Interview: Designer Misty Copeland on launching her new Under Armour Collection

Misty Copeland represents strength, courage and female empowerment, but now the Under Armour athlete and Principal Ballerina can add fashion icon to her bio. Copeland made the journey to Sydney to launch her new collaborative collection with Under Armour which is fashion-forward, transformative and transitional, celebrating her undeniable drive and unmistakable style. Why have you chosen to collaborate with…

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Play On: The Art of Sport exhibition arrives in Gymea next month

Celebrating ten years of the Basil Sellers Art Prize, Play On: The Art of Sport is opening at the Hazelhurst Gallery and Arts Centre in Gymea NSW on 9 December 2017 until 11 February 2018. The exhibition is a dynamic mix of media, with works exploring the sporting genres from community footy, women’s boxing, ground-keeping to gymnastics…

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Book Review: The Stranger by Melanie Raabe is a well wrought suspenseful thriller

She doesn’t know him. He knows everything about her. Philip Peterson, a wealthy businessman disappears without trace on a trip to South America. Seven years later he’s back. Or is he? The Stranger starts with a memory, and these flashbacks creep in throughout the novel. Not too far into proceedings ‘The Stranger’ is found, appearing amid…

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Book Review: Soon by Lois Murphy invites us to visit a haunted, and dying town

A haunted and deserted town, yet some people can’t, or won’t, leave. Any prospect of work is long since gone. The road sign offering directions to where the town is, has been removed. Yet, for a small group of locals it’s home, and the only place they know. perfectly captures the feel of country town…

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Barangaroo House introduces waterfront rooftop bar “Smoke”

Before the year is out Sydney will be getting of the year’s biggest openings. The epic three-level Barangaroo House from Solotel Group and Matt Moran will be officially opening doors towards the end of December, but ahead of the full launch the team are set to reveal one level per week. They’ll start up the…

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A premium French luxury fashion shop from L’Ingénue has popped up in Sydney

Australian online boutique L’Ingénue is furthering their commitment to Parisian designed luxury fashion with a temporary pop-up shop on Sydney’s Oxford Street. The boutique’s exclusive range of high quality French fashion will be available at the store, which is currently operating at 270 Oxford Street, Paddington from now until 29th November. Open from 10am to…

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Music Video of the Day: Walken “Unomi” (2017)

Brisbane purveyors of effervescent pop punk, Walken, have illuminated our week again (we know, it’s only Monday) with a new music video for their tune, “Unomi”. Taken from the band’s new EP What’s Your Environment?, Walken have conjured up another slice of relatable music that the listener can definitely hone in on. Heartfelt, big in its soul…

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Interview: Press Club provide their camping tips ahead of Festival of the Sun

With Festival of the Sun soon approaching, punters are invited to get space-y as the Outer Space theme for this year is bound to produce some great moments out in Port Macquarie. Ahead of the event, we get to know a little more about the artists set to grace the stage – first up, Brunswick’s own, Press…

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Single of the Day: Miguel “Pineapple Skies” (2017)

Miguel‘s new album WAR & LEISURE is just weeks off release, being put out in Australia through ByStorm Entertainment/RCA Records and Sony Music Australia on December 1st. The fourth album from the LA R&B artist has some pretty big shoes to step into following the success of his last record WILDHEART, but after listening to WAR & LEISURE…

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Win a copy of Sia’s new album, Everyday Is Christmas!

Singer/songwriter/producer/hitmaker and eight time Grammy Award nominee Sia recently released her first-ever holiday album, Everyday Is Christmas, earlier this month via Monkey Puzzle/Atlantic Records. The collection of original holiday songs was written by Sia and Greg Kurstin. The album’s lead single, “Santa’s Coming For Us”, has several counterparts on the album including other festive songs…

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Discover 7 Australian Festivals That Take You Off The Beaten Track

When reading most music festival guides, you’ll see the same massive national festival popping up. Getting out of the major cities, there is a plethora of boutique and indie festivals with massive local followings which showcase the best local Aussie talent and food. We’ve picked seven of the best local festivals to get you discovering…

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5 Stranger Things We Learnt At Millie Bobby Brown’s Supanova Adelaide Q&A Panel

Over the weekend the Adelaide Showgrounds got turned Upside Down when star of hit Netflix show Stranger Things Millie Bobby Brown landed in Australia for the pop culture convention. Giving fans the opportunity to meet, greet, get photos and autographs. During her Q&A panel fans got to quiz her on her work and here are…

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Games Review: .hack//G.U. The Last Recode (PS4, 2017): System Upgrade Complete

Before I begin my review, I’d like to discuss a bit of my history with the .hack franchise. When I first discovered manga, the first volume that I ever read was .hack//G.U.+, an adaptation of the original .hack//G.U. video game trilogy. As a young and impressionable child, the series blew my mind, and when I…

