ahead of his first solo Australian tour, the unmistakable voice of The National sat down with us for a wide-ranging chat about songwriting, sadness, and Leonard Cohen binges.
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NewsNow Playing: Every Movie Releasing in May You Can Watch in Theatres or at Home
Prep some popcorn, pour your soft drink of choice and kick back to catch these movies releasing this month on a screen of your choosing.
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NewsThese Seven Homegrown Musical Talents Are Heating Up the Sydney Opera House This Winter at Vivid LIVE
When the sonic side of Vivid Sydney returns, there are choice selections from the massive program that we won't be missing for the world.
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NewsMovies Are Officially Back: HOYTS Will Open Ten New IMAX Locations Across Australia and New Zealand by 2029
While we don't know exactly where they'll be, Aussie and Kiwi moviegoers will see their available IMAX screens double in the next two years.
Featured Events
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EventBombie's 'Nothing Set' Dinner Club
Thu, 7 May, 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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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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EventBeck with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra
Thu, 7 May - Sat, 9 May 2026
Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House, Sydney
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EventSydney Comedy Festival at Bondi Pavilion
Wed, 6 May - Sun, 17 May 2026
Bondi Pavilion, Bondi Beach
Experience two weeks of world-class comedy by the sea at Bondi Pavilion.
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EventFantastic Film Festival Australia
Thu, 23 Apr - Fri, 15 May 2026
Various cinemas in Sydney and Melbourne
Buckle up for this boundary-pushing film festival, stacked with strange and subversive local and international flicks.
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EventLeave It to Luigi Bottomless Lunch at 170 Grammi
Fri, 8 May, 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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EventStargazing Tour with an Astrophysicist
Fri, 8 May, 2026
Wentworth Falls Picnic Area, Wentworth Falls
Explore the night sky at this astronomical tour in the Blue Mountains.
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EventCarriageworks Farmers Market
Sat, 9 May, 2026
Carriageworks, Eveleigh
This weekly event is a Sydney institution showcasing the freshest seasonal produce from growers and producers from across NSW.
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EventMarkets at Glebe
Sat, 9 May, 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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EventAll-You-Can-Eat Wings
Sat, 9 May, 2026
Daniel San, Manly
The buckets will keep coming until you can't stomach them, all for $19 per person.
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EventQuay Quarter Lanes Markets
Sat, 9 May, 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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EventPeking Duk at Hordern Pavilion
Fri, 15 May, 2026
Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park
This roof-raising duo are gearing up for their biggest performance in seven years, complete with a debut live show and future-forward visuals.
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EventShark Beauty Glam and Glow Salon at AFW 2026
Multiple single dates
MCA, Sydney
Go beyond the runway's front row with this complimentary styling session designed to help you achieve a catwalk-inspired look.
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EventFirst Nations and Australian Fine Art Auction at Art Leven
Fri, 15 May - Tue, 19 May 2026
Art Leven (formerly Cooee Art), Woolloomooloo
Presented publicly for the first time, the collection headlining this auction and exhibition captures a lifetime of advocating for First Nations art.
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NewsForget IKEA, Australians Can Now Shop This TikTok-Viral (and Very Chic) Canadian Furniture Brand — and It's Surprisingly Affordable
Montréal-founded modular furniture brand Cozey has officially launched in Australia — its first market outside North America — with a full home collection that looks considerably more expensive than it is.
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NewsGood Taste, Great Design: Check Out This Year's Standout Venues as Shortlisted by the Australian Interior Design Awards
Spotlighting 226 standout projects, these shortlisted hospitality, commercial and public spaces showcase how interior design elevates every encounter.
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NewsThe Nordics' Favourite Fashion Resale App Tise Has Officially Landed in Australia — And There's No Seller Fees
Secondhand style lovers have a fresh platform to explore, as this Nordic favourite arrives in Australia, bringing fee-free selling and a social twist.
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NewsThis Just In: A Study Reveals That Two in Three Aussies Prefer Op Shop Treasures to First-Hand Finds
This Salvos study makes the case for an op shop run.
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NewsBehind Paddington's Buzzy Fashion Strip, LÈ BAUS Blends Intentional Menswear with Choose-Your-Own Vinyl and Specialty Coffee
Step off Paddington's busy strip and into LÈ BAUS, where slow fashion, vinyl records and specialty coffee invite a more relaxed pace.
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NewsDesigned to Put Patients at Ease, Brisbane Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery's New James Street Digs Embraces Human-Centred Design
In the James Street precinct, this clinic's new human-centred approach to healthcare design feels more like a home or hotel rather than a medical facility.
Latest Guides
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GuideThe 25 Best Pubs in Sydney
From century-old locals to new and reimagined favourites, these are the venues that define Sydney's pub culture.
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NewsCP Picks: Aussie Summer Essentials — The Things We're Packing, Wearing and Using All Season Long
Built for heat, salt, sand and long afternoons outdoors, this is a considered edit of the products that hold up best through an Australian summer.
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NewsCP Picks: The Editor's Gift Guide —What the CP Team Is Giving (and Hoping to Receive)
Consider this your shortcut to better gifting: the CP team’s personal picks across every pillar — practical, design-led, and all thoroughly vetted.
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NewsCP Picks: For the Design-Obsessed — Beautiful Things by Aussie Brands
Beautiful, design-led gifts from Australian makers — from sculptural homewares to statement accessories and minimalist fashion objects.
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NewsReimagined Through Thrifted Finds and Upcycled Details, This Sydney Hotel Room Skips the Showroom Look for Secondhand Style
Proving that brand-new isn't always better, this clever hotel room refurb is all about using reclaimed materials and furnishings to deliver a standout stay.
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NewsTen Destinations to Fly to This Winter (That Aren't Europe)
Skip the long-haul flight for these escapes that are much closer, better value, and just as transportive as a Euro summer.
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NewsYou Can Walk Queensland's Scenic Rim Trail On a New Self-Guided Package With Luxury Eco Stays
One of Queensland's most famous walks can now be done without a guide, with luxury lodging and chef-made meals to keep you going.
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NewsLeave the Noise Behind on Japan's 1200-Kilometre Pilgrimage, Offering a Spiritual Stroll to 88 Buddhist Temples
Beyond blurry nights and bright lights, the Japanese countryside offers myriad ancient pilgrimages, including this 1200-kilometre soul-searching journey.
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NewsHidden in Cambodia's Koh Rong Archipelago, This Wellness-Led Private Island Is Pure, Off-Grid Bliss
Set across two tiny Cambodian islands, this secluded retreat invites you to unwind with ocean rituals, nature immersion and total disconnection.
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NewsThis Expansive Uber Update Promises Less Travel Chaos, Featuring Curated Sightseeing and Smart Airport Navigation
Cut through the travel chaos when you're next on the road — this forthcoming update brings new features designed to make for a seamless trip.
Trending Bars and Restaurants
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RestaurantThe James
89-113 Kent Street, Millers Point
Tableside Beef Wellington brings a sense of theatre to the evening, as do showstopping desserts such as sticky toffee soufflé.
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RestaurantOst. Cafe
73 Miller Street, North Sydney
This smart addition to the North Sydney CBD is designed for both morning coffee runs and after-work cocktails.
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RestaurantFranca
81 Macleay Street, Potts Point
An ice-cold mini martini with an oyster and caviar, is the ultimate way to start an meal at Franca, setting the tone for an elegant yet relaxed evening out.
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RestaurantSahtein
18b Argyle Street, The Rocks
Sip a za'atar martini and feast on charcoal-grilled Lebanese favourites at this Beirut-inspired restaurant in The Rocks.
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