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This month's fiction haul includes Soviet nepo babies and a starving spectacle inspired by a real 20th-century sideshow act. Plus, the return of a 2010s-famous author.
The hostel brand will open two more New Zealand properties in 2027, before its existing Melbourne CBD location gets a huge revamp.
The Twelve Apostles will soon start charging visitors to support a new multi-million visitor centre.
This recent addition to Sanur is putting nose-to-tail yakitori, Japanese comfort food and jazzy vinyl tunes on the menu.
Sydney’s food scene has a short attention span — until it finds something really good. These are the takeaway spots that have inspired queues, Instagram posts and repeat visits.
This homegrown surf label's two-month collaboration with a local bakery proved too good to pack away.
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NewsWhy Your Singapore Grand Prix Weekend Shouldn't End at the Circuit
Grand Prix Season Singapore brings ten days of race-themed food, parties, pop-ups, exhibitions and experiences across the city.
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NewsIce Cream Juggernaut Gelato Messina Is Taking Over NYC with Softville, a Soft Serve and Art Concept Store
The Sydney-born brand's first New York store pairs scratch-made soft serve with a gallery's worth of Jeremyville art on Orchard Street.
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NewsFrom London to Bali, This Renowned Yakitori Restaurant Brings Binchōtan-Grilled Cuts and a Next-Door Listening Bar to Sanur
This recent addition to Sanur is putting nose-to-tail yakitori, Japanese comfort food and jazzy vinyl tunes on the menu.
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NewsBobby Chans Brings a Beach Club Escape to the Heart of Sydney CBD
A new 120-seat restaurant is joining the Cabana Precinct, with king crab fried rice, sesame prawn toast bao and Asian-inspired cocktails coming to 25 Martin Place.
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GuideFamous Sydney Takeaway Spots to Try Right Now (and What to Order)
Sydney’s food scene has a short attention span — until it finds something really good. These are the takeaway spots that have inspired queues, Instagram posts and repeat visits.
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FeatureA to Z with Honda ZR-V
From after-work drinks to bucket-list degustations, explore your city from A to Z.
Latest Openings
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CafeSonoma Bakery Rose Bay
779 Shop 1 New South Head Road, Rose Bay
Rose Bay's magnificent corner bakery reopens after a refurbishment making it even lighter, brighter and more welcoming.
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RestaurantRick Stein at Coogee Beach
242 Arden Street, Coogee
The beloved British chef brings his legendary love of seafood to one of the city's most beautiful stretches of sand.
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RestaurantPark St. Diner
252 Pitt Street, Sydney
A slice of old-school America in the CBD, with fluffy pancakes, crispy hash browns and diner food until 10pm.
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RestaurantPearl Dining
50 Bridge Street, Sydney
Lotus Dining Group has injected a big dose of luxury into Cantonese favourites at this sleek Circular Quay diner.
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RestaurantGran Torino
24 Bay Street, Double Bay
Gran Torino continues to delight Double Bay, and now with The Bar open downstairs, you can pop in for a casual drink and snack, too.
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RestaurantCorner 75
75 Frenchmans Road, Randwick
A 40-year Randwick institution, reopened by new custodians who aren't messing with the paprika-red walls.
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BarThe Heritage Room
25 Martin Place, CBD
A carefully curated list of wines, spanning bold Barolos to refreshing Vernaccia di San Gimignanos, is complemented by a rotating selection of Tuscan cheeses and meats.
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BarCurtains Jazz Club
10 Phillip Street, Sydney
A jazz club with no sign on the street — just a set of stairs and a door on the left inside Transport House.
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BarThe Lobby Bar at Ace Hotel Sydney
53 Wentworth Avenue, Sydney
A sunken ochre lounge in the middle of an 18-storey design hotel, with $7 wines and beers on tap every afternoon.
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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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News13 Best Book Releases to Read This October
This month's fiction haul includes Soviet nepo babies and a starving spectacle inspired by a real 20th-century sideshow act. Plus, the return of a 2010s-famous author.
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GuideUnconventional Outings to Round Up the Crew for Something Different
Hands-on outings across Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne for the group chat that's already bored of brunch, bar-hopping and the same old dinner booking.
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GuideTheatre and Live Performances to Build a Whole Night Out Around
Theatres, cabaret rooms and live-music stages across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, from new Australian drama to West End-scale musicals — plus where to eat before curtain.
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GuideRoad Trips Just Outside of Town to Fill an Entire Day Out
Nine day trips close enough to squeeze in before dinner, from high tea in a 1904 hydropathic retreat to a solar-powered treetop park in the Otways.
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NewsThe Must-Watch New Releases for Your Next Night In
There's plenty to watch at home this month, with new releases you can buy or rent whenever you're ready to settle in.
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NewsSpanning Three Weekends, Surf + Sound Festival Celebrates Manly Coastal Culture Through Live Music, Public Art, Dining and Barrels
This debut festival will capture Manly at its best, pairing big-name bands with old-school surf action.
Featured Events
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EventBODY WORLDS: The Anatomy of Happiness
Wed, 7 Oct, 2026
155 George Street, The Rocks, Sydney
Sydney is getting its first look at BODY WORLDS: The Anatomy of Happiness this September, with real human specimens, interactive displays and a closer look at how happiness manifests through the human body.
