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NewsEurope Is Getting Its First Underwater Restaurant
Eat seafood under the sea at Norway's marine-set and -themed eatery, Under.
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NewsA Major French Impressionist Exhibition is Coming to Australia
Bringing some of the world's most famous nineteenth century works to the Art Gallery of South Australia.
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NewsBlack Star Pastry Is Opening a Brand New Cake Cafe Complete with an Open Kitchen
The Sydney bakers are moving their kitchen to Moore Park — and with a transparent factory floor, you'll be able to watch everything they do.
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NewsWe're Giving Away a Swish Trip to Melbourne Cup Emirates Stakes Day for You and Your Luckiest Friend
Featuring a five-star hotel, a private car with chauffeur and plenty of Mumm Champagne to go around.
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NewsBird Is the Word at Pyrmont's New Chicken Joint Whirly Bird
Fried chicken with a touch of charm
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NewsMarvel Is Bringing Its Immersive Avengers Exhibition to Australia
If you've always dreamed of becoming a superhero, your time may have finally arrived.
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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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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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GuideThe Most Popular Bars in Sydney for 2024
Beloved drinking holes, new brewery bars and a whole lot of rooftops — they’ve all grabbed your attention this year.
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GuideThe 50 Best Bars in Sydney Right Now — Ranked
Whether you're on the hunt for an extensive mezcal collection, an intimate date-night spot or the best bar snacks around, these are our picks for the best bars in Sydney.
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Guide
The Best Rooftop Bars in Sydney Right Now
The only way is up at these sky-bound bars, where crisp drinks and yummy snacks come with a generous pour of fun in the sun.
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GuideThe 20 Best Pubs in Sydney
Looking for a new local? This selection of classic boozers and more contemporary gastropubs will suit all beer and parma enthusiasts.
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GuideFive Inner West Pubs to Hit For Good Vibes and Great Feeds On a Night Out
There's a feed for every group and occasion to be found at these Inner West gems.
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GuideHola Amigos: Five Latin American and Spanish Restaurants for Cocktails and Comida with Your Mates
Move aside espresso martinis, there's a new coffee cocktail in town — and these venues are shouting the first 43 orders.
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GuideThe Most Popular Cafes in Sydney for 2024 So Far
Revamped inner-city favourites, new spots from local stalwarts and bakeries that had you lining up around the corner — these all made the list of your most clicked-on cafes for 2024.
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GuideThe Best (and Cosiest) Bars and Pubs with Fireplaces in Sydney
Warm up over fireside beers, whisky cocktails and gravy-covered roasts.
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NewsNewtown Venues Could Soon be Allowed to Offer Late-Night Trading and Live Music
Small retail and hospitality venues could soon be given more freedom under proposed changes by the Inner West Council.
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GuideTen Best Music Events at Sydney Festival 2018
You'll want to add at least a few of these to your list.
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NewsLonely Planet Has Named Canberra as the Third Best City to Visit in 2018
Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane didn't event make the list.
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NewsA Weekender's Guide to Margaret River During Margaret River Gourmet Escape
Where to eat, play and stay around town at one of Australia's best food festivals.
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NewsAnother Dockless Bike Sharing Service Has Arrived in Sydney
After a trial run in Adelaide, Beijing-based company Ofo has unleashed its fleet of bikes onto the streets of Sydney.
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NewsThe City of Sydney Will Waive Its Wedding Venue Hire Fees for Same-Sex Couples
If same-sex marriage laws are changed, the council will allow same-sex couples to wed free of charge at Sydney halls and community facilities.
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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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BarKahii Kissaten
364 Kent Street, Sydney
Start your day with matcha and croissants and end it with wine and oysters — all at this inner-city spot.
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NewsSplendour and Falls Organisers Announce Brand New Aussie Music Festival, Sydney City Limits
The all-ages Centennial Park event will be a sister festival to Texas's Austin City Limits.
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NewsJK Rowling's Stage Production 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' Is Coming to Melbourne
Break out the butterbeer — the acclaimed West End play will make its way to Australia in 2019.
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NewsBluesfest Has Added Another 16 Artists to Its Packed 2018 Lineup
Time to start making Easter long weekend plans.
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NewsAustralia's First Ever Avocado Cafe Is Popping Up in Sydney
The month-long pop-up will have over 20 avocado items on the menu.
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NewsThe NSW Government's New Plan Could See Sydney Broken Up into Three Cities by 2056
The planning strategy sees Sydney reimagined as a trio of interconnected cities: eastern, central and western.
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NewsEstonian Company Taxify Wants to Shake Up Australia's Ride-Sharing Scene
The company will launch in Sydney by the end of the year, and could challenge Uber with cheaper fares.
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EventHayu FanFest
Sat, 15 Aug, 2026
Secret Location in Sydney, Sydney
Bringing reality TV into the real world, this streaming platform's landmark event is headed to Sydney for the first time.
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EventRon Mueck: Encounter
Sat, 6 Dec 2025 - Sun, 12 Apr 2026
Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney
AGNSW’s larger-than-life summer blockbuster is the biggest exhibition of acclaimed sculptor Ron Mueck's work ever staged in Australia.
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EventAll About Women 2026
Sun, 8 Mar, 2026
Sydney Opera House, Sydney
Hear centrepiece talks from change-making heads of government, justice-seeking journalists and razor-sharp authors as part of this powerhouse lineup.
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EventOperation Sickie at The Bob Hawke Beer & Leisure Centre
Multiple single dates
The Bob Hawke Beer & Leisure Centre, Marrickville
It's every Australians right to chuck a sickie, so let this Marrickville boozer reward you with big discounts on six occasions this summer.
