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Art Wrap: Nine Exhibitions To See in Sydney This Winter
Head into one of Sydney’s art galleries and museums for striking photography, immersive video works, iconic illustrations and mind-bending sculptures (the shadowy “morph” characters at White Rabbit Gallery). There’s so much to explore, including the upcoming Hiroshi Sugimoto exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) and a collection of …
Masses Bagels Just Might Be Melbourne’s Most Popular Market Stall Right Now
Carlton Farmers Market regulars are already well acquainted with Masses Bagels. It’s hard to miss the stall thanks to a constant line of customers eager to get their hands on bagels, tartines and bialys before they sell out. And they always sell out. Founders Jack Muir-Rigby and Carmen Newton had …
Womadelaide 2024
Catch reggae royalty Ziggy Marley, cult funk band Cymande, and British singer-songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae at the upcoming Womad world music festival. In 2024 Womad is returning to its roots. Moving away from mainstream headliners, like last year’s sets from Bon Iver and Florence & the Machine, the 2024 line-up …
Nongkrong Festival: Who Gets to Cook Indonesian Food? Panel Talk at Cam’s Kiosk
An engaging dialogue on the complex history of Indonesian cuisine and how to approach ownership of it – plus dinner afterwards. 2024 marks the debut of the Nongkrong, a six-day festival showcasing Indonesia’s rich culture, from music to food. The festival is the creation of Indonesian-Australian siblings Moira and Darryl …
Hannah Gadsby’s Woof! at Roslyn Packer Theatre
Gadsby’s next stop in their wildly successful journey as a comic will be at Walsh Bay's Roslyn Packer Theatre with a new stand-up show titled Woof! Emmy-winning comedian Hannah Gadsby is back with their first stand-up show since 2021–22’s Body of Work, and they’re sure to have more to get …
Sydney Short Film Festival 2024
Catch short films from 11 countries – including Australia, Canada, Taiwan and France – over two screenings. Plus, entry is free. Now in its sixth year, the Sydney Short Film Festival is taking over Randwick's heritage-listed Ritz Cinemas. Film buffs can enjoy two screening slots, each featuring six short films …
First Look: Spanish Cold-Cuts and Anchovies Rule at New Collingwood Sandwich Shop The Continental
It’s been three years since Chris Wright, Miles Brooks and Jonathan Reisacher opened their ’70s-inspired Collingwood wine bar, Gum. The trio was waiting for the right time to open a Mediterranean-leaning food venue, and when the Turkish restaurant next door – once a popular taxi driver hangout – became available, …
How London-Based Producer Fred Again Took Over Our Lives for a Week With His Surprise Australian Tour
Not many musicians could announce, sell out and perform a Sydney Opera House show in less than 24 hours. But that’s the magic of London-based producer Fred Again (aka Fred Gibson). For some, it might seem like he is only just stepping into the spotlight. His resume says otherwise: Grammy …
Gin Palace Is Back Open. Here’s What’s New
After a month-long renovation, Melbourne institution Gin Palace is back open. A mainstay in the city’s bar circuit since 1997, the basement venue is famous for its 200-strong gin menu, its coveted chicken sandwich and, above all, its lush interiors. But behind the velvet curtains, chandeliers and plush red banquettes, …
Gin Palace Is Back Open. Here’s What’s New
After a month-long renovation, Melbourne institution Gin Palace is back open. A mainstay in the city’s bar circuit since 1997, the basement venue is famous for its 200-strong gin menu, its coveted chicken sandwich and, above all, its lush interiors. But behind the velvet curtains, chandeliers and plush red banquettes, …
Gin Palace Is Back Open. Here’s What’s New
After a month-long renovation, Melbourne institution Gin Palace is back open. A mainstay in the city’s bar circuit since 1997, the basement venue is famous for its 200-strong gin menu, its coveted chicken sandwich and, above all, its lush interiors.
Say “I Do” with Flash Romantics and Get a Tattoo To Mark the Big Day
The Melbourne service offers “shotgun weddings” for the non-traditional lovers amongst us. Also published in print in the Domain Review.
Skip Dinner and Drinks and Head to Melbourne’s Best Outdoor Date Spots This Summer
Summer is all about fun and spontaneity, and your dates should be no different. For those of us on dating apps like Bumble, first date suggestions usually involve drinks, dinner or coffee – often inside, in the comfort of aircon and flattering lighting. These dates are classics for a reason: …
Attica Joins Forces With a Melbourne Drinks Brand For a Left-of-Centre Collab
Can’t get an Attica booking? This might be the next-best thing: a range of limited-edition kombuchas in nostalgic childhood flavours from chef-owner Ben Shewry.
