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Farewell The Lume: Australia's Multi-Sensory Digital Art Gallery Is Closing Its Doors in 2026

The Melbourne venue will still bring back its Vincent van Gogh exhibition from Boxing Day into 2025, then say goodbye the following January.

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Diaries Out, Tents Ready: Grampian Plains Festival Pitch Music & Arts Has Locked in Its 2025 Dates

The fest's lineup is also on the way, complete with a bigger Pitch One stage — and the ticket ballot is now open.

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The 14 Best Hotels In Melbourne

Whether you're vacationing or staycationing, this lineup of the best hotels in Melbourne will help you live your best life — fine restaurants, premium spas and pillow menus await.

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Coming Soon: Bar Julius Is the Colourful Euro-Coded Bar and Diner at the New Luxe Boutique Stay The Eve

The team behind Sydney stalwarts The Gidley and Bistecca will be delivering multiple venues at the plush hotel at the Surry Hills Village development.

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A 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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Ten of the Best Airbnb Stays You Can Book Around Australia

For your next getaway around Australia, spend a weekend in a cabin floating on the ocean, a bubble in the mountains or a 100-year-old castle.

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Coming Soon: Bar Julius Is the Colourful Euro-Coded Bar and Diner at the New Luxe Boutique Stay The Eve

The team behind Sydney stalwarts The Gidley and Bistecca will be delivering multiple venues at the plush hotel at the Surry Hills Village development.

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The Best Indian Restaurants in Sydney

Explore menus with hundreds of regional dishes — or just order a butter chicken and be done with it at these brilliant Indian restaurants in Sydney.

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Rockpool Has Unveiled a New-Look Bar with an Affordable Late-Night Menu Starring Fancy Toasties and Empanadas

Move over Maccas: this new after-dark dining option is raising the bar with elevated burgers, hot chips with brisket gravy and more.

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Maybe Group Has Unveiled a New Dream-Inspired Cocktail Menu at Dean & Nancy on 22 — Including the Bar's First Interactive Drink

Step into a dream and explore alternate realities with the latest clutch of creative mingles from Sydney's masters of creative cocktails.

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This Year's Eat Drink Design Awards Has Revealed the Nation's Most Beautiful Places to Dine, Sip and Stay

The winning designs showcase a range of interiors from the rustic and culturally rich to the modern and minimalist.

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The Best Mexican Restaurants in Sydney

Head to Sydney's top Mexican restaurants for seriously good tacos and tamales, rare mezcals and many, many margaritas.

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Latest Openings

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Madam Ji

13 Burton Street, Darlinghurst

Classic dishes and boundary-pushing fusions are on the menu at a restaurant inspired by the "resilience and freedom" of women in Indian culture.
Restaurant
Winstons

162 Saint Johns Road, Glebe

Sydney's degustation doyen Nelly Robinson makes British food great at Australia's first true gastropub.
Restaurant
Alegre Bar and Dining

21 Lime Street, Sydney

Discover the tastes of Tulum by Darling Harbour at this stylish Mexican diner from a seasoned team of Latin-American chefs.
Restaurant
Ela Ela

81 Sussex St, Sydney

Chef Peter Consistis' latest venture reimagines Greek cuisine with a modern twist at the former pub turned five-venue hospitality hub, The Bristol.
Restaurant
Spicetown Leichhardt

95 Norton Street, Leichhardt

More than 20 vendors are serving up international street eats at this vibrant food court in the Inner West.
Restaurant
Rowlee Wines

19 Lake Canobolas Road, Nashdale

Experience the ultimate wine-lovers' escape at this winery outside Orange.
Bar
JOJI

388 George Street, Sydney

This sophisticated Japanese-inspired rooftop bar and diner in the heart of Sydney's CBD has skyline views and Tokyo vibes.
Bar
Frankie Cadillac

87 Albion Street, Surry Hills

Surry Hills has a new "home of the negroni", where you can take an unconventional cocktail journey into a world of house-made vermouth.
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Sky Bar

37 Margaret Street, Sydney

The cherry on top of Shell House is a refined drinking den with a mid-century spirit serving up sophisticated snacks and crafted cocktails.
Bar
Arcade Bar & Club

16-18 O'Connell Street, Sydney

A multi-venue hospitality hub set in one of Central Sydney's most stunning buildings.
Bar
Midtown Bar and Lounge

81 Sussex Street, Sydney

This sultry drinking den with an opulent, art deco fitout has a cocktail list from an award-winning mixologist.
Bar
Bobbie's

28 Bay Street, Double Bay

The latest addition to the celebrated chef's Double Bay empire brings together top bar talent, live music and a luxe seafood-centric menu, all under one roof.

