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NewsHow to Explore the Stunning Orange Region When You Need a Break from the City
From fine, fine wine and buzzing bakeries to dramatic peaks and hot air balloon adventures, Orange is the perfect antidote to the daily grind.
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NewsSix Easy Changes You Can Make If You Want to Give This Whole 'Healthy Living' Thing a Crack
Picked up some unhealthy habits in iso? Kick them to the curb with these handy tips and tricks.
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NewsNSW Is Set to Shiver Through the Coldest Day of 2020 This Weekend
Don't pack away your winter gear just yet.
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GuideWhere to Shop Like a Local In and Around Crows Nest
Pop your head into these great small businesses for organic pantry staples, pampering and neighbourhood bars with craft brews.
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NewsThe Government Has Announced It Will Provide Every Aussie with a Free COVID-19 Vaccine (If It Works)
The government has an arrangement with a UK-based drug company, which is trialling a vaccine Prime Minister Scott Morrison called "one of the most advanced and promising in world".
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NewsQueensland Is Unlikely to Reopen Its Borders to NSW and Victoria Until There Is No Community Transmission
In good news, though, the Sunshine State itself has had "no evidence of community transmission in Queensland now for 28 days".
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GuideThe Best Things to Do in Sydney This Week
Stock up on Christmas presents at a bunch of festive markets, discover the secrets of an ancient empire at a groundbreaking exhibition and catch the last week of events celebrating the rebirth of Sydn ...
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GuideThe Best Things to Do in Sydney This Weekend
Explore a huge three-day Christmas food and wine market, tuck into a festive-themed degustation and take a virtual time-hop back to ancient Egypt.
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GuideThe Best Things to Do in Sydney This November
Here's your guide to filling this month in Sydney with all the best food, drink, films, live music, pop-ups and activations this wonderful city has to offer.
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GuideThe Most Blood-Curdling Halloween Events in Sydney
Celebrate the spooky season in style at these spine-chilling happenings across the Harbour City.
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GuideThree Central Coast Events to Hit on a Weekend Adventure This November
Bookmark these family-friendly events for any upcoming trips up north.
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NewsThe Ten Best Walks In and Around Sydney
Stretch your legs someplace new, whether that's through WWII batteries, over the Harbour Bridge or through the Royal National Park.
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NewsThe Ten Best Ocean Pools in Sydney for a Dip This Spring
Head to these stunning ocean pools to enjoy Sydney's best beaches, safe from rips and sharks.
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NewsThe Best Coastal Walks in Sydney to Try This Spring
Spring has sprung, so isn't it about time you got off of the couch and onto the coast? These blissful seaside strolls deliver stunning ocean views, native flora and fauna, and even the occasional beac ...
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GuideSix of the Best Natural Hot Springs and Spas in Victoria to Visit When You Need Some R&R
Make the pilgrimage to one of Victoria's best natural hot springs and spas for some well-deserved rest.
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GuideNews You Can Use: Nine Things That Happened in Sydney This Week
Here's what's been grabbing headlines this week, including the dates for next year's Vivid, the imminent opening of a new five-level hospitality hotspot in the CBD and a new reason to pay a visit to N ...
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NewsQantas Is Now Selling Its Coveted PJs If You Want to Pretend You're Living It Up in Business Class
Live your best high-flying life — at home — for $25.
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NewsSydneysiders Who Visited These Shops in the City's West and Northwest Should Monitor for Symptoms
NSW Health has sent out an alert for a number of venues including IKEA Rhodes, Parramatta Westfield and Castle Towers Shopping Centre.
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NewsTen of the Most Indulgent Harbourside Staycations You Can Book in Sydney
Choose a favourite, pack those bags and get ready to live your best-ever holiday life.
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NewsHere's Where You Can Get Your Hands On a Face Mask in Sydney
The NSW Government has strongly recommended Sydneysiders mask up when they're out and about.
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NewsThis Aussie Website Will Turn Your Pet's Cute Face Into Your Own Personalised Jigsaw Puzzle
You've already spent so long gazing at Fido, Fluffy, Polly or Nemo, so this should be the easiest jigsaw that you've ever done.
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GuideSeven Things You Didn't Realise You Could Do on the Central Coast
Race quad bikes, cruise around a pearl farm and sleep over at a lighthouse.
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NewsThis Indulgent Sight-Seeing Plane Tour of Antarctica Will Let You Day Trip Out of the Country
The sight-seeing flights to the icy continent will kick off again from November.
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NewsUber Wants You to Wear a Mask When Riding or Driving in NSW
It's the latest organisation to encourage Sydneysiders to mask up.
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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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NewsQueensland Is Completely Shutting Its Borders to NSW and the ACT from August 8
The new closure will apply at least until the end of August.
