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NewsCement Fondu Is Paddington's New Experimental Art and Performance Space
From March, it'll be home to out-of-the-box exhibitions, one-off performances, lively conversations, artist takeovers and workshops.
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NewsThis Swirling Design Has Been Chosen as Burning Man's 2018 Temple
It'll preside over the festival for nine days before being set alight.
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NewsSydney Festival Is Hosting a Huge Wedding Reception to Celebrate Australia's First Same-Sex Marriages
The Love Is Love Wedding Reception will feature a pink swimming pool, Karaoke Carousel, and plenty of cake and Champagne.
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NewsIceland Becomes First Country in the World to Legalise Equal Pay
Companies employing 25 people or more must prove their equal pay policies through government certification or face hefty fines.
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NewsSeinfeld Might Be Getting the Point-and-Click Video Game Treatment
It'll be the ultimate game about nothing, obviously.
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NewsSummer Reading List 2017-18
Find a shady spot on the beach and make your way through these seven books.
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GuideMany of the Best Seats at Sydney Festival 2025's Headline Shows Are on Sale for Just $49 — Here's Why
As NSW's flagship arts fest prepares to celebrate its 49th birthday, affordability has been very much front of mind for Festival Director Olivia Ansell.
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NewsNine 2024 Emmy-Winning TV Shows That You Should Watch Immediately
Your new must-watch list of Emmy-winners includes 'Baby Reindeer' and its has-to-be-seen-to-be-believed tale, the history-making 'Shōgun' and, yes, 'The Bear'.
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NewsNine New Movies You Can Watch Right Now That Have Been Fast-Tracked From Cinemas to Streaming
Get comfy on the couch with Austin Butler's latest brooding role, serial-killer chiller 'Longlegs' and the animated antics of 'Inside Out 2'.
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NewsTwelve Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream This Month
Spend your couch time watching Rashida Jones navigate a sci-fi mystery in Japan, Nicolas Cage face a post-apocalyptic future and a gripping Australian romance-scam thriller.
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NewsThe 15 Best Straight-to-Streaming Movies of 2024 So Far
From 2024's first half, you need to be catching an Oscar-winning documentary, Glen Powell as a fake assassin and plenty of horror shocks from your couch.
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NewsEight New Movies You Can Watch in July That Have Been Fast-Tracked From Cinemas to Streaming
Get comfy on the couch with 'Furiosa', the latest gem from Hirokazu Kore-eda and a hypnotic vision of an AI-dominated future.
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GuideMust-Stream TV: All the Best Shows You Should Be Watching From 2024 So Far
Don't spend hours scrolling through streaming platforms — here's 2024's standout shows that you need to see.
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NewsThe 15 Best Returning TV Shows of 2024 So Far
These are the beloved small-screen favourites to say "yes chef!" to, sleuth along with and giggle with — and get catchy songs stuck in your head from, too.
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NewsThe 15 Best Films of 2024 So Far
The best movies from 2024's first half include a meditative trip to Tokyo, a scorching neo-noir thriller, multiple Oscar-winners and a stunning robot story.
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NewsThe 15 Best New TV Shows of 2024 So Far
From gloriously surreal comedies and unforgettable true tales to stunning remakes and savvy sci-fi mysteries, 2024 has been filled with new small-screen highlights.
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GuideConcrete Playground's Most-Read Stories of 2017
From tiny houses to bars guilty of cultural appropriation, here are the stories that resonated most with you this year.
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NewsEight Bluesfest Sydney Sideshows You Need to See in 2018
The shows to catch even if you can't make it to Byron this year.
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NewsMelbourne's All-Night Arts Festival White Night Will Feature Two Burning Man Installations in 2018
Plus, a shimmering 'liquid sky' will hover over Fed Square, a laneway will be filled with virtual dogs and drag queens will sing from CBD balconies.
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NewsIt's Finally Happened: The Marriage Equality Bill Has Passed Through Australian Parliament
Same-sex marriage will be made legal — potentially within the month.
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NewsFive Inspirational Events You Can't Miss at REMIX Sydney Summit 2017
Hear from creative visionaries and discover how Burning Man grew to be a cultural authority.
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NewsWe're Giving Away a Two-Day Pass to REMIX Sydney Summit 2017
Here's your chance to learn from over 100 visionaries on the future of the creative economy, cities and the arts for free.
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NewsPokies Profits Will be Used to Build Western Sydney's New $100 Million Arts Centre
The Rooty Hill RSL is funding the entire project, which it hopes will be western Sydney's Opera House.
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NewsSoutheast Queensland Is Getting a Massive Arts Festival Alongside the Commonwealth Games
Featuring 12 days of performances, exhibitions, and free gigs by Kate Miller-Heidke, The Jungle Giants and Mau Power.
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GuideThe Best Things to Do in Sydney This Week Under $20
You don't have to spend your salary to enjoy this city.
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61.6 Percent of Australians Have Said a Resounding Yes to Marriage Equality
7,817,247 people have voted in favour of making same-sex marriage legal in a national postal survey.
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NewsWe're Giving Away 'Lit' Book Sets by the Next Generation of Authors
Take a break from screen-time and add some new books to your summer reading list.
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NewsThe Sails of the Sydney Opera House Will Light Up Hot Pink to Launch Mardi Gras
The iconic Sydney landmark will make a timely political statement as it helps launch the festival's 2018 program.
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EventRhys Darby: The Legend Returns
Thu, 24 Apr, 2025
Enmore Theatre, Newtown
The New Zealand comedian is bringing his first stand-up show in almost a decade to Sydney.
