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Which would be worse, to live as a monster, or to die as a good man?

Sydney this week has been packed with mysteries, urban legends, art shows, an early morning lunar eclipse and one floating villa to rival your mate's sparkly Sicilian summer. 

The Unseen, a new Brisbane-based underwear label, has just launched and stands for all that underwear should: diversity, our planet and everyone’s right to underwear. 

Artist slash skater boy Shaun Gladwell has revealed a major survey exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art, featuring his most famous videos and some new VR work. 

Including Mac ‘n cheese toasties and Mamee noodles.

This massive mythical blow up is the world’s largest inflatable unicorn, putting all of your reg-size Sunnylife unicorns to shame.

And it casually features over 400 wines.

Juan for the road.

These dishes are absolute gnoch-outs. 

Because Dry July doesn’t have to be boring.

Order any size, with your choice of milk, and as many as you like.

Go hard on all the good stuff for an epic cause.

He’s back.

 And there’s also a truffle cream-filled doughnut to get around.

Escape the city and disconnect this winter with a weekend all about wine, wellness and nature.

We’re bringing you five thrifty online hacks you need to get around.

Pour decisions, wine not?

Wanderlusters take note, here’s everything you need to eat, see and do in the dreamy town of Wanaka.

Spice up your life.

With this culinary country’s national day coming up, there is a lot to celebrate from our corner of the world—and happily—a tonne of Sydney venues to get in on the Bastille Day spirit.

It’s been closed for the last two years but now, it’s back.

Hosted at the Marrickville Bowlo, Hiccup Sustainable Art Party will feature climate change-inspired installations from 11 artists and a whole lot of live music. 

Not a drill.

 You’re in for truffle pie and fish finger sandwiches.

Inspired by the six head of cattle that arrived with the First Fleet, 6 Head features harbour views, history and some of the best steak we've ever sampled. 

Including cheesy gorgonzola.

Forget your twenties, your thirties are where it’s at, and we’re so ready for our Jennifer Garner moment.  

Plus boozy eggnog and crackling ham sliders.

On the menu are next level mugs of Milos, rose water hot chocolates and cups of the good stuff loaded with coconut.

 SASH, one of Australia’s most popular Japanese-fusion restaurants brought with it a funky, new space inspired by Japan’s izakaya bars and a menu speckled with South American flair.

Equal parts enviable subtropical climate, riverside charm, and booming gastronomic scene, Brisbane is alive with bold confidence—and rightly so.

Perhaps the only thing better than a delicious bowl of pasta is the satisfaction and bragging rights you get from making the whole meal yourself from scratch. 

If you’re keen to spend a weekend out and about exploring new cultural and culinary destinations and want to immerse yourself in Sydney’s rich history, we have just the itinerary.

Barangaroo House, arguably one of Barangaroo’s most interesting buildings, is throwing a winter festival across each of its three sprawling levels.

After a light reno, The Old Fitz is back online—with an epic new menu from former Quay and Sepia chef, Nick Hill. 

Through his Adelaide eatery Orana, Jock Zonfrillo been passionately championing cooking and ingredients drawn from First Nations food culture—a subject he’s been investigating for just shy of two decades. And in August, he’ll be bringing Orana to Sydney for a one-month-only restaurant residency.

From an exploration on the sensitivities and complexities of love in a former cop station to the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, rooftop art brunch and art infused with rock-climbing, these are the best exhibitions to see in Sydney in July. 

Winter just got that much better.

If it’s been a while since you’ve gotten together with your mates or spent some quality time with significant other and you’re struggling to find something that ticks all the boxes, we’re here to help you with your hunt.

Winter wouldn't be the same without this fragrant, boozy beverage and luckily, there's a heap of Sydney bars perfecting their mulled wine brew right now so you can enjoy a piping hot cup of the good stuff tonight. 

So pho-king good.

The mammoth line-up has finally dropped so mark your calendars.

LED-lit and actually as amazing as it sounds.

Not only is the delicate fruity taste making our mouths water, but the blush colour was made to be 'grammed.

​To say Australians are patriotic is an understatement. Pair this with a growing trend towards conscious shopping and away from fast fashion, it’s clear there is a resurgence of local labels that embrace quality materials and deliver timeless pieces worth the investment.

