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Prep some popcorn, pour your soft drink of choice and kick back to catch these movies releasing this month on a screen of your choosing.
Cut through the travel chaos when you're next on the road — this forthcoming update brings new features designed to make for a seamless trip.
Unveiled just in time for Mother's Day, this seasonal apple custard creation packs nostalgia into every slice.
With this sale offering affordable warm-weather escapes to Southeast Asia, booking a shared adventure will put you in mum's good books for the rest of the year.
Here's what's hot and fresh in the world of streaming content this month.
Reality TV royalty is about to land on our shores, with this debut event's lineup packed with iconic stars, chaotic energy and fan-first, OTT experiences.
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NewsA Sweet Slice of Humble Pie Is the Ultimate Mother's Day Treat Thanks to This Sydney Bakery's Long-Anticipated Creation
Unveiled just in time for Mother's Day, this seasonal apple custard creation packs nostalgia into every slice.
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NewsBoost Your Morning Routine with this Limited-Edition Collab Between an Iconic Smoothie Bar and a Specialty Coffee Brand
The new menu items available include a Maple Pink Salt Iced Coffee, a Salted Honey Coffee Smoothie and a Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie.
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NewsMILKRUN is Giving Away Free Grocery Items Across Four Days — Here's How to Get Yours
Here’s how to claim one of the 20,000 deliveries of your favourite snacks.
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NewsCP Picks: The Best New Drinks From Australian Makers Right Now
From a Margot Robbie-approved paloma to a Tasmanian Pinot Noir gin and a smarter wave of session-friendly RTDs — these are the new Australian drinks worth pouring right now.
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NewsThis Just In: Three Australian Venues Land Spots on Condé Nast Traveler's 2026 Hot List of Best New Restaurants
Three Aussie venues have received the ultimate pat on the back, featuring on one of the world’s most influential food and travel lists.
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RestaurantPizza'Mare
A'Mare Sydney, Level 1M/1 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo
Pizza'Mare delivers the a'Mare experience without the fine-dining price tag.
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RestaurantGrappa The Rocks
107-109 George Street, The Rocks
They say if it ain't broke, don't fix it, so the menu at the new spot will stay true to the Leichhardt offering of classic Italian dishes.
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RestaurantPasta Shop
37 Bayswater Road, Potts Point
One of Sydney's most influential dishes from one of its longest-running Italian restaurants is back on the menu, this time in a smaller, more casual Potts Point setting.
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RestaurantPiqu
194 King Street, Newtown
Piqu is Newtown's new Southeast Asian diner from two of Sydney's most celebrated chefs.
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RestaurantPaulie's Pizza Pezzo
90 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst
A former Bourke Street Bakery chef has opened a late-night New York-style pizza shop on Oxford Street, promising 'no flop' pie by the slice.
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RestaurantFranca
81 Macleay Street, Potts Point
An ice-cold mini martini with an oyster and caviar, is the ultimate way to start an meal at Franca, setting the tone for an elegant yet relaxed evening out.
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BarBar Bridge
6 Bridge Street, Sydney
MUCHO Group has opened a new martini bar in Sydney CBD, with Bar Bridge bringing extra-dry classics, pan-Asian flavours and a moodier after-dark energy to Bridge Street.
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BarHotel Harry
40-44 Wentworth Avenue, Surry Hills
The century-old Macquarie Hotel gets a new lease on life with the revamped Hotel Harry.
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BarThe Kurrajong Hotel
106-108 Swanson Street, Erskineville
The Erskineville pub has a new look and menu after too many years shuttered.
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BarAalia Wine Room
25 Martin Place, Sydney
This intimate, wine-first offshoot of the celebrated Middle Eastern fine diner is designed for casual glasses and small plates.
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NewsNow Playing: Every Movie Releasing in May You Can Watch in Theatres or at Home
Prep some popcorn, pour your soft drink of choice and kick back to catch these movies releasing this month on a screen of your choosing.
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NewsThese Seven Homegrown Musical Talents Are Heating Up the Sydney Opera House This Winter at Vivid LIVE
When the sonic side of Vivid Sydney returns, there are choice selections from the massive program that we won't be missing for the world.
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NewsMovies Are Officially Back: HOYTS Will Open Ten New IMAX Locations Across Australia and New Zealand by 2029
While we don't know exactly where they'll be, Aussie and Kiwi moviegoers will see their available IMAX screens double in the next two years.
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NewsNow Streaming: Every Show to Add to Your Streaming Queue In May
Here's what's hot and fresh in the world of streaming content this month.
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NewsHayu FanFest Is Bringing Your Fave Reality TV Stars to Sydney with a Debut Lineup Stacked with Chaotic Energy
Reality TV royalty is about to land on our shores, with this debut event's lineup packed with iconic stars, chaotic energy and fan-first, OTT experiences.
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NewsStan's 'FROM' Is the Addictive Thriller Mystery to Start This Weekend
If you loved 'LOST', you’ll be obsessed with the thriller mystery from the same producers.
Featured Events
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EventHOKA Pit Stop Experience at Runaway Sydney Half Marathon
Fri, 1 May 2026, Sat, 2 May 2026 and Sun, 3 May 2026
Sydney CBD, Sydney
Prep perfectly for this weekend's half-marathon, complete with a runner's pop-up kitted out with custom merch, free snacks, shoe refreshes and more.
