Just like with Taylor Swift's 'Eras' tour and this year's Meredith Music Festival, there'll be huge penalties for anyone reselling tickets for inflated prices.
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Discover a world of innovation and inspiration at SXSW Sydney, catch a screening at the Japanese Film Festival and journey into ancient Egypt through a cutting-edge VR experience.
The British band are now playing four shows Down Under on their massive world tour, but still only in Sydney and Melbourne.
On four of his five stops, the UK DJ is hitting up wineries — with DJ Seinfeld, CC:DISCO! and Jennifer Loveless for company.
Catch 'Gladiator II', 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice', 'Joker: Folie à Deux', 'Love Actually' and more on the sand — this time on bigger beds.
Beabadoobee, Clairo, Remi Wolf, BICEP and Barry Can't Swim: they're also on the bill when St Jerome's Laneway Festival returns in February.
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NewsJack Daniel's Is Doing a Sweet Takeover of The Hollywood Quarter This October
Score buzzworthy cocktails paired with delicious bites in this bustling precinct.
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GuideThe 20 Best Pubs in Sydney
Looking for a new local? This selection of classic boozers and more contemporary gastropubs will suit all beer and parma enthusiasts.
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NewsWhet Your Appetite at These Six Must-See Events From SXSW Sydney's Food Program
Get your fill of the most fascinating discussions about food, hospitality and dining culture at this year's fest.
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NewsHotel Harry Is Serving Up House-Made Rotisserie Chickens and Slow-Roasted Berkshire Porchetta
The popular Surry Hills pub is bringing old-school chicken shop vibes to its heritage-listed venue on Wentworth Avenue.
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NewsFirst Look: The First Two Dining Venues at the Renovated Sofitel Sydney Wentworth Have Been Revealed
House Made Hospitality will eventually operate four venues within the newly rejuvenated hotel.
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GuideThe Best Places to Eat and Drink Around the SXSW Sydney Precinct — For Every Budget
Restaurants in the SXSW Sydney precinct that are just as impressive as the events you'll be running between.
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RestaurantWunderlich Lane
12 Baptist Street, Redfern
Some of the city's best restaurateurs and hospitality groups are joining forces to deliver a huge new hospitality hotspot.
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Restaurant25 Martin Place
25 Martin Place, Sydney
From your morning coffee to your last-orders nightcap, this CBD hospitality hub has all bases covered.
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RestaurantPrefecture 48
230 Sussex Street, Sydney
This Sussex Street hospitality hub explores the culinary and cultural riches of Japan from every angle.
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RestaurantWalker Street Precinct
168 Walker Street, North Sydney
North Sydney's new dining destination delivers four stellar venues that will keep you fed and watered, morning, noon and night.
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RestaurantThe Bristol
81 Sussex Street, Sydney
Whether you're looking for a casual drink, a refined dinner or a big night on the tiles, you'll find it all under one roof.
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RestaurantTable Manners
56-60 Macpherson Street, Bronte
A savvy melding of sophisticated service with a casual edge — this Euro-centric bistro is redefining the neighbourhood restaurant.
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BarArcade Bar & Club
16-18 O'Connell Street, Sydney
A multi-venue hospitality hub set in one of Central Sydney's most stunning buildings.
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BarMidtown 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.
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BarThe Rooftop at The Bristol
81 Sussex Street, Sydney
A little slice of the Med has landed in the CBD at this sunny bar with no less than three sun-drenched al fresco terraces.
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BarDry Martini
Level 1, 44 Kensington Street, Chippendale
With influences from London behind the bar and Spain in the kitchen, this new cocktail lounge is bringing international flare to Chippendale.
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NewsMore Than the Yellow Brick Road: Production Designer Nathan Crowley Talks Bringing 'Wicked' to the Big Screen
How do you recreate Oz? If you're Nathan Crowley, you plant nine-million tulips and build a mechanical version of Jeff Goldblum's head.
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NewsFirst Look: You'll Soon Be Able to Step Inside the Heeler Home at Brisbane's 'Bluey's World' Experience
Explore the hit animated series for real life when this 4000-square-metre experience with recreations of the show's famous sets opens in the Queensland capital.
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NewsMelbourne's Oasis Reunion Gigs Have Been Declared a Major Event by the Victorian Government to Stop Scalping
Just like with Taylor Swift's 'Eras' tour and this year's Meredith Music Festival, there'll be huge penalties for anyone reselling tickets for inflated prices.
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NewsCrafting a Potent Portrait of Chasing Power Starring Sebastian Stan as Donald Trump: Ali Abbasi Chats 'The Apprentice'
"I think we've been quite restrained … if we wanted to be controversial, we have ample, ample opportunities to be so."
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NewsDefinitely, Not Maybe: Oasis Have Added Two Extra Shows to the Australian Leg of Their 2025 Reunion Tour
The British band are now playing four shows Down Under on their massive world tour, but still only in Sydney and Melbourne.
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NewsPraise This: Fatboy Slim Is Touring Australia in 2025 for a Run of Outdoor Dance Music Gigs
On four of his five stops, the UK DJ is hitting up wineries — with DJ Seinfeld, CC:DISCO! and Jennifer Loveless for company.
