Urban List Features

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.

Fresh off the release of his new single Ecstasy, 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 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.

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.

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.