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Caretaker’s Cottage And Shake Shack: What’s On The Australian Open Food And Drink Menu For 2026

It's the earmarked sports event of the summer, the Australian Open 2026 is the iconic stretch of January where Melbourne suddenly transforms into tennis-arm-chair experts.

TV & Movies

79 Of The Best Movies On Netflix Australia To Stream Tonight (January 2026)

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

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Local Escapes

10 Of The Best Beaches On The Sunshine Coast

We're cutting the niceties and sharing with you our picks for the best beaches on the Sunshine Coast in 2025.

News

Beyond The Valley’s 10th Birthday Bash: Lineup, Location, And Weather Expectations

Whether you're a seasoned BTV camper or a first-timer ready to enter your festival era, here’s everything you need to know before packing the car and hitting the road.

Gifts

These 17 Sustainable Gifts Are Your Answer To Conscious Gift Giving

Conscious gifting just got chic. From refillable beauty buys and recycled gold jewellery, these sustainable gifts get our green thumbs up.

Features

Is There An Ethical Way To Eat Meat? This Aussie Company Reckons So…

Fancy foie gras? The stigma long associated with what's regarded as the pinnacle of haute cuisine might have gone out the window with this lab-grown solution.

Food & Drink

Crack Into These Egg-Fuelled Recipes Making Positive Change This October

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.

Food & Drink

The Corner

The Corner is Palm Beach's vibrant new neighbourhood hub from The Boathouse Group.

Travel

The Regional Delivery Guide: Our Hidden Hotspots That Are Best Ordered In

Consider this your all-access pass to the country’s most humble hidden gems and family-run faves that are serving serious flavour across regional Australia.

Travel

From Safaris To City Exploring: Where Our Team Is Flying In 2026

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.

Local Escapes

Make A Plan To Visit Mungo National Park, An Alien-Like Expanse Of Desert Lakes And Dunes

Adding to your ever-growing list of jaw-dropping places to explore in NSW is Mungo National Park. This UNESCO World Heritage-listed park is located in the heart of Willandra Lakes in South-West NSW and is known for seriously significant archaeological discoveries, dry lakes, sand dunes, nature trails and breathtaking stargazing sites.

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What's On

15+ Swoon-Worthy Restaurants To Book For Valentine’s Day In Sydney

Sydney is a pretty romantic city, with water views galore, amazing restaurants and a burning love for a great cocktail—so of course it's packed with options for a perfect Valentine's Day.

Features

How To Show Up: Invasion/Survival Day Rallies Happening Across Australia On January 26

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.

Things To Do

What’s On This Weekend In Sydney

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

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What's On

Where To Hit Up This January 26 Public Holiday In Sydney

All the cafes, restaurants, bars, and pubs to hit up on your January 26 day off.

Food & Drink

Solaré, Sydney’s 150-Foot Restaurant Superyacht, Has Boarding Passes Starting From $35 Per Person

Solaré will function like a normal, three-level Sydney restaurant and bar—just on the water.

Things To Do With Kids

Sydney’s Best Play Centres For Endless Indoor Fun

Decked out with brightly coloured ball pits, endless games, and imaginative themes, these Sydney play centres are guaranteed fun for the whole family.

Pitstop Burgers

Behind the Thora General Store, midway between Bellingen and Dorrigo, you’ll find Pitstop—an old-school roadside burger shop.

Local Escapes

23 Of The Most Romantic NSW Stays We’re Booking In 2026

Get cosy with your significant other at these romantic NSW stays.

Fitness

Sydney’s Best Pilates Studios To Stretch And Sweat In

The right studio will have you falling in love with the practice of Pilates in no time.

Food & Drink

Ard Sydney

To take an Instagram-based cake catering and market business and turn it into a fully-fledged brick-and-mortar bakery is no small feat—but Christiana from Ard Bakery has done exactly that.

Features

“Authentic Allyship Involves Real Commitment To Truth-Telling”: Why Jan 26 Is No Day To Celebrate

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.

Things To Do

Sydney Opera House’s All About Women Festival Is Back For 2026—And The Lineup Is Stacked

All About Women is back at the Sydney Opera House for its fourteenth year.

Gifts

The Ultimate Sydney Local’s Gift Guide

We’ve pulled together the ultimate Sydney local’s gift guide so you can shop small, shop smart, and still deliver something that feels special.

Food & Drink

Now Open: The Best New Restaurants, Bars And Cafes In Singapore

Singapore’s dining scene never hits pause—it just keeps levelling up.

Food & Drink

Betto Deli & Cucina

When Andrea Bettini opened Betto Deli & Cucina in Erskineville, he set out to create the kind of venue he wished already existed.

Travel

Euro Summer Bound? These Deals Have A Singapore Stayover Sorted

Now, thanks to Flight Centre, it’s easier than ever to sprinkle a Singapore stayover into your Euro itinerary.

Best Of

10 Of The Best Cafes In Western Sydney Right Now

Sydney's western suburbs are a mecca for buzzing brunch spots and cafes—these are our 10 favourites right now.

Features

Home Run Holiday: How Comedian Samantha Andrew Took A Swing On A Trip To South Korea

After a multi-city tour of bucket list destinations, Samantha Andrew fell head over heels for South Korea.

Food & Drink

The New Sydney Fish Market In Blackwattle Bay Is Finally Open

The Sydney Fish Markets are back and better than ever: here's everything you need to know.

Features

From Sun-Drenched Sips To Signature Cocktail Stations: How We’ll Be Entertaining This Summer

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.

