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Brush Off Your Opera Gloves, Madama Butterfly Is Returning To Sydney Harbour This Autumn

Now is the perfect time to soak up some cultural experiences and Opera Australia has just the thing with their 2023 production…

Things To Do

Rule Breaking And Rebelling: How This Melbourne Barbershop Is Changing The Hairstyling Game For Good

We sat down with Little Rebel Barbershop owner, Rhia Rebel, to find out how they run their cutting-edge business. 

Europe

Win A Trip To Paris For You And A Plus One Thanks To Netflix

 High-energy action flick Murder Mystery 2 is exploding onto our Netflix screens this week and is ready to entertain and…

Local Escapes

W Sydney

Darling Harbour, NSW

The stunning wave-shaped W Sydney hotel will open in October 2023.…

Bars & Pubs

Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel

Watsons Bay, NSW

Nestled on the harbour near Vaucluse, Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel is a Sydney…

Cafes

Aloha Mate

Manly, NSW

As the name so perfectly suggests, Aloha Mate brings the tropical flavours of Hawaii…

What's On

Spine-Tingling Immersive Experience SÉANCE Will Return To Sydney In 2023

Australia’s scariest experience is returning to Sydney and you need tickets, stat

What's On

Experience The Exclusive HOTA Pop Masters Exhibition Up Late This Month

Experience HOTA's world-exclusive exhibition, Pop Masters: Art from Mugrabi Collection, New York in a whole new light on two…

Career & Money

How A Credit Score Is Actually Calculated And How It Can Impact You

Credit scores are a mysterious beast. How do they actually work? How are they even calculated? And what does that mean to the average…

Music

The Joy Of Performing And Embracing Spontaneity With Producer, Kid Fiction

For artists like Isaac who are drawn to creating, music is undeniably in their blood, so we've teamed up with Australian Red Cross…

Music

Finding Creativity Through Routine And The Importance Of Giving Back With Memphis LK

We’ve linked up with Australian Red Cross Lifeblood to take you on a deep dive into Australian artists with music in their…

Career

World Record Holder And Paralympian, Michael Roeger On The Joy Of Running

As part of The Run Up, we chatted to Michael about his journey—what keeps him coming back to running time and again despite the…

Career

Gold-Medalist Ellia Green On The Value Of Sharing And His Journey To Running Happy

As part of The Run Up, a project to unearth the stories of some of Australia's most passionate runners to get you motivated to lace…

Wellness

Ultra Marathon Champion Jacqui Bell On Conquering Challenges One Step At A Time

As part of The Run Up, a project to unearth the stories of some of Australia's most passionate runners to get you motivated to lace…

Fitness

How One Run Turned Into A Life-Changing Passion With Attica Sous Chef, George Wintle

From community and structure, to how life has changed in the whirlwind eighteen months since that first run, we chat with Wintle about his…

News

Use Your Phone To Unlock A Sweet Ride With This New Car Rental App

KINTO is the car share revolution that lets you enjoy the freedom of flexible rental terms for an hour, a day or weeks on end, from a…

What's On

A Free 5-Day Street Party Is Taking Over The Cahill Expressway

The multi-day street party is hosted on the Cahill Expressway is back. 

Art & Design

The Multi-Sensory Van Gogh Exhibition Is Returning To Sydney This Week

The smash-hit immersive exhibition is coming back to Sydney.

Things To Do

Watch Love Actually With A Live Orchestra This Christmas

Love Actually in Concert will be heading our way this December, just in time for Christmas. 

Travel

Dive Australia’s First Buoyant Reef Now On The GC

Get your flippers ready and slip into your scuba suit, Wonder Reef is finally here. Wonder Reef is the much-anticipated, premier dive…

News

Win One Of 40 Holidays To Celebrate Flight Centre’s 40th Birthday

It’s Flight Centre’s 40th birthday and they want to celebrate by shouting 40 holidays. 

News

Disability Advocate Hannah Diviney On Her Debut Book And The Power Of Representation

Welcome to 30 Faces, a celebration of 30 individuals changing the world by 2030. A destination to unearth how they got here, what fuels…

Markets & Food Events

Junipalooza Festival Is Coming To Sydney For The First Time This August

Featuring over 100 gins, Junipalooza, London’s massive gin tasting festival, is coming to Sydney in 2022.