Feat. 100 tonnes of actual snow. 

This OG rooftop spot has had a fresh reno too. 

Sitting at the world’s edge, as far south as you can go before hitting Antarctica, lies a small but bountiful isle. Where lush rainforests intersect with white-sand beaches and snow-capped mountains meet platypus-inhabited rivers, Tasmania is quintessentially Australian—but with a twist. 

Picture yourself in the middle of a 100-square metre field of continuous rainfall, except whenever you move, the droplets avoid you like bullets in the Matrix—you’re fully immersed in the rain while simultaneously protected from it. Art group Random International’s monumental artwork, Rain Room, will make its Southern Hemisphere debut in Melbourne, having already captivated over half a million patrons worldwide. 

Chuuka is a collab between chefs from Sokyo and Melbourne’s Lee Ho Fuk, and it's opening very soon. 

Let the feast begin.

And it’s adults only.

Made for adults and 250 metres above the ground.

Date night just got better.

All the alcohol, sans hangover.

Cue all the paranormal activity.

Shower your indoor space with green life. 

Load up on GF bao buns, dumplings, mango pancakes and green tea ice-cream. 

Dog lover's rejoice!

 Portugal's capital city is fast becoming a go-to destination for wanderlusters. 

Back by popular demand.

Free shakes? Bring it on.

Nestled inside a glass house. 

Plus old school games like Pac-Man and Mario Kart.

Aperol, Italy’s iconic drink of choice, is turning the ripe old age of 100 and to celebrate, Fratelli Fresh has launched a month-long Italian extravaganza so you can ‘live as the Italians do’ right here in Sydney.

Worth it.

Pack it up, pack it in.

We talk with Clean Coast Collective co-founder, Natalie, about their plastic-free mission, how others can get involved and why progress is more important than perfectionism.

Time to soak up the good stuff.

And keep an eye out for the hidden disco.

We talk with Crema Joe co-founder, Kayla, about the shocking impact of single-use coffee capsules and why recycling isn’t always the answer.

Hosted at The George and called Media Noche (“midnight” in Spanish), this special middle-of-the-night event will feature five courses, and—to jolt you awake if you were starting to nod off—a tequila shot and a glass of pet nat fizz on arrival.

It’s called the “Smokers Delight”.

Charcoaled and grilled to perfection.

Meet Gabreal Marial, the entirely self-funded co-founder of WavyLand. He's one of a few legeneds working very hard to bring the spark back to Sydney's music scene. 

Away is here, and they’re hosting a series of inspiring entrepreneurial fireside chats with leading Aussie entrepreneurs to celebrate.  

Abso-bloody-lutely.

It started off as a vegetarian mainstay in Surry Hills, with vegan and gluten-free feeds peppered through the menu, but now Yulli’s has taken the full-blown plant-based plunge and there’s no turning back.

That means tahini cakes and breakfast mezze plates.

Grab your partner in wine.

This winter, Butter have got a trio of very tasty truffle items and upgrades on a limited edition menu that has us wondering if this might be Sydney’s most extra truffle menu. 

How many movies can you see in a week?

A neighbourhood of around-the-clock hospitality is ahead.

The perfect winter feed does not exi–

So you can get closer to the Blue Lakes.

For those post-long weekend money feels.

In the only news you need to hear this week, a massive event is coming to Sydney dedicated to cheese and wine. 

Set to have 6000 seats and landing this month.

Hans Zimmer, musical genius and composer of almost every epic movie score in existence, will be touring the East Coast of Australia this spring.

Did you know that by 2050 the oceans could have more plastic than fish? Scary, huh? To help prevent that frightening statistic becoming a reality, this weekend, as part of World Oceans Day, SEA LIFE is hosting its first ever 24-Hour Global Beach Clean

Left it last minute to sort out your Sydney Film Festival schedule and freaking at all the selling fast and sold out movies?  Have no fear, we’ve got your back with 10 of the best still up for grabs.

Return To Rio is back bigger than ever.

If you’re looking for the ultimate joint to get your comfort food on, we found it.

It’s screening in Sydney tonight. 

From 1-30 June, revered Australian contemporary artist, Elliott Routledge—aka FUNSKULL—will take over The Galeries larger-than-life Light Arc.

