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    Coming Soon: Matt Whiley's Sustainability-Forward Cocktail Bar Re Is Reopening at The Norfolk Hotel

    The new Re is bringing its sustainable cocktails and a revamped menu to the revitalised former site of La Salut on Cleveland Street.

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    The 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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    Margarita Mayhem: Surry Hills Locale Tio's Cerveceria Has Launched a New Marg-Focused Drinks Menu

    From huge fishbowl-style 'ritas to spicy margs spanning five levels of heat, the updated menu at the Foster Street bar is sure to spice up your night.

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    Gelato Messina Has Whipped Up Handmade Chocolate Bars for Mother's Day If You Want to Be Your Mum's Favourite

    This eight-bar box includes passionfruit yuzu caramel, tea and biscuits, and cannoli and hazelnut flavours.

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    Coming Soon: Josh and Julie Niland's Saint Peter Is Moving Into The Grand National Hotel in July

    As first announced in 2022, the seafood restaurant is shifting to Underwood Street — seating 40 in its main area, 30 in the bar and 15 in its private dining room.

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    Now Open: Australian Roaster Single O Now Boasts Two Tokyo Cafes — and a Shibuya Coffee Bar Is on the Way

    Ryogoku Roastworks features a cafe and a roastery, while the brand's upcoming Shibuya venue will debut a new coffee bar concept.

Latest Openings
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    Luna Lu

    7-27 Circular Quay West, The Rocks

    Experience elevated Asian fusion farm-to-table at this modern restaurant overlooking Sydney Harbour.

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    Izgara

    215 Clarence Street, Sydney

    Lively wine bar energy meats elevated Turkish street eats at this CBD eatery for post-work dates or a lively gathering with your crew.

  • Restaurant

    Splash Coffee

    2A Station Street, Petersham

    The Soulmate team has reinvented the pool canteen with this nostalgic cafe right by Petersham Park and the Fanny Durack Aquatic Centre.

  • Restaurant

    Tanuki

    37 Bay Street, Double Bay

    The Matteo team's Japanese restaurant and sake bar delivers a multi-facetted spot for fun group dining and al fresco hangs.

  • Restaurant

    King Clarence

    171 Clarence Street, Sydney

    Acclaimed chef Khanh Nguyen leads the impressive Clarence Street restaurant serving up fish finger bao and whole grilled lobster.

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    Vinabar

    332 Kent Street, Sydney

    This intimate microbar on Kent Street specialises in Asian-inspired cocktails and is hidden behind a door disguised as a banh mi cart.

  • Bar

    The Lodge Bar

    415 Darling Street, Balmain

    Check in at one of Balmain's longest-standing cocktail and wine bars.

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    The Royal Oak

    36 College Street, Balmain

    Check in at one of Balmain's longest-standing pubs.

  • Bar

    Randy's Wine

    50 Old Barrenjoey Road, Avalon Beach

    This sandwich spot turned wine bar from the crew behind Bar Elvina is dedicated to interesting vino and snacky plates to pair — plus, there's still a few top sambos.

  • Bar

    Mister Percy

    139 Murray Street, Pyrmont

    An intimate inner city wine bar with a killer drinks list hidden in a former wool store.

  • Bar

    Centro 86

    88 Pitt Street, Sydney

    Head down a hidden fire escape to discover the Cantina OK! team's most ambitious bar to-date.

  • News

    Aussie Filmmakers Danny and Michael Philippou Are Following Up 'Talk to Me' with a New A24 Horror Movie

    'Bring Her Back' will star 'The Shape of Water' Oscar-nominee Sally Hawkins — but the film's plot hasn't yet been revealed.

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    This World-First Australian Lego 'Star Wars' Exhibition Will Recreate a Galaxy Far, Far Away with Eight-Million Bricks

    The force is strong with this one — the Lego-building force, that is, with the largest collection of life-sized Lego 'Star Wars' models ever hitting Australia in 2025.

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    Melbourne's Firelight Festival Is Returning for 2024 with an Underground Light Show and Labyrinth Beneath Marvel Stadium

    More than 144,000 lights will beam beneath the AFL stadium at this Docklands event, with the maze sticking around for over two weeks.