Features

How Daniela Maiorano Blends Her Abruzzo Roots With Byron Bay Values For Simple, Flavourful Hosting

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.

TV & Movies

57 Of The Best TV Shows And Movies To Stream On Paramount+ Australia (2026 Edition)

To help get your viewing session started, we’ve picked out the best shows and movies on Paramount+.

Travel

PSA: Singapore Airlines Just Announced Huge Flight Deals To Help Tick Off Your 2026 Bucket List

New year, new you? There's no better way to find yourself than heading on an adventure abroad—thankfully Singapore Airlines is making it easy with their Picture Perfect Travel Deals.

Travel Tips

Here’s How You Can More Than Double Your Annual Leave In 2026

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?

Travel

Sipping And Savouring On The Waitematā: These Are Auckland’s Best Waterfront Eats And Sips

We’ve rounded up the best in where to sip and snack along Auckland’s waterfront, no misses, only hits.

Travel

PSA: Perth Festival’s 2026 Lineup Is So Good It’s Worth A Trip Out West

Perth Festival is back with an unmissable 2026 lineup—here's how we're making a trip out of it.

U:L Recommends

Run, Don’t Walk: New Balance Is Opening A New Sydney Store This Month

Sydney, it's time to lock in. The legends at New Balance are bringing a brand new retail space to the North Shore, and you’ll want to be there on opening day.

Food & Drink

The Best Cafes And Restaurants In Cronulla, No Matter The Occasion

Cronulla is giving Sydney/Eora’s CBD hotspots a real run for their money.

Fitness

Sydney’s Best Running Clubs To Join In 2026

Chances are you’re not too far from an awesome Sydney running club waiting to welcome you with open arms (and a few post-run beers, too).

Restaurants

The Best Restaurants In Barangaroo In 2026

Barangaroo's dining precinct does it all—from lingering lunches to romantic waterfront date nights, Italian to Japanese, seafood to fried chicken and more.

Restaurants

17 Of The Best Restaurants In Sydney’s Chinatown Right Now

Sydney's Chinatown brings together flavours, cuisines and dishes from all over Asia.

Restaurants

The Best Restaurants In The Sydney CBD In 2026

There’s nothing quite like dining out in the city. Luckily, Sydney CBD has plenty of must-try restaurants to book into in 2026.

Restaurants

The Best Japanese Restaurants In Sydney To Book In 2026

Whether you’re salivating over sashimi, searching for sake or needing nigiri, Sydney is peppered with new-world, ultra-traditional and fusion-style Japanese restaurants.

Features

Yan Yan Chan And PIÑA Collab Supports Soul Of Chinatown Rice Fund

Grounding is at the heart of Chan’s latest collaboration with PIÑA, a tightly edited, two-item menu that draws from her Northern Chinese upbringing and the conversations she’s long shared with the café’s co-owner Andrew around food and memory.

Beauty

The Best Facials In Sydney In 2026

We've pulled together a list of the best facial treatments on offer in Sydney, from holistically based skin rituals to high-tech evaluations and everything in between.

Restaurants

The Best Restaurants In Sydney To Book In 2026

This is Urban List's guide to Sydney's best restaurants for 2026, curated by our expert food editors and food-obsessed content creators.

Health + Wellness

Step Inside Sydney’s Most Iconic Red Room For A Good Cause This Mardi Gras

This cult-favourite fitness studio is where high-intensity training meets endorphin-fuelled energy, serious results and community—and this Mardis Gras they’re showing up.

Restaurants

25 Of The Best Surry Hills Restaurants In 2026

Surry Hills is an action-packed suburb with an abundance of epic, diverse restaurants.

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Restaurants

The Best Bottomless Brunch And Lunch Spots In Sydney

Sydney is a sprawling metropolis of free-flowing mimosas, bottomless margaritas, endless sangria and unlimited bubbles.

Food & Drink

The Best Spots For Breakfast And Brunch In Sydney

Whether you prefer to kick things into gear with espressos or mimosas, Sydney has epic brunch spots and breakfast joints to pack out your morning routine.

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Things To Do

Sydney Streets Have Our Saturday Plans Sorted: The Full 2026 Lineup Of Events

Sydney Streets events are bringing their energy-filled pop-ups to select Saturdays in 2026.

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Health + Wellness

Sydney’s Best Bathhouses To Unwind At In 2026

Forget restaurants and bars, bathhouses are the new ‘it’ spot in Sydney.

Fitness

The Best Gyms In Sydney To Smash Your Fitness Goals In 2026

Finding the right gym environment can make that commitment to exercise a little bit easier, resulting in a happier, healthier you. Keep scrolling for Urban List's take on the best gyms in Sydney in 2026.

Restaurants

The Best Restaurants In Sydney’s Inner West (25+ Places To Try)

From authentic Egyptian street food to famous canned martinis and fine dining without the fuss, Sydney's Inner West restaurants tick every box.

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What's On

Sydney’s Best Markets To Explore In 2026

Fill the pantry with fresh produce or your closet with locally-made goods from Sydney's best markets—this is our complete guide for 2026.

Food & Drink

Ina’s Bagels

Ina’s Bagels is a small, New York–style bagel shop in Marrickville, owned and operated by bagel-obsessed Salina Tam.

Things To Do

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

Your guide to what's happening in Sydney this week, all of January, and beyond.

Food & Drink

The Feed | Sydney Food News You Need To Know About

To make sure that you're on top of all the tasty things happening in Sydney, we've wrapped up everything that you need to know right here.

Features

Sydney News You Need To Know About

Your guide to what's going on around the grounds in Sydney, covering new developments, urban agendas, and any newsworthy city talk.

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