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EventHalloween House of Horror
Mon, 14 Oct, 2024
Dendy Newtown, Newtown
How does a cinema celebrate the spookiest day of the year? With a big-screen scary-movie takeover.
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EventFive @ 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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EventAll-You-Can-Eat Charcoal Chicken
Sat, 13 Apr - Sun, 29 Dec 2024
Henrietta Charcoal Chicken, Surry Hills
Featuring hot chicks, crispy chips, creamy toum, fattoush salad, Henrietta’s signature hummus, and pickles.
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EventLite-Brite: Worlds of Wonder
Sat, 17 Aug - Tue, 31 Dec 2024
Big Top Sydney, Luna Park, Milsons Point
Enter a world of colour and wonder inspired by one of the most popular toys of yesteryear at this new immersive experience at Luna Park.
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EventExclusive Omakase Evening at Toko with Haku Vodka
Tue, 15 Oct, 2024
Toko Restaurant, Sydney
The premium craft spirit and Japanese restaurant are joining forces for an intimate evening for up to ten guests only.
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EventWatsons Bay Spring Market
Sun, 20 Oct, 2024
Robertson Park, Watsons Bay
Browse through 150-plus stalls in the park while enjoying harbour views.
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EventUber x Red Cross Clothing Drive
Sat, 19 Oct, 2024
Various locations across Sydney
Donate your old clothes to a worthy cause without leaving the house.
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EventThe Big Pineapple Festival
Sat, 19 Oct, 2024
The Big Pineapple, Nambour
For the first time in three years, this Sunshine Coast music festival is back — and The Amity Affliction, Bliss n Eso and Peking Duk lead the lineup.
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EventAntique and Collectors Fair
Multiple single dates
Wentworth Park Greyhounds, Glebe
Check out this collectors market for a unique find.
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EventCarriageworks Farmers Market
Sat, 19 Oct, 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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EventOktoberfest in the Gardens
Sat, 26 Oct, 2024
The Domain, Sydney
This big Bavarian celebration is bringing its steins, schnitties, schnapps and strudels to The Domain.
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EventFunlab Day of Fun
Tue, 22 Oct, 2024
Various Sydney venues, Sydney
Get putting, go bowling, mash buttons or work your way through a challenge-room hotel for $8 per activity — and help a great cause.
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EventLuke Mangan's Raid The Cellar
Fri, 3 May 2024, Fri, 23 Aug 2024 and Fri, 25 Oct 2024
Luke's Kitchen at Kimpton Sydney, Sydney
The superstar chef is bringing an ultra-luxurious champagne pairing experience to his restaurant in Sydney's Kimpton Margot Hotel.
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PromotionThe Balcony Garden Is Hosting a Huge Sale on Luxe Garden Pots This Month
19 Rodborough Road, Frenchs Forest
Been thinking about a jungly redesign? Now's your opportune moment.
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NewsThe Must-See Conference Events at SXSW Sydney 2024
We've searched this year's sprawling program to pick out the eight unmissable events to catch at this year's fest.
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NewsFrom Rotary Phones to MSN Messenger, Australia's Newest Museum Celebrates Communication Technologies
The first new major museum in Melbourne for more than two decades is all about the tech that's helped humanity interact.
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NewsYou'll Be Able to Explore a House-Within-a-House Labyrinth When the NGV's 2024 Architecture Commission Pops Up
First, you'll step inside the frame of an average Australian home — and then, drawing attention to alternative modes of housing, you'll enter a smaller-scale abode.
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NewsWin One of Five Philips Prize Packs That'll Help You Look Your Best This Winter
Philips is giving away three garment-care gadgets to make your beloved clothes look and feel new again.
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Winter wardrobe staples that'll withstand not only changing weather conditions but also changing trends.
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GuideThe Best Things to Do in Sydney This Week
Discover a world of innovation and inspiration at SXSW Sydney, catch a screening at the Japanese Film Festival and journey into ancient Egypt through a cutting-edge VR experience.
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Catch a movie for just $8, sip top drops while getting a tattoo or get your groove on at a new music fest in Marrickville.
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Bookmark these family-friendly events for any upcoming trips up north.
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Make the most of your SXSW Sydney experience by checking-in to these top hotels in and around the festival precinct.
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Discover a world of innovation and inspiration at SXSW Sydney, catch a screening at the Japanese Film Festival and journey into ancient Egypt through a cutting-edge VR experience.
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Start at the Hiroshi Sugimoto exhibition at MCA and end with karaoke and arcade games.
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230 Sussex Street, Sydney
This Sussex Street hospitality hub explores the culinary and cultural riches of Japan from every angle.
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The Rooftop at The Bristol
81 Sussex Street, Sydney
A little slice of the Med has landed in the CBD at this sunny bar with no less than three sun-drenched al fresco terraces.
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96 Cumberland Street, The Rocks
This pub in The Rocks has a rooftop with one of the best views over the harbour.
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Wunderlich Lane
12 Baptist Street, Redfern
Some of the city's best restaurateurs and hospitality groups are joining forces to deliver a huge new hospitality hotspot.
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