Melbourne came in at ninth spot, Sydney is in 16th, Perth ranked 23rd and Brisbane sits in 27th place — out of 1000 cities around the planet.
The Best Things to Do On, By and Near the Water in Brisbane
The Sydney seafood favourite is no stranger to accolades, and picks up some new global recognition before moving into new digs in July.
Hop aboard a techno train on your way to Vivid, enjoy French fare with bottomless frites at Armorica or catch the final days of ‘Grease’ before it leaves Sydney.
Coming Soon: QT Is Opening the Chain's First Hotel Outside of Australia and New Zealand in Singapore
From September 2024, you can check in at this 134-room Singapore hotel with a rooftop bar and pool right next to the Lau Pa Sat hawker centre.
It's been a tough year for music festivals Down Under, but this electronic-meets-hip hop fest will still be touring Australia and NZ come spring.
This Sydney institution has revealed its closure ahead of the site's demolition, just months after its crew announced the upcoming arrival of Neptune's Grotto.
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NewsNow Open: The Hook Is Kings Cross' New Retro Oyster and Cocktail Saloon by the Duo Behind Vermuteria
Renowned hospitality duo David and Amy Spanton have opened the doors to their new 80s-inspired passion project in Izgara and Harajuku Gyoza's previous location.
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NewsJosh and Julie Niland's Saint Peter Is the Only Australian Eatery on 2024's World's Top 50 Restaurants Longlist
The Sydney seafood favourite is no stranger to accolades, and picks up some new global recognition before moving into new digs in July.
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NewsLe Martini Is the World's First-Ever Grey Goose Martini Bar — and It's Pouring Cocktails in Melbourne
Whether you like your martini shaken, stirred, dry or wet, you'll find it on the menu at this 34-seat cocktail spot.
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NewsJust In: Potts Point's Bistrot 916 Is Closing After Three Years of French Meals Before 2024 Is Out
This Sydney institution has revealed its closure ahead of the site's demolition, just months after its crew announced the upcoming arrival of Neptune's Grotto.
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NewsNow Open: Cancun Boat Club Is Quay Quarter's New Mexican Eatery and Margarita Bar That's Taking Cues From the 80s
This vibrant newcomer to Quay Quarter Lanes boasts American-Mexican eats, plenty of margaritas and DJs until 2am on weekends.
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NewsEleven Australian Eateries Have Been Named on the World's 101 Best Steak Restaurants List for 2024
Sydney and Melbourne are officially home to Australia's best steak restaurants — with the Harbour City's Margaret coming in third.
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RestaurantBar Infinita
10 Saint Johns Avenue, Gordon
An Italian restaurant in Gordon churning out woodfired steaks, handmade pasta and next-level antipasti.
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BarKahii 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.
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RestaurantSanta Catarina
152-156 Clarence Street, Sydney
A Oaxacan restaurant with an outrageous mezcal collection hidden away in Sydney's YCK Laneway precinct.
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RestaurantKuro
368 Kent Street, Sydney
A hatted Japanese bar and restaurant inside a historic CBD sandstone building.
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RestaurantLuna Lu
7-27 Circular Quay West, The Rocks
Experience elevated Asian fusion farm-to-table at this modern restaurant overlooking Sydney Harbour.
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RestaurantIzgara
215 Clarence Street, Sydney
Lively wine bar energy meats elevated Turkish street eats at this CBD eatery for post-work dates or a lively gathering with your crew.
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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.
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BarNow & 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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BarThe Lodge Bar
415 Darling Street, Balmain
Check in at one of Balmain's longest-standing cocktail and wine bars.
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BarRandy's Wine
50 Old Barrenjoey Road, Avalon Beach
This sandwich spot turned wine bar from the crew behind Bar Elvina is dedicated to interesting vino and snacky plates to pair — plus, there's still a few top sambos.
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NewsThe Titanic Story Will Go on at This Big Exhibition with 200 Artefacts That's Coming to Australia
After displaying in the US and UK, 'Titanic. The Human Story' will make its Aussie debut in Brisbane from July.
