Urban List Features

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

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.

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

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. 

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.

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

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

Farm-to-fork dining has landed in Forrestdale with the opening of The Good Paddock, a rustic yet refined family restaurant. Offering a very good reason to get out of the city this spring, It’s the latest from family-run farm 11 Acre and celebrates the farm’s own harvest. 

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

What’s in your pantry can say a lot about you—for Zach Green, it’s culture, family and curry powder.

Sure Christmas is good, but have you ever seen Nosebleed Section live from the shoulders of a stranger? This is the exact scenario that is getting us excited about festival season. 

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.

With its sun-washed tones and retro nods, Bert’s feels like it’s always been part of City Beach. Maybe that’s because, in a way, it has. Light, breezy and effortlessly timeless, it’s got the kind of ageless coastal cools that could belong to any decade, where salty-haired surfers drift off the sand and straight to the bar.

Third spaces used to be built into our daily routines. Cafes, bars, restaurants, pubs, communal gathering grounds we’d seek out or step through on our daily journeys, offering points of intentional and incidental connection. Slowly, over the last decades, many of those spaces have been consumed by the infinite scroll, community-building handed over to algorithms. Connection is at our fingertips, literally. That phone that’s never too far from our grip is packed with apps, platforms, and scientifically derived algorithms, all designed to get those brain receptors firing and release some endorphins, pulling us into endless cycles of dopamine hit-seeking scrolls. We’ve gone all in, all the time, on living online. 

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

We’ve long known Vic Park’s got good bones. Killer coffee, an unbeatable Asian eats scene, and a community vibe that’s hard to beat. But this summer, it’s levelling up in a big way, with Baillie Hill, a lush, $25 million lifestyle precinct set to bring serious neighbourhood charm to this buzzing inner-city ‘burb.

The summer hits just keep on coming. The latest opening to come across our FYP? Palm Beach Club. And when we say details are thin on the ground here, we mean it. 

Big news for Applecross locals, you're going to want to embrace a brand new Daily Practice. From the team behind cult fave Nic & Kolo comes Daily Practice, a cafe and retail space hybrid concept landing later this year. 

Perth’s northern beaches are about to score a serious glow-up, with the crew behind Hillarys Beach Club and Bar Olé Iluka heading even further up the coast to open Yanchep Beach Club, and judging by the plans, it’s going to be a showstopper. Bringing serious Amalfi vibes, the sprawling venue boasts a wraparound alfresco with uninterrupted Indian Ocean views as a backdrop to the natural timbers, leather, and seriously impressive eight-metre marble bar of the interiors. 

There's a new side piece on the Swanbourne scene, and she's making a play for your coffee affections. From the team behind Daisies Cottesloe and The Other Side comes the cheekily named Side Piece Deli, a brand new stacked-sandwich-slinging delicatessen from some serious coffee connoisseurs.

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

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. 

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

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. 

The State Buildings are turning 10, and they’re celebrating with a month-long festival of food, wine, music, and culture. From Michelin-starred kitchen takeovers to Thai night markets and champagne brunches, here’s everything you need to know.

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

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.

One year after her initial diagnosis, we chatted to Sophie about resilience and hope, revealing how she regained control of her health, reshaped her mindset and found strength in MSWA

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

We're partnering with MSWA for our biggest prize offering ever. 

Retro arcade games, juicy burgers, and bottomless fries on Fridays. Welcome to The Backroom — your new go-to for game nights done right.

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

The Oxford Street lunchtime lineup is set to get a little more compelling as Earl's, a new home for gourmet sandwiches and great coffee, prepares to open its doors next week. 

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. 

Here are six eco-minded businesses—as chosen by you—where you can shop, sip and snack sustainability around West Aus this year. 

Perth has just claimed its very own coastal oasis within the CBD, welcoming Light Years - an Asian Bar and Diner pushing the boundaries of typical Asian dining with a unique setting and menu.

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

Expect your next trip down south to be served up with a side of whimsy and tooth-achingly sweet nostalgia, as Little Otto’s Big Choc Shop prepares to open its doors. 

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

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

From sleek Tokyo inspired bars to yokocho style strips to fusion omakases, Japanese cuisine has well and truly taken Perth by storm in recent years. The latest is Izakaya Tori’s new Mt Lawley outpost. 

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.

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.

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.

“What’s the deal with tiny cabins, anyway?”

Just one year shy of its 100th birthday, the Denmark Hotel is in the best shape of its life. Standing on the corner directly opposite the Denmark River since 1926, it’s back open and pouring pints after a four-month-long transformation that’s got the approval of locals. 

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. 

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.

Rotto's new family-friendly retreat, The Lodge Wadjemup, is now open on the island, where considered design and elevated hospitality take centre stage, and winter getaways are equally appealing as the warm weather ones. 

Bark, the WA-themed spot known for serving a mean cheesy jaffle and top local brews, has shed it’s small bar status—with an expanded seating area, full kitchen and coffee window now in action.

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

Perth is looking at a stacked event calendar this sunny season. Read up on all the immersive exhibitions, festivals, sporting matches and live shows you can't miss. 

From the team behind Meelup Farmhouse, ilma Beach House has arrived in Bunker Bay, bringing Mediterranean charm and a feast of locally inspired dishes to Western Australia’s stunning South West coast.

The restaurant is bringing big, authentic Roman flavours to Perth’s northern suburbs, and they’ve got the heritage to back it up.

One of our favourite places for an afternoon of wining and dining is State Buildings. With a cluster of Perth’s premier restaurants and bars all sitting pretty in one building, you’re set up for an hourslong dining experience as you meander between venues.

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.

Bringing a bold new take on modern Mexican, the pop up bar is an electric pink paraiso of ostentatious decor and tequila-based cocktails. This is Mexicana glamour, a taqueria by way of the pastel pink lined street of Palm Strings and the glowing neon strips of Miami, a venue that invites you to sip on margaritas til the early hours.

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

A little older, a little wiser, a little more worldly, Lil’s Rooftop Bar has landed on the west end of Murray Street.

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.

The Best Fringe Shows For Kids

An early look at Lupe’s Cerveceria, a discotheque-meets-taqueria ode to the faded cantinas of Guadalajara, Jalisco and Santiago de Tequila.

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

We spoke to Brodie George about finding her love for design, empowering women, and finding inspiration in her Walmajarri mob’s desert art. 

Perth-based PhD student Freya Jackson has been studying the decline in native bees for half a decade—and her ‘bee bed’ may just be the thing to save them. 

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

Some of Perth's top hospitality insiders share their predictions on the food trends that are set to land in Perth in 2025.

Fringe World 2025 officially returns this year more dazzling, sparkly and wonderful than ever, with a tonne of local and international artists ready to blow you away with an unbelievably diverse range of shows to suit any genre you’re after. 

Committed to using only the best local ingredients, Our Ruby Girl is an equal opportunity employer and a zero-waste cafe on a mission to make a difference—and to serve breakfasts and coffees that slap.

‘Tis the season to panic buy a bottle of shiraz for your in-laws on the way to Christmas lunch. But, if you’re looking to be a little more considered (read: organised) in this year’s festive gift exchange, our 2024 gift guide is your saving grace. 

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

With so many tasty, tempting Christmas-coded food and drinks offerings across Perth throughout December, we’ve whipped up a dazzling degustation of all of the Chrissy specials available in the lead up to the 25th.

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