Entertainment

From A Viral Instagram Post To Building A Social Movement With Chanel Contos

It’s pretty remarkable to think an entire movement can be born from a powerful Instagram post. But that’s exactly what…

Things To Do

Run, Don’t Walk Sydney’s Only Challenge Room Venue, Hijinx Hotel Is Now Open

The masterminds behind Holey Moley, Archie Brothers and La Di Darts are at it again, opening the doors to Hijinx Hotel—a…

News

Grab Your Passport Because Virgin Australia Flights To Bali Are Officially Back

After a long two-year hiatus, daily Virgin Australia flights to Bali (Denpasar) from Sydney are officially back.

Food & Drink

Give Your Bar Cart A Glow Up With Starward’s Ginger Beer Cask Whisky

There are many iconic duos in life. Mac and cheese, Kath and Kim, coffee and donuts. And now, we bring you ginger beer and whisky. …

News

How And Where To Vote, How To Vote Early And Where You Can Find A Democracy Sausage

We're rolling into the pointy end of the 2022 Federal election and it's time to cast your vote; whichever way you're swinging…

Style & Design

Lounge In Style With New Balance’s Inclusive And Gender-Neutral Range

As loungewear continues to be the foundation of modern style, it's not surprising that many of us look to sportswear brands for…

Career & Money

Artist Bianca Beers On Noughties Wardrobe Keepsakes And Unapologetic Style

We sat down with Western Sydney artist Bianca Beers to chat about growing up in a Paris Hilton-inspired style era (we’re talking…

Things To Do

Creator And Digital Artist Tara Chandra On Standing Out Over Fitting In

“Eclectic, colourful and over-accessorised” is how Sydney creator and digital artist Tara Chandra describes her…

Career & Money

Join The Nationwide Search For Changemakers Shaping The Next Decade

We’re shining the spotlight on climate activists, First Nations rights advocates, eco innovators, sustainable fashion designers,…

Things To Do

Take Your Paint And Sip Night To New Heights On Top Of A Skyscraper

Fact: The perfect evening is one filled with friends, wine and blissful sunsets. Sydney and Melbourne locals, you’re in luck; a new…

Food & Drink

You And Your Mates Could Win An Unforgettable Starward Whisky Dining Experience At Chin Chin

The cooler months just got a whole lot hotter, because the legends at Starward are (quite literally) bringing whisky to the dinner table…

News

Refresh Your Athleisure Aesthetic With Canterbury’s Bold Limited Edition Capsule

Wave goodbye to yoga-style comfies; there's a more striking athleisure aesthetic in town. In case you missed it, bright and bold…

News

#WaitingOnZuck: Here’s Why You Won’t See Any News From Us Today

Around this time last year, The Australian Government, Department of Treasury (℅ Josh Frydenberg) introduced the News Media Bargaining…

Travel

Virgin Australia Is Having A Huge Sale On Flights To Melbourne

We know you won’t need any encouragement to get around Virgin Australia’s latest flight sale. We’re talking flights from…

Markets & Food Events

Pinot Palooza Is Returning To Sydney For Two Pinot Noir-Fuelled Days

This is not a drill, everyone's fave wine fest, Pinot Palooza, is officially returning to the thirsty city of Sydney after two…

Things To Do

Bowl In Style With The New ‘High Roller’ Experience That Needs To Be Seen To Be Believed

The connoisseurs of bowling entertainment Strike, have partnered with Furphy and legendary artist Steen Jones to bring you the ‘High…

Things To Do

Don’t Miss Your Last Chance To See Hamilton The Musical Before It Leaves Sydney

The award-winning musical has captivated Australian audiences but now the production will be drawing the curtains closed on Sunday, 27…

News

Where To Get Respirator Face Masks (N95, KN95 & P2) In Sydney And Why You Need Them

Remember the omicron variant is highly transmissible, so you're better off with a respirator style that protects against finer…

News

This Grocery Delivery App Is Delivering Rapid Antigen Tests To Your Door Within 10 Minutes

Want to see your mates? Take a RAT test. Keen to head interstate? Better take a RAT test. Finally going on that post-isolation date? Take…

News

NSW COVID Update: Reporting Your Positive RAT Result Is Now Mandatory

Up to date news about the ongoing COVID-19 crisis in Sydney and NSW. 

Things To Do

This Simple Hack Will Save You Serious Coin This Sale Season

It’s that time of year again—Christmas is right around the corner and with it comes countless crazy sales and deals to…

News

How To Nab Your Ticket To Sydney’s Fireworks This Year

If you and your crew are already loosely throwing out ideas and penciling plans but, like us, haven’t yet cemented them, we’re…

Food & Drink

Score Same-Day Delivery On Summer’s Must-Have Wine Range

What if we told you that the holier-than-thou bagged wine was set for a major comeback? 

