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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.

With so much Perth food news going down it's easy to miss a thing or two, but luckily we've got you covered. Here's all the Perth food news you missed this week.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Off the back of their performance at HoMie's new Tiny Desk-inspired Store Sessions, Bad//Dreems chat to music writer Ben Madden about playing stripped-back music, writing a new record and finding rapport with a certain ilk of Aussie male.

Astro-tourism is the latest travel craze. From dark-sky parks to luxury bubble retreats, explore family-friendly stargazing spots across Australia. 

To celebrate the launch of their new range, Athina—an ode to Greece's rich past and vibrant present—Heleena takes us to Athens to share a collection of her favourite memories and spots. 

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

Fashion fades, denim is forever. It’s a saying that’s testament to our enduring love fest over the wardrobe staple that is the humble Levi's jean.

 Next-gen artists lighting up the city, tropical islands, ancient rainforests and sun-soaked afternoons await.

The Coach Coffee Shop opens in Singapore at Resorts World Sentosa’s new Weave precinct, serving up grilled cheese, wagyu hotdogs, and a chilli crab soft serve exclusive to the location.

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

Fresh from a trip to Tasmania for his stripped-back Raw Files tour, the Aussie musician shares where to find a "wall of vinyl", the vegetarian creamy cauliflower pasta that keeps playing on his mind and where to go for a stunning drive along the coast. 

The only thing standing between you and your next-gen ride is a bunch of outdated misconceptions—so we're debunking them for you.

When he's off the field, Darcy Moore's finding his next favourite plate, place and pour across Australia. 

Sophie Marshall, founder of stunning scent and lifestyle label Gentle Habits, fell in love with Bali on a solo trip at 17 years old, where she hit the island's clubs. Now, her holidays look a little bit different, hitting the surf and seeking inspiration with her kids in tow.

We all need connection, but sometimes it's easier said than done. So we asked "full-time chatter" Tommy Casha for his advice on getting through.

You’ve made the massive decision to create your dream home. Here's what you need to know.

We all know the five love languages—but for model and home cook Roberta Pecoraro, there’s one missing: cooking.

Feast your way through SG60-themed dishes, score staycay deals, or just be in the know about all things red and white.

There are some secret tweaks that interior designers use to instantly refresh a living space—and it needn’t cost the earth.

The Masterchef judge shares the spots that make her feel at home: a permanently parked food truck where she enjoyed one of her most memorable meals, and a unique 10-seat fine-dining kaiseki restaurant inside a luxury car showroom. 

Nat might be a master of showstopping, award-winning dishes, but to her, the best food in Thailand is simple, home-cooked, or found at the local street markets.

Sophie Marcoux is the chic director behind perfume brand Ficifolia Fragrances. Here, Sophie shares ice cream spots that transform into wine bars, an incredible rabbit ravioli and the best street for vintage shopping in Paris.

Legendary French-Australian chef Guillaume Brahimi shares why this isolated slice of paradise is worth adding to your travel bucket list.

To understand Texas, you need to eat your way through it. And thanks to this guide, you'll know exactly where to go when you take the holy trip down to the Lone Star State.

We asked Collingwood Captain Darcy Moore where he hits when he’s off the field and heading out in his hometown.

Mark your calendar, here are some of the exciting upcoming developments across Brisbane to keep an eye out for. 

Claire Perini of Composition Showroom has our dream job—scouring the world for precious vintage finds that tell stories about life and love.

Tucked among rolling hills in the hinterland, we checked out the design-led oasis that is the embodiment of cowboy cool.

 Expert colour combinations, chronic illness and an ingrained love for anything vintage.

In the black of winter, Dark Mofo returns with a vengeance to cast its red glow across Hobart. For the uninitiated, Dark Mofo is Mona’s midwinter flourish, a festival of music, performance, visual arts and flavour. 

There's a new reason to rise before the rooster and it's full of music, pastries and coffee. 

Abbie Davis—AKA Mrs White—is the groovy Melbourne photographer whose kaleidoscopic photos capture life's joys, from kids getting dressed up to couples getting hitched.

Sam Studd is a cheese expert and, as such, a well-seasoned traveller, having spent lots of his life tasting fromage in fancy countries overseas. But a little closer to home, Sam's dream holiday is much more rugged. 

Here, the beloved chef shares a whole host of carts, markets and restaurants to visit, the delicious dishes she's introduced her kids to, and where to sleep it all off. 

At the north end of the city in Healeys Lane (where Paik’s BBQ is, IYKYK) has officially been turned into the city’s Koreatown, marked with Australia’s first traditionally crafted Korean totem poles. 

