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NewsHospitality Group Applejack Has Snapped Up Surry Hills Institution The Forresters
The long-running pub is getting a major makeover and is set to reopen later this year.
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NewsA Toastie Cafe, Hotpot Restaurant and Dog Spa Are the Newest Residents of Sydney's Darling Square
The CBD precinct continues to grow.
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NewsHaigh's Has Unveiled a Boozy Chocolate Collaboration with Three Aussie Gin Distilleries
The limited-edition choccies are made with spirits from Melbourne Gin Company, Archie Rose and Adelaide Hills Distillery.
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NewsEasy Cocktails to Make with That Bottle of Bourbon You Bought Dad for Father's Day
Make that last-minute gift a little more meaningful by treating your father to an impressive (and easy-to-make) tipple.
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NewsHendriks Is the New Cognac and Wine Bar Opening on the Lower North Shore This Week
Giant jaffles drizzled with brandy and Hennessy-heavy cocktails are on the menu at this Crows Nest small bar.
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GuideFive Up-and-Coming NSW Breweries You Should Know and Support Right Now
Discover these top independent brews made in your own backyard — and vote for your favourite to be stocked in more BWS stores across the state.
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GuideSpectacular Autumn Events For Culture Vultures Seeking Their Next Fix
Make sure you add these must-do events to your Sydney culture calendar.
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NewsFrom the 'Mona Lisa' to 'Codex Atlanticus': A Look Inside The Lume's Multi-Sensory Leonardo da Vinci Exhibition
The only 360-degree exact replica of the world's most-famous enigmatic portrait, da Vinci's notebook pages, 40 of his machine inventions brought to life: they're all on display.
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GuideEight of the Best Sydney Festival 2024 Events You Can Hit Up for Under $50
Discover waterfront gigs, much-hyped art exhibitions, free fashion installations and overwater sculptures.
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GuideSix Spectacular Art Exhibitions Hitting Sydney in 2023
Famous Modern masters and significant contemporary artists from Australia and abroad are being celebrated in these unmissable exhibitions.
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GuideSix Exclusive Events in Surry Hills' Hollywood Quarter to Add to Your Bright Winter Lineup
During Vivid's takeover, this neighbourhood's got everything from exclusive set menus and rooftop hip hop parties, to arty installations and nightly live music.
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GuideEight of the Best Sydney Festival 2023 Events You Can Hit Up for Under $50
Discover aqua aerobics classes, immersive art exhibitions and hidden concert venues.
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GuideEnmore Road Is Expanding Its Entertainment Offerings This Spring — Here Are Our Top Picks
Expect comedy shows popping up in hair salons, Sydney Fringe Festival acts taking over bars and live music having even more rooms to ring out loud in.
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GuideSix Unmissable Exhibitions to See in Sydney This Winter
Looking to escape the wintery weather? Use this season as an excuse to explore some of Sydney's most spectacular art exhibitions.
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GuideSeven Vivid Sydney Highlights You Need to Add to Your Winter Calendar
With pop-up cabaret bars, thought-provoking conversations and free live music, the 2022 run of Vivid Sydney is set to shine bright.
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GuideImmersive and Impressive Blockbuster Exhibitions to Look Forward to Around Australia in 2022
Plan trips to dive into all things Disney, peer at Yayoi Kusama's finest in two different cities, scope out Picasso's best and fall in love with Elvis paraphernalia.
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NewsEzra Is the New Tel Aviv-Inspired Restaurant Opening in Kings Cross
Bistro Rex's Nick and Kirk Mathews-Bowden have teamed up with Moon Park Chef Ben Sears to bring Sydney a taste of the Levant.
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NewsThe Ragazzi Team Is Opening a CBD Shop Selling Lo-Fi Wines and Fresh Pasta by the Gram
Plus, Fabbrica will have sandwiches, baked pasta and wines by the glass for those wanting to dine in.
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NewsBen & Jerry's Has Released a New Non-Dairy Fudge Ice Cream to Campaign Against Fossil Fuels
It's called 'Unfudge our Future'.
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NewsVictoria Bitter Has Just Released Its Own Fragrance for When You Want to Smell Like Hops
It's made from an extract of the same hops that are used to brew VB, of course.
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NewsGelato Messina's Latest Indulgent Bake-at-Home Dessert Is a Super-Sticky Lamington Scroll Hybrid
It's stuffed with vanilla custard, chocolate chips, raspberry jam and chocolate caramel, then topped with desiccated coconut.
