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NewsBancho Bar Is Haymarket's New Japanese-Style Bar Serving Cocktails and Katsu Skewers
The small laneway bar mixes up a matcha negroni, dragonfruit-infused gin and lots of whisky.
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NewsBopp & Tone Is Sydney CBD's Elegant New Bar and Eatery Inspired by the Post-WWII Era
The opulent new venue is the latest from hospitality group Applejack.
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NewsLower North Shore Institution the Woolwich Pier Hotel Has Reopened with a Fancy New Look
The pub has new pastel interiors and a sleek dining room — but has kept its wraparound balcony and chicken pot pie.
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NewsNetflix Is Beginning to Test Cheaper Mobile-Only Plans
The cut-price option is almost half the regular cost, and is currently being trialled in Malaysia.
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NewsThe Redfern Post Office Will Be Transformed Into an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Hub
It's part of the City of Sydney's Eora Project, celebrating the culture of local Indigenous communities.
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NewsLego's Crowdfunded Set for Adults Could be Your Nostalgic New Way to De-Stress
The fish-themed new line encourages adults to get creative, building a koi fish or even a shark.
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GuideThe 28 Best BYO Restaurants in Sydney for When You're on a Budget (or Want to Bring Your Favourite Drop)
Head to your local bottle shop or pilfer your own wine collection before hitting these Sydney restaurants.
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GuideThe Best Sydney Restaurants for an Excellent Lunar New Year Feast
Ring in the Year of the Horse this Lunar New Year at one of these stellar Sydney restaurants.
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GuideThe 25 Best Pubs in Sydney
From century-old locals to new and reimagined favourites, these are the venues that define Sydney's pub culture.
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GuideThe Best New Restaurants and Bars in Sydney You Need to Visit
Discover your next dining obsession with our cheat sheet to the best new venues in town.
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NewsThe Best Restaurants in Sydney to Take Your Dad This Father's Day (or Any Day)
Spoil the paternal figure in your life with a memorable Father's Day lunch or dinner at these standout Sydney restaurants, bars and cafes.
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GuideSip, Snack and Savour: These Sydney Bars Are Pairing Haku Vodka Martinis with Rice-Inspired Bites
This winter, discover elegant Haku Vodka martinis paired with inventive snacks that celebrate Japanese rice craftsmanship.
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GuideWhere to Find the Best Steak in Sydney
From dry-aged cuts to highly marbled wagyu — we've got no beef with this list of the best places to slice into a juicy, perfectly seared and expertly rested steak.
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NewsThe Best Restaurants in Sydney to Take Your Mum This Mother's Day (or Any Day)
Spoil the leading lady in your life with a memorable Mother's Day lunch or dinner at these standout Sydney restaurants, bars and cafes.
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NewsTen Grown-Up Easter Treats to Hunt Down Around Sydney
Have your very own adult Easter hunt this year, running around the city to find the best hot cross buns and Easter eggs.
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GuideSydney Bars and Restaurants That Are Undeniably, Unabashedly Romantic
Low lighting, jazz playlists, opulent cocktails — these date spots will help you to start planning the perfect Valentine's Day.
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NewsA 'Pokémon Go'-Style 'Harry Potter' Game Is Coming to Your Phone in 2019
'Wizard's Unite' will have you casting spells and trying to keep the wizarding world's secrets.
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NewsMelbourne Might Be Getting a New Major Pride Festival
The European-style event would take place in Fitzroy's Smith Street and Gertrude Street in 2021.
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NewsNewtown-Based Fashion Label The Social Outfit Has Opened a Big New Retail Space on King Street
The new shop features sustainable, recycled and repurposed materials, in keeping with the label's ethos.
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NewsFree WiFi Is Coming to Queensland Beaches
Stay between the flags, and you'll also get safety tips updated by surf life savers patrolling the shore.
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NewsSuper Affordable Activewear Brand Decathlon Has Opened Its Second Sydney Store
It's the French retail giant's second Australian store, stocking everything from activewear and sporting goods to tents and wetsuits.
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NewsThis Super Bleak New Board Game Is Based on an Episode of 'Black Mirror'
The anthology series' 'Nosedive' episode has been turned into a game, with players trying to amass maintain an impressive Social Score.