Dan Hong, lover of sneakers and maker of some of Sydney’s tastiest dishes, is due to host a pop-up to hero the greatness that was Lotus.

Get ready for a new chapter for The Basement, a new punch of support for live music in Sydney and something a bit new from the Mary's crew. 

Getting off the beaten track is the best way to holiday, and we can’t think of a place that makes it more convenient than Japan.

Let’s chat about breaking a dirty, little habit. No, we don’t mean your daily 3pm chocolate binge, we’re talking about using and abusing plastic for just about everything. The time has come to give it all up. 

Praise be: Magnum Pleasure Stores are back.

And it lands in Sydney this October.

You can also expect a dedicated Glühwein Hut for all your spiced mulled wine antics.

This week Sydney officially got cold, but don't worry—the legends and heroes at The Duke in Enmore have an excellent solution: complimentary mulled wine, porter and snacks. 

Sweet dreams are made of (melted) cheese.

Sorry if you wanted to sleep.

On a rooftop, overlooking the harbour.

Plus an Alpine Bar dedicated to the good stuff.

Truffle season is well and truly in.

Plus a secret Grammy Award-winning line-up.

Recently our favourite neighbour and holiday getaway, Bali, announced a ban on single-use plastic. Hi-five Indonesia! And now we’ve found one of the coolest ways to help them out in their mission.

Championing a new era of live music and late nights in Sydney. 

Ever catch yourself staring at a kid’s bouncy castle and wishing you were still allowed on one, without the worry of deflating the whole thing? We don’t blame you. There’s good news for all you kidults though, the world’s largest inflatable theme park is coming to Australia and your dreams will finally come true.

From 140 characters to Periscope, live streaming and video everywhere—Lottie Laws is the force helping to evolve Twitter’s video experience for a world on the move.  

Soak up dreamy art and feast on popping treats.

Hand in your annual leave now, a dreamy food festival is hitting the Sunshine Coast and it’s the perfect excuse for your next luxury escape.

The Nike c/o Virgil Abloh running collab Athlete In Progress is set to drop next month. We caught up with Nike designer Jarrett Reynolds to unpack the story behind the collection.

Welcome to winter. 

Forget far-off European destinations—one of the most culturally rich cities in the world is sitting pretty right here in our own backyard.

Plus light-up doughnuts, waffles on sticks and monster cookie sambos.

Handmade and steamed fresh to order.

Update your wardrobe and dive into the online shopping mayhem that is Click Frenzy with these epic buys. 

Enter 2019, a golden age of fandoms.

Packed with snow, chalets, fairy lights and all melted cheese and mulled wine.

Listen Out has dropped its 2019 line-up and it’s massive.

For everyone chasing the sun for Euro summer—we’ve handpicked a few warm weather style essentials from our favourite Aussie labels to prepare you for sunny days and balmy nights to come.

From the labels that pay tribute to Sydney’s coveted city beach lifestyle, to those that have completely shaken up the industry and skyrocketed to global style royalty, these are our favourite Sydney labels. 

Fuelling yourself for the plethora of Vivid exhibitions and activities is just as important as the event itself. 

When the chilly season hits, it’s the perfect excuse for a winter getaway (log fire mandatory).

We sent Sydney photographer Darren Luk behind the scenes to snap Fashion Week’s most stylish—from Emma Mulholland’s “Lousy Souvenir Shop” launch party at Paramount House Hotel to backstage at the hyped up Double Rainbouu and Ten Pieces shows and more.

We visited the home-studio of Ten Pieces ahead of their hyped Resort ’20 Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia presentation (in the pool at Icebergs) to talk about no-rules streetwear and cosmic disco. 

Sweet summer vacation vibes were a strong vibe across the board, with Resort ’20 collections taking you from a midday picnic through to sundowner drinks poolside and glamorous disco nights.

A pop-up featuring ultraviolet desserts and luminescent Messina mushroom cakes is coming. 

Announcing it via Instagram, the California-based label unveiled the collaboration with four short animated video clips, each featuring the colors of the four houses of Hogwarts.

We visit the studio of Sydney-based designer Emma Mulholland of Holiday the Label as she prepares for her summer souvenir-themed pop-up for Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia 2019. 

For one night only!