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Arts & Entertainment

Love Arts & Entertainment experiences? Navigate the best venues and events near you picked by our expert curators at Concrete Playground.

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Farewell The Lume: Australia's Multi-Sensory Digital Art Gallery Is Closing Its Doors in 2026

The Melbourne venue will still bring back its Vincent van Gogh exhibition from Boxing Day into 2025, then say goodbye the following January.

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Diaries Out, Tents Ready: Grampian Plains Festival Pitch Music & Arts Has Locked in Its 2025 Dates

The fest's lineup is also on the way, complete with a bigger Pitch One stage — and the ticket ballot is now open.

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Finding Inspiration in Ridley Scott's Colosseum: Paul Mescal, Connie Nielsen and Fred Hechinger Chat 'Gladiator II'

"Basically I want to be like Ridley when I grow up. That’s the root of it for me," Mescal told us about working with the iconic filmmaker on this epic sequel.

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Now Open: Brisbane's New 'Bluey's World' Experience Lets You Step Inside the Heeler Home for Real Life

This custom-built 4000-square-metre attraction recreates the show's famous sets in the perfect place for it.

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You Can Now Watch Season One of The Kates' Hilarious Morning TV Satire 'Get Krack!n' on YouTube

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Leave It to Luigi Bottomless Lunch at 170 Grammi

Fri, 15 Nov, 2024
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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Cho Cho San's Friday Ramen Bar

Fri, 15 Nov, 2024
Cho Cho San, Potts Point

You can enjoy one of the best bowls of ramen in town for a bargain price, but only on Friday lunchtimes until the end of November.
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Fri, 15 Nov, 2024
Wentworth Falls Picnic Area, Wentworth Falls

Explore the night sky at this astronomical tour in the Blue Mountains.

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Five @ 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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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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The Kid LAROI: 'The First Time' Tour

Sat, 16 Nov, 2024
CommBank Stadium, Parramatta

Catch the Aussie 'Stay' and 'Without You' talent's latest tour with Migos frontman Quavo and Sydney's own ONEFOUR in support.

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Garage Sale Trail

Multiple single dates
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Save your life's clutter from landfill or land yourself some bargains — more than 14,000 sales pop up each year.
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Carriageworks Farmers Market

Sat, 16 Nov, 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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Sat, 16 Nov, 2024
Glebe Public School, Glebe

Glebe's weekly go-to for pre-loved fashion, vinyl records and freshly made limeade.
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Sat, 16 Nov, 2024
The Hook, Potts Point

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Wed, 13 Nov, 2024
Dean & Nancy on 22, Sydney

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Eurovision on Tour

Sun, 17 Nov, 2024
The Enmore, Newtown

Everyone's favourite Europop song contest is bringing its live concerts to Australia — and Sydney — for the first time ever.

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Sat, 23 Nov, 2024
White Bay Power Station, Rozelle

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Sat, 23 Nov, 2024
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Join Sydney's newest (and biggest) night walk to raise money for a great cause.

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Thu, 21 Nov, 2024
Paddington, Paddington

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Sun, 24 Nov, 2024
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Ten of the Best Airbnb Stays You Can Book Around Australia

For your next getaway around Australia, spend a weekend in a cabin floating on the ocean, a bubble in the mountains or a 100-year-old castle.

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Coming Soon: Mondrian Is Opening Its First Australian Hotel in Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast in 2025

This Los Angeles-born chain's debut Aussie site will feature 208 hotel rooms — plus pools, restaurants, and both beach and hinterland views.

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Escape the city and head to the wilderness for a holiday in these private getaways scattered around regional Victoria.

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