Category: FEATURES

Why chartering a yacht this summer is a must

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Posted: 19/01/2023

Doesn’t matter whether you’re talking an Australian summer, or a flash European trip along the Italian Riviera, chartering a yacht is one of those treats in life you’ve got to jump at when you have the chance. And here’s why! We spoke to Borrow A Boat, pioneering the route to getting your own yacht for any summer. A yacht for everyone There are so many benefits to chartering a yacht; first and foremost, you get the benefits of ownership without having to invest. Why own 100% of an asset when you only use it for a few sunny weeks of a year or a few days per month? Chartering a yacht gives you ultimate flexibility and freedom of choice. Jason Gasparro, COO of Borrow A Boat, explains, “You can chop and change and have a different boat each week in a different place if you choose to use the BAB marketplace like ours.” Aside from the varied choice of boats, you have with chartering; you can prioritise the boats with cutting-edge and new technology each time – something you cannot do with the wear and tear associated with ownership. Complete customisation Another factor that is not easy with ownership is the utilisation; however, with chartering, you can customise your experience each time. You can pick and choose the yachts that cater to your specific trip’s needs. You may want all the best water toys and fishing equipment onboard for that trip with your friends, a romantic setting for a special occasion, spa and wellness amenities… Read More

Category: LIFESTYLE, FEATURES, TRAVEL

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Show love with a gift this Valentine’s Day: gift guide

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Updated: 17/02/2023

The day of love is back again on 14 February, so if dinner and a movie don’t cut it anymore, consider showing them the love they deserve with something frivolous and material! We’ve done a round-up of some great gift ideas going around at the moment… TheraFace PRO Give your loved ones the opportunity for a spa-like experience in the comfort of their own home. The ultimate gift for facial health – TheraFace PRO is a relaxing facial massage meets the facial treatments we all love, all in one device. Reduce tension and relax facial muscles with the technology behind Theragun percussive therapy, now designed for the face. For the partner who loves all things skincare, this is the perfect Valentine’s gift. Get it for $599. Nordgreen watch set Celebrate love with Nordgreen and get a timeless watch set with up to 20% off this Valentine’s Day. Not only will Nordgreen support a charity of your choice with every purchase, but the watches are so nice you barely need any other reason to consider one for your special someone. With sets for men, sets for women and your very own set builder, the choice just makes sense. PowerDot Don’t let period pain cramp your relationship. If your partner suffers from muscle pain, the PowerDot is the perfect solution. This device uses an electrical current to stimulate the sensory nerves which in effect, suppresses the pain signals that are being sent to the brain to provide temporary relief. A thoughtful gift for a loved one, the PowerDot… Read More

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Sydney’s Coogee Bay Hotel hosts Bottomless Seaside Session – the ultimate Sunday sesh

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Posted: 14/01/2023

Because no one wants the weekend to end, Coogee Bay Hotel’s new Seaside Sessions as of January is the ultimate excuse to indulge in sumptuous eats, bottomless drinks, and breathtaking beach views.  Every Sunday, the Balcony Bar transforms into a seaside paradise of live music, delicious 10-course share menu, and 90 minutes of unlimited Prosecco, Aperol Spritz, Peroni, Mimosas, and more. Plus, with its prime location perched above the hotel’s famous garden, you’ll have the best seat in the house (if not all of Coogee) to soak up the sunny vibes.  It’s not a walk-in thing, though. With a predetermined menu and gastronomic experience in-wait for you, you’ll have to sign up to try the bite-sized treats; try the tender pork belly bites with refreshing pea tendrils, tart pickled apple, and rich brandy jus. For a taste of the sea, dig into the succulent blue swimmer crab with orecchiette and a kick of lemon and chilli. And for a hearty main, enjoy the melt-in-your-mouth Josper grilled beef brisket with velvety whipped sweet potato, refreshing minted zucchini, and a generous drizzle of bourbon jus. That’s just some of the offerings on this delectable menu.  When: Sundays Time: 11:30am – late Where: Balcony Bar Cost: $129pp Menu: See menuBookings: coogeebayhotel.com.au/whats-on/seaside-sessions

Category: LIFESTYLE, AUSTRALIAN FOOD, CITIES, FEATURES, FOOD & DRINK, SYDNEY

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Melbourne Wine & Cheese Fest is back this March