The Sydney designers staged a stunning sunset presentation in the Chinese Garden of Friendship for their new Resort '20 collection. 

Is this real life?

Wine for $4.50? We're all in.

P.E Nation brought a G-Wagon full of energy to Fashion Week yesterday, revealing their new denim line and a major collab.  

Cue all the pickles, mustard, slow-cooked beef and beer.

Fashion’s obsession with retro shows no sign of slowing down—but you’ll want to pause the 90s for a minute. Get ready to embrace the 70s.

​Working out in winter comes with pros and cons. Con: when the mercury dips, resisting the siren song of your duvet in favour of a sweaty sesh ain’t easy. Pro: if you put in the hard yards now you’ll be in peak form for summer and all of its skin-baring shenanigans. Decisions, decisions.

 Welcome to the future.

For a limited time only, The Collectionist Hotel in Sydney is offering Magnum on demand. We repeat—Magnum on demand.

Japan is on everyone’s lips these days, but there’s so much to this island country than the bright lights of Tokyo. Don’t get us wrong, Tokyo is incredible as always, but getting off the beaten track and exploring what’s on offer in Sapporo, Fukuoka, Nagasaki and Osaka will well and truly make you fall in love with this country (if you haven’t already).

It’s the first portrait of a Chinese Australian to win the major art prize.

Twenty-seven years later and Pennywise is back.

That’s right, you’ve read correctly: Netflix series ‘Mindhunter’ is slated to return for a second season this August and we are beyond excited.

 You’ll get free servings of the good stuff… enough said.

From beachside runways shows to fashion-inspired painting classes and astrology-themed parties, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia 2019 is looking pretty good. 

It lands on screens next month.

Makefree May is an initiative to help raise money for the Human Kind Project; a non-for-profit organisation working with dozens of countries and over 190 world leaders to end extreme poverty, world hunger, injustices and inequality in the world’s most under privileged nations. Working with local women and girls on the ground in local communities, the Human Kind Project helps fund education and supports individuals to build financially sustainable futures for their families. 

Sneaker Con is popping up in Sydney this month. 

With Pokémon-inspired burgers, desserts and cocktails.

These Sydney sneaker stores have you covered for everything from limited edition kicks to high fashion trainers and staple sneakers from streetwear giants.

The Carter opened in Sydney's CBD in 2017, but is now relaunching with a slick makeover dedicated to Bey and Jay, their chart-topping hits and the highs and lows of their iconic relationship.

It’s iconic for a reason.

Cue the excitement.

Consider this a ‘quick fix’ guide with long term benefits, an easy lesson in ‘how to adult’ or a cheat sheet for every self-help book that your parents passively aggressively bought for your birthday.

Hands down, these are the most extra outfits from the Met Gala 2019 red carpet. 

Whether you want to gift something sentimental, practical or inspiring, Mother’s Day is a chance to to show mum you care and thank her for being the boss that brought you into the world. Here’s your ultimate Mother’s Day guide.

It includes an exclusive interview with Billy McFarland.

On Sunday only!

Here’s everything to see and do.

Creator of covetable minimalist jewellery, Holly Ryan, is hosting her first ever pop-up in Sydney. 

Get around the taco and tequila life this weekend.

Loosen your belts, because Ramadan Street Food Festival is taking over the streets of Auburn for one night only.

It’s hitting IKEA stores across Australia this month.

If you’ve been vibing Billie’s heavy, gothic inspired silverware, meet Melbourne based Heart of Bone—the label behind most of Billie’s iconic chains and rings.

You’d be hard pressed to find someone who doesn’t adore sartorial sister act Jess and Stef Dadon. From their perfectly curated Instagram account How Two Live (with 99k followers and counting), to their brand-new podcast and amazing vegan shoe range TWOOBS, the siblings are the definition of boss babes.

Our stunning Emerald City is full of splendour to explore, but can you really call yourself a true Sydneysider if you haven’t climbed the Harbour Bridge, smashed a Mary’s burger or seen a gig at the Opera House? With the help of Sydney BridgeClimb we’re serving up the unforgettable experiences every true Sydneysider has done (or should do). How many can you tick off?

Blessed be the fight.

One of the world’s great food cities, Hong Kong is a cultural whiplash when it comes to culinary offerings. There’s the traditional: epic yum cha, elaborate banquets. The weird: Spam sandwiches, snake soup. And the wonderful: pineapple buns, culinary festivals.

