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“The Art Becomes The Artifact”: Meg Washington And Nick Waterman On Telling Australian Stories

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.

Under the influence

Behind The Camera With Sianna Catullo: The Filmmaker Telling Aboriginal Stories Her Way

Welcome to Under The Influence, our new guest editorship where we spotlight the people shaping culture across Australia and Aotearoa. Our second editor Sianna Catullo is the Naarm-based founder of Blakground Productions—a majority Aboriginal-owned and led production company.

Food & Drink

From Homemade Pizza To Hotpot: These Are The Best Wines For Your Weeknight Faves

Australia is home to some incredible winemakers producing delicious drops, so why not pair them with your midweek MVPs? 

Food & Drink

The Woodstock

One of Western Sydney's most iconic pubs is set to reopen this weekend as The Woodstock, following a multi-million dollar facelift by the Solotel Group. The team has done a number on what was previously known as the Carousel Inn, giving it a brand new look—new outdoor spaces, a family friendly bistro, and an events centre. 

Restaurants

Elliott’s

Elliott’s is a modern all-day bistro and live music joint from the crew behind beloved Sydney restaurants Esteban and tqm.

Bars & Pubs

We Three Bar

From mother-daughter duo Alli and Catherine, We Three Bar is a Marrickville staple with a stacked wine list, weekly specials and a lotta love for the local arts scene.

Restaurants

Vin-Cenzo’s

From the team behind Bar Copains, Vin-Cenzo’s opens on 21 August 2025—consider this your heads-up to book in early.

Things To Do

Whisky Highballs And Irish Coffees: A New Luxe Bar Just Launched And Tetsuya’s On The Menu

From Friday, 8 August until Saturday, 8 November, Suntory Bar is taking over Whisky Thief at Prefecture 48—Sydney’s first and only Japanese dining precinct.

Features

Adam Gilchrist Talks Swapping The Cricket Pitch For Agave Fields And How El Arquero Found Its Name

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.

Food & Drink

$15 Margs, Drag Bingo And Giant Yorkie Roasts: Get Around These Events And Offers For Spring

Whether you're chasing a cheeky happy hour offer, a free midweek activity or a weekend feast worthy of rounding up the crew, we’ve found something special for every day of the week.

Cafes

Skittle Lane Roastery & Coffee Bar

Skittle Lane has been brewing up a second location on Sydney's Northern Beaches in Brookvale. 

Restaurants

Gran Torino

Housed in the former Song Bird site, Gran Torino is Neil Perry's modern Italian diner in Double Bay. 

Food & Drink

Homer Rogue Taverna

Homer Rogue Taverna is a gritty, graffiti-streaked Greek restaurant in Cronulla, reminiscent of an Athens taverna.

Cafes

District Eatery

District Eatery is a sleek brunch spot in Gladesville. 

TV & Movies

31 Of The Best Netflix Documentaries To Watch In September 2025

We've rounded up the best Netflix documentaries you need to watch right now. From the intriguing to the shocking, it’s all here.

Travel

14 Spring Getaways In Australia To Book Right Now

Spring is here, and it has us itching for a sneaky getaway before peak season.

Travel

Wotif Just Dropped A Host Of Limited-Time Deals To These Top Aussie Destinations

With spring in the air, there’s no better time to rediscover the beauty of our own backyard.

Restaurants

Flaminia

Two decades after opening Pilu at Freshwater, Giovanni Pilu and Marilyn Annecchini expand their coastal legacy with Flaminia—an Italian restaurant cradled by Sydney Harbour. 

Restaurants

24 York

This swish Sydney CBD restaurant serves only one main dish: steak frites.

Restaurants

Loulou Bistro Martin Place

Loulou Bistro is now open in Martin Place with its beloved three-day steak frites and a $2 happy hour. 

Restaurants

Gina Pasta Bar

Gina Pasta Bar is a gorgeous waterfront Italian restaurant in Barangaroo from the team behind Izgara and Malika Bakehouse. 

Travel

Lobster Rolls And Long Island Beaches: How Artist Pam Hendry Resets In New York State

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

Things To Do

Dust Off Your Cowboy Boots: We’re Throwing A Country Rodeo At Marrickville Bowls

For one night only, we’re throwing a cider-sippin’, boot-scootin’ shindig at Marrickville Bowls Club. 

