Urban List Features

From hospo leaders and musical innovators to destination makers and community builders, this is our new cultural index recognising the Aussies shaping what’s next.

It’s almost impossible to keep up to date on all of Brisbane's foodie news, so to make it easy, we've rounded up all the updates you need to know.

Back at the house, the kitchen was always led by his Grandmere, a matriarch who candidly decided what was cooked, how much, and when. 

Welcome to How I Holiday, a series of travel stories and recommendations shared by friends of Urban List from Aotearoa and Australia.

With 25 April falling on a Saturday this year, Queenslanders won't be getting the following weekday off. 

The musician shares the inspiration behind the new album's romantic ballads and synthy dance bops—and why he handed over the record release schedule to his fans. 

From what it is to what it's doing for Queensland, here's everything you need to know about Destination 2045.

At its core, Lunar New Year is a reset button. A chance to hit pause after the chaos of the year just gone, and spend time with the people you love.

From a humble Facebook page to a flagship store in Fitzroy, the Melbourne-born streetwear brand has scaled fast. But it's never been about following fashion cycles or chasing cultural capital; it’s always been about serving people. 

A new residential, leisure and lifestyle precinct is coming to the riverside inspired by the iconic Cali destination. 

To celebrate tall things Aperol (and the la dolce vita that comes with it), Subiaco will once again transform into a Euro-inspired playground with the return of Subi Spritz, the 4-day festival bringing spritz-fuelled fun to Subi. 

The Perth-born musician, who was discovered by the late Heath Ledger, is back releasing music after a long, healing hiatus. 

Let’s face it: the Gregorian calendar’s New Year's is overrated.

Ava Wardecki caught up with culinary creative and all-round ray of sunshine, Amelia Ferrier, to chat about what it really takes to live that full-time recipe creator life.

Thanks to those long couple of years we were grounded at home, we’re guessing plenty of you have clocked some serious annual leave days, so why not start thinking ahead and planning your next big adventure?

A fourth-generation chef raised in Abruzzo, Italy, Daniela Maiorano knows a thing or two about hosting the Italian way. Now settled in Byron Bay, she's found a way to blend her two worlds to create simple, flavourful food that hits every time.

Ready to hit the skies in 2026? Us too. From pristine Greek islands and sandy beaches of Sri Lanka to the neon-lit streets of Seoul, here's where we're heading (and why) this year. 

We’ve rounded up all the Invasion/Survival Day rallies happening around the country in 2026. Turn up, show up, and remember—we’re always stronger together. 

When searching for your next podcast binge, turn to Australia’s greatest storytellers—Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices—for a truly enriching listen.

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Clothing The Gaps has teamed up with Lush, launching a limited-edition Always Will Be soap, with 75% of sales donated directly to Clothing The Gaps to support education and advocacy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

After a multi-city tour of bucket list destinations, Samantha Andrew fell head over heels for South Korea. 

Sunday seshes, backyard dinners and warm nights that roll into the early hours of the morning—summer hosting season is fast approaching. These are the trends and hacks we're loving for effortless entertaining.

Sydney, it's time to lock in. The legends at New Balance are bringing a brand new retail space to the North Shore, and you’ll want to be there on opening day. 

Australia’s own Tom Ford travels more in one year than most people do in their adult lives.

If you ask content creator, podcaster, and avid traveller Renee Buckingham how she likes to explore the world, she’s got a couple of different modes.

GOAT-approved flicks, matching snacks and our favourite moments to recap. Here’s what we’re watching—and what you should be too.

Inspired by the iconic Queenslander, the mammoth development is in the hands of internationally renowned superstars. 

Demolished? Refurbished? Turned into apartments? Here's the rundown on what's next for The Gabba.

When TV personality, podcast presenter and dad of two Matty Fahd locked in his family’s first trip together, it turned out to be one for the books.

When the saying “once bitten, twice shy” was coined—the creators didn’t take Louis Hanson into account. 

An iconic Whitsundays island is returning to its former glory with a massive revitalisation well in the works. 

Sail through the slew of new year birthdays and anniversaries with these tips for budget-friendly celebrating.

Working smarter, not harder goes way beyond hacks for meetings that should have been an email: it turns out that it works a treat for Black Friday sales too.

From Secret Santas to fussy family members and mates who have it all—The Body Shop's got Christmas sorted with these budget-friendly picks. 

Your go-to guides for beauty-lovers, adventure-seekers and everyone in between.

 With a stacked calendar of festivals and events lighting up regional Victoria, the season’s never looked so good.

Penny Gibson, creative director and founder of content biz Pene Lope Studios, and Paddy Whelehan are one chic couple. When the duo aren't working on their many creative pursuits in Melbourne, they're jet-setting to source inspiration in the Big Apple. For the pair, New York is a city that does the work for you. There are endless bars and art galleries, the people watching is elite, and the nights only end when you run out of energy.

Katie Muirhead initially came to New York for only a few months. Nine years later, this Sydney-raised model and copywriter has well and truly found her place. 

We're pulling back the wardrobe doors to get tips on finding and wearing second-hand pieces you actually love. 

2025 is the year of the Super Moon, so if things have been feeling a little chaotic in your life, don’t worry, just blame it on the universe. 

Square has teamed up with local chef Joel Bennetts to create Good Neighbours, a video series spotlighting the legends behind some of the city’s most-loved spots.

Your go-to guide for maximising your time on-board.

Two years on, We Three still radiates a glowing warmth that makes everyone—including doggos—feel right at home.

So where does she go to recharge? Escaping the hustle and bustle of New York is a must for Emma Mannswirth, and she loves heading to both central New York State and the Finger Lakes.