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EventCharlotte de Witte at The Hordern Pavilion
Fri, 6 Mar, 2026
Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park
Off the back of a headline festival appearance, this Belgian techno superstar is heading to Sydney for this tour's one and only sideshow.
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EventTHE WORKS at Carriageworks
Mon, 29 Dec 2025 - Fri, 16 Jan 2026
Carriageworks, Eveleigh
Get immersed in the inaugural season of this cutting-edge warehouse event, featuring groundbreaking electronic stars from around the globe.
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EventMov'In Bed Barangaroo Beach Cinema
Fri, 28 Nov 2025 - Thu, 30 Apr 2026
Barangaroo, Barangaroo
Catch up on classics and 2025's biggest movies on mattresses on the sand at Barangaroo.
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EventWaterworld Central Sydney 2026
Fri, 9 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb 2026
Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park
Get ready to cool off and make memories as you slip, slide, and splash your way through the holidays.
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EventSydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade
Sat, 28 Feb, 2026
Oxford Street and surrounding areas, Darlinghurst
Sydney's biggest street party returns for its 48th edition, celebrating joy as power, protest and connection.
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EventDangerously Modern: Australian Women Artists in Europe 1890–1940
Sat, 11 Oct 2025 - Sun, 15 Feb 2026
Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney
AGNSW’s summer exhibition traces the bold journeys of 50 Australian women who reshaped the nation’s artistic landscape.
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GuideDaily Detours for the Week of October 23
Featuring completely outrageous, but equally delicious burgers at sunset.
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NewsThree Melbourne Councils Are Cracking Down on Rogue Dockless Bikes
oBike has been given a new set of rules in an attempt to keep Melbourne's streets safe and uncluttered.
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NewsBowl.R Is Balmain's New Poke and Vegan Ice Cream Joint
The inner west suburb is the latest to score an eatery dedicated to the Hawaiian raw fish dish.
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NewsFive Hikes with Spectacular Views to Discover in Sydney's National Parks
Top hikes with views within a stone's throw of the city.
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NewsA Weekender's Guide to Woodford During Woodford Folk Festival
Where to stay, eat and play around the area during this festival of music, food, art and culture.
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NewsA Weekender's Guide to Wiseman's Ferry During Return To Rio
Where to eat, play and stay around town at this festival along the Hawkesbury.
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NewsSydney's Ambitious Marriage Equality Concert YesFest Has Been Cancelled
One week out from the event, organisers have had to pull the plug on the Aussie music festival.
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GuideFive Brew-Filled Events to Check Out During Sydney Beer Week 2017
Brunch and pooches, cans with comedy and a six-course boozy breakfast to defeat any hangover.
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NewsNew App EatClub Offers Last-Minute Discounts at Some of Melbourne's Best Restaurants
It allows restaurants to offer real-time discounts at specifically slow or off-peak periods.
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NewsDrones Are Now Delivering Mexican Food by Air in Rural Australia
Guzman Y Gomez is working with Google parent company Alphabet to deliver burritos by drone just outside of Canberra.
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NewsVictoria Is the Latest State to Ban Single-Use Plastic Bags
That makes NSW the only state that hasn't committed to reducing the use of plastic bags.
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NewsWe're Giving Away Three Weeks of Free Yoga at This Dog-Friendly Studio
Yep, you can even bring your pooch, too — as long as he's a very good boy.
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Bar Luca Is Opening a Build-Your-Own Bowl and Burger Bar in Newtown
You'll be able to choose from 70 toppings, 20 sauces and bases like a burger bun, mac 'n' cheese and tater tots.
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NewsA Huge World-First Nelson Mandela Exhibition Is Coming to Melbourne
Melbourne will be the first stop on the brand new exhibition's 20-city world tour.
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NewsAirbnb Is Opening Its Own Home-Sharing Apartment Block
It's the first of the company's plans to build their own sharing-friendly complexes — and yes, it sounds just like a hotel.
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NewsYou Can Own a Piece of Noma's Luxe Scandinavian Decor
As the top restaurant prepares to move to a new Copenhagen site, it's selling off its existing furniture and tableware.
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NewsThis Pinecone-Shaped Italian Holiday Home Is the Ultimate Treehouse With a View
The three-level structures overlook the Dolomites, and come with 360-degree views and a skylight.
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NewsEatSummer Is Sydney's New Twilight Food Market Featuring Some of Sydney's Best Eateries
The event will showcase 20 of Sydney's best-loved chefs and eateries.
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NewsA Bluffer's Guide to Henrik Ibsen's 'Ghosts', Now Showing at Belvoir
If you haven't seen this 19th century play, don't go in blind — use our breakdown to get the most out of the show.
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NewsFive Must-See Films at the Antenna Documentary Film Festival 2017
Head to the annual festival for big-screen fireworks, giant faces plastered across French places and an experimental documentary about life.
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NewsAi Weiwei Is Setting Up Fences Around New York to Draw Attention to the Refugee Crisis
Shining a spotlight on a global issue, the artist's latest project features more than 300 sites across five boroughs.
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NewsThis Is What Sydney Harbour's Garden Island Could Look Like in 30 Years
An ambitious plan by architecture firm LAVA sees the naval base transforming into a cultural and community destination.
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NewsNewtown's Continental Deli Has Added Tinned Negronis to Its Canned Cocktail Menu
It will join the mar-tinny, the can-hattan and the cosmopoli-tin.
