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Tavi Gevinson Is Speaking in Sydney and Melbourne

Shirin Borthwick — Wed, 10 Jul 2013 04:16:47 +0000

Tavi, child empress of fashion writing, comes to Sydney and Melbourne.

Seven Ideas for Sustainable Living from the City of Sydney’s Data Slam

Zacha Rosen — Mon, 08 Jul 2013 14:13:25 +0000

Better living through technology is the mission for hackers and designers mining city data feeds.

DIY Drones Could Revolutionise Your Life

Shirin Borthwick — Mon, 08 Jul 2013 07:52:17 +0000

Drone It Yourself takes the guesswork out of droning, letting you 3D print customisable parts.

City Farming Goes Vertical with Edible Wall for Sydney Design

Shirin Borthwick — Mon, 08 Jul 2013 05:30:45 +0000

Sydney gets a logical and aesthetically pleasing source of nomz.

Pebble Smart Watch Hits Retail Stores in US

Jasmine Crittenden — Sun, 07 Jul 2013 03:14:54 +0000

The wearable technology flood gates are set to open.

Elemental, Unruly and Remote: A Weekender's Guide to Tasmania's King Island

Eliza Campbell — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:31:28 +0000

This remote Bass Strait island rewards travelers willing to slow down and submit to its natural rhythm.

This Just In: Aussie Startup Humanitix Has Just Hired an A-List Hollywood Star as Their Global Head of Impact

Alec Jones — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:00:09 +0000

A local ticketing platform has tapped one of Australia's biggest celebrities to lead its next chapter of growth.

This Just In: This North Shore Soccer Pitch Could Soon be Worth $20 Million

Alec Jones — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:56:14 +0000

A flooding-prone suburbian soccer pitch has become a battleground between local council, scorned contractors and the wrath of mother nature.

Don't Have the Time (or Funds) for Euro Summer This Year? These Closer-to-Home Escapes Still Deliver

Concrete Playground — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:54:45 +0000

These Pacific and Australian stays bring the holiday energy without the jet lag, so you can skip the long-haul and tap into that holiday feeling sooner.

Astronomy Courses, After-Dark Tours and Free Exhibitions: What to Enjoy at Sydney Observatory This Season

Concrete Playground — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:21:25 +0000

From free daytime access to after-dark astronomy courses, Sydney Observatory blends heritage, science and skyline views on Observatory Hill.

This Just In: Sydney and Melbourne Housing Markets Are In Their First Downturn Since 2020

Alec Jones — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:08:53 +0000

While rental costs climb, property prices are beginning to ease for the first time since the pandemic.

Good Taste, Great Design: Check Out This Year's Standout Venues as Shortlisted by the Australian Interior Design Awards

Hudson Brown — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:01:34 +0000

Spotlighting 226 standout projects, these shortlisted hospitality, commercial and public spaces showcase how interior design elevates every encounter.

'La La Land' Is Celebrating Its Tenth Anniversary With an In-Concert Tour That's Coming to Australia

Alec Jones — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:47:39 +0000

Great news for the fools who dream, you'd better find your someone in the crowd to experience the city of stars like never before.

The Best Sex Stores in Sydney

Hayley Peppin — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:50:33 +0000

Swap stereotypes and embarrassment for an encouraging and wellness-first experience at these self-love boutiques around town.

New to 'FROM'? Here's Everything You Need to Know About The Show Millions Are Watching

Chantelle Schmidt — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 02:22:25 +0000

It’s the mystery thriller that has fans begging for answers, with a new season just around the corner.

The Ten Best Hotels in Brisbane

Phoebe Tully — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:46:41 +0000

From resort-style pools and design-led suites to heritage stays and boutique hideaways, these hotels prove that a great stay in Brisbane can be as much about atmosphere as it is about location.

Vivid Fire Kitchen Is Back for 2026 With Over 60 Chefs, a New Waterfront Home and a Huge Open-Flame Lineup

Elizabeth McDonald — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:55:08 +0000

One of Vivid Sydney's most popular food events is getting a lit upgrade for 2026. Vivid Fire Kitchen is moving to the waterfront at Barangaroo Reserve and bringing its biggest lineup yet along for the ride. Running nightly from May 22–June 13, the free-entry food hub is expanding with more than 60 chefs, new stages […]

The Nine Best Coastal Spots for Whale Watching Across Australia

Libby Curran — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:00:57 +0000

Catch these majestic mammals frolicking along the coast on their annual migration.

Tassie Winter Is a Hot Ticket in 2026 — Catch These Must-See Off-Season Events, From Dark Mofo to Diverge Skyruns

Hudson Brown — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:53:35 +0000

Spanning the occult to the downright jaw-dropping, Tasmania's winter events schedule is so stacked the cold weather just becomes part of the experience.

Why Bangarra Dance Theatre is the Cultural Experience to Try in 2026

Concrete Playground — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:43:30 +0000

Bangarra Dance Theatre brings 65,000 years of First Nations culture to life through contemporary dance, design and music.

This Just In: Forecasts Are Pointing to a Possible "Super El Niño" In 2026 — Here's How That Could Affect You

Alec Jones — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:40:27 +0000

As the regular weather cycle shifts into the dry phase, experts are warning that the next few months could be some of the driest on record.

Lotus Galeries Chinese Restaurant Will Close This Weekend After 10 Years

Elizabeth McDonald — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:09:06 +0000

After more than a decade of trade in Sydney's CBD, Lotus The Galeries is preparing to close its doors for good this weekend, with its final service scheduled for Sunday, April 12. Located inside The Galeries on George Street, the modern-Asian restaurant has long been a reliable go-to for everything from quick corporate lunches to […]

This Just In: Qantas Is Cutting Domestic Flights and Raising Prices as the Airline's Fuel Costs Blow Out to $3.3 Billion

Hudson Brown — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 02:50:29 +0000

Australia's national airline has announced it's increasing the price of airfares and reducing domestic capacity to address significant fuel cost concerns.

This Just In: Sydney's Eastern and Northern Suburbs are Bleeding Residents While Affordability Gives Western Sydney a Growth Spurt

Alec Jones — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:49:32 +0000

Though the harbour city keeps growing, population data hints that its future may lay away from the shoreline.

CP On: How Do We Future-Proof the Hospitality Industry?

Quincy Malesovas — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:19:53 +0000

With crisis after crisis piling on costs for venue owners and operators, how is the hospo world preparing for whatever the future may hold?