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NewsFour Pillars Is Releasing a New Olive Leaf Gin That's Perfect for Springtime Cocktails
Get your martini glasses ready for this new creation's September launch.
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GuideWhere to Shop Like a Local In and Around Annandale
Pick up a pot plant, a preservative-free wine, or eco pantry staples in this inner west village.
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NewsThe Sydney Burger Chain Formerly Known As Down N' Out Has Opened a New Eatery in the Inner West
Opening inside an old Italian restaurant in Leichhardt, High N' Dry has dive bar vibes, loaded burgers and lots of craft brews.
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GuideWhere to Shop Like a Local In and Around Marrickville
Seek out speciality coffee, Greek souvlaki and sour beers on your next inner west shopping trip.
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NewsGelato Messina and Hoy Pinoy Have Released Limited-Edition Filipino Dinner Packs
Recreate part of the Night Noodle Markets in your kitchen.
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NewsWhite Claw Is Launching Down Under in 2020 So Get Ready for a Summer of Hard Seltzers
The alcoholic sparkling drink hit peak popularity in the US last year, and now it's on its way to Aussie bottle-os.
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EventIngenia Holiday Parks Sydney Family Easter Show
Thu, 2 Apr - Sun, 19 Apr 2026
Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park
With affordable tickets and a huge Easter egg hunt, the Ingenia Holiday Parks Sydney Family Easter Show has your school holiday plans sorted.
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EventData Dreams: Art and AI at MCA Australia
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 - Mon, 27 Apr 2026
MCA, Sydney
Now on at MCA Australia, Data Dreams unites ten international artists in a major Sydney-only exhibition, examining how artificial intelligence is transforming the way we live, think and create.
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EventCommunity Open Day at Positive Energy Health + Fitness Balgowlah
Sat, 7 Mar, 2026
Positive Energy Health + Fitness, Balgowlah
Get familiar with a new third space, as this wellness and social hub celebrates its recent launch with a community block party.
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EventSydney Symphony Presents Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone In Concert
Wed, 2 Dec - Sat, 5 Dec 2026
Concert Hall, Sydney
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EventPOOL by Pier One and Business & Pleasure Co
Thu, 19 Feb - Thu, 30 Apr 2026
Pier One Sydney Harbour, Walsh Bay
Live it up by Sydney Harbour, as this pop-up pontoon and swimming pool evokes the sun-drenched beach clubs of Europe.
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EventHear My Eyes — 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day'
Sat, 7 Mar, 2026
City Recital Hall, Sydney
Celebrating the film's 35th anniversary, this groundbreaking event reimagines the sci-fi blockbuster with a 4K screening, live electronic score and immersive laser visuals.
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EventPeking Duk at Hordern Pavilion
Fri, 15 May, 2026
Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park
This roof-raising duo are gearing up for their biggest performance in seven years, complete with a debut live show and future-forward visuals.
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EventMitski for Vivid LIVE at Sydney Opera House
Fri, 29 May - Mon, 1 Jun 2026
Sydney Opera House, Sydney
Returning to Australia after seven long years, indie icon Mitski will take over our most legendary music venue for a run of four exclusive shows.
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EventDMA's 'Hills End' 10th Anniversary Show at Metro Theatre
Fri, 27 Mar, 2026
Metro Theatre, Sydney
Ten years on, this Sydney-born trio returns home to play their landmark debut album in full — plus a stack of deep cuts.
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EventEuropa! Europa Film Festival 2026
Thu, 19 Feb - Thu, 19 Mar 2026
Various locations, Sydney
Catch 43 pictures from 22 European countries, as the continent's most captivating flicks hit big screens across Australia and New Zealand.
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NewsThe Sunday Baker Is the New Pastel-Hued Bakery Cafe Taking Over Daisy's Milkbar's Old Digs
Swing by for pastel tones and Iced VoVo mini cakes.
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NewsBetty's Burgers Has Added a Limited-Edition Steak Sandwich to Its Menu
The $16 rolls are filled with wagyu steak — and you can grab a couple with a bottle of wine, too.
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NewsGelatissimo Is Scooping Up Biscoff Gelato Complete with Biscuit Pieces Just for This Month
The buttery cinnamon biscuit gelato features layers of Belgium's famed Lotus Biscoff cookie butter spread.