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RestaurantFortune of War
137 George Street, The Rocks
Fortune of War might be Sydney's oldest pub, but its 2025 reopening has set it up for a bright next chapter in its story.
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PubCoogee Bay Hotel
253 Coogee Bay Road, Coogee
A beachside pub that's been a part of the community for 150 years.
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BarLi'l Darlin Crows Nest
23 Willoughby Road, Crows Nest
Surry Hills' playful restaurant and bar now has a sibling, pairing cocktails and sharing menus in the lower North Shore.
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RestaurantEla Ela
81 Sussex St, Sydney
Chef Peter Consistis' latest venture reimagines Greek cuisine with a modern twist at the former pub turned five-venue hospitality hub, The Bristol.
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RestaurantRowlee Wines
19 Lake Canobolas Road, Nashdale
Experience the ultimate wine-lovers' escape at this winery outside Orange.
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RestaurantPrinthie Wines
208 Nancarrow Lane, Nashdale
Experience wine with altitude paired with oysters farmed on site.
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RestaurantRoast Republic
174 Clarence Street, Sydney
Succulent barbecue ribs and spicy buffalo wings are singing out for your dining pleasure at this Clarence Street locale.
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RestaurantBalcon by Tapavino
17 Bligh Street, Sydney
Imbibe in Spanish wine and tapas in the heart of the Harbour City.
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RestaurantParipé
26 Kensington Street, Chippendale
Experience a slice of Spain in Chippendale's bustling international culinary hub.
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NewsEurope's First Underwater Restaurant Is Now Taking Reservations
Eat seafood under the sea at Norway's marine-set and -themed eatery, Under.
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NewsThe Trailer for the Tear-Jerking Live-Action 'Dumbo' Remake Is Here
The cute little elephant with oversized ears is back, with an all-star cast that includes Colin Farrell, Danny DeVito, Michael Keaton and Eva Green.
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NewsLime's Dockless Electric Scooter Service Has Launched in Brisbane
You can now zip around the city on a motorised scooter for a couple of dollars.
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NewsThis Local Recycling Initiative Is Turning Used Coffee Cups Into Everyday Items
Thanks to a grant from the NSW Government, Simply Cups will be able to divert 11 million cups from landfill over the next 12 months.
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NewsThis New NSW Parliamentary Inquiry Confirms That Sydney's Music and Nightlife Industry Is in Peril
It's given 60 recommendations on how to save it — none of which reference the lockout laws.
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NewsAustralia's Most Stunning Venues Have Been Announced at the 2018 Eat Drink Design Awards
And Victoria won big, snagging five of the eight awards.
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EventTwo Door Cinema Club at Hordern Pavilion
Sun, 22 Nov, 2026
Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park
Having just announced a second Sydney show, this era-defining indie-dance band will perform their acclaimed debut album in full.
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EventBeck with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra
Thu, 7 May - Sat, 9 May 2026
Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House, Sydney
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EventPatricia Piccinini's 'Centrifugal Love Garden' at Passage Gallery
Fri, 6 Mar - Fri, 8 May 2026
Passage Gallery, Haymarket
On display around-the-clock, this acclaimed artist's latest work spins organoids, penguins and possibility into a vision of a symbiotic future.
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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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EventSydney Symphony Presents Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone In Concert
Wed, 2 Dec - Sat, 5 Dec 2026
Concert Hall, Sydney
Step back in time to the beginning of an iconic franchise, brought to life by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.
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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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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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EventNative Australia Menu at NEL Restaurant
Wed, 14 Jan - Sat, 25 Apr 2026
Nel Restaurant, Sydney
Discover what makes Australia's native pantry so special, with a 12-course degustation crafted by one of our most creative chefs.
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NewsMoonlight Cinema Has Revealed Its Huge 2018–19 Summer Lineup
The open-air cinema season kicks off across Australia later this month.
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NewsFuture to Headline Huge Hip Hop Festival Rolling Loud's First-Ever Australian Event
It's billed as the world's biggest hip hop festival — and it's coming to Sydney next year.
