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The Honda team's own picks across the country — the spots they actually go back to, and would take you themselves.
Pools and swimming spots across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane for a proper dip whatever the month.
Restaurants and bars across Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Adelaide picked for the guest who's already eaten everywhere.
Wine bars across Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide where the by-the-glass list gets treated as seriously as the bottle list.
Ten years after opening its first Bondi store, the beloved bowl chain is getting a fresh name and a new chapter.
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NewsThe Best Cafes for Working or Studying in Sydney for 2026
Pull up a stool and get working (with coffee in hand) at these laptop-friendly cafes.
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GuideHonda ZR-V-Approved: The Honda Team's Favourite Spots
The Honda team's own picks across Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne: the spots they keep going back to and would probably take you to themselves.
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GuideX-Factor Venues Made to Impress Even the Most Jaded Out-of-Towners
Restaurants and bars across Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Adelaide worth showing off to the friend you've been trying to talk into moving closer.
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GuideWine Bars with Excellent By-the-Glass Lists to Slowly Work Through
Wine bars across Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide where the by-the-glass list gets treated just as seriously as the bottles on the back shelf.
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NewsThis Just In: Fishbowl Has Rebranded — Now Thisbowl, the Bondi-Born Chain Is Celebrating Ten Years With $10 Bowls Nationwide
Ten years after opening its first Bondi store, the beloved bowl chain is getting a fresh name and a new chapter.
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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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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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RestaurantVin-Cenzo's
174 Liverpool Street, Darlinghurst
This neighbourhood Italian by the Bar Copains crew transforms into a late-night supper club on weekends, staying open until 2am.
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RestaurantFich At Petersham
98-106 Audley Street, Petersham
A neighbourhood fish and chip shop turned up a notch, tucked down a quiet Petersham backstreet.
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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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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.
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GuideLate-Night Cocktail Bars Made for Just One More Round Before Ubers
Twelve bars built for the hour when "one more round" turns into three, spanning a Godfather-themed basement, a moon-lit Shanghai den and a bar that distills its own fernet.
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GuideKid-Friendly Spots Where the Whole Family Will Love Spending Time Together
Nine family-friendly venues where a pig named Kevin Bacon, a cubby house inside a brewery, and gluten-free doughnuts do the heavy lifting of keeping everyone happy.
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EventLeave It to Luigi Bottomless Lunch at 170 Grammi
Fri, 25 Sep, 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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EventBODY WORLDS: The Anatomy of Happiness
Fri, 25 Sep, 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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EventSuntory House
Fri, 25 Sep, 2026
Sakura House, Sydney
Matcha and melon-float-inspired cocktails, a basement izakaya and a vending machine stocked with konbini snacks are among the things waiting to be discovered.
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EventStargazing Tour with an Astrophysicist
Fri, 25 Sep, 2026
Wentworth Falls Picnic Area, Wentworth Falls
Explore the night sky at this astronomical tour in the Blue Mountains.
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EventEat Spain Drink Spain
Fri, 4 Sep - Sun, 4 Oct 2026
Various
From special menus and wine pairings to tastings and workshops, more than 45 venues across four Australian cities will be serving up a taste of Spain this September.
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EventJournal Time by Shell Flower
Sat, 26 Sep, 2026
Made590, Victoria Road, Marrickville NSW, Australia
This junk-journalling workshop comes with bickies, bevs and a stacked Craft Bar.
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EventMarkets at Glebe
Sat, 26 Sep, 2026
Glebe Public School, Glebe
Glebe's weekly go-to for pre-loved fashion, vinyl records and freshly made limeade.
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EventAll-You-Can-Eat Wings
Sat, 26 Sep, 2026
Daniel San, Manly
The buckets will keep coming until you can't stomach them, all for $19 per person.
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EventPrime Video and Lune are Bringing 'The Love Hypothesis' to Life With Free Cruffins And Coffee
Wed, 23 Sep, 2026
Lune Croissanterie Rosebery, Rosebery
Prime Video and Lune are celebrating 'The Love Hypothesis' with a one-day Love Lab pop-up, complete with free limited-edition cruffins and coffee.
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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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EventHEIREST Trunk Show
Wed, 30 Sep, 2026
Prim Haus, Darlinghurst
This Paddington pop-up lets you play jeweller for a day.
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EventBombie's 'Nothing Set' Dinner Club
Thu, 1 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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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.
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NewsIt Girl Designer Cecilie Bahnsen's Whimsical ASICS Sneakers Are Back for Spring 2026
These sculptural kicks are landing in a pair of muted tones.
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NewsThis Just In: The Brand New Salomon XT-EVO Is the Footwear of the Future
The streamlined silhouette you know and love, reworked with sharper proportions and sleeker lines.
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NewsSwiss Sportswear Brand On Is Bringing Its On LightSpray™ Tour To Sydney Ahead of Marathon Weekend
From a new Bondi store to cutting-edge running tech, here’s what’s happening ahead of Sydney Marathon.
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NewsThe Best Australian Shoe Brands to Know Right Now
Here are 23 homegrown footwear labels to have on your radar now.
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Honda ZR-V-Approved: The Honda Team's Favourite Spots
The Honda team's own picks across Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne: the spots they keep going back to and would probably take you to themselves.
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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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Guide
X-Factor Venues Made to Impress Even the Most Jaded Out-of-Towners
Restaurants and bars across Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Adelaide worth showing off to the friend you've been trying to talk into moving closer.
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Guide
Wine Bars with Excellent By-the-Glass Lists to Slowly Work Through
Wine bars across Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide where the by-the-glass list gets treated just as seriously as the bottles on the back shelf.
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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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Year-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.
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GuideSunset Picnic Spots to Stake Out and Claim Early Before the Crowd
Picnic grounds across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane with room to spread a blanket, crack open a bottle and settle in just as the sky turns pink.
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NewsNow Open: Stay the Night at This Reimagined Spa an Hour From Sydney, With Float Pools, Champagne High Tea and Mountain Vistas
A long-standing day spa has been transformed into an expansive wellness retreat, complete with treatments, champagne and overnight stays.
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FeatureA First-Time Snow Bunny's Guide to Cardrona Alpine Resort
Armed with zero snow experience, Concrete Playground slips and slides down the most extensive yet welcoming winter wonderland in the Southern Hemisphere.
Trending Bars and Restaurants
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The 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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Curtains 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 Captain Paddington
162 Flinders Street, Paddington
Within walking distance of the SCG, this local is a go-to pre- and post-match.
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PubPublic House Petersham
292 Stanmore Road, Petersham
Come for the for the beer garden, stay for the pub grub, natty wine, DJ sets and trivia.
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