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Now Open: Rockpool Lounge Is the Stylish New Hunter Street Destination for Late-Night Highballs and Live Music

One of Australia's most-celebrated restaurants has unveiled an intimate new lounge bar, featuring over 40 wines by the glass, a South American-leaning food menu and a signature frozen dirty martini.

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How Being Inspired by Greta Gerwig on 'Little Women' Led to the London Stage: Eliza Scanlen Talks NT Live's 'The Importance of Being Earnest'

Thanks to National Theatre's love of recording its productions and beaming them around the world, Australian audiences can see the 'Sharp Objects' and 'Babyteeth' star's UK theatre debut in cinemas.

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Satirising and Celebrating Hollywood All at Once: Chatting Showbiz Comedies with Ike Barinholtz, Kathryn Hahn and 'The Studio' Crew

Art imitates life — and parodies it — in Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg's ace new Apple TV+ series, which perfects the balance between skewering and loving the film industry.

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This New Sydney Walking Track Showcases Unspoiled Harbour Views and Over 200 Years of Military History

Need somewhere new for a stroll? This three-kilometre walk is the final piece of the Bondi-to-Manly trail.

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Finn Wolfhard's New Slasher, Nude 'Austin Powers', a Lynne Ramsay Retrospective: Fantastic Film Festival Australia's 2025 Lineup Is Here

In its fifth year, this celebration of bold cinema — and cult favourites present and future — is screening 17 brand-new features and ten must-see classics.

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Busselton Is Hosting Triple J's Spacey Jane-, LUUDE-, Ruby Fields- and 3%-Led One Night Stand for 2025

This year, the event is heading to Western Australia, taking place in Barnard Park in the seaside spot in May.

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Now Open: Rockpool Lounge Is the Stylish New Hunter Street Destination for Late-Night Highballs and Live Music

One of Australia's most-celebrated restaurants has unveiled an intimate new lounge bar, featuring over 40 wines by the glass, a South American-leaning food menu and a signature frozen dirty martini.

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Now Open: San San Is Serving Up Fluffy Focaccia Sandwiches in Sydney's Southwest

Sydney's newest sandwich spot is keeping it in the family, with a trio of siblings dishing up stacked focaccia elevated with homemade sauces.

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Now Open: Burger Chain Five Guys Has Launched Its Latest Sydney Outpost in the Martin Place Metro Station

This chain's new CBD store boasts made-to-order everything, along with bacon-filled milkshakes, a customisable menu and ample seating.

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Now Open: The Velvet Glove Is Darlinghurst's New Luxury Restaurant and Bar for Art Lovers

This new venue is tucked down a Kings Cross laneway and promises opulence in abundance.

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Now Open: Messina's Marrickville HQ Is the New Home of Shadow Baking, Plus an All-New Food and Wine Bar

These Messinaverse shifts have made the HQ space a paradise of gelato-themed delights.

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Messina's One-Kilogram Gelato Easter Egg Is Back for 2025 — and This Time It's Cheesecake- and Pretzel-Flavoured

The gelato chain has turned its beloved Mr Messina flavour into this year's tastebud-tempting Easter special.

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One of the most beloved cafes in the state can be found in Warners Bay.
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Culinary icon Neil Perry shares the most intimate and personal menu of his career at this award-winning restaurant in Double Bay.

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Li'l Darlin Crows Nest

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Wentworth Bar

101 Phillip Street, Sydney

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JOJI

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How Being Inspired by Greta Gerwig on 'Little Women' Led to the London Stage: Eliza Scanlen Talks NT Live's 'The Importance of Being Earnest'

Thanks to National Theatre's love of recording its productions and beaming them around the world, Australian audiences can see the 'Sharp Objects' and 'Babyteeth' star's UK theatre debut in cinemas.

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Satirising and Celebrating Hollywood All at Once: Chatting Showbiz Comedies with Ike Barinholtz, Kathryn Hahn and 'The Studio' Crew

Art imitates life — and parodies it — in Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg's ace new Apple TV+ series, which perfects the balance between skewering and loving the film industry.

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Finn Wolfhard's New Slasher, Nude 'Austin Powers', a Lynne Ramsay Retrospective: Fantastic Film Festival Australia's 2025 Lineup Is Here

In its fifth year, this celebration of bold cinema — and cult favourites present and future — is screening 17 brand-new features and ten must-see classics.

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Busselton Is Hosting Triple J's Spacey Jane-, LUUDE-, Ruby Fields- and 3%-Led One Night Stand for 2025

This year, the event is heading to Western Australia, taking place in Barnard Park in the seaside spot in May.

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If You're Keen to Get Excited About an 'Avengers' Movie Again, Marvel Has Announced the Packed Cast for 'Doomsday'

While Robert Downey Jr's return to the MCU was revealed in 2024, that's just the beginning — there's now a whole heap of familiar faces joining him

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Laughs Incoming: Melbourne International Comedy Festival Is Back for 2025 with 1000-Plus Performers and 690 Shows

For a month each year, Melbourne becomes a haven for giggles, chuckles and hilarity — and that time for 2025 is now.

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