Style & Design

Lift Your Summer Wardrobe With These Fresh Summer Tees And Totes For Under $35

Urban List is turning 10 and we’re in the mood to celebrate. And what better way to celebrate than by dropping some sweet-looking…

Food & Drink

Move Over Vodka, Here’s Why Shochu Is Our New Favourite Spirit

If, like us, you love to indulge in a cheeky bev or two and you’re always on the hunt for new and delicious things to try—…

News

Palm Beach Could House Australia’s Very First Urban Night Sky Park

In order for the Urban Night Sky Park to be legit, Northern Beaches Council would have to host four events on the site annually which could…

News

New Plans Show Sydney Harbour With Floating Pools And Artificial Islands

Such could be the future of Sydney Harbour in a big vision that would turn its waterways into a swimmer’s paradise and an aquatic…

Entertainment

Why The New Ridley Scott Blockbuster Will Have You On The Edge Of Your Seat

It’s time to splurge on popcorn buckets as big as your head, frozen cokes and choc-tops because 20th Century Studios' newest…

Food & Drink

Connoisseur And Koko Black Just Dropped The Flavour Collab That Will Thrill Your Senses

Life is full of iconic duos. Kylie and Kendall. Billie Elish and Nike. Supreme and Louis Vuitton.  Call it the Virgil Abloh…

Restaurants

More Dine & Discover Vouchers Are Being Dished Out For Summer

This week, newbie Premier Dominic Perrottet announced that he would be "doubling down" on Dine & Discover, topping us all up with…

What's On

Start Your Engines, Sydney’s Rooftop Drive-In Cinema Is Back

The legends at Mov’in Bed (that’s the epic bed cinema that occupied a rooftop in Moore Park across summer) have rebranded to…

News

Here’s Everything To Know About Martin Place’s Insane $170m Transformation

Come 2022, the heart of Sydney’s CBD will look very different.

News

The 50-Metre-Long Rainbow Footpath At Coogee Beach Is Here To Stay

Randwick Councillors just voted unanimously to keep the art installation as a celebration of diversity and inclusiveness.

Food & Drink

Five Guys First Ever Australian Store Opens In Sydney Next Week

Yep, after months of speculation, it has finally been revealed that the fastest-growing American restaurant chain, Five Guys Burgers and…

Food & Drink

Messina Is Dropping A Massive Red Velvet And Choc-Chip Cookie Pie

Red Velvet Cookie Pie. Shut up and take my money.  The good news flowed in this morning— the Messina dessert team have been…

News

Check Out The $22.3 Million Plan To Turn Soho Nightclub Into A Boutique Hotel

Word on the street is that the new precinct could be fated for a similar look and feel to Brisbane’s Calile Hotel.

What's On

Every Reason You Need To Go To CinefestOZ Film Festival In Magical Margaret River

Hosted for five days, from August 25 to 29, CinefestOZ is a jam-packed five day program full of premier film screenings and all things film,…

Food & Drink

Introducing Messina’s Lockdown Snack Pack, A Sticky Baked Brioche And Cheesecake Gelato Tub

We’ve become quite reliant on Messina Gelato over here, their speciality desserts have been seeing us through each lockdown, and true…

Food & Drink

Messina’s Gooey Fairy Bread Cookie Pie Is Making A Comeback

Messina has revealed their gooey cookie pie is back—only this time around, it's a vanilla custard stuffed fairy bread…

Money

A Game-Changing Cryptocurrency App Just Landed In Australia

From bitcoin to blockchain, NFT’s to mining, we get it—the world of cryptocurrency can be intimidating for us mere mortals.…

Food & Drink

Get Boujee In Lockdown With Sydney’s Next-Day Oyster Delivery

Sydney has just landed a next-day oyster drop off. Yes—fresh, sustainably farmed local oysters delivered to your door.

Cafes

Goreng Is Sydney’s New Secret Takeaway Making Fried Mi Goreng Doughnuts

Made to order and plagued with drool-worthy crunch and umami flavours.

News

Be Inspired By ‘Democracy In Colour’ Australia’s First Racial And Economic Justice Organisation

Here, we chat with social activist and Bank Australia customer, Tim Lo Surdo about his passion for empowering collective action…

Fitness

Here’s Everything To Know About NSW’s Amazing New Multi-Day Hiking Track

This guy is set to cover off a 59-kilometre stretch (or five days-worth) of coastline, starting from Kamay Botany Bay National Park and…

Things To Do

Set Your Alarm, A Drone Will Be Dropping Prizes From The Sky At The Domain This Thursday

This Thursday at 11.07am The Domain will be transformed into a pop-up runway with drones flying over and landing — carrying with them…

Sustainability

Show Your Fave Zero-Waste Brand Some Love By Voting In The Circle Awards Now

Here at Urban List, we're passionate about putting our best foot forward, dedicated to being as conscious as possible when it comes to…

News

Zest Up Your Drinks Repertoire With Stone & Wood’s New Alcoholic Ginger Beer

Ginger lover? Add a little zest to your life and get ready to meet your new drink of choice—Little Dragon, Stone & Wood's new…

What's On

Beloved Pizza Dungeon Frankie’s Pizza Is Handing Out $1 Slices Every Day From Next Week

And everything you need to know about the final countdown of Frankie’s Pizza. 

