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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

A few old EV myths are getting in the way of people making the switch—so we’re clearing the air and setting the facts straight.

Come nightfall, Phuket's Bangla Road comes to life. Hungry hordes swarm the strip, their faces lit up the artifical neon light of overhead signs, the air thick with smoke rising from streetside market stalls, the air hot, sticky and spice-scented. That's the kind of after-dark energy inspiring BANGLA, a new Asian eating house opening in South Perth. 

Whether you’re an old-time vegan, looking for a friend, or wanting to try something new, Perth’s plant-based dining scene is thriving and so diverse. Gone are the days of sad side salad and the uninspiring single option on the menu. Perth is bringing late night pizza parlours, greasy-spoon cheat meals, high-energy fine dining, and coastal favourites.

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

Sorrento’s coast is set to welcome a luxe new steakhouse and bar, with Surreo and Bar Surreo officially revealed as the first concepts for George Kailis’ mammoth beachfront hospitality precinct, expected to open in April 2027.

Your ultimate guide to eating, exploring and staying safe in Rome as a solo traveller.

From five-minute fixes to regular rituals, these are the expert-backed tips that will have your skin shining in no time.

Here’s how to make the most of what you got, according to culinary golden girl Alex Crisp. 

From hand-rolled oshibori to 3am ramen, Tigerfish’s Brendan Scott Grey reveals what it takes to study Japanese bartending at Tokyo’s Bar High Five.

Easter is just around the corner, and if you’re sticking around Perth, consider this your sign to start locking in plans. The long weekend brings a stacked lineup of events, pop-ups and seasonal specials—think long lunches, rooftop sessions, market strolls and plenty of chocolate-fuelled indulgence. Here are all the best things to do in Perth this Easter long weekend.

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. 

Here's why your local cafe and restaurant needs your support now more than ever. 

The all-new show features high-flying acrobatics, stunning costumes and timeless tales.

Coastal views, stunning interiors and a seriously good wine list combine at Brighton Wine Bar, soon to open in Scarborough.

I was recently in a hotel lobby dining room late at night. Low lighting. The quiet clink of glassware. Suits loosened at the collar, everyone looking like they’d either just landed or were about to leave. There’s something about that in-between energy. Hotel dining rooms feel suspended in time. You could be anywhere. Any year.

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

Have your say in our cultural index championing the people, places, experiences and stays defining Australia right now. 

Golden hour aperitivo and breezy evenings are landing in Perth, setting a new rhythm for long lunches and shared plates. That’s the ethos behind FARRA, a Mediterranean-led dining concept opening inside HYDE Perth in the CBD.

We all adore the South West for its laid-back vibes and incredible views, and that's exactly what Eagle Bay Brewing Co is. Serving up handcrafted brews and good times, it's a must for when you're next in the region. 

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

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 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. 

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

Fringe World 2026 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. 

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

We asked our team's seafood fiends, fine dining connoisseurs and hosting royalty for their best tips and tricks for serving oysters at home.

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. 

Looking at where he is now, it's hard to believe that Mervyn Abraham ever doubted his path. Once a lost teen, he's now kicking serious goals and building a new career and a new life with the help of TAFE.

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.

Elisa was heading for a professional dancing career when she suffered a devastating injury, but she found a new passion, a new career and a new purpose with TAFE.

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.

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. 

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

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.

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. 

‘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. 

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.

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.

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. 

Guinness on tap, live music, authentic antiques and a whole lot of heart — welcome to Freo’s newest (and only) Irish pub.

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. 

The wait is over beer lovers, Little  Creatures is officially heading to the city with its brand new riverside venue set to open in Elizabeth Quay on Tuesday 25 November, and this is the kind of destination brewery Perth’s been begging for.

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

Newly opened Palm Beach Club is coming in hot this November with an electrifying, one-night only DJ Set from Keli Holiday.

When it comes to Asian cuisine, harmony is key. Sweet, sour, salty, bitter and spicy, five flavour pillars that, in perfect harmony, create something greater than the sum of their parts. It’s also the guiding force behind Tigerfish, Cottesloe’s sultry new coastal bar and kitchen, a soon-to-be destination eatery where the vibrant energy of Southeast Asia and the salt-kissed air of the WA coastline, an east-meets-west, fire-meets-sea fusion. 

One of Perth’s most celebrated chefs is coming home to the coast. Scott Bridger, a major driving force behind beachside dining icon Bib & Tucker, is headed back to Leighton Beach with his new coastal eatery, Pearla & Co, and with Scott at the helm we’re expecting big things.

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

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.

Wine with ice cream? It’s all the rage and works way better than you think. If you’ve spotted red wine and gelato videos taking over your feed lately, you’re not alone.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.