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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.

Now Open: Give Your Wine the Five-Star Glassware Treatment, as RIEDEL Opens Its Debut Australian Flagship

Hudson Brown — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:52:15 +0000

Filled with varietal-specific stemware and showstopping decanters, this North Sydney flagship is just the third of its kind around the globe.

The Affordable Art Fair Presents 75-Plus Galleries and Hundreds of Wall-Worthy Finds This November, With Prices Starting From $100

Hudson Brown — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 06:35:28 +0000

Returning to Carriageworks, over 18,000 people are expected to explore the next instalment of this annual art extravaganza.

Now Open: Cult LA Activewear Brand Alo Has Opened a Store in the Heart of Sydney's CBD at The Galeries

Eliza Campbell — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:43:37 +0000

Alo's Australian rollout continues with a new store at The Galeries in Sydney's CBD, following its Chatswood Chase debut in May.

The Best Weekday Breakfast Spots in Sydney's CBD

Natasha Bazika — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:18:03 +0000

Never turn up to work hungry again.

The Best Ways to Recover, Backed by Data and Sleep Experts

Hameda Nafiz — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 23:47:17 +0000

Sleep is an important part of recovery, but what you do throughout the day matters, too.

Sydney Has a Seven-Course Dinner Show Inspired by Picasso, Van Gogh and Banksy

Hameda Nafiz — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:10:48 +0000

Dinner is getting a little more artistic, with a Sydney experience that turns the dining table into a canvas.

Inside the Secret Ferry Gig That Had All of Sydney Talking

Hameda Nafiz — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:07:26 +0000

Lipton launched its new Zero Sugar Sparkling Ice Tea with The Jungle Giants and DJ Mistah Cee to uplift the commuters ride home aboard the Manly Fast Ferry.

Tony Albert Is Taking on Australia's Souvenir Culture With His Largest Exhibition Yet

Hameda Nafiz — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 01:02:41 +0000

More than 150 works are showing at the MCA for Tony Albert: Not a Souvenir, alongside 2500 objects from the artist's personal collection of Aboriginalia.

Coming Soon: Sansara Is Double Bay's Members-Only Wellness Club for Movement, Recovery, Dining and Mingling

Hudson Brown — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:49:45 +0000

Double Bay’s wellness scene is getting a new members-only sanctum, where five-star indulgence meets cutting-edge health and recovery.

SOL Elements, Australia's First Floating Bathhouse, Unveils Sound Healing, Tea Ceremonies and a Zen Couples' Sanctuary

Haymun Win — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:38:18 +0000

LA-based sound healer Gabriel Logan Braun has already performed here.

A Weekender's Guide to Copenhagen: Where to Stay, Eat, Drink and Shop

Hayley Peppin — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:05:08 +0000

From a design-led hotel in the Latin Quarter to the vintage stores locals actually shop at, here's how to spend 48 hours (or more) in Copenhagen.

Not Even Our Kitchens Are Safe From Automation — How Machine-Made Food Is Working Its Way Into the Mainstream

Quincy Malesovas — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:54:54 +0000

From robot waiters to automated espresso machines, food automation is no longer a novelty. Here's how it's quietly reshaping Melbourne's cafes, restaurants and noodle shops.

Skip Bali's Busiest Streets for This Surfside Resort, Where Black-Sand Beaches and a World-Class Break Meet Tropical Serenity

Hudson Brown — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 03:51:08 +0000

A quieter Bali escape awaits on the Keramas coast, where serious surf is flanked by tropical gardens and a new wellness experience.

It Girl Designer Cecilie Bahnsen's Whimsical ASICS Sneakers Are Back for Spring 2026

Haymun Win — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 03:08:00 +0000

These sculptural kicks are landing in a pair of muted tones.

Your Bank Account Isn't Lying: Melbourne and Sydney Officially Have the Most Expensive Beers and Smokes in the World

Haymun Win — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 06:49:04 +0000

Have you noticed your bar tab getting out of hand? It's not just in your head.

A New Music Series Is Bringing Missy Higgins, ICEHOUSE and The Teskey Brothers to Sydney Harbour This Spring

Concrete Playground — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 06:07:38 +0000

The Point concert series will bring live music to Fleet Steps at Yurong / Mrs Macquarie’s Point across September, October and November.

The Specials Board: These Are Sydney's Must-Try Food and Drink Specials for September

Jade Solomon — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 06:32:28 +0000

New month, new flavours — these are the standout new dishes and deals to check out this month.

This Just In: Sydney Writers' Festival Debuts Homegrown Program With 25-Plus Free Events Celebrating Australian Writing This Spring

Haymun Win — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:28:37 +0000

Add two weekends of workshops and talks by local literary legends to your free events list.

Lyka and Unyoked Have Teamed Up on Two Off-Grid Cabins That Give Dogs the Nature Escape, Treats and Fireplace Cuddles They Deserve

Hudson Brown — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 02:28:49 +0000

Dogs deserve holidays too, and this new off-grid cabin stay is giving four-legged guests the full nature-retreat treatment.

Would You Let Someone Else Plan Your Wedding for You? This Couple From NSW Is Doing Just That

Concrete Playground — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:06:33 +0000

Bianca and James spent three and a half years torn between a big wedding and eloping — until 'Pedestrian.TV' and Maltesers stepped in to plan, and pay for, both at once.