The hospitality group has released a statement in response to widespread outrage and calls to boycott its venues.
From the ‘Chat Noir’ art nouveau poster to pieces by First Nations artists, more than 250 works featuring cats and dogs are on display.
This new Surry Hills hotel melding hospitality with bespoke artistic charm is offering an exclusive launch package to welcome its first guests in style.
After five years of waiting, the revered croissanterie has announced its official opening date in the Harbour City.
Australia Day events will be axed at the more than 200 venues nationwide operated by Australian Venue Co.
You've got two days to get a travel bargain — including on overseas flights to Singapore, Phuket, Bali, Honolulu, Osaka and Tokyo.
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NewsOpening Soon: A Checklist For Starting a Small Business So You Don't Miss Anything
"At the time, we didn't know where this journey would take us."
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NewsAustralian Venue Co Has Walked Back Its Decision to No Longer Host Australia Day Events Following a Major Backlash
The hospitality group has released a statement in response to widespread outrage and calls to boycott its venues.
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NewsLocal Legends: Aaryn of Hippo Espresso on Lake Macquarie's Coffee Scene and Recognising Stars by Their Orders
"My secret to getting a perfect cup every time…get someone else to make it. Things always taste better when you don’t have to make it yourself."
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NewsLune's Legendary Croissants Will (Finally) Be Available To Sydneysiders This Week
After five years of waiting, the revered croissanterie has announced its official opening date in the Harbour City.
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NewsOne of Australia's Biggest Hospitality Groups Will No Longer Hold Events Celebrating January 26
Australia Day events will be axed at the more than 200 venues nationwide operated by Australian Venue Co.
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RestaurantIsland Radio
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.
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BarLi'l Darlin Crows Nest
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.
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RestaurantNeptune's Grotto
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.
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BarThe Light Brigade
2A Oxford St, Woollahra
Woodfired pizzas and cocktails, plus a rooftop that's 83 metres above sea level.
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RestaurantThe International
25 Martin Place, Sydney
A trio of stylish venues from one of Sydney's top restaurant groups have brought a new level of refinement to 25 Martin Place's hospitality precinct.
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RestaurantDelta Rue
101 Phillip Street, Sydney
This elegant Vietnamese fine diner at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth combines old-world charm with some playful flourishes.
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Li'l Darlin Crows Nest
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.
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BarMountain Culture Brewery Redfern
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.
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The Light Brigade
2A Oxford St, Woollahra
Woodfired pizzas and cocktails, plus a rooftop that's 83 metres above sea level.
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BarWentworth Bar
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.
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NewsNow Open: NGV Australia's 'Cats & Dogs' Exhibition Agrees That There's No Such Thing as Too Many Pet Pictures
From the ‘Chat Noir’ art nouveau poster to pieces by First Nations artists, more than 250 works featuring cats and dogs are on display.
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NewsChampioning Kindness, Laughing Through Pain and Learning From Harrison Ford: Jason Segel and Bill Lawrence Chat 'Shrinking'
How do you make a warm-hearted sitcom about therapists that balances humour with deep emotion? We found out from two of this Apple TV+ gem's guiding forces.
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NewsMore 'Spicks and Specks' Is on the Way: The ABC's Beloved Music Quiz Show Is Returning in 2025
Hands on buzzers again — Adam Hills, Myf Warhurst and Alan Brough will be back for another season.
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NewsDrake Is Returning Down Under in 2025 for the First Time in Eight Years on His 'Anita Max Win' Tour
The five-time Grammy-winner is playing both Australia and New Zealand in February and March 2025.
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NewsNow Open: ACMI's 'The Future & Other Fictions' Exhibition Celebrates Creative Visions of What Might Come
'Blade Runner 2049', 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever', 'Cyberpunk 2077', Björk: they're all featured at this world-premiere showcase.
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NewsNow Open: This Huge Machu Picchu Exhibition Has Arrived in Australia with 134 Priceless Treasures and a Virtual-Reality Tour
In its only season Down Under, 'Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru' is on display at the Australian Museum in Sydney.
Featured Events
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EventBottomless Bao at TIVA
Wed, 4 Dec, 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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EventFive @ 5 at Franca
Wed, 14 Aug - Tue, 31 Dec 2024
Franca, Potts Point
To celebrate its five years of serving fine French fare, the upmarket brasserie is throwing one of the most generous happy hours in town.
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EventKitchen Table at Sailmaker
Thu, 31 Oct 2024 - Thu, 30 Jan 2025
Sailmaker Restaurant, Sydney
Calling all seafood lovers — this is the chef's table you shouldn't miss.