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Posted: 14/01/2023

If wine and cheese are your thing, then this is the news you want. There’s a one-day festival held on Sunday 5th March that will give Melburnians – and visitors! – the chance to experience 50 local wineries, cheese and artisan producers all under the one roof. Held at the Port Melbourne Timber Yard, which will be converted into an epic wine and cheese delicatessen that has to be seen to be ‘brie-lieved’. Running across two mouth-watering sessions, foodies can meet each boutique producer, sample free tastings and support local vendors by buying goods brought from all corners of Victoria and beyond.   he live music, DJs and roving artists will keep guests entertained while their taste buds take a trip around Victoria, whilst the little ones keep busy in the dedicated kids’ zone complete with face painting, lawn games, and more interactive games. And for those looking to get their feet dirty and take home some delicious prizes on the day, Wine & Cheese Fest will be running their famous Grape Stomp Competition between 3pm and 4pm. Expressions of interest are now open, wineandcheesefest.com.au/grape-stomp-comp When:              Sunday 5th March, 2023, 11.30am – 8pm (across two sessions) 1st session: 11.30am – 3pm 2nd session: 3.30pm – 7pm Where:             The Timber Yard – 351 Plummer St, Port Melbourne VIC 3207 Who:                50 local wineries, cheese, and artisan producers Why:                To celebrate the 10th year of bringing together local wine and cheese makers under one roof for all to enjoy. Cost:                 General Admission: $44-$59, Total Wine Indulgence (TWI) $89/$94, VIP $150

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A new cinema experience in Sydney: Darling Quarter’s Free Warner Bros. 100 Open-Air Cinema

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Posted: 08/01/2023

For movie lovers and date nighters, this is it. In one week, Darling Quarter’s buzzing dining precinct transforms into an open air cinema with free nightly screenings of Warner Bros’ favourite blockbuster films. The summer event kicks off year-long centennial celebrations for the iconic and beloved Warner Bros studio. It all kicks of this 12 January with The Matrix, followed by a weekend Harry Potter marathon and Lunar New Year screening of Crazy Rich Asians. And because laziness is key, you can Click & Collect dinner and snacks to enjoy on the free bean bags or picnic rugs. Or if that doesn’t fo it for you, recently-ish Darling Quarter revamped its food and drink options on offer in its redeveloped dining precinct, complete with 15 restaurants, eateries and al fresco dining overlooking Tumbalong Park. Guests can Click & Collect dinner and snacks to enjoy during the movie from the likes of Dopa, Doodee Noodle, Braza Churrascaria, Ichoume, Vesta Italian, Kürtosh and Gelatissimo, or make a restaurant reservation and dine before or after the show. FOr more of the line-up and where to go, head to The Warner Bros. 100 Open Air Cinema at Darling Quarter, located at the Darling Quarter North Village Green, 1-25 Harbour Street Sydney, 2000. To view the entire movie schedule visit darlingquarter.com Feature image: Carrie Ann-Moss and Keanu Reeves in The Matrix. Photograph: Warner Bros/Sportsphoto Ltd/Allstar

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Reuben Kaye to host Opera Up Late this Sydney World Pride

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Updated: 08/01/2023

Opera Up Late is back this February! A bespoke arts event from Opera Australia, in association with Sydney WorldPride, on 18 and 23 February, it’ll shine a light on all things artistic and musical in a camp explosion of humour and art, totally befitting the Sydney World Pride events of 2023. And this year, Australian queen of camp comedy, Reuben Kaye will host, bringing his brutally funny and multi-award winning comedy to the stage. Reuben Kaye is an Australian comedian, singer and writer, who has cemented himself as one of the biggest names in comedy and cabaret both locally and internationally, while also accruing a massive following on Tiktok, Youtube and Instagram. What is Opera Up Late about? Opera Up Late shines a light on the extraordinary talent that the queer community brings to the national company, Opera Australia and the iconic Sydney Opera House as Sydney WorldPride takes over the city in 2023. In a rare late night peek beneath the city’s famous sails these performances begin at 11:00pm and feature artists from Opera Australia, including Australian tenors Tomas Dalton and Benjamin Rasheed, mezzo-soprano Angela Hogan, soprano Cathy-Di Zhang and musical theatre’s rising star Annie Aitken, with music direction by Opera Australia’s Chorus Master Paul Fitzsimon. There’s more at the Opera Up Late website

Category: LIFESTYLE, ART, ARTS & CULTURE, CITIES, FEATURES, LGBTIQ, MUSIC, OPERA, SYDNEY

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Eleven Madison Park NYC will come to Sydney this month

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Updated: 08/01/2023

New York’s hottest restaurant comes to Sydney for a one-night-only pop-up with Glenfiddich whiskey. And the result is one worthy of a ticket! Hosted at Sydney’s Maybe Sammy, No. 29 Best World’s Bar 2022, the collaboration between New York City’s Eleven Madison Park and Glenfiddich will bring together the three powerhouse brands to produce some seriously staggering morsels. The Glenfiddich x Eleven Madison Park pop-up at Maybe Sammy will treat attendees with never-before-tasted whisky cocktails with a bespoke menu that takes inspiration from Eleven Madison Park’s vegan cuisine and utilising innovative plant-based methods and ingredients – continuing to push the boundaries of whisky in Glenfiddich’s true maverick spirit.   Feel free to stop by.

