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2026 Father’s Day Gift Guide
Whether he’s into food, tech, grooming or the outdoors, we’ve found the best Father’s Day gifts for 2026. From everyday upgrades to memorable treats, our curated guide is filled with thoughtful gift ideas for every kind of dad.
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La Buvette brings Paris to Potts Point
There’s a new spot for French wine and bistro bites in Potts Point, with La Buvette now open on Challis Avenue. The neighbourhood wine bar comes from The Goodies Hospitality, the team behind Bar...

Aalia unveils new menu under Adam Wolfers
Aalia in Sydney's CBD has entered a new chapter, with recently appointed executive chef Adam Wolfers introducing his first menu at the Middle Eastern restaurant. Wolfers joined Aalia earlier this...

Riva brings Italian dining to Rose Bay
A new Italian restaurant is opening on the Rose Bay waterfront this week, with Riva set to welcome its first diners on 14 August. Located at Rose Bay Marina above Ripples Rose Bay, Riva is the new...

Winnie’s opens at the Sydney Opera House
Sydney's dining scene has welcomed a new addition by the harbour, with Winnie's officially opening at the Sydney Opera House. Located next to the iconic Opera Bar, the all-day venue honours Winifred...

Former chef Duncan Cook unveils new Cooks Lot wines
The newest releases from Orange winery Cooks Lot have arrived, with owner and winemaker Duncan Cook unveiling the 2025 vintages of his premium Handpicked Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Priced at $35...

New Japan-inspired Krispy Kreme doughnuts
Krispy Kreme is bringing a taste of Japan to Australia with three limited-edition doughnuts inspired by some of the country's most-loved desserts. Available from 29 July to 1 September, the Passport...

New after-dark experience at Black Star Pastry
Black Star Pastry is launching a new after-dark menu that includes a Cake & Cocktail experience at its Newtown store from late August. And yes, the famous Strawberry Watermelon Cake is included...

Whisky, vinyl and Japanese nights come to Rekōdo
Barangaroo’s Rekōdo is combining vinyl DJs, Japanese-inspired food and whisky cocktails for a new three-night music series starting this August. Johnnie Walker B-Sides will take over the listening...

Fiddler on the Roof showing at Theatre Royal
Few musicals have stood the test of time quite like Fiddler on the Roof. Now playing at Theatre Royal Sydney, Jordan Fein's acclaimed revival honours everything audiences love about the classic...

August: What’s on in and around Sydney
August is shaping up to be a busy month for Sydney diners. From intimate omakase dinners and nostalgic Sunday roasts to rooftop cocktails, truffle feasts and winery collaborations, here's What's On...

Australian Native Food Festival returns in September
Sydney's celebration of native Australian ingredients is back. Following a successful debut last year, the Australian Native Food Festival will return to Carriageworks on 26 and 27 September,...

2026 City2Surf: Avoid the Bondi transport chaos
For most runners, the hardest part of City2Surf isn't the 14-kilometre course, it's getting out of Bondi afterwards. Every year, tens of thousands of participants cross the finish line only to find...

Spend the weekend at the Orange Wine Festival
The Orange Wine Festival returns this October with ten days of cool-climate wines, long lunches, vineyard walks and opportunities to meet the people behind some of the region’s best bottles. Running...

MILKLAB lactose-free milk now in supermarkets
If you’ve ordered a lactose-free coffee at a café, there’s a good chance you’ve come across MILKLAB. The good news is, the Australian milk brand is now bringing its reformulated lactose-free milk...

Bali Body launches a lighter self-tan
Bali Body has added a lighter shade to its self-tanning range, offering a more subtle option for beginners and anyone who prefers their bronze on the natural-looking side. The new Light Medium Self...

Glow Lab launches new gourmand range
Sweet, food-inspired scents have become a major beauty trend, making their way into everything from body lotions to shower products. Glow Lab is the latest to embrace gourmand beauty with a new...

Sweet Cadbury x MCoBeauty collaboration
Beauty meets the confectionery aisle in one of the year's most unexpected collaborations, with Cadbury Dairy Milk and MCoBeauty joining forces for a limited-edition collection that's exclusive to...

Smart-living brand MOVA launches in Australia
Smart-living brand MOVA has officially launched in Australia with an extensive line-up spanning robot vacuums, lawn mowers, pool and window cleaners, hair tools, an AI-powered electric toothbrush...

Midea rice cooker: An upgrade for rice lovers
If rice appears on your dinner table several times a week, a reliable rice cooker can quickly become one of the hardest-working appliances in the kitchen. The Midea 10 Cup Induction Rice Cooker...

2026 Father’s Day Gift Guide
Whether he’s into food, tech, grooming or the outdoors, we’ve found the best Father’s Day gifts for 2026. From everyday upgrades to memorable treats, our curated guide is filled with thoughtful gift ideas for every kind of dad.

Review: Reolink Argus MagiCam
Most security cameras ask you to choose between drilling holes in your walls to hide the cables or settling for a plug-in camera permanently attached to the nearest power point. The Reolink Argus...