Things To Do

The Affordable Art Fair Is Back With A Massive New Sydney Home And Art From $100

The Affordable Art Fair is preparing to throw open the doors to its fourth Sydney edition, and this promises to be its biggest and most ambitious event yet.

Restaurants

Young Palace

Bringing personal passion to Potts Point, renowned chef Sam Young is opening his Chinese restaurant Young Palace this August. Sam Young and his partner, Grace Chen, are drawing from all of the Chinatowns they’ve travelled to around the globe, and hope to incorporate every good ingredient into their one, inclusive restaurant.

Restaurants

Scala Lane

Scala Lane is an intimate Italian wine and pasta bar in a Wynyard laneway.

Food & Drink

Bazaar And Bar

Bazaar and Bar is Brookvale's neighbourhood Indian restaurant and wine bar. 

Restaurants

Rasā House

Rasā House brings South and Southeast Asian cuisine to the Rose Bay waterfront in a cosy, eclectic, mid-century dining room.

Features

Go-To Brekkies, Leftover Lunches And Creative Dinners: Alex Crisp Shares A Week In Her Kitchen

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

Things To Do

Your Ultimate Guide to the Month-Long Party Taking Over Greenwood Hotel

Kicking off in October, this residency will be stacked with music, movies, dancing, and dating, offering more excuses to catch up IRL than you can shake a whisky highball at.

Features

Conscious Consumption: How To Shop Your Values, According To Our Team

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.

Restaurants

Canvas

Canvas is a breathtaking restaurant on level four of MCA Australia in The Rocks, blending the art and culinary worlds in an ever-changing experience.

Food & Drink

Freshie Locale

Freshie Locale is an aperitivo bar offshoot from the legends at Brookvale-based taproom, Freshwater Brewing Co. 

Cafes

La Panineria

The Italian sandwich bar does Tuscan-style schiacciata sandwiches, carbonara scrambled egg-loaded croissants, pizza by the slice, and Italian sweet treats in the Sydney CBD.

Restaurants

Toki

Toki puts an experimental spin on fine dining, bringing Asian flavours with French culinary techniques 

Gifts

Gifts For Mum: 30 Awesome Presents She’ll Actually Love

Because she’s not like a regular Mum, she’s a cool Mum who deserves some serious spoiling.

Travel

54 Of The Best Places To Stay In 2025 According To Our Travel Editor

Ready to plan your next getaway? Discover the top 50 places to stay in Australia for 2025, from secluded forest cabins to luxurious beachside resorts.

Features

Don’t Get Caught Out: Your State By State Guide To Daylight Savings

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.

Bars & Pubs

Bar Demo

Bar Demo is a late-night vinyl bar in Newtown, designed for lovers of a well-crafted drink without the fuss.

Food & Drink

Ette Sydney

Ette is a swish Sydney CBD restaurant and bar that's all about affordable, fast and fuss-free fine dining with an ever-changing menu. 

Restaurants

Shabuway

Shabuway is Sydney’s first self-service shabu shabu buffet.

Food & Drink

Felons Seafood

Felons Seafood is a dining room and bar from Felons Brewing Co. opening in Manly in late June, 2025.

Things To Do

No Pass, No Problem: Here’s The Top Free Things to Do At SXSW Sydney

Your all-access pass to music that slaps, talks that’ll blow your mind, games you can actually play and a whole lot more to keep the brain ticking and the vibes high.

News

North Sydney Pool Refurbishment: Reopening, Upgrades & What To Expect

Sydney’s iconic North Sydney Pool is reopening after major refurbishments—here’s what’s new, and when it opens.

Features

The Ultimate Guide To Designing A Trending Kitchen That Matches Your Vibe In 2025

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

Food & Drink

Bombies

Bombies is the '70s-inspired rooftop bar at the Harbord Hotel in Freshwater.

Wellness

Saint Haven Bondi Beach

Ultra-luxury private club and wellness centre Saint Haven is making the move to Sydney.

Restaurants

CANESS

The Middle Eastern tapas bar is set in the heart of Oxford Street.

