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    Central Station, Haymarket

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    Monday, May 20 - Monday, May 27, 2024

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    Chefs Cuong Nguyen, Jack Kulusai and Tanya Boonprakong are joining forces for a creative, collaborative dinner series.

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    Sydney Opera House, Sydney

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    Thursday, May 23 - Wednesday, June 19, 2024

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    Enlisting Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth on a prequel to 'Fury Road', George Miller has made another 'Mad Max' franchise marvel.

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    Friday, May 31, 2024

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    Wednesday, June 19 - Wednesday, July 10, 2024

    Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations

    Say hola to the Sydney's annual showcase of Spanish and Latin American movies — including a celebration of Salvador Dalí in cinema.

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    A scrappily loveable ode to the energy and abandon of punk rock.

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    Sydney Film Festival Announces Full 2014 Program

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    Zac Efron and Seth Rogan enter a territorial war and we all stand to benefit.

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