Sandy McIntyre is the actor, writer, producer and model making waves across Australia’s creative scene. We picked their brains on the best of what to do in Sydney this winter season. 

The international cheese expert (yes, that’s also our dream job) has travelled to the world’s best cheese regions. Here's where he recommends visiting for the best cheese in Australia.

Espresso bar by day, wine bar by night, Scarborough's latest, Little Wave, is bringing Mediterranean influences to the sandy strip. 

Here's your ultimate Eat, Play, Stay guide to the Barossa Valley with Andy Allen.

So you’re ready to take the leap and buy your first home? Here’s how to find the right place to fit your lifestyle, your future, and your community.

The suburbs are back and they’ve had a major glow-up, blending state-of-the-art design, liveability, affordability, and modern convenience like never before.

The west really is best and we want to keep it that way, so we asked local biz owners to share how they take care of the environment. 

Wine that’s good for the planet AND your palate? Now that’s something worth raising a glass to.

The moment every foam-footed fanatic has been impatiently waiting for is finally here – Crocs is opening its first Australian flagship store at Melbourne Central this April, and it's about to rewrite everything you thought you knew about comfortable footwear. 

We asked mum and midwife Lauren Brenton for the hacks every toddler parent needs to know. 

Go behind the scenes of LA's biggest icons to explore the other side of the city of angels.

Staying in is having a serious moment, and dinner parties are getting a glow-up this year. 

Your guide to finding more soul-nourishing moments in 2025.

An Aussie-born chef and Singapore local, Peter Smit has carved a unique place for himself with his nose-to-tail cooking style. We followed the Dirty Supper chef-owner, to uncover what he does to decompress when he's out of the kitchen and off the clock.

Between the gleaming skyscrapers and perfectly manicured gardens lies a paradise for savvy travellers. Let's dive in, shall we? 

Amid Margaret River's many incredible wineries, a chic wine bar that brings together the best of the region feels like the missing link. Enter Strange Brew, a brand new wine bar and bottleshop set to open down south in coming weeks and offering vino on tap and charcuterie share plates.

This destination diner in the Southern Grampians is the very essence of local, Victorian dining. And it doesn't hurt that the surrounds are stunning.

Hint, it involves free entry, and we're here for that to send them off.

It's the counter-culture can and cocktail bar meets metal speakeasy that's just landed in Perth (with a mighty burnout baptism to welcome it to the neighbourhood). DEADBEAT is a callback to the subcultures of the 80s and 90s, bringing metal mayhem to the CBD.

Tucked away on Japan’s southwestern island of Kyushu, Fukuoka thrives in the understated—a mix of old-world craft and neon-lit nights where every bite and every hidden corner convinces you to stay a little longer. 

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 10-day festival bringing spritz-fuelled fun to Subi. 

Thousands of South East Queenslanders are in need of support due to the effects of heavy rain, flooding and power outages.

As the action revs up on the track, we'll show you how to ace the off-track scene

To celebrate International Women's Day 2025, and all the incredible women in hospitality who keep the Perth scene turning, we asking a local chef, bar owner and marketing manager just how they'd like to see action accelerated for women in the industry.

Expect a three-course meal, inventive minty cocktails, wine and conversation cards to get to know your new mates.

"Carpark hangs, good chirp and a cold beverage to cap it off."

Uncover over 25,000 years of history without leaving the Perth CBD at Spinifex People: Art and Stories from Pila Nguru, showing at WA Museum.

Whether you’re new to riding or a seasoned pro, we’ve scoured the market to ensure your pedal-powered adventures will be a worthwhile investment.

Now a cornerstone of Australian surf culture, Nev’s story is one of passion, craftsmanship and an unrelenting connection to the waves.  

Not now sweetie, Mummy’s watching The White Lotus season 3 trailer.

Many of us start the year with ambitions to do better; it's the perfect opportunity for a reset. But this year, we're moving away from resolutions to realistic, sustainable, long-term changes. 

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?

Love languages were conceived over 30 years ago to help couples better show up for each other, but the internet’s fascination with relationship optimisation has thrust these five acts back into the cultural zeitgeist.

Your go-to guide for maximising your time off in 2025. 

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

Urban List Guest Editor Sianna Catullo, a Narungga woman, on amplifying First Nations voices and allyship ahead of 26 January, 2025.

At this time of year, who wants to spend a long shift in the kitchen sweating it out?