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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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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 Mehretu: '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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EventMachu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru
Travel back in time with this exhibit at the Australian Museum in Sydney.
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NewsVictoria Has Declared a State of Disaster and Stage Four Restrictions for Metro Melbourne
Metropolitan Melbourne will have strict new stay-at-home rules and a curfew from tonight — and regional Victoria will enter stage three restrictions from next week.
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NewsThe NSW Government "Strongly Recommends" Sydneysiders Wear Face Masks from Tomorrow
It's recommended face masks are worn in places where physical distancing is not possible — such as in shopping centres, on public transport and at places of worship — and in areas where there are high levels of community transmission.
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NewsEight Last-Minute Weekend Adventures You Can Book Right Now
These epic activities are just what you need to avoid another weekend wasted on the couch.
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Woolworths Is "Strongly Encouraging" Shoppers to Wear Face Masks in NSW and Parts of Queensland
Woolworths wants you to mask up when visiting its supermarkets, Big Ws, Dan Murphy's and BWS stores.
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NewsEpic Things to Do This Weekend That Don't Involve Going to the Pub
Swap schooners for sea kayaking in the harbour or abseiling down a waterfall.
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NewsQueensland Is Closing Its Borders to All of Greater Sydney from August 1
It comes as the state records two new COVID-19 cases in travellers who returned from Victoria via Sydney.
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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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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.
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FeatureThe Localist: Inner West
Sydney’s inner west has boomed in recent years in all the ways that matter.
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NewsQueensland Is Closing Its Borders to a Third NSW Hotspot in Sydney's West
Sydneysiders who have been to the City of Fairfield, as well as the previously announced Campbelltown and Liverpool hotspots, will no longer be able to enter the Sunshine State.
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NewsWe're Giving You the Chance to Live an Unyoked Life with Off-Grid Escapes Every Three Months
Escape the daily grind and head to an Unyoked cabin four times a year for life — without spending a dime.
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NewsGood Day People Is the New Not-Boring Online Gift Store Stocked with Top-Notch Aussie Produce
Playfully packaged tins, filled with locally made gifts you'd actually want to receive.
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NewsSurf Stitch Is Giving Away a 14-Day Road Trip Across Australia or New Zealand
The lucky winner will also score a new $1500 wardrobe.
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NewsA Strict New Border Zone Is Being Introduced Between NSW and Victoria
The state is also restricting the entry of Victorians to NSW to "extremely limited purposes".
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New South Wales Residents Are Urged to Avoid Non-Essential Travel and Gatherings
Community transmission in venues such as hotels, restaurants and gyms, and at social gatherings, is "of particular concern".
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NewsIceland Wants to Blast Your 2020-Induced Screams Into the Country's Frosty Wilderness
Your frustrated yells will echo through one of seven locations — including the country's fjords, the capital of Reykjavík or the volcanic surroundings of the Reykjanes peninsula.
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FeatureThe Localist: Greater Western Sydney
In the past few years, greater western Sydney has experienced tremendous growth, resulting in a fairly unique ecosystem of the old and the new. From retro secondhand vinyl shops and boutique jewellery stores to buzzing new food precincts, this is certainly one of Sydney's most diverse areas.
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FeatureThe Localist: Inner City
From the sparkling harbourfront of Barangaroo and the sandstone buildings of The Rocks to the hawker-style eateries in Haymarket and the small bar scene in Redfern, Sydney's inner city is a diverse landscape of culture, history and art.
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FeatureThe Localist: Southern Sydney
A mere 30-minute train ride from Sydney CBD is a not-so-hidden gem. Life in the southern suburbs moves at a slightly slower pace — giving you ample opportunity to explore the beautiful beaches, bars and stores.
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NewsEverything You Need to Know About Australia's COVID-19 State and Territory Border Restrictions
Before you jump in the car for a road trip or on a plane for a domestic holiday, find out where you can go within Australia and whether you need to quarantine.
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Feature
Beyond the Beach: Port Stephens
Head 2.5-hours north of Sydney and you’ll find Port Stephens. It's dotted with bays and inlets, and it happens to be double the size of Sydney Harbour — meaning double the amount of water-themed activities to try.
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GuideTen Places to Eat and Drink Around Port Stephens on Your Next Romantic Getaway
Treat your special someone to hearty brunches, local wine and some of the best seafood on the east coast.
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GuideSeven Fun Things to Do in Port Stephens That'll Take You Beyond the Beautiful Beaches
There's more to this region than its 26 beaches.
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NewsHow to Spend an Indulgent Weekend Away In Port Stephens
Savour sea-to-plate fare while sipping champagne, then take a dip in an oceanside pool.
