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    Mark your calendars for Earth Hour 2024

    Join the globe on Saturday, 23 March, for the 18th annual Earth Hour—our chance to make a massive impact simply by hitting the “off” switch. Between 8:30 pm and 9:30 pm, we encourage everyone to dim the lights and spotlight our planet. Since its inception in Sydney in 2007, millions across 190 countries, covering over […]

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    New baby animals to see at Taronga Zoo Sydney

    With the Easter long weekend and the autumn school holidays just around the corner, Taronga Zoo Sydney is teeming with excitement as a baby boom brightens the zoo. From the swimming lessons of a newborn Pygmy Hippo calf to the playful antics of two adventurous chimp babies, the imminent public appearance of a young seal […]

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    Finland is the happiest place in the world

    For the seventh consecutive year, Finland has been crowned the world’s happiest country, according to the latest World Happiness Report published on Wednesday, 20 March 2024. This commendation has the entire nation buzzing with pride, especially the residents of its capital, Helsinki, who are keen to share the secrets of their contentment with the world. […]

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    A digital journey through the National Gallery’s rich history

    As we delve into the heart of the National Gallery’s captivating legacy, a treasure trove of stories and experiences awaits, unveiling the profound impact of art on lives and communities. The gallery’s illustrious history is woven with tales of generosity, evolution, and the remarkable individuals who have contributed to its timeless allure. A Legacy of […]

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    You have to try this Hot Cross Bun cocktail

    Easter time is upon us once more and there’s only one way to get through the holiday… drinking! Just kidding, the real answer is chocolate! But if you are in the mood for a tasty tipple to wash down the family lunch, look no further than this Hot Cross Bun cocktail recipe using the new […]

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    Review: Wicked at the Regent Theatre Melbourne

    In an era where the fantastical often mirrors the stark realities of our world, Wicked, the beloved musical, draws thousands into its emerald allure yet again, proving its timeless relevance and enchanting allure. Its latest revival in Melbourne, commemorating the 20th anniversary of its Broadway debut, prompts the perennial question: Does Wicked continue to cast […]

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    What to expect at Biennale of Sydney

    The vibrant city is set to host the 24th edition of the Biennale of Sydney, aptly titled “Ten Thousand Suns,” from 9 March to 10 June 2024. As a free public event, it shines as a beacon of contemporary artistic expression and is the largest of its kind in Australia. Art enthusiasts will be drawn […]

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    2 new markets in Sydney

    Get ready to ring in the Easter festivities with two spectacular markets presented by Cambridge Markets, set to paint the town with vibrant energy and delightful offerings. As we gear up for the joyful season, mark your calendars and prepare to embark on an unforgettable journey through a world of creativity, delectable cuisines, and boundless […]

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Inside Gildas, Lennox Hastie’s new Surry Hills wine bar

Lennox Hastie of Firedoor fame has opened a new venture in Surry Hills that’s sure to become a fast favourite. Why? Besides his stellar reputation on the foodie scene, Gildas is simply the perfect neighbourhood wine bar, Inspired by Hastie’s time in the Basque region of Spain, Gildas brings a touch of elegance to the […]

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Four Somme are reinventing how wine clubs work

Wine clubs have gotten a stale reputation over the years. The same old bulk delivery from a winery you visited on a romantic weekend away 5 years ago and you can’t quite figure out how to cancel, is long gone thanks to Four Somme. Four Somme are the self professed World’s First Wine Club designed […]

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New cocktail bar in Sydney: Alice has fallen down the rabbithole

Fittingly in the basement of the heritage-listed, former bond stores at 16 Argyle Street Sydney, the elegant cocktail bar is the newest addition to the city’s premium restaurants and bars. Enter via an ambient stairwell, the descent lined with rich velvet drapes, as smooth, lounge-bar beats drift up to street level. Downstairs, jewel-coloured, fabric-covered booths, […]

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At last, Sullivan+Strumpf art gallery opens in Melbourne

Melbourne’s reputation around the country and the world as the artistic and cultural centre of the Australian continent is hardly debated. So, despite the long waiting time, there’s no surprise that finally, Sydney gallerists behind Sullivan+Strumpf have decided that now’s the time to join the crowd. Further to their hometown of Sydney and second expansion […]

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Awakening Shadow: the new show at Carriageworks Sydney

Sydney Chamber Opera is bringing its latest production, Awakening Shadow, and by all accounts it’s one to see. In a first Australian staging, Benjamin Britten’s five Canticles are entwined with a new work by leading Australian composer Luke Styles, performed by a quartet of singers and four musicians in front of a monolithic altar-like screen. The work channels Britten’s […]