Kinokuniya is celebrating Free Comic Book Day by giviing a massive 13,000 copies away for free. 

There is an epic line-up of must-see movies coming to the big screens this May and nothing screams movie night like the colder weather we are welcoming along with the new month. There is a range of genres showing in the new releases, from rom-coms to war-films and everything in between.

This winter, dare to wear your denim a little differently and play with a few different cuts, crops and colourways.

As part of Urban List Music Month we're bringing light on the artists that are shaping the music industry from the ground up.

Nike’s iconic marathon shoe has copped a scientific, athlete-approved upgrade and is said to actually make you run, on average, faster.

Yes, you read that right. AirAsia has launched a bunch of budget friendly prices on some awesome holiday destinations, so get booking. 

Featuring a set of super exclusive parties with complimentary drinks and bar snacks, stand-up comedy, DJs and special musical guests.

Redfern is home to quirky casual eateries, wild dive bars that champion order-in Chinese and a collection of offbeat but charming date spots. Here are a few of our favourite Redfern restaurants. 

The weather isn’t getting any warmer, so it’s time to take stock on last year’s wardrobe staples and get prepared for the chill of 2019. To help get you on your way, we’ve teamed up with Stockland Merrylands to rustle-up all your winter essentials for the cooler season.

The US cult beauty giant has just teased the world with word of a new product launch. While sister product line Glossier Play has been taking over our Instagram accounts since its own launch just a few months ago, you’d be forgiven for thinking that Glossier HQ had its hands full with the new line. But you’d be dead wrong.

Secret’s out, the world’s best winter holiday is only a short flight away. Just over the Tasman you’ll find fresh powder to shred, idyllic hot pools, gourmet eats and luxury retreats. 

An immersive and theatrical skateboarding event is hitting the Cutaway at Barangaroo and it's certainly one for the weekend hit list. 

A huge survey of infamous French-American artist Marcel Duchamp's work has arrived in Sydney. In the exhibition, called The Essential Duchamp, is his urinal installation, a strange and storied icon of twentieth-century art. 

Expect free, freshly shucked oysters on entry.

Meet Limited Collective—a pretty special Sydney label that aims to continue the real legacy of streetwear with unique limited-edition pieces from recycled fabrics and dead stock.

Randwick is a sneaky hub of global eats.

Described as “earth, people and animal-friendly”, each one of Wolfgang Scout's plush jumpers is hand knitted by Indian artisans, made using Australian yarn and hand-dyed with natural and organic dyes. 

And prosciutto-infused bourbon.

The age old saying ‘prevention vs cure’ rings true in almost all scenarios; and so, it turns out, is also true in the world of cosmetic injectables.

Experience sumo first hand—with sushi, bento boxes and sake too. 

We’re adults now, and being an adult means taking the entertaining game seriously. So, to help you up your game we’ve partnered with Pepsi and the legends at Jimmy Brings to bring you the ultimate hacks for pimping your bar cart on a budget.

With winter hibernation fast approaching, we’re ready to rug up and take on the world, despite the questionable temperature.

Tinnies, slushie bars and two-up.

With all the hype around the startup scene, and all the money being made, it’s no wonder people are looking at how they can get involved.

From the same team that brought you Holey Moley and Strike Bowling.

 The Houses Awards champion the country’s most jaw-droppingly beautiful architecturally designed digs. Peep a few of the Sydney homes that have been shortlisted to win this year.

We break down the ins and outs of recovery—the fitness trend that's all about self-care, revival, giving yourself a well-deserved break and super restorative downtime. 

When you’re thinking about an overseas holiday away from the tourist hordes, Bali is probably the last place that springs to mind. And while it’s true that highly popular spots like Ubud and Seminyak are still likely to provide the respite you so desperately need, there are many beautiful and tranquil areas of Bali delightfully free from crowds just waiting to be explored.

Eat all the eggs. And cocktails. Always cocktails. 

The annual event when the world’s biggest, freshest and best beauty brands come together in New York City for one mammoth weekend to celebrate all things beauty, Beautycon is a cult movement just as much as it is a ‘trade’ event.

Don’t miss out on Easter just because you’re dietary-challenged. 