What's On

RuPaul’s Drag Race Is Coming Down Under For A Fabulous Live Tour

Not since Priscilla has Australia seen something as bloody fabulous as RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under. Coming this September the absolute…

News

Everything You Need To Know About ‘Data Bias’ And How It Affects Women

Implementing positive action to help make the world a better place takes courage, strength and tenacity. But to encourage and help others to…

Travel

Here’s How You Can Win The Ultimate Remote Getaway And Work Far From Home

Remote work is the perfect excuse to hit the road and explore the great outdoors, and for one lucky Aussie, Jeep is here to help…

News

Hot Cross Baos Are A Thing And Here’s Where You Can Get Your Hands On Them

Din Tai Fung Australia is hopping into the Easter spirit with the release of a Hot Cross Bun Bao.

Planet

Green Up Your Digs, The NSW Government Is Giving Away Trees For Free

It’s part of a big plan to plant one million trees in Sydney by 2022.

Career & Money

Why We’re Partnering With Australia’s Hottest New Fintech And What It Means For You

Today, Urban List launched a new partnership with one of Australia’s brightest fintechs—a personal investing platform…

News

Lose Your Investing Virginity With The New Platform Designed To Make It A Breeze

We get it. Investing can seem overwhelming, especially if you’re new to the game, which is probably why only 1 in 5 Australians…

News

This Inner-City Warehouse Is Being Converted Into An Eco-Friendly Recreation Centre

Located on Alexandria's Huntley Street, the proposed recreation centre is part of a joint effort to land Sydney more indoor sporting…

News

Big News, The Era Of Lockout Laws In Sydney Is Officially Over

Today, it's been revealed that the lockout laws will be dropped in Kings Cross from Monday 8 March, 2021. 

Things To Do

Forget Colouring Books, This Is The New Mindfulness Hobby To Get Around In 2021

​If you’ve never been into colouring books, puzzles seem far too mundane, you could ever stay consistent with journaling, we…

What's On

Order Up These Extra-Chunky Bush Cookies Packed With Native Ingredients

If there’s one thing that really thrived in 2020, it was the lucrative and mouth-watering cookie-delivery market. 

Sustainability

​Here’s How To Make An Impact This Festive Season, According To Trailblazer Jan Fran

If this year has taught us anything, it’s that we can no longer stand back and turn a blind eye to the injustices of the world.

Food & Drink

Celebrate The Beginning Of Summer With A Free Drink At These Venues

The legends over at Canadian Club know what a wild ride this year has been, so to celebrate our long-awaited summer, they want to shout…

Travel

Here’s How You Can Win 1 of 7 $15K Airbnb Travel Coupons To Use Around Australia

Win one of seven $15,000 Airbnb travel coupons to use anywhere within Australia.

News

Escape Reality With Workations, Ephemeral Hotels, Vampire Culture And Eccentric Utopian Style

Your go-to guide to what’s on the rise, and on the slide in culture right now. 

News

Lift Your Spirits With This Small Business Owner’s Story Of Survival

To say that this year has been tough on Australian small businesses would be an understatement. With devastating bushfires earlier this year…

News

Meet The 6 Aussie Artists Adding Colour To Donating Blood This Year

2020 has been a wild ride for everyone, but if the year has taught us anything, it’s that nothing lifts your spirits quite like…

News

Join This New COVID-Inspired Hospo Initiative So We Can All Keep Enjoying Sydney’s Nightlife

To help us all remember the ways to stay safe on our nights out, the Night Time Industry Association is launching a campaign: Check.…

What's On

Soak Up The Weekend Sunshine And Water Views At Barangaroo’s Sparkly New Harbour Cove

Watermans Cove has just been completed—a stunning, crescent-shaped boardwalk that adds around 11,000 square metres of fresh outdoor…

News

Plan Your Tropical Getaway, Queensland Will Open Its Borders To NSW In November

Queensland has revealed they will open their border to NSW on Sunday 1 November, provided there is no community transmission for the next 28…