WA Ballet is trading glass slippers for satin pointe shoes to give the world’s most famous fairytale a 1930s twist.

The proposed development wants to transform a long-time vacant site into a vibrant precinct with community at its core.

The northside icon is making a comeback with a massive development in the works. 

Urban List guest editor Sophie Coote gives us a peek behind the curtain at SIR. The Label and shares what inspires her and her collections. 

New York is a state of great escapes, and Pam Hendry knows it well.

Brisbane’s most iconic shopping strip is levelling up—here's everything you need to know. 

Conscious gifting just got chic. From refillable beauty buys and recycled gold jewellery, these sustainable gifts get our green thumbs up.

According to Burnt Ends chef Dave Pynt, even a quick stop in Singapore is enough to get out and see the best of the city. 

From a new terminal to security upgrades and expanded duty-free, here’s how the Future BNE project is set to change the way you travel. 

A high-end retail and commercial development has been proposed with a rooftop garden and an underground dining venue.

Australia’s largest purpose-built integrated entertainment city has been proposed to transform a site off the Bruce Highway into a lifestyle and tourism epicentre.

Shop our selection of the best Christmas gift ideas this side of the North Pole.

In sad news for those who love a couch feed, Menulog has announced it will cease operations in Australia.  

Landers Pocket is set to redefine the Brisbane landscape with a brewery, distillery, gastropub, beer garden, mini golf course and more. 

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We’re saddling up and showing you how to ride the wave of the country revival, Aussie style.

Picking up new habits can be hard, especially with things as routine as throwing scraps in the bin, so we asked our team for their best advice.

Got a drawer of wilting veggies? Bread that's seen better days? Give your ingredients a second life with one of these easy recipes.  

Grab your jumper and head for the hills. The glorious Aurora Australis (Southern Lights) could be visible tonight if conditions line up.

From morning brews to late night snacks, the kitchen is the heart of the home, so it's important to get it right. 

Here's when to look up, the weather in your city, and how to make the most of it.

More than ever, we don't just want our values to be reflected in brands' messaging, we want to see them in practice, from the shop floor to HQ.

Shopping your values can be easier said than done, so we asked our team for their best advice on putting your money where your mouth is.

Listen up, egg-lovers, protein-fiends and home cooks alike. World Egg Day (11 October) is approaching, and this year, it’s so much more than just a runny, golden yolk on your avo toast.

What does a MasterChef cook in their own home? We asked Alex Crisp for a look inside her kitchen. 

Gus Worland (radio host and founder of mental health charity Gotcha4Life) has created a new kind of wellbeing tool—the Mental Fitness Gym App.

Following on from their mammoth run across Australia in 2024, the pair have just wrapped up a run across the entire length of the UK—making them the first brothers to achieve such a feat.

Melbourne's retail game is (back) alive, with an influx of international traders rushing to the CBD amid vacancy rates dropping to a new low.

The Gold Coast has long been embraced for its relaxed, beachy life, but the coastal city is also Australia’s movie industry hub. 

The riverfront neighbourhood will be the home of Queensland’s largest residential wellness offering. 

The creative couple and long-time collaborators have always been drawn to movies and music that hold a mirror up to who we are as Australians—the good, the bad, the fraught, the collective.

The story of El Arquero’s naming sounds like something out of a founder's biopic. Mates sitting around the table in an Italian bistro, tossing around names, scrawling English to Mexican translations on a paper napkin. Until Adam Gilchrist —yes, that Gilchrist, of Australian cricket fame — typed ‘the keeper’ into Google Translate.

North Lakes is levelling up with a five-star hotel, luxury lagoon pool, boutique retail and high-end restaurants.

Daylight savings. The twice-yearly moment that divides the nation. Some of us cheer for those extra golden hours at the pub, others mourn the sleep-in they just lost (or gained). And some of us don’t bother with it all (looking at you, Queensland). Either way, it’s coming. Here's what you need to know.

Big moves are being made up on the coast. George Kailis and his hospitality group (the brains behind Cottesloe’s award-winning Gibney) have snapped up the entire hospitality precinct at the luxe new ORA Sorrento development in a $12 million deal—one of the most significant coastal acquisitions WA’s seen in decades.

Nearly three thousand independent, ambitious artists—in more than 500 events—are at this year's Melbourne Fringe Festival. As they take to the stage, the aim is to entertain, titillate and astonish, perhaps even provoke, challenge or stun.

Feeling wobbly about the future of work? You're not alone. 

Laneway Festival 2026 lineup brings Chappell Roan, Wolf Alice, PinkPantheress, BENEE & more to stages across Australia and New Zealand.

How untrained and unorthodox home cooks are ushering in a new wave of food enthusiasts.

Mark your calendars because Friday, September 19 is about to feel like Christmas morning for tech lovers. Apple’s gone and launched not one, not two, but three brand-new iPhones, and each one is coming for our wallets in a different way.

Listen up, Bondi babes: after almost two years of planning, painting and plenty of anticipation, Stage Two of Bondi Icebergs Club’s much-hyped makeover has landed, unveiling a sleek new bistro and bar, The Bergs.

Brisbane Festival is returning in September 2025 with another epic lineup of art installations, theatre, live music and everything in between.

Here’s the thing: belonging isn’t up for debate. And if you really want proof? Just look at these nine Black-owned businesses and cultural spaces—serving up suya skewers, good coffee, big art, and even bigger vibes.

Your favourite summer festival is returning with big beats, big energy, and big changes. 

Returning for a third year Now or Never has made a clear mark as Melbourne’s freshest festival of bold art and new ideas. Here's what to catch, and even a hot tip for a freebie.