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NewsThese New Silver R.M. Williams Boots Will Shoot to the Top of Your Christmas List
The iconic Australian brand is following up its popular gold boots with a new limited edition run in metallic silver.
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NewsA Heap of Light Rail Construction Barriers Will (Apparently) Be Gone In the Next Month
With the orange eyesores being removed between Circular Quay and Town Hall, and in Surry Hills.
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NewsTotti's Is the New Pasta Joint Inside The Royal from Pinbone's Mike Eggert and Merivale
Launching this December, the Bondi eatery will pair woodfired breads with handcrafted pasta and many Italian cocktails.
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NewsGelato Messina Is Releasing Another Trifle to Take Your Christmas Lunch to the Next Level
Tell your nan she doesn't need to make a trifle this year.
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NewsYou'll Need to Awaken the Force for Australia's New Star Wars-Themed Neon Fun Run
It's happening in Melbourne, fittingly, on May 4.
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News'Breaking Bad', 'The Walking Dead' and 'Deadwood' Are All Being Turned Into Movies
The three TV hits will live on — or add spin-offs — in film format.
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NewsThis New Collection of Audiobooks Has Been Specifically Curated for Dogs
The new Audible for Dogs collection aims to calm down canines left home alone.
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NewsSamsung Has Unveiled a Foldable Smartphone That Opens Into a Tablet
It'll feature a single screen that can fold in the middle — and will let you use up to three apps simultaneously.
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NewsMajor Monet, Matisse and Picasso Exhibitions Will Hit Australia in 2019
The famous artists will feature in two new exhibitions at Canberra's National Gallery of Australia.
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NewsComing Soon: All the New Trailers You Need to Watch This Week
'True Detective' returns, Robert Pattinson heads into space and Netflix knows how much you love dogs.
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NewsSweden's New Disgusting Food Museum Includes Aussie Favourites Like Vegemite and Musk Sticks
Jell-o salad, mouse wine and Sardinian maggot-infested cheese also rank among the museum's exhibits.
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NewsStar-Studded New 'Star Wars' and Marvel Series Are Officially Coming to Disney's Streaming Service
You'll soon be watching a 'Rogue One' prequel starring Diego Luna, as well as a dedicated Loki series starring Tom Hiddleston.
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NewsJapan's Latest Dazzling Interactive Art Exhibition Is Taking Over a 400-Year-Old Castle
From the folks behind Tokyo's new digital art museum, it'll feature a field of glowing oval balls that change colour when they're pushed, as well as floral animals roaming the castle's walls.
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NewsAdelaide Festival Has Announced a Massive 2019 Program Worth Heading Interstate For
Including soap made from human fat 'Fight Club'-style, real-time theatre across two days and Tim Minchin's new show.
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NewsSydney's Inner West Now Has Its Own Smartphone App To Help You Manage Waste
The Waste App features tips, information and calendars to help locals minimise waste
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NewsThis Immersive 'Dirty Dancing' Experience Will Give You the Time of Your Life
Underground Cinema will let you check into Kellerman's Mountain House for Swayze-style painting classes, volleyball games and dance lessons.
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NewsHeart Cafe Is Bondi's New Non-Profit Cafe Serving Up Healthy Brunch Fare and Training Disadvantaged Youth
Dig into La Boqueria chorizo-stuffed rolls and colourful hemp pancakes for a good cause.
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NewsContinental Deli Has Opened a Second Shrine of Cocktails, Charcuterie and Canned Stuff in the CBD
The Newtown bar has expanded — this time with pasta and a wine list six times the size of the original.
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NewsThis Is What the Huge New Sydney Fish Market Will Look Like in 2023
The new $250 million precinct will boast a curved scale-like roof, a waterside promenade and a new ferry stop.
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NewsThe University of Sydney Is Set to Open a Second Sydney Campus in the City's West
The $500 million facility in Westmead could host over 6000 students by 2030.
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NewsThe City of Sydney Has Just Announced a New Plan to Help Sydney Stay Open Later
It includes proposals for 24-hour trading in the CBD, later opening hours for bars in local areas and a brand new cultural precinct in Alexandria.
