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The world's largest Japanese curry rice chain is landing in Melbourne, bringing its famously customisable cuisine to Australia for the first time.
The budget airline is introducing paid overhead locker access, replacing weight limits with a size-based carry-on system from February 2027.
Odd Culture is taking over The Imperial Erskineville, embarking on a multimillion-dollar plan to reshape Sydney nightlife.
Eight emerging women and non-binary writers will have the chance to pitch original scripts to Netflix execs through a new national development program.
Arriving only months after Hockney's passing, this large-scale audiovisual experience offers an intimate way to explore his celebrated career.
New month, new flavours — these are the standout new dishes and deals to check out this month.
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NewsComing Soon: Japan's Mega Curry Rice Chain CoCo Ichibanya Is Making Its Australian Debut
The world's largest Japanese curry rice chain is landing in Melbourne, bringing its famously customisable cuisine to Australia for the first time.
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NewsThe Secrets to Hosting a Stress-Free Celebration at Home
From signature cocktails to restaurant-quality catering, here's how to host a stress-free private party that feels as special for you as it does for your guests.
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NewsThe Specials Board: These Are Sydney's Must-Try Food and Drink Specials for August
New month, new flavours — these are the standout new dishes and deals to check out this month.
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NewsThis Ancient Mexican Landmark Has Inspired a New Luxury Tequila
The inspiration behind 1800 Tequila's new luxury añejo, 1800 GuachiMonton, is an ancient ceremonial site in the heart of Mexico's tequila region.
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NewsThis Just In: Bali's FINNS Beach Club Just Got Even Bigger With A Brand New VIP Section
The world-famous Canggu beach club has added 14 premium cabanas, 95 daybeds and a rooftop champagne pool, developed with Moët & Chandon, to its already sprawling Berawa venue.
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NewsComing Soon: The Team Behind Rovollo Reveals Plans to Open an Italian Wine Bar This Spring, Spruiking Tuscan Wines and a Signature Ciabatta Sandwich
The 30-seat enoteca will add another dimension to 25 Martin Place's already dynamic dining precinct.
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RestaurantArthur
544 Bourke Street, Surry Hills
One of Surry Hills' most loved restaurants reopens with a new look, menu and feel.
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RestaurantAenza
90 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst
Japanese spirits, liqueurs, plum wines, highballs and rotating sakes complement the strong wine list.
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RestaurantMotel Mexicola
9X Jalan Kayu Jati
Bali’s most anticipated new venue has arrived, and while it’s a destination familiar with regular holidayers and expats alike, it’s also filled with twists fit for its seaside location.
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RestaurantKrung Thai Restaurant & Bar
414 Pitt Street, Haymarket
While Australians generally consider Pad Thai to be a single dish, the owners here aim to prove that it is anything but.
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RestaurantTrattoria Da Orazio
30 McLachlan Avenue, Rushcutters Bay
Each afternoon, aperitivo hour brings coastal Italian vibes with complimentary snacks, cool drinks, and a vintage Italian fishing boat displaying daily seafood specials.
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RestaurantPorcine
268 Oxford Street, Paddington
Swine and dine at this chic Paddinton French bistro.
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BarLilly's Bar
9-13 Winbourne Road, Brookvale
Lilly is spirited and stylish and she’s bringing Dirty Thursdays, Aperitivo Fridays and Spritz Sundays to the Northern Beaches
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BarBar Hernandez
60 Kings Cross Road, Potts Point
Piccolo Bar's David Spanton brings vermouth on tap and salty nacks to a historic Kings Cross space.
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BarThe Gopher Bar
40 The Corso, Manly
A new late-night basement bar has opened beneath the Manly Corso, and it's swapping beachside brightness for old-world Irish pub energy.
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NewsThe Best Places to Shop for Craft and Journalling Supplies in Sydney
These are a journalling experts favourite spots in the city to stock up on craft supplies — from paper troves to sticker havens.
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NewsThis Just In: Netflix Is Backing a New Australian Screenwriting Program — Where Emerging Creatives Pitch Directly to Its Executives
Eight emerging women and non-binary writers will have the chance to pitch original scripts to Netflix execs through a new national development program.
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NewsThis Just In: Step Inside David Hockney's Abstract World as a Landmark Audiovisual Exhibition Lands at Carriageworks
Arriving only months after Hockney's passing, this large-scale audiovisual experience offers an intimate way to explore his celebrated career.
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NewsThis Just In: Contemporary Queensland Artist Michael Zavros Wins Archibald People's Choice 2026 with Portrait of His Doppelganger
The hyperrealist oil painting scored a record-breaking People's Choice vote.
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NewsDamien Frost's Queer Portraits, Angela Tiatia's 'Muse' and an Urthboy-Curated Oceanfront Lineup Lead New Annual 2026
From waterfront gigs to boundary-pushing exhibitions, this ten-day arts festival celebrates everything that makes Newcastle one of Australia's great creative hubs.
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NewsNow Streaming: Every Show to Add to Your Streaming Queue In August
Here's what's hot and fresh in the world of streaming content this month.
