Love, bottled up: Celebrate 1 year of marriage equality with Absolut Drop

Absolute Drop

It was a year ago that Australia bit the bullet and finally conceded that everyone is equal – and it’s nice. Sure, it was only voted in by a margin, but marriage equality for LGBTIQ Australians was one of the biggest successes of 2017 and one of the largest successes of the Liberal Government at […]

Blue Water Grill by Rockpool Dining Group is returning to Sydney

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Chef Neil Perry is bringing Blue Water Grill back to Sydney diners after a 30-year hiatus with a six-day pop-up in the heart of Sydney city. Blue Water Grill will open up for the limited time at 11 Bridge Street from Monday 19 November to Saturday 24 November with lunch and dinner sittings daily. On […]

Free opera is coming to Melbourne with the Mazda Opera in the Bowl

Opera Sidney Myer Music Bowl

With ol’ faithfuls Natalie Aroyan, Sian Pendry, Virgilio Marino and Luke Gabbedy, Opera Australia about to knock Melbourne’s socks off with the annual Mazda Opera in the Bowl, coming this November. On 24 November, Australia’s premiere opera company will take over the Sidney Myer Music Bowl on the fringe of Melbourne’s CBD to fill the city […]

5 reasons to get excited about Black Star Pastry at Melbourne Night Noodle Markets

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Black Star Pastry made their name well and the made it fast. Watermelon cake, anyone? They’re back again this year at the Melbourne Night Noodle Markets, on now at Birrarung Maar, and peeps are getting excited. They’re known for their delicate flavours, small portions and pretty presentation, but here’s what else is up with what […]

5 things to know about Wonderbao at this Melbourne Night Noodle Markets

Wonderbao

The Melbourne Night Noodle Markets have kicked of at Birrarung Maar along the Yarra River and, just like every other year, are offering some incredible eats, open to the public. If last year wasn’t enough to get you going back again, then perhaps what went down at Sydney might be the ticket? Or, maybe just […]

Bohemian Rhapsody will reignite your love for Queen and Freddie Mercury

Rami malek as Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody

It’s the biopic tale to end 2018 about one of the world’s most beloved and renowned bands that ever was, Queen; and its lead-singer Freddie Mercury. And what a tale it is. The Bohemian Rhapsody movie is a masterfully executed story of one of the most effervescent, fabulous, largely closeted and widely beloved singers that […]

Bhoomi is the new exotic Indian restaurant in Glebe that’ll have you hooked

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Bhoomi is the step-up for Indian restaurants the cuisine needed. And once you’ve tried it, you’ll know why. Bhoomi has so many elements that all harmoniously come together in the semi-recessed bunker restaurant on Glebe Point Road in Glebe, it’s no wonder it gets as busy as it does. They’re playing along with the whole […]

LUMAS Gallery has a new exhibition of photographer Werner Pawlok

House of Maria © Werner Pawlok au.lumas.com

The culture capital has again turned it on at LUMAS Gallery, putting on a show for photography lovers the city/country-wide. The artist? Photographer Werner Pawlok, of course and it’s not stingy on the colour; if that’s your thing. Pawlok first started photographing his idol Jimi Hendrix way back when, and has now established a strong portfolio of profile and […]

A chat with Fitbit ambassador Drew Harrisberg on getting ready for summer

Drew Harrisberg Fitbit beach

Spring is here and summer isn’t far behind and if you’re living in Australia, you know the pressure is on to put down the burgers, pick-up the carrot sticks and start heading outside to exercise more often. You don’t have to, of course, but new tech by the likes of fitness masters, Fitbit and their […]

Lunch at Frogmore Creek outside Hobart’s the best you’ll do

Frogmore Creek winery door

Frogmore Creek is nice. I’m fact, it’s better-than-nice; it’s an institution in Tasmania and only 20 minutes from town. It’s the privately owned and operated little producer of a veritable tonne of wines and varying wine labels to come out of our fair Southern state since it first came about. The Frogmore Creek name is […]