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EventMov'In Bed Barangaroo Beach Cinema
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.
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Event$35 Lunch Deal at Brasserie 1930
Thu, 5 Dec, 2024
Brasserie 1930, Sydney
Where else can you enjoy a leisurely lunch at one of the city's fanciest fine diners and still have change from $50?
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EventALWAYS LIVE — Yerambooee
Sat, 7 Dec, 2024
Federation Square, Melbourne
A free communal celebration of First Nations legend and song.
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EventSouth Eveleigh Summer Club
Sat, 7 Dec and Sat, 14 Dec 2024
Innovation Plaza, Eveleigh
Sydney may have plenty of breachfront, but this inner-city oasis is bringing all the seaside fun, minus the hassle of salt and sand.
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EventPalm Tree Music Festival
Fri, 6 Dec, 2024
Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park
This impressive fest is returning Down Under for the second time with The Chainsmokers leading the lineup.
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EventGood Things
Sat, 7 Dec, 2024
Centennial Park, Centennial Park
Korn, Sum 41, Violent Femmes and Billy Corgan lead the 2024 lineup at this big alternative, metal and punk music fest.
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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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EventCarriageworks Farmers Market
Sat, 7 Dec, 2024
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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EventAntique and Collectors Fair
Multiple single dates
Wentworth Park Greyhounds, Glebe
Check out this collectors market for a unique find.
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EventQuay Quarter Lanes Markets
Mon, 9 Dec, 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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NewsGet Your Gifting Sorted For the Whole Family with these Black Friday Deals
Turns out you don’t need to break the bank to keep the whole family happy.
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News30 of the Biggest Savings You Can Score this Black Friday
You don’t always have to drop big bucks to reap rewards.
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NewsA House-Within-a-House Labyrinth Has Popped Up in Melbourne to Get Everyone Thinking About Small-Scale Architecture
The NGV's 2024 Architecture Commission 'Home Truth' is all about thinking about alternative ways of building houses in Australia.
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NewsSun's Out, Guns Out: Ten Essential Goodies to Grab This Summer
There is nothing quite like an Aussie summer, and we're here to help make it even better.
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NewsGifting Made Simple: Ten Easy Presents You Can Buy Before the Christmas Rush
Amazon is here to help you avoid the chaos of last-minute shopping this silly season.
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NewsDIY Season: Ten Products That Can Help You Complete Any Summer Project in Record Time
Just some cool stuff for those who are officially in our DIY era.
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Guide
The Best Things to Do in Sydney This Week
Explore festive Christmas markets, go on a fascinating walking tour of one of the city's most historic suburbs and catch a movie sat under the stars.
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NewsFive Unexpected (and Undoubtedly Australian) Swimming Spots to Discover Around the Country
The authors of 'Places We Swim' pick five all-time swimming spots that every Australian water lover should visit.
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The Best New Restaurants and Bars in Sydney You Need to Visit
Discover your next dining obsession with our cheat sheet to the best new venues in town.
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GuideThe Best Christmas Events and Markets in Sydney to Visit This Festive Season
Find gifts for all your nearest and dearest as well as delicious produce, live entertainment and a fun, festive atmosphere to ring in the season.
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NewsFirst Look: Sydney's Luxury Boutique Stay The EVE Is an Inner-City Hotel with Tropical Resort Vibes
This new Surry Hills hotel melding hospitality with bespoke artistic charm is offering an exclusive launch package to welcome its first guests in style.
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NewsDomestic Flights Start at $35 and International Fares at $149 in Jetstar's Big 2024 Cyber Monday Sale
You've got two days to get a travel bargain — including on overseas flights to Singapore, Phuket, Bali, Honolulu, Osaka and Tokyo.
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Guide
The Best Things to Do in Sydney This Week
Explore festive Christmas markets, go on a fascinating walking tour of one of the city's most historic suburbs and catch a movie sat under the stars.
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News
Five Unexpected (and Undoubtedly Australian) Swimming Spots to Discover Around the Country
The authors of 'Places We Swim' pick five all-time swimming spots that every Australian water lover should visit.
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NewsEuro Summer Down Under: How to Have a Med-Inspired Escape in Orange
Soak up the sun with spectacular sights, sips and spreads this summer.
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NewsShaken Up: Standout Happy Hours Around Singapore's Cutting-Edge Cocktail Scene
Go happy-hour-hopping from a bar inspired by Little India to a classic American steakhouse and a rooftop bar overlooking the Singapore River.
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Island Radio
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.
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Mountain Culture Brewery Redfern
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.
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Li'l Darlin Crows Nest
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.
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