Featured Events
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EventBombie's 'Nothing Set' Dinner Club
Thu, 6 Aug, 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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EventAvatar: Forms of Vishnu
Sat, 20 Jun - Mon, 5 Oct 2026
Naala Badu Building, AGNSW, Sydney
This massive exhibition explores the many forms of the Hindu deity Vishnu, as depicted in 200 works that span 1500 years.
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EventThe Griffin Theatre Company 2025 Season
Fri, 14 Feb 2025 - Sun, 15 Nov 2026
All around Sydney, Sydney
We’ve officially called it, 2025 is the year of going to the theatre, non-drama kids included.
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EventBistro Guillaume x Baker Bleu Takeover
Thu, 6 Aug - Sun, 9 Aug 2026
Baker Bleu - Double Bay, Double Bay
A spot at this exclusive experience will be the hottest ticket in town, with only nine tables available per service.
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EventLeave It to Luigi Bottomless Lunch at 170 Grammi
Fri, 7 Aug, 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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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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EventStargazing Tour with an Astrophysicist
Fri, 7 Aug, 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, 8 Aug, 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, 8 Aug, 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, 8 Aug, 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
Sun, 9 Aug, 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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EventHayu FanFest
Sat, 15 Aug, 2026
Secret Location in Sydney, Sydney
Bringing reality TV into the real world, this streaming platform's landmark event is headed to Sydney for the first time.
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NewsThis Just In: Lee Mathews Has Partnered With SWOP to Make Reselling (and Collecting) the Label's Garments Easier
There's now an official place to buy and sell pre-loved Lee Mathews.
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NewsThe Best Australian Activewear Brands to Know Right Now
From technical performance gear to loungewear built for the cafe (or the couch) — Australian activewear has never had more range.
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NewsThis Just In: New Zealand Skincare Pioneer Emma Lewisham Gets Thumbs Up From Nobel Laureate Scientist
Dr Peter Agre is the second great mind to compliment the brand's scientific thinking and sustainability cred.
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NewsSydney Founders Work in a Historic Industrial Warehouse Under the Harbour Bridge
It also houses an espresso cafe with a colourful criminal past.
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NewsAcler Brings Occasion Dresses to Its First Standalone Boutique at The Strand
RSVP-worthy party dresses on the racks, private styling suites in the back.
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NewsThe Best Australian Fashion Brands to Know Right Now
From emerging names to established favourites, these fashion designers down under are worth watching.
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The Best Australian Fashion Brands to Know Right Now
From emerging names to established favourites, these fashion designers down under are worth watching.
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NewsThe 12 Best Walks In and Around Sydney
Stretch your legs someplace new, whether that's through WWII batteries, over the Harbour Bridge or along the coast.
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GuideSydney's Best Bottomless Brunches
Swap your morning muesli for a mimosa and that sunrise coffee for an espresso martini at the best bottomless brunch spots in Sydney.
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NewsCP Picks: The Best Gifts for People Who Are Never Home — According to Travel Writers
Gifts for the perpetually in-transit — from a heritage-inspired rolling trunk to a camera our travel writers actually swear by, these are picks that earn their place in the bag.
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NewsAustralia's Sauna Scene Is Getting Serious with a New Association and a Very Sweaty Festival Heading to the Blue Mountains
Saunas have never been hotter, and a new national organisation is marking the moment with a major gathering.
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NewsThis Just In: Ordering a Beer on the Manly Fast Ferry Will Now Help Keep the Harbour Clean From Plastic and Microplastics
Crack open a brew during your cross-harbour commute and help keep Sydney's famous waterfront clean.
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NewsYour Lombok Holiday Could Come with a Rafa Nadal-Approved Forehand When This Luxury Coastal Resort Opens in 2028
This sprawling luxury destination will feature serious sporting credentials when it opens in 2028, including Southeast Asia's first Rafa Nadal Tennis Centre.
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NewsComing Soon: Saddles Mount White Is Expanding Beyond Dining with Luxe Hinterland Villas, a Piano Bar and a Rejuvenating Spa
This beloved hinterland estate is trading day trips for overnight stays with a luxe retreat hidden among scenic bushland.
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NewsThis Just In: Virgin Australia Has A Up To 25 Percent Off Domestic and International Flights This Week
It's time to log that annual leave and book your next holiday.
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NewsComing Soon: Sense of Self Is Bringing Expansive Wellness to Surry Hills, Featuring the Southern Hemisphere's Biggest Sauna
A beloved Melbourne bathhouse is expanding to Sydney, promising a serene escape built around connection, care and calm.
Trending Bars and Restaurants
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PubFreshie Clubhouse
4 Powells Road, Brookvale
One main has gained particular popularity: the Parmi alla Vodka, that reimagines the classic Aussie parmigiana.
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Restaurant
Arthur
544 Bourke Street, Surry Hills
One of Surry Hills' most loved restaurants reopens with a new look, menu and feel.
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CafeSweet Belem Barangaroo
23 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo
The Barangaroo store will introduce exciting new additions to the bakery's offering including a chorizo bread and a chicken pie.
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Motel Mexicola
9X Jalan Kayu Jati
Bali’s most anticipated new venue has arrived, and while it’s a destination familiar with regular holidayers and expats alike, it’s also filled with twists fit for its seaside location.
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Restaurant
Aenza
90 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst
Japanese spirits, liqueurs, plum wines, highballs and rotating sakes complement the strong wine list.
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