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    After-Dark Puppetry in the Zoo, Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon, Gleaming Installations: Illuminate Adelaide 2024 Has Them All

    The annual winter arts festival in the South Australian capital will also feature 'Fire Gardens', Max Cooper's '3D AV', Dutch pianist Joep Beving and more.

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    Twelve Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream This Month

    Spend your couch time watching Andrew Scott step into Tom Ripley's shoes, a shattering docuseries about Nickelodeon's kids TV hits and Colin Farrell as a PI.

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    It's the Circle of Cinema: The First Trailer for 'Mufasa: The Lion King' Steps Into the Story of Simba's Father

    Directed by 'Moonlight' filmmaker Barry Jenkins, the latest trip to the Pride Lands is a prequel to 2019's photorealistic remake of the animated hit.

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    Chic Digs Alert: The Australian Interior Design Awards Have Unveiled 2024's Shortlisted Bars, Restaurants and Homes

    If you're looking for stunning hospitality, residential, workplace, retail and public settings around Australia, here's where you'll find them.

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    Kmart Has Teamed Up with Dharug and Darkinjung Artist Kyralee Shields on a New Homewares Range

    The latest collection in the department store's First Nations program includes bedding, candles, servingware, candles, wall art and more.

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    ALDI Is Launching Its First-Ever Streetwear Collection — and Everything Costs Less Than $20

    You can literally wear your love for the discount supermarket on your sleeves (and legs, feet and head) thanks to this 23-item range.

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    A Neighbourhood Guide to Avalon with Claire Perini, Owner of the Suburb's Most Gorgeous Design Store

    The owner of Composition design studio shares her favourite spots to dine, drink, shop and experience nature in Avalon Beach.

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    The Latest Homewares in IKEA's 80th-Anniversary Range Will Fill Your House with Flower Power

    Autumn might have arrived Down Under, but the Swedish retailer is slinging bright colours, bold designs and retro florals in the latest drop in its 80th-birthday collection.

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    Western Australia Just Became the First State to Ban Single-Use Non-Compostable Coffee Cups

    Lids must be entirely plastic-free, too, in a move that aims to save more than 154-million cups from landfill each year.

Latest Guides
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    Six 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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    Queensland's First Kimpton Hotel Is Opening in Brisbane with a Stunning Infinity Pool Overlooking the River

    Set to open in 2028, the Teneriffe spot will feature 155 rooms and suites, a signature restaurant and bar that can seat at least 200, and an openair garden terrace bar.

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    Budget Airline Bonza Has Suspended Flights While It Assesses "the Ongoing Viability of the Business"

    CEO Tim Jordan says the move is temporary as the airline works "to determine a way forward that ensures there is ongoing competition in the Australian domestic aviation market".

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    Jetstar Is Celebrating Its 20th Birthday with Free Fares Home From Japan, Thailand, Hawaii, Bali and More

    The airline's 'return for free' sale is back — so if you pay for your flight heading away, you can come home without paying a cent.

  • News

    This Palm Cove Hotel Has Been Named the Best Place to Stay in the South Pacific (and Australia) for 2024

    Hotels in Brisbane, Hobart, Melbourne and Orange also made Tripadvisor's Best of the Best list for South Pacific stays.

  • News

    Save Your Annual Leave: Plan a Remote Work Escape to Port Macquarie Instead

    This buzzing city on NSW's mid-north coast is the perfect place to get away without using a minute of precious holiday time.

Trending Bars and Restaurants
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    Vinabar

    332 Kent Street, Sydney

    This intimate microbar on Kent Street specialises in Asian-inspired cocktails and is hidden behind a door disguised as a banh mi cart.

  • Restaurant

    Londres 126

    8 Loftus Street, Sydney

    This lavish Mexican restaurant comes from the team behind Sonora and Carbon.

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    Luna Lu

    7-27 Circular Quay West, The Rocks

    Experience elevated Asian fusion farm-to-table at this modern restaurant overlooking Sydney Harbour.

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    The Vic On The Park

    2 Addison Road, Marrickville

    This old Marrickville gem has been given the full Merivale treatment and it's totally working it.

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    Bar Reggio

    135 Crown Street, Darlinghurst

    This long-running Italian restaurant has all the right ingredients for your next group get-togethers.

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