Attica Joins Forces With a Melbourne Drinks Brand For a Left-of-Centre Collab
Can’t get an Attica booking? This might be the next-best thing: a range of limited-edition kombuchas in nostalgic flavours from Ben Shewry.
Surprise! Last-Minute Tickets Released For Taylor Swift’s Sold-Out Eras Tour
In a surprise statement this morning, Frontier Touring confirmed it’s dropping a new lot of Taylor Swift tickets for her Sydney and Melbourne Eras concerts, starting at $65.90. A small catch: the tickets won’t grant full view of the stage. “You will be required to acknowledge this prior to proceeding …
Surprise! Last-Minute Tickets Released For Taylor Swift’s Sold-Out Eras Tour
In a surprise statement this morning, Frontier Touring confirmed it’s dropping a new lot of Taylor Swift tickets for her Sydney and Melbourne Eras concerts, starting at $65.90. A small catch: the tickets won’t grant full view of the stage. “You will be required to acknowledge this prior to proceeding …
Surprise! Last-Minute Tickets Released For Taylor Swift’s Sold-Out Eras Tour
In a surprise statement this morning, Frontier Touring confirmed it’s dropping a new lot of Taylor Swift tickets for her Sydney and Melbourne Eras concerts, starting at $65.90.
Courtney Act Captains the Ship As Major New Queer Festival Melt Open Sets a Course for Brisbane
The Olympic and Paralympic games aren’t the only major events coming to Brisbane over the next few years. Running from October 23 to November 10 this year, Melt Open – a brand new festival celebrating queer arts and culture – is expected to attract around 4000 visitors from interstate and …
“It’s Like a Big Break-Up”: After the Fire, Ascot Food & Wine Will Not Reopen
For nine years, Ascot Food & Wine embodied the spirit of a true local. Originally opened as a cafe, the unassuming Moonee Ponds eatery was finally granted a liquor license in 2019 to become what co-owner and head chef Dave Stewart always dreamt it would be: an all-day bistro, serving …
“It’s Like a Big Break-Up”: After the Fire, Ascot Food & Wine Will Not Reopen
For nine years, Ascot Food & Wine embodied the spirit of a true local. Originally opened as a cafe, the unassuming Moonee Ponds eatery was finally granted a liquor license in 2019 to become what co-owner and head chef Dave Stewart always dreamt it would be.
Brunswick Music Festival 2024
The group joins international acts Wednesday and Witch in the 36th year of Melbourne’s longest-running inner-city music festival. Plus, the debut edition of night-time lawn bowls (with BYO biscuits and cake). The nine-day Brunswick Music Festival always kicks off with Sydney Road Street Party. On day one the suburb’s main …
Brunswick Music Festival 2024
The group joins international acts Wednesday and Witch in the 36th year of Melbourne’s longest-running inner-city music festival. Plus, the debut edition of night-time lawn bowls (with BYO biscuits and cake).
Revered Victorian Cheesemaker Holy Goat Announces Closure
In a move that will dismay cheese-lovers across the country, the couple behind Holy Goat has announced the end of production. In a somewhat enigmatic Instagram post on Monday night, Ann-Marie Monda and Carla Meurs offered a poetic farewell to their beloved goat dairy and cheese room, saying, “To live …
Revered Victorian Cheesemaker Holy Goat Announces Closure
In a move that will dismay cheese-lovers across the country, the couple behind Holy Goat has announced the end of production. In a somewhat enigmatic Instagram post on Monday night, Ann-Marie Monda and Carla Meurs offered a poetic farewell to their beloved goat dairy and cheese room, saying, “To live …
Revered Victorian Cheesemaker Holy Goat Announces Closure
In a move that will dismay cheese-lovers across the country, the couple behind Holy Goat has announced the end of production.
Nine To Try: Melbourne’s Best Specialty Iced Coffees To Keep You Cool This Summer
If you’re as passionate about iced coffee as Ben Affleck is, our city’s coffee shops have you covered. Affleck – a Boston boy if there ever was one – has a particularly strong affinity for Massachusetts coffee chain Dunkin’, formerly known as Dunkin Donuts. But here in Melbourne, of course, …
Road Test: All the Facial Sunscreens Worth Stocking Up on This Summer (and How To Save $20 on Your Order)
Finding the right facial sunscreen is hard work. You can get away with a cheap supermarket bottle of body sunscreen as long as it’s labeled SPF50+. But there’s more to factor in when you’re buying a product for your face. If you have sensitive skin like me, the wrong sunscreen …