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NewsThe Natural Confectionery Co Is Releasing a Vegan Version of Its Fruit-Flavoured Lollies
They're completely gelatine-free, and they'll be available in supermarkets from mid-August.
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NewsGelato Messina's Next Limited-Release Dessert Is a Super-Fancy Version of Viennetta
It combines fior di latte gelato with choc chips and chocolate fudge, then covers it all with piped vanilla chantilly as well as a chocolate velvet spray.
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NewsThe AWW Is Releasing a 40th Anniversary Edition of Its Beloved Children's Birthday Cake Book
Get nostalgic and find inspiration for your next at-home baking project.
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NewsSydneysiders Who Visited These Inner City and Inner West Venues Should Monitor for Symptoms
A positive COVID-19 case has been linked to seven shops and eateries across the city.
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GuideA Foodie's Guide to Eating and Drinking Your Way Around the Central Coast
Beachside cafes, casual fine diners and lively cocktail bars are only a road trip away.
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NewsThe UK Government Is Paying for Diners to Have Half-Price Meals at Restaurants for a Whole Month
It's hoped the scheme, called 'Eat Out to Help Out', will encourage residents to dine out and support struggling hospo businesses.
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NewsMuch-Loved Sydney Charcoal Chicken Chain El Jannah Is Opening Its First Drive-Thru Store
You can pick up its finger-lickin'-good garlic sauce and charcoal chook without leaving your car.
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NewsOzHarvest Has Opened a Second Pay-What-You-Can Supermarket for Sydneysiders Doing it Tough
Located in Waterloo, the new market has a "take what you need, give if you can" philosophy.
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NewsSydney Distillery Poor Toms Has Bottled a Beach Holiday for Its New Pina Colada Gin
A limited-edition drop to help brighten up your 2020 winter.
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GuideWhere to Shop Like a Local In and Around Bondi
Browse beachside boutiques and long-standing local shops to buy a slice of the healthy, active lifestyle — from locally grown veggies to eco-friendly leisurewear.
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FeatureThe Localist: Eastern Suburbs
The stomping ground for those who like both coastal and urban living, the eastern suburbs of Sydney boast heritage homes, coastal walks, intimate wine bars and pubs that exude the Aussie laidback lifestyle.
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GuideWhere to Shop Like a Local In and Around Paddington
Meander through the beautifully terraced suburb for gift emporiums, bespoke tailoring and artisan chocolates.
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NewsDavid Jones and BP Are Opening 21 Super-Fancy Convenience Stores Across Sydney and Melbourne
You'll be able to pick up pulled pork empanadas, rotisserie chicken and lasagne with your tank of petrol.
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GuideSix Beverages to Drink If You're Keen to Support Local Winemakers, Brewers and Distillers
From northern beaches-brewed beers to caramel vodka from Canberra, add these NSW and ACT-made drops to your must-drink list.
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NewsSydneysiders Who Visited These Surry Hills, Inner West and Cabramatta Spots May Need to Self-Isolate
Positive COVID-19 cases have been linked to Harpoon Harry in Surry Hills, Marrickville's Matinee Coffee, Frank's Pizza Bar Restaurant in Camperdown and Cabramatta's Tan Viet.
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NewsReschs' Iconic Silver Bullet Pilsener Cans Have Made Their Long-Awaited Comeback
After 15 years, the much-loved tinnies are back on shelves.
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NewsSydney Hospitality Giant Merivale Has Postponed the Melbourne Launch of Its Meal Delivery Service
The decision comes after local hospitality businesses slammed the idea, calling it "tone-deaf" and "out of touch".
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FeatureThe Localist: Northern Beaches
The northern beaches is well-known for its heritage-listed houses, harbourfront views, boutique storefronts and beachfront restaurants. Here, the towns get smaller and closer to the coast — these are the quintessential beach towns you read about in Australian novels.
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NewsCult-Favourite US Chain Five Guys Is Bringing Its Burgers and Shakes to Australia and New Zealand
Starting with Sydney, it'll open at least 20 stores in Australia alone.
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NewsSydneysiders Who Visited These Restaurants and Pubs Are Being Told to Self-Isolate for Two Weeks
Positive COVID-19 cases have been linked to The Apollo in Potts Point and Mounties and Pritchard's Hotel in the city's southwest.
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FeatureThe Localist: North Shore
The north shore is a beautiful part of Sydney, and its proximity to the water means an abundance of restaurants and bars with stunning views.