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EventFinders Keepers Design Market Sydney
Fri, 1 May 2026, Sat, 2 May 2026 and Sun, 3 May 2026
Carriageworks, Eveleigh
Skip any last-minute scrambles, as this much-loved market for design-lovers returns to make Mother's Day gift-buying a breeze.
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EventLeave It to Luigi Bottomless Lunch at 170 Grammi
Fri, 1 May, 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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EventStargazing Tour with an Astrophysicist
Fri, 1 May, 2026
Wentworth Falls Picnic Area, Wentworth Falls
Explore the night sky at this astronomical tour in the Blue Mountains.
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EventChristina Tosi x Milk Bar at Good Chemistry
Fri, 1 May - Sun, 3 May 2026
Good Chemistry, Sydney
Sydney is getting a sugar rush this May, as this renowned NYC pastry chef serves her viral sweet sensations as part of a rare takeover.
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EventAudrey Atelier Pop-Up
Sat, 2 May, 2026
31 Norfolk Street, Paddington
Vintage meets an up-and-coming Australian designer at this hybrid label.
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EventCarriageworks Farmers Market
Sat, 2 May, 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, 2 May, 2026
Glebe Public School, Glebe
Glebe's weekly go-to for pre-loved fashion, vinyl records and freshly made limeade.
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EventBombie's 'Nothing Set' Dinner Club
Thu, 7 May, 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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EventQuay Quarter Lanes Markets
Sat, 9 May, 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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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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NewsForget IKEA, Australians Can Now Shop This TikTok-Viral (and Very Chic) Canadian Furniture Brand — and It's Surprisingly Affordable
Montréal-founded modular furniture brand Cozey has officially launched in Australia — its first market outside North America — with a full home collection that looks considerably more expensive than it is.
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NewsGood Taste, Great Design: Check Out This Year's Standout Venues as Shortlisted by the Australian Interior Design Awards
Spotlighting 226 standout projects, these shortlisted hospitality, commercial and public spaces showcase how interior design elevates every encounter.
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NewsThe Nordics' Favourite Fashion Resale App Tise Has Officially Landed in Australia — And There's No Seller Fees
Secondhand style lovers have a fresh platform to explore, as this Nordic favourite arrives in Australia, bringing fee-free selling and a social twist.
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NewsThis Just In: A Study Reveals That Two in Three Aussies Prefer Op Shop Treasures to First-Hand Finds
This Salvos study makes the case for an op shop run.
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NewsBehind Paddington's Buzzy Fashion Strip, LÈ BAUS Blends Intentional Menswear with Choose-Your-Own Vinyl and Specialty Coffee
Step off Paddington's busy strip and into LÈ BAUS, where slow fashion, vinyl records and specialty coffee invite a more relaxed pace.
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NewsDesigned to Put Patients at Ease, Brisbane Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery's New James Street Digs Embraces Human-Centred Design
In the James Street precinct, this clinic's new human-centred approach to healthcare design feels more like a home or hotel rather than a medical facility.
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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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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 Ten Best Hotels in Brisbane
From resort-style pools and design-led suites to heritage stays and boutique hideaways, these hotels prove that a great stay in Brisbane can be as much about atmosphere as it is about location.
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NewsThe Nine Best Coastal Spots for Whale Watching Across Australia
Catch these majestic mammals frolicking along the coast on their annual migration.
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NewsThis Expansive Uber Update Promises Less Travel Chaos, Featuring Curated Sightseeing and Smart Airport Navigation
Cut through the travel chaos when you're next on the road — this forthcoming update brings new features designed to make for a seamless trip.
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NewsUpgrade Your Mother's Day Gift Game — Scoot's Latest Sale Features Flights to Southeast Asia Starting From $195
With this sale offering affordable warm-weather escapes to Southeast Asia, booking a shared adventure will put you in mum's good books for the rest of the year.
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CP 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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NewsLock In Italian Summer Plans with a Difference — These Five New Tiny Homes Invite Travellers to Slow Down Their Euro Adventure
Swap packed piazzas for peaceful countryside stays in these new eco-friendly tiny homes across Italy’s most scenic regions.
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NewsNo Experience, No Problem — This Budget-Friendly Ski Bundle Gets Beginners on the Slopes This Winter Without the Sky-High Cost
While a first-time alpine adventure usually hurts both your legs and wallet, this new bundle deal is helping curious rookies hit the slopes for less this winter.
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NewsThis Just In: These Sydney Suburbs Will Be Under Changed Flight Paths From July
To welcome Sydney's brand new airport, some residents might notice an increase in aerial noise levels.
Trending Bars and Restaurants
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Pasta Shop
37 Bayswater Road, Potts Point
One of Sydney's most influential dishes from one of its longest-running Italian restaurants is back on the menu, this time in a smaller, more casual Potts Point setting.
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Restaurant
Grappa The Rocks
107-109 George Street, The Rocks
They say if it ain't broke, don't fix it, so the menu at the new spot will stay true to the Leichhardt offering of classic Italian dishes.
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RestaurantLinla
413 Bourke Street, Surry Hills
A playful pan-Asian eatery serving the likes of paper bag-shaken fried chicken, fairy bread bao and a bubble tea cocktail.
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Piqu
194 King Street, Newtown
Piqu is Newtown's new Southeast Asian diner from two of Sydney's most celebrated chefs.
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