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NewsWinona Ryder and Jenna Ortega Bring Back the Ghost with the Most in the Full 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' Trailer
The Juice is loose again, complete with Michael Keaton getting ghoulish, with Tim Burton returning to his 1988 hit 36 years later.
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NewsAce: 'Challengers' Has Been Fast-Tracked to Streaming So You Can Watch the Spicy Tennis Drama on the Couch
If you haven't made a cinema date with this Zendaya-, Josh O'Connor- and Mike Faist-starring movie yet, you can now also catch it at home.
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NewsYour First Look at Liam Hemsworth as Geralt Is Here in the Debut Teaser for 'The Witcher' Season Four
Netflix hasn't announced when the fantasy series will return yet, but this is what it will look like without Henry Cavill.
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NewsFestivalgoers, Mark Your Calendars: Listen Out Has Announced Its 2024 Return, Dates and Venues
It's been a tough year for music festivals Down Under, but this electronic-meets-hip hop fest will still be touring Australia and NZ come spring.
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NewsVolume Has Added a World-Premiere Installation Scored by Flume and a Blak Country Night to Its 2024 Lineup
André 3000, Kim Gordon, Genesis Owusu and Tkay Maidza now have plenty of company on the Volume music series program.
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EventChardy Party at Reign
Friday, May 24, 2024
Queen Victoria Building (QVB), Sydney
15 esteemed wine producers will be gathering at the QVB to celebrate World Chardonnay Day, along with an oyster station and grazing tables.
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EventStargazing Tour with an Astrophysicist
Friday, May 24, 2024
Wentworth Falls Picnic Area, Wentworth Falls
Explore the night sky at this astronomical tour in the Blue Mountains.
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EventFree 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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EventDark Spectrum
Friday, May 24 - Saturday, June 15, 2024
Wynyard Station, Sydney
First debuting in 2023, this Vivid installation is returning in 2024 to turn Wynyard's railway tunnels into a lit-up labyrinth for a second year.
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EventTidal 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.
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EventA Night with Nelly Robinson for Vivid Sydney
Saturday, May 25, 2024
King Street Wharf, Sydney
Celebrated chef Nelly Robinson will take over the kitchen of luxury superyacht The Jackson for a six-course degustation paired with stunning Harbour views.
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EventChicken Nugget Festival at 4 Pines Brewing Co
Saturday, May 25, 2024
4 Pines Brewing Company - Brookvale TruckBar, Brookvale
Expect nugs aplenty, lashings of hot sauce and the chance to be crowned Sydney’s hungriest nugget lover.
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EventFresh Harvest Beer Festival
Saturday, May 25, 2024
Frenchies Bistro and Brewery, Rosebery
Six craft breweries are coming together for a huge one-day beer fest at Rosebery favourite Frenchies.
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EventMarkets at Glebe
Saturday, May 25, 2024
Glebe Public School, Glebe
Glebe's weekly go-to for pre-loved fashion, vinyl records and freshly made limeade.
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EventGreen Square Markets
Saturday, May 25, 2024
Green Square Library, Zetland
Fresh produce, baked goods and artisan delights are coming to Green Square every Saturday.
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EventPinot Noir Australia Tasting Event by Moncur Cellars
Monday, May 20, 2024
Bistro Moncur, Woollahra
This annual celebration of excellent vino returns to Woollahra with light and dry drops, medium-bodied wines and experimental tipples.
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EventBiji x Lana Collab Dinner
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Lana, Sydney
Two notable chefs will collaborate for this one-night-only, four-course dinner at elegant CBD restaurant Lana.
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EventMillion Paws Walk
Sunday, May 26, 2024
Cathy Freeman Park, Sydney Olympic Park
Grab your pooch, pop on your sneakers and help raise money for animals in need.
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EventTuga Pastries 7th Birthday Block Party
Sunday, May 26, 2024
Various Sydney venues, Sydney
Hit up the Portuguese dessert joints in Clovelly or Alexandria for incredible pastries paired with live tunes as part of its 7th birthday celebrations.