This Barcelona festival is making headlines for its 50/50 talent split including Tame Impala, Miley Cyrus, Charli XCX, Future and Nas.

To celebrate the relaunch and reno of their George Street flagship, Culture Kings are giving away Yeezys, Fear of God and Travis Scott x Air Jordan kicks. 

If you’re looking for a zen dining experience, you might want to check out the Peninsula Hotel in Hong Kong.

Your cure for the long weekend.

If you were devastated when news broke out last year about Childish Gambino cancelling his Australian tour, hang tight, because we’re about to serve you a generous slice of good news pie.

It’s almost been a whopping four years since her last album, but we’ve finally gotten word that Grimes is coming out with a new LP, so drop everything you’re doing and listen up. A few weeks ago, Grimes took to social media to unveil details about her forthcoming LP titled Miss_Anthropocene, a concept album about the anthropomorphic goddess of climate change.

Cub Sport is the alt-pop group from Brisbane taking the world by storm. Step inside the wardrobes of frontmen and loved-up dreamers Tim Nelson and Sam Netterfield. 

Game of Thrones fans better book their tickets to Banbridge, Ireland, because a Game of Thrones studio tour is coming to Northern Ireland in 2020.

Bring on the $5 beers and bike shorts.

Whether you'd define yourself as a space-geek or not, call it wild fascination or complete lunacy, we've all dreamed of flying to outer space and walking on the moon at some point in our lives. Well, guess what? Museum of the Moon is making that trip to space seem a lot closer than you would think...

Today, the label that brilliantly fuses activewear, streetwear and fashion into one covetable package, has revealed their latest drop.

As well as featuring some very impressive self-heating tech, the design is a rehash of Ralph Lauren’s 1997 Olympic athlete apparel—a jacket that was one of the most collectible items of the 90s. 

Welcome to your weekly urban culture wrap.

Head here for beers, vegan hot dogs and tonnes of sustainable items to shop (including house plants and herbs). 

Until the end of April, The Grounds of Alexandria has created a dessert haven for all sugar-fanatics to drool over.

Everyone’s favourite label-less label MUJI has just opened its first domestic hotel, and they’re doing things a little differently.

Smoking Gun Bagels have dropped their bagel hot cross bun hybrid and it is delicious. 

Mona Farm boasts one of the most significant collections of contemporary art in regional NSW.

Your first look at Timon and Pumbaa.

His close team of songwriters and musicians have worked to finalise the late DJ’s unfinished album.

Shucked and ready.

Whether you’ve managed to snag a ticket to Palm Springs or you’re just wanting to exude some of those Cali vibes, these are the three biggest beauty trends we’re predicting at Coachella Music Festival 2019.

In a world first, Single O has renovated their Surry Hills flagship with some sweet looking self-service coffee taps. 

And it's a wake-up call.

We're all ears.

Melbourne’s much-loved Gotcha Fresh Tea is launching their first Sydney store this month, so get ready to sip on all of their dreamy sweet, fruity, tapioca pearl-loaded beverages.

All you need is a plane ticket and a dream. Time to get saving…

And it’s in Sydney’s famous new “eat street”.

Tommy Hilfiger has revealed a rehash of its original 1986 Coca-Cola capsule and— with everyone being into polo shirts, rugby jerseys and boxy silhouettes right now—it’s all the 80s throwback vibes you could possibly need.

As far as dream jobs go, they don’t get much greater than owning your own record label. Top that off with the fact that you’re only 23 years old and you’ve got Perth music mogul in the making, Vincent Tolefe. Transforming his love of beats into Your Angle Records, Tolefe is solid proof that hard work, patience and passion are all the ingredients you need for the kind of day job most could only image.  

This is the moving story behind Beychella.

Bring on April 13.

teamLab gave us Borderless in Tokyo and The Universe Of Water Particles in Shanghai, and now they’ve decided to bless the world with Forest Of Life & Future Park in Guangzhou, China. It’s opening at the end of this month, so get excited.

Three solid hours of blueberry spritz and mezze.

Here, we chat to Bella, 23, about how she knuckled down to save enough money on her account coordinator salary to live it up at Coachella—so you can be armed and ready with savings next year.

So, you’re thinking about heading to the playa for the first time?