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EventThe Lord of the Rings — A Musical Tale
Tue, 7 Jan - Sat, 1 Feb 2025
State Theatre, Sydney
The musical version of JRR Tolkien's classic is taking the hobbits to Sydney's State Theatre.
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EventThis Never Happened Presents
Sat, 18 Jan, 2025
Liberty Hall, Moore Park
Dance Music record label This Never Happened is back for another Sydney party that won't allow phones.
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EventEnchanted Christmas Markets at Westfield Bondi
Thu, 28 Nov - Sun, 22 Dec 2024
Westfield Bondi Junction, Bondi Junction
Pick up a one-of-a-kind gift at this festive market.
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EventDouble Bay Christmas Festival
Sat, 30 Nov, 2024
Steyne Park, Double Bay
Bring the whole family along for 100-plus stalls, live music, carnival rides and fireworks by the water.
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EventPaddo Collective Walking Tour
Sun, 12 Jan, 2025
Paddington, Paddington
Uncover the vibrant cultural heritage of this Sydney suburb through local sites and thrilling unsolved mysteries.
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EventWoollahra Hotel Christmas Market
Thu, 28 Nov, 2024
Woollahra Hotel, Woollahra
Celebrate the holiday season at this popular pop-up market that's sure to be a merry night to remember.
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EventChristmas Actually — The Little Red Company
Sat, 21 Dec, 2024
Sydney Coliseum Theatre, Rooty Hill
An end-of-year favourite, this supremely festive cabaret show sings through all the hits from 'Love Actually'.
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EventJulie Mehrtu: 'A Transcore of the Radical Imaginatory' at MCA Australia
Fri, 29 Nov 2024 - Sun, 27 Apr 2025
MCA, Sydney
The first exhibition dedicated to Julie Mehretu to be shown in the Southern Hemisphere is coming to the MCA in November.
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EventThe Sydney Good Food & Wine Show Christmas Markets
Fri, 22 Nov - Sun, 24 Nov 2024
Carriageworks, Eveleigh
Stock up on Christmas gifts for all the foodies in your life at this massive seasonal market featuring stalls from more than 150 different local producers.
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GuideDaily Detours to Help You Get Cultured
Featuring a late night of viewing and creating art at the MCA.
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NewsSo Frenchy So Chic in the Park Returns for 2018
A whole afternoon of Champagne, cheese and French frolicking on the lawn.
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NewsA Huge 'Team Yes' Rainbow Flag Will Fly Over Sydney This Sunday
It will be an unmissable message of support for marriage equality following last weekend's 'Vote No' skywriting.
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NewsHere's Who'll Be Speaking at Sydney's Inaugural Global Cities After Dark Forum
A series of talks, panels and experts sessions will accompany a keynote by Amsterdam Night Mayor Mirik Milan.
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NewsA Guide to Wellington's Cultural Hot Spots
New Zealand's capital isn't all political banter and suits.
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Gallery: Sydney Dance Company and Sydney's City Art Celebrate Dance and Public Art
Kinetic art meets static.
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Gallery: The Best Moments from Sydney's Huge Yes Rally for Marriage Equality
It's estimated that 30-40,000 Sydneysiders shows up to solidify their support for LGBTI+ Australians.
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NewsThousands of People Are Set to Converge on the Sydney Opera House to Simultaneously 'Scream Like Goku'
Whether you're a Dragon Ball Z fan or not, it's sure to be cathartic.
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NewsFive Things We Took Away from the Sydney Opera House's Inaugural ANTIDOTE Festival
Helping people is hard, helium balloons can lift a person and kangaroos can run (well, according to The Onion).
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NewsFive Powerful Works to See at This Exhibition Dedicated to Raising Awareness Around the Global Water Crisis
A vital resource under threat, captured in images.
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NewsSydney Festival Announces Its First Three Shows for 2018
The new year might feel like it's a while off yet, but that doesn't mean the festival folks aren't already hard at work planning.
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NewsMelbourne Has Been Named as the World's Most Liveable City (Again)
This is the seventh year in a row it has nabbed first place.
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NewsWhy This Melbourne Council Voted to Stop Celebrating Australia Day on January 26
And why the Prime Minister isn't on board.
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NewsThe Ten Best Arts and Culture Experiences on Sydney's Lower North Shore
There's more to this picturesque part of Sydney than just the Harbour.
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NewsMelbourne Town Hall Will Light Up in Rainbow Colours in Support of Marriage Equality
The CBD building will be lit up for two nights as a sign of Melbourne City Council’s support of marriage equality.
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NewsSecrets to Beginner's Success From Those Behind Top Aussie Food Events
Steadfast advice on making it in an industry you love.
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NewsSydney Opera House's $200 Million Renovation Halted After Asbestos Detection
Given that the Opera House was built between 1959 and 1973, the presence of asbestos is actually not surprising.
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NewsSydney Fringe Festival Unveils Full 2017 Program
An immersive street play seen through hotel windows, a 200-seat vegan feast and an enormous 'masqueerade' from the Heaps Gay team.
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NewsWe're Giving Away Double Passes to Storyology 2017
Develop your writing skills and expand your mind with world-class journalists.
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NewsTwo (Sort Of) New Harry Potter Books Will Be Released In October
Hold onto your various HP merchandise, kids.
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News20 Kings Cross and CBD Venues Approved for Lockout 'Exemption'
Are the rallies against the lockout laws finally getting us somewhere?
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NewsThe Best Ways to Celebrate Bastille Day in Sydney
Hats off to a country that gave us a different cheese for every day of the year.