Local Escapes

Hideout Cabins

90 minutes south of Sydney, Hideout’s three tiny homes provide a peaceful Southern Highlands escape set on a 140-acre working farm.

What's On

What’s On In Sydney This Week, This Month And Beyond

Your guide to what's happening in Sydney this week, the rest of September, and beyond.

Features

It’s Time We Expected More From The Brands We Love—Here’s Why

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.

Things To Do

8 Must-Do Experiences When You’re At Changi Airport In Singapore

Whether you have a couple of hours airside transiting to your next destination or you’re lucky enough to make a day of it in Jewel, we’ve sorted your next layover at Changi Airport in Singapore.

Bakeries & Delis

Buttered Sydney

Buttered is a Sydney bakery and cafe offering a selection of much-loved Korean pastries and top-notch drinks.

Restaurants

Butter

Surry Hills has a new kid on the block with Butter bringing fried chicken, bubbly, old-school urban beats and fresh kicks to our fair city. 

Wellness

Escape Bathhouse

From the crew behind the award-winning glamping retreat, Sierra Escape Mudgee, Escape Bathhouse is a wellness sanctuary landing on Sydney’s North Shore in Spring 2025. 

Restaurants

Izy.AKI

Izy.AKI is a Sydney omakase restaurant prioritising seasonal ingredients and a theatrical flair.

Things To Do

The Best Things To Do In Sydney This Weekend

Your guide to the best things to do in Sydney this weekend. 

Entertainment

It’s Happening: Here’s How To See Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life Of A Showgirl’ Movie In Australia

Grab your sparkliest cardigan, your orange-glitter nail polish, and maybe (absolutely) your dancing shoes. Taylor Swift isn’t just dropping a new album; she’s turning the release into a full-on cinema event. For two days only. The official release of Life of a Showgirl, a movie-theatre experience tied to her upcoming album of the same name, is coming to Australia from 3–5 October 2025.

Things To Do

Coffee Raves: Sydney’s New AM Party Scene Explained

Forget late nights—Sydney’s new rave culture runs on caffeine. Here are all the details on coffee raves and where to experience the city’s morning party scene.

Bars & Pubs

Cruise Bar

Iconic Sydney waterfront spot Cruise Bar has had an extensive renovation, giving this harbourside destination a luxury facelift and a complete menu makeover. 

Bars & Pubs

Chalky’s

From the team behind Bucketty’s Brewing Co, Chalky’s is the Northern Beaches’ first dedicated pool hall, with karaoke, a sports bar and a cocktail den. 

Restaurants

Tqm.

Tequila Mockingbird has had a makeover, returning as tqm., a sunny South American eatery with a Michelin-rated Venezuelan chef bringing theatre and soul to the table. 

Bars & Pubs

Herbs Taverne

Herbs Taverne is a popcorn-fuelled, psychedelic negroni playground in Sydney's CBD from the team behind Bar Planet, Cantina OK!, Centro 86 and Tio’s. 

News

Warringah Freeway Upgrade Sydney: Closures, Delays & Insider Tips

The Warringah Freeway Upgrade project is under construction to make that post-work nightmare of chock-a-block traffic disappear for Sydneysiders. While it's still in progress, we’ve put together the must-know details of road closures and changes to read before your next buckle-up.

TV & Movies

62 Of The Best Movies On Netflix Australia To Stream Tonight (September 2025)

Stay updated with the best movies and documentaries on Netflix Australia this month. Your ultimate streaming guide is here.

Shopping

5 Reasons You Should Consider Investing In An eBike

No, it's not just you—eBikes are everywhere right now.

Wellness

Soak Bathhouse Alexandria

Soak Bathhouse's first Sydney location is a 700-square-metre wellness hub with several pools, spas, saunas and more.

Bars & Pubs

The Norfolk

The Norfolk champions local Redfern businesses with an old-school Aussie menu in the front, and Ricos Tacos in the courtyard.

Bars & Pubs

Bar Freda’s

Bar Freda’s is back in Chippendale, with a two-storey site, frozen cocktails, and lasagne croquettes.

Local Escapes

Australia Street Suites

Australia Street Suites is a boutique hotel and luxury foodie escape in Sydney's Inner West.