We wanted to really find out what constitutes a good burger, so we asked the masterminds behind some of our faves. It turns out that there’s a bit of a theme—a secret ingredient if you will—to all of the burgers we know and love.

We had to ask Tanuki's general manager Joong Charpentier the secret to his success—and the answer might surprise you.

We’ve sussed out everything you need to know to ensure you’re ready to hit the the ground running in 2025.

For that loved one who has absolutely everything, Ancestry’s DNA kit is quite literally the fool-proof gift. 

Your guide to what's going on around the grounds in Sydney, covering new developments, urban agendas, and any newsworthy city talk. 

We asked sex therapist Aleks Trkulja to break down the essentials to achieving a safe and fulfilling sex life. 

Brunch has finally grown up and taken over where dinner is failing us. 

We had a yarn with Gareth Whitton about the top Aussie dessert businesses and pop-ups that he believes are redefining the world of all things sweet.

Robots delivering dishes, lab-grown meat and 3D-printed veggies—imaginations run wild when thinking about the future of food.

Though it can be daunting, hosting Christmas lunches, friendsmas dinners and milestone moments doesn’t have to be.

Put your best foot forward this year and beyond.

Lavish bouquet-filled tablescapes fill our feeds and online orders for bouquets are booming—the internet has transformed the floristry industry, and we’re lapping it up

Once upon a time, dinner was enough. You came, you saw, you ate, you drank. Now? Well, it’s an endless adventure with wild possibilities.

James is a proud triathlete, model, actor, disability advocate, Wiradjuri man and lululemon’s newest Ambassador. He shares lived experiences to champion inclusion and representation in media and fashion. Here, in partnership with lululemon, he unpacks how to dismantle stereotypes this year and beyond. 

Grab your camera team, because Sony Scene Festival just made a massive return to Australian shores. They've lined up over 120 events from a crew of Sony digital imaging ambassadors and industry experts, bringing the creative events platform to the masses.

Ask any Melbourne fashion insider about their favourite M/FW show, and chances are they’ll mention the Student Runway. Why? Because there’s nothing Melburnians love more than discovering a hot new local designer. Every look that hits the catwalk is a true never-seen-before moment. 

Make conscious and considered choices when deciding what to buy and give.

Pride month 2021 is here and big brands are switching gear to monetise the rainbow. In the last decade alone it’s clear to see companies have caught onto the fact that LGBTQI+ folks, well... actually buy things. In fact, we buy quite a lot of things. Enough things, companies have realised that it might actually be worthwhile to try and appeal to us so we start buying their things as well. And thus, Rainbow Washing was born. 

If you thought the spectacular scenery of K’gari (Fraser Island) couldn’t get any better, you’re in for a pleasant surprise, because paradise has just leveled up. 

We went digging to sort the timeless from the transient, so you can nail the top runway looks for this season and beyond.

Brisbane and SE Queensland is set to get a serious glow-up, with a whole bunch of incredible projects in the pipeline. 

When the New York Times names a city in their 2024 places to go, you pay attention—there’s something bold going down.

From Melbourne’s bustling cafes to Sydney’s vibrant brunch spots, all the way to Brisbane’s innovative morning eats and Perth’s beachside beauties, we’ve curated the ultimate guide to breakfast across Australia.

If you decided that 2024 is the year you prioritise study or have been thinking about making a career change–it isn’t too late to turn those aspirations into a reality.

Next time you feel like rugging up for a snowy adventure, turn a day into a stay and soak up the best of Victoria’s wintery wonderland.

Together with Kathmandu, we’re exploring third places through an outdoor lens this winter, to help you uncover yours.

This year we celebrate NAIDOC week from Sunday 7 July to Sunday 14 July. It is a week of recognition and empowerment, it is an opportunity to share the rich cultural tapestry of Australia’s First Nations peoples with the whole of Australia. NAIDOC is about recognising the history that brought us here and celebrating the achievements of First Nations people including Elders, community leaders, those in industry, government, politics and academia. It takes a collective effort with many people working together to achieve outcomes. 

Emma Garlett is blazing the trail for a generation to follow, and she is doing so with such poise and grace by bringing people from all walks of life together in mutual respect, understanding and inspiring a shared vision for a reconciled Australia. 

Bakeries and baked goods have taken hold—but how did this mass-appeal genre of sugary, flaky, delectable sweetness rise to the top?

Ahead of World Mental Health Day on October 10, we want to hit you with a pretty cool initiative we’ve come across that’s definitely worth your attention.

Here's everything going on with Brisbane's public transport right now.