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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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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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EventArchie Moore: kith and kin
Sat, 27 Sep 2025 - Sun, 18 Oct 2026
GOMA, South Brisbane
This artwork won the 2024 Venice Biennale's Golden Lion — and Australians can see it at home in Brisbane.
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EventUNHOLY / DIVINE at Museum of Contemporary Art Australia
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 and Thu, 29 Oct 2026
Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, The Rocks
This arts venue may have been evicted, but it refuses to stay dead and returns with three nights of art, drag and debauchery.
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EventBombie's 'Nothing Set' Dinner Club
Thu, 8 Oct, 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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EventMarkets at Glebe
Sat, 10 Oct, 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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EventLeave It to Luigi Bottomless Lunch at 170 Grammi
Fri, 9 Oct, 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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EventAll-You-Can-Eat Wings
Sat, 10 Oct, 2026
Daniel San, Manly
The buckets will keep coming until you can't stomach them, all for $19 per person.
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EventMarrickville Organic Food and Farmers Market
Sun, 11 Oct, 2026
Addison Road Community Centre, Marrickville
This popular market has it all, from organic produce and yummy street eats to vintage fashions and pre-loved homewares.
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EventSURPLUS by Supply Store and Nike
Fri, 16 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct 2026
Various Darlinghurst venues, Darlinghurst
Darlinghurst is getting another streetwear takeover, as this stacked community-led event returns for three days of fashion, food, music and culture.
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NewsThe Mimco Archive Store Is Popping Up in Paddington for One Day Only With Three Decades of Collectable Designs
Entry is by pre-booked timeslot only, with 200 spots across the day.
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NewsP.E Nation Serves Balletcore With Muted Tones and Barre-Inspired Activewear in New Spring Collection
It's fitting for the year of the ballet flat.
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NewsAesop's Fragrant Fables Perfumery Has Turned Its Sydney CBD Store Into a Living Library of Scent
Suspended pages, amber glass, incense and raw ingredients fill the Pitt Street store until Sunday, November 1.
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NewsComing Soon: Newcastle's Surf, Streetwear and Bakery Worlds Collide, as RIVVIA Projects Launches a Debut Flagship Store with CRUMB
This homegrown surf label's two-month collaboration with a local bakery proved too good to pack away.
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NewsNow Open: Cult LA Activewear Brand Alo Has Opened a Store in the Heart of Sydney's CBD at The Galeries
Alo's Australian rollout continues with a new store at The Galeries in Sydney's CBD, following its Chatswood Chase debut in May.
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NewsThe Best Ways to Recover, Backed by Data and Sleep Experts
Sleep is an important part of recovery, but what you do throughout the day matters, too.
Latest Guides
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GuideSydney's Best New Bars of 2016
Honouring the best new arrivals on Sydney's bar scene this year.
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GuideA Weekender's Guide to Sydney's Best Getaways
Where to eat, what to see and where to stay in NSW.
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GuideTen Trusty Cafes to Visit on Sydney's Northern Beaches
Go for coffee in Mona Vale, wholefoods in Avalon and crepes in Dee Why.
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GuideNine Must-See World Premieres at Sydney Festival 2017
From nude dance performances to installations involving your nose.
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NewsDrifter's Hotel-Hostels Are Landing in Wellington and Auckland, Then Its Melbourne Stay Is Becoming the Brand's Biggest Yet
The hostel brand will open two more New Zealand properties in 2027, before its existing Melbourne CBD location gets a huge revamp.
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NewsThe Melbourne Running Route That Content Creator and Host Renee Buckingham Moved Across the River For
From sunrise runs to post-Tan coffees, content creator and four-time marathoner Renee Buckingham shares her favourite ways to experience Melbourne on the move.
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News"Put On a Hype Song and Go": The Sydney Coastal Run Content Creator Julia McMorrow Swears By
From sunrise runs to a 160km ultra on the horizon, Julia McMorrow shares the Sydney route, coffee stops and running essentials that keep her moving.
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NewsJermaine Jones Has Run 34 Marathons In 34 Days But This Is His Favourite Sydney Running Route
Runner Jermaine Jones takes us through his favourite Sydney route, his non-negotiable running essentials and the advice he'd give to anyone starting out.
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GuideYear-Round Pools and Swimming Spots for a Good Dip in Any Season
Pools and swimming spots across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane for a proper dip whatever the month, from tidal harbour baths to heated mineral soaks.
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GuideViews and Lookouts That Handsomely Reward the Effort of the Climb
Lookouts across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane that make you work for the view, whether it's a coastal track, a granite peak or a bushland summit walk.
Trending Bars and Restaurants
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ShopSydney Wildflower Nursery
9 Veno Street, Heathcote
One of Sydney's biggest selections of Australian native plants.
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BarTathra Hotel
8-12 Bega Street, Tathra
Order a dozen oysters and a beer from the onsite brewery, then kick back overlooking the ocean.
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RestaurantFour Frogs Creperie Mosman
175-179 Avenue Road, Mosman
Celebrate the end of the week with a fiery crepe made the French way.
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Restaurant678 Korean BBQ
85-91 Goulburn Street, Haymarket
Beef tongue, pork neck, pork belly — whatever you want barbecued, 678 have got it.
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ShopHigh Street Music
491 High Street, Penrith
This local music store has a combined 65 years experience teaching and sharing its love of music.
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