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Melbourne restaurant Fishbowl is doing good for the community

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Updated: 08/01/2023

Opening this month (7 January) in Armadale in outer Melbourne, Japanese-inspired salad bar Fishbowl will be the first to open in partnership with Flying Fox, a youth organisation building connections between people with disability and the community through the power of fun. The grand opening of the Armadale store will harness a community feel with all proceeds from the day going to wards supporting Flying Fox’s programs as they continue to grow. Guests will be able to visit the new store from 11am, where FISHBOWL will also be providing beats, sweets and treats throughout the day.Over four months in the lead up to the launch, Flying Fox have held two’hangouts’with the group in store side by side with Fishbowl staff taking orders, making bowls, calling on the pass and just simply hanging out with their friends over bowls. The partnership was sparked from the idea of how to utilise FISHBOWL’s reach and community engagement, doing what they can to change fast food and change the culture. Head down on the date. They’re at FISHBOWL Armadale, Shop 4 & 5, 953-967A High Street, Armadale 3143 VIC

Category: LIFESTYLE, CITIES, FEATURES, FOOD & DRINK, MELBOURNE

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Your new local public bar and wine shop in Brunswick, Melbourne is Bahama Gold

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Updated: 09/12/2022

Featuring $60,000 worth of sound equipment, access to a collection of 500 records and more than 500 bottles of wine collected over the last 20 years, this intimate venue in Brunswick East is a feast for the senses. Nestled next door to Brunswick East’s beloved Old Palm Liquor you’ll find Bahama Gold – a public bar and bottle shop conceived by Neighbourhood Wine and Old Palm Liquor founding partners and hospitality veterans Almay Jordaan and Simon Denman. They wanted to try a new venue that served as a case study on how space and sound joyfully intersect, while actually serving excellent beverages with a quality surround. As with their other venues, Simon and Almay have worked closely with a network of local artisan trades to bring the space to life, always keeping the mindset of ‘function over form’ – ensuring lighting and acoustics are front of mind with every design decision.  What makes it unique is the dedication to quality the founders put into the new venue. Each week, Simon and the wine team meet with approximately 20 winemakers to taste and purchase their products – and the team purchase so frequently, they admit that some bottles in their collection are so rare that not even the producers themselves have any left. Of course, there are beers and non-alcoholic sips from local producers available too, all of which have gone through the same rigorous taste-testing by Simon and wine team as the bottles housed upstairs.  While the concept of Bahama is ever-changing, don’t expect it to become a restaurant or gastro-led… Read More

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Invest smarter: Stake Black is back with a better offering than ever

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Updated: 01/12/2022

So, if you’re in the investment game in Australia, you’d know about Stake Black. And if not, then sit up and pay attention. The new Stake Black membership is bringing sharper trading tools for the U.S. and Australian markets together for the first time. This includes in-depth data for all ASX equities, plus features such as instant buying power and analyst ratings for U.S. stocks. And if you’re wondering if you’re in good company; Stake recently hit the milestone of over one million trades on the Australian market, and reached $2 billion in assets under administration. Nice. Basically, Stake Black will give you more control of your investing journey, with features that enable a faster response to market movements, data to inform investment strategies and access to a broad range of global securities. In short: In-Depth ASX Data to Help Determine Sentiment, Liquidity and Resistance Levels: access to level 2 data for all ASX equities, including full course of sales and market depth tables, displayed in Stake’s intuitive interface. Access to Unsettled Funds for U.S. Stocks for Faster Trading: instant buying power allows funds from U.S. securities to be reinvested immediately, compared to the industry standard settlement time of the trade date plus two days. Full Financials for U.S. Securities to Support Simpler In-Product Research: stats covering the last eight quarters of cash flow, income, and balance sheet statements for U.S. stocks and ETFs make it easy to stay across the details. Added Clarity Through Analyst Ratings and Price Targets for U.S. Stocks: investors can… Read More

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