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Ten 2025 Oscar-Winning Films That You Can and Should Watch Immediately

Your newly Oscars-approved viewing list includes films about determined architects, whirlwind romances, catty cardinals, sandworms and more.

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From 'Anora', 'The Brutalist' and 'Wicked' to 'Dune: Part Two', 'Flow' and 'No Other Land', Here's 2025's Oscar Winners

Hollywood's night of nights is done and dusted for another year — and plenty of deserving movies from the past 12 months picked up awards.

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Now Open: Rosa Is Pyrmont's Newest Neighbourhood Bar — and No Pasta Dish Costs Over $30

Inspired by the Amalfi’s dreamy landscapes and cuisine, this easygoing neighbourhood pasta bar offers idyllic dishes for an unbeatable price.

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Tropical Cyclone Alfred Is Forecast to Impact Brisbane, Southeast Queensland and Northern New South Wales

Authorities are telling residents to prepare now for wet, windy and wild weather — including potential flash flooding — from Wednesday till the weekend.

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The Best Things to Do in Sydney This Week

This week in Sydney, you can head to Sydney Opera House's All About Women festival, watch French films and tuck into unlimited pizza.

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Here's Where You Can Watch 33 of 2025's Oscar-Nominated Movies in Australia Right Now

Massive musicals, monumental dramas, stunning animated gems, heartbreaking documentaries, two Timothée Chalamet movies: they're all Oscar contenders, and you can watch them all.

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Now Open: Rosa Is Pyrmont's Newest Neighbourhood Bar — and No Pasta Dish Costs Over $30

Inspired by the Amalfi’s dreamy landscapes and cuisine, this easygoing neighbourhood pasta bar offers idyllic dishes for an unbeatable price.

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This Mosman Spot Is Seeing Out Summer With a Taste of Euro Beach Lifestyle

From a private beachside perch, be whisked away out of Sydney.

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Now Open: Baptist Street Rec. Club Is Honouring Offbeat Aussie Pubs with Nostalgic Cocktails and Thai Bites

Serving up retro cocktails and Thai small bites, this throwback neighbourhood bar overflows with Australiana from yesteryear.

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Now Open: Mosman's Fourth Village Providore Has Launched a New Panini Bar and Cafe That's Serving Up Italian Fine Foods

A labour of love for almost 20 years, this family-run business showcases Italian-style street food alongside olives grown a few hours up the road.

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Now Open: FREO Is Serving Premium Froyo and Express Gelato From a New Flagship Store in Darling Square

More space, more flavours and more fun make this recently launched location a must-visit for froyo lovers.

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Coming Soon: Chris Lucas Is Bringing Grill Americano and Its Old-World Italian Sophistication to Sydney

Immersed in mid-century details, this Italian-inspired restaurant offers a white-jacketed service and vintage charm.

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Lankan Filling Station

58 Riley Street, East Sydney

This trailblazing Sri Lankan diner is entering a new era of fusion dishes and inventive flavours.

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Cafe
Hippo Espresso

468 The Esplanade, Warners Bay

One of the most beloved cafes in the state can be found in Warners Bay.
Restaurant
Margaret

30-36 Bay Street, Double Bay

Culinary icon Neil Perry shares the most intimate and personal menu of his career at this award-winning restaurant in Double Bay.

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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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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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Neptune'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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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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Kasippu

414 Kent Street, Sydney

A love letter to the cuisine and culture of Sri Lanka with an authentic food offering, a hidden speakeasy cocktail lounge and a party atmosphere.
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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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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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Wentworth 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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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.

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Ten 2025 Oscar-Winning Films That You Can and Should Watch Immediately

Your newly Oscars-approved viewing list includes films about determined architects, whirlwind romances, catty cardinals, sandworms and more.

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From 'Anora', 'The Brutalist' and 'Wicked' to 'Dune: Part Two', 'Flow' and 'No Other Land', Here's 2025's Oscar Winners

Hollywood's night of nights is done and dusted for another year — and plenty of deserving movies from the past 12 months picked up awards.

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Great Southern Nights Is Returning to NSW with a 2025 Statewide Gig Series

Missy Higgins,Teenage Dads and Lime Cordiale are just some of the acts taking the stage.

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Adventure Awaits: Get Your Adrenaline Pumping on a Holiday in New Zealand

For thrill-seekers and adrenaline junkies, New Zealand is one big, limitless adventure park.

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Tropical Cyclone Alfred Is Forecast to Impact Brisbane, Southeast Queensland and Northern New South Wales

Authorities are telling residents to prepare now for wet, windy and wild weather — including potential flash flooding — from Wednesday till the weekend.

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The Best Things to Do in Sydney This Week

This week in Sydney, you can head to Sydney Opera House's All About Women festival, watch French films and tuck into unlimited pizza.

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Five Dreamy Spots to Visit on International Women's Day for a Self-Care Moment

Treat yourself to a massage or spend time hanging out with your favourite females — you deserve it.

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The Best Things to Do in Sydney This Weekend

This weekend in Sydney, you can head out of town for a huge two-day music festival, hit up the last weekend of Mardi Gras and get sipping in Chiswick's garden.

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A banging BYO diner at Prince Trade Centre.
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Swap your sad desk sandwich for a fresh creation from this cute carb-loving cafe wedged within Wynyard Station.
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Island Radio

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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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This pub in The Rocks has a rooftop with one of the best views over the harbour.