• Guide

    Fish and Chips to Take Down to the Water on a Warm Evening

    The fish and chip shops and seafood counters across Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne worth taking down to the water this summer.

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    Espresso Bars and Specialty Coffee Roasters to Start Your Day Right

    The espresso bars and roasters across Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide that treat coffee like a craft, not a utility.

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    Degustations and Set Menus Worth Booking for a Proper Splurge

    The tasting menus across Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide that reward the leap of faith — for when you're feeling indecisive and appropriately ravenous.

  • News

    This Just In: Australia's Largest Hotel Operator Has Acquired Two of Sydney's Landmark Pubs, Signalling Continued Confidence in High-Performing Pub Assets

    The Clock aspect of the transaction has raised the bar for market sales, marking the largest sale ever recorded for a food and beverage-focused pub in Australia.

  • News

    This Just In: Victoria and Tasmania Just Swept Australia's Biggest Wine Awards — Turns Out We're All About Cool Climate Now

    The 2027 Halliday Wine Companion Awards handed almost every major trophy to Australia's two coolest wine states, and the numbers make a pretty convincing case for why.

  • News

    The Best Restaurants in Sydney to Take Your Dad This Father's Day (or Any Day)

    Spoil the paternal figure in your life with a memorable Father's Day lunch or dinner at these standout Sydney restaurants, bars and cafes.

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    This Just In: Nicole Kidman Is Set to Receive the Trailblazer Award at This Year's Australian Women's Film Festival

    Nicole Kidman will receive the 2026 Trailblazer Award at the Australian Women's Film Festival, with Causeway Films co-founders Kristina Ceyton and Samantha Jennings also honoured for reshaping Australian genre cinema.

  • News

    From Cosy Mysteries to AI-Era Satire: The Best New Australian Books to Curl Up With This August

    A time-travelling news agency, fables about digital dystopias, the grief of losing a best friend and more.

  • News

    This Just In: New York Duo Fcukers Are Bringing Their Sweat-Soaked Dance Party to Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne This December

    The Brooklyn-born duo will also swing through Meredith Music Festival, off the back of their five-star debut album 'Ö'.

  • News

    The Vaccines' Justin Young on Big Days Off, His Favourite Sydney Dinners and the Album That Started It All

    Fifteen years on from What Did You Expect from The Vaccines?, the band is bringing the album — and a whole lot of 2010s nostalgia — to Australia.

  • News

    See You in the Sup': Dijon, Eddy Current Suppression Ring and The Dandy Warhols Headline Meredith Music Festival 2026

    This year's always-anticipated lineup has dropped, and it's as gloriously eclectic as usual.

  • News

    This Just In: 'The Lion King' Will Once Again Roar in Melbourne's Regent Theatre, Over a Decade Since Its Last Acclaimed Run

    The circle of life is turning once again, with this modern classic theatre production returning to Melbourne after more than a decade.

  • News

    The Best Australian Shoe Brands to Know Right Now

    Here are 23 homegrown footwear labels to have on your radar now.

  • News

    CP On: Does Vinted's Recent Arrival in Australia Mean We Can Finally Compete With the Northern Hemisphere's Vintage Style?

    The Lithuanian retailer's local launch exposes why secondhand shopping here is rarely the affordable, accessible alternative to fast fashion it's meant to be.

  • News

    The Best Australian Activewear Brands to Know Right Now

    From technical performance gear to loungewear built for the cafe (or the couch) — Australian activewear has never had more range.

  • News

    This Just In: New Zealand Skincare Pioneer Emma Lewisham Gets Thumbs Up From Nobel Laureate Scientist

    Dr Peter Agre is the second great mind to compliment the brand's scientific thinking and sustainability cred.

  • News

    The Best Nail Artists in Melbourne

    These 15 artists know how to dress digits.

  • News

    Five Immersive Wellness Experiences Worth Booking This Season

    From live orchestras and forest bathing to floating sound baths, these wellness experiences are making recovery a little easier to prioritise.

  • News

    The 17 Best Facials and Aestheticians in Melbourne

    These dermatologists and skin moguls are a match for pollution, stress and late nights in the city.

  • News

    What to Do and Where to Stay During a Vibrant Spring Escape in New Zealand

    Save the Euro summer for another year and thaw out from winter with a colourful New Zealand getaway instead.

  • News

    Now Open: Lilianfels' Landmark $13 Million Upgrade Includes Èliva — a Luxe Day Spa Embodying Its Blue Mountains Surrounds

    This grand Blue Mountains estate has emerged from a $13 million makeover with a luxe new spa and plenty of reasons to linger.

  • Feature

    The Best New Venues in Uluwatu in 2026

    Bali's surfing hotspot is increasingly becoming the go-to for tourists and expats alike, with the culinary offering expanding rapidly alongside Uluwatu's growth.

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