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EventChange the Course
Friday, May 31, 2024
Darling Quarter, Sydney
Darling Quarter and Two Good Co are teaming up for a long lunch for an excellent cause.
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EventMaroubra Beach Markets
Sunday, June 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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EventIn Conversation with Amy Poehler
Monday, May 27, 2024
Sydney Opera House, Sydney
Amy Poehler is coming to Australia to chat about 'Inside Out 2' and her exceptional career at Vivid Sydney.
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EventKubrick: 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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NewsSix 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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NewsLego'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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NewsWinter 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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NewsHere's the Plan for Powerhouse Ultimo's Redesign, Including Four Exhibition Halls and a 2000-Square-Metre Courtyard
The Boiler House, Turbine Hall, Switch House and Ultimo Post Office buildings will be transformed to create a quartet of flexible spaces that can host huge exhibitions.
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NewsChic Digs Alert: The Australian Interior Design Awards Have Unveiled 2024's Shortlisted Bars, Restaurants and Homes
If you're looking for stunning hospitality, residential, workplace, retail and public settings around Australia, here's where you'll find them.
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NewsKmart Has Teamed Up with Dharug and Darkinjung Artist Kyralee Shields on a New Homewares Range
The latest collection in the department store's First Nations program includes bedding, candles, servingware, candles, wall art and more.
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GuideThe Best Things to Do in Sydney This Weekend
Hop aboard a techno train on your way to Vivid, enjoy French fare with bottomless frites at Armorica or catch the final days of ‘Grease’ before it leaves Sydney.
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GuideThe Best Sydney Restaurants to Make a Group Bookings
These sprawling Sydney spots are here for you when you're looking to book for a group of ten or more people.
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GuideThe Best Things to Do in Sydney This Week
Take your pooch on a fundraising stroll for animals in need, tuck into bottomless steak frites in Surry Hills or hop on a lit-up train with techno soundtracks on your way to Vivid.
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GuideMust-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 standout shows that you need to see.
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NewsFour Australian Cities Have Ranked in the Top 30 on the First-Ever Oxford Economics Global Index
Melbourne came in at ninth spot, Sydney is in 16th, Perth ranked 23rd and Brisbane sits in 27th place — out of 1000 cities around the planet.
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NewsComing Soon: QT Is Opening the Chain's First Hotel Outside of Australia and New Zealand in Singapore
From September 2024, you can check in at this 134-room Singapore hotel with a rooftop bar and pool right next to the Lau Pa Sat hawker centre.
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NewsVirgin Is Doing International Return Flights to and From Tokyo, Bali, Fiji and Queenstown with Prices From $315
It's time to start planning that overseas winter getaway, with the airline also doing discounted fares to Samoa and Vanuatu.
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NewsGet Ready for Matildas Mania, Again: Australia Is Hosting the 2026 Women's Asian Cup
You'll be able to check out the football action in New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia when 12 nations take to the field.
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NewsNow Open: You Can Catch Waves in a Lagoon the Size of the SCG at Sydney's First Urbnsurf Surf Park
In the works since 2017, and only the second Urbnsurf in Australia, the Sydney Olympic Park site is now open to surfers of all skill levels.
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NewsHere Are Some of the Stunning Photos of the Aurora Australis If You Missed the Southern Lights Putting on a Show
Whether you slept through the colourful skies, couldn't see them in your part of the country or are keen for another glimpse, this is what the heavens looked like.
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RestaurantBistecca
3 Dalley Street, Sydney
This underground CBD restaurant specialises in just one cut of steak.
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RestaurantEsteban
1 Temperance Lane, Sydney
The Tequila Mockingbird team's two-storey Mexican restaurant is home to a massive collection of premium tequila and mezcal and a mariachi band.
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RestaurantEmperor's Puffs
96-100 Hay Street, Haymarket
Eat as many as you'd like without putting a dent in your wallet.
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