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Here’s your first look at Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald

The highly anticipated sequel Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald has revealed a glimpse of the many characters we can expect to return. While it’s not a trailer of sorts the poster does have a sense of motion to it, making it feel magical in itself, like one of the many moving photographs we have…

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7 trailers you might have missed last week

Last week was an insane week for trailers to say the least, with many upcoming blockbusters getting official trailers, and some films giving us a very first look at what we can expect! Needless to say, let’s check out 7 trailers you may have missed last week! A Quiet Place A Quiet Place brings true…

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Romper Stomper revival announces release date along with new trailer

Australian streaming service Stan has recently announced that its new original series Romper Stomper will air exclusively on Stan on 1 January, 2018 with all 6 episodes releasing at once. Romper Stomper picks up twenty five years after Geoffrey Wright’s (Metal Skin, Macbeth) controversial original film starring Russell Crowe (Gladiator), as a new generation of activists attempt…

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TV Review: The Walking Dead Season 8 Episode 5 “The Big Scary U”

“The Big Scary U” was The Walking Dead’s finest outing so far into Season 8, revisiting the premier’s cliffhanger and further exploring The Sanctuary as Negan was presumed dead by his lieutenants. Time is again splintered so the episode can jump between various happenings as All Out War is slowly pieced together, which means some…

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Sony are taking over a private residence in Sydney this week for PS4-centric Playfest 2017

The Sony Playstation team are hiring out a private residence (a safe bet is that it’s a sprawling mansion-like house) in Sydney this week for the return of Playfest. Basically it’s an opportunity to get your couch potato on a house full of enthusiastic gamers for one night only with themed immersive rooms and a…

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Hotel Review: Radisson Blu Lietuva offers impressive views in Vilnius, Lithuania

From quirky street art to a profound street homage immortalising any writer who has ever written about the country (in any capacity), Lithuania is fast becoming one of Europe’s most unique, and relatively unexplored, destinations. You’ve got the incredible architecture like the flamboyant gothic St. Anne’s Church; a bohemian sanctuary which has declared itself an…

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Theatre Review: There are more than a few laughs to be had with Violent Extremism and Other Adult Party Games (until 25 November)

With a title like Violent Extremism and Other Adult Party Games you can’t help but expect a few controversial laughs. But this new play by Sydney-based writer Richie Black is a cut above and a genuinely funny piece of work. Supported by a very good cast and strong production values, this is yet another triumph…

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Taste Orange hits Barangaroo Reserve this Sunday for a food and wine showcase (Sydney)

Sydney fans of Orange’s cool climate wines and renowned produce are in for a treat this weekend as Taste Orange @ Barangaroo takes over Barangaroo Reserve on Sunday. The annual one-day festival, which is part of numerous Sydney showcase events by Orange Region Tourism, is a fantastic opportunity for locals to explore the dynamic food…

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Review: Robin Fox illluminates Thebarton Theatre during Unsound Adelaide’s Friday night out

We return to Thebarton Theatre for Unsound 2017, the third time the experimental music festival has utilised this venue, but the first as a standalone event in Adelaide. This is hugely exciting because it emerges from the coat tails of the Adelaide Festival to really stretch out into other spaces and engage in different ways…

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Win a double pass to see The Warriors In The House in Sydney

Can you dig it! Join us In The House for Walter Hill’s cult 70s classic The Warriors November 24th at Event Cinemas George St! These are the Armies of The Night. They are 60,000 strong. They outnumber the cops three to one. They could run New York City. Tonight they’re all out to get the…

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Australian-Japanese warehouse eatery Stanton & Co opens in Rosebery (Sydney)

Parlour Group, known and loved for their Sydney venues like Riley Street Garage and Surly’s American BBQ, have just opened up a new dining destination in Rosebery’s The Cannery. Shaped into the former factory turned modern warehouse precinct, Stanton & Co is an attractive multifaceted space with a dedicated dining room, expansive bar, and open…

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Nespresso look to traditional candies for new Limited Edition Variations pods

Fresh off the release of their futuristic Vertuo machine, which makes use of brand new pods, Nespresso have bolstered both their new and older models with the release of a limited edition range inspired by traditional candy flavours. Created in collaboration with design duo Craig Redman and Karl Maier, the range introduces a playfulness into…

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Locals can now get produce delivered fresh from Sydney Fish Markets with “GetFish”

Surprise! Another delivery service has popped up in Sydney, but this time it’s focusing exclusive on the famous Sydney Fish Market. GetFish will be the city’s first exclusive Sydney Fish Market delivery service, ideal for those who want to avoid the crowds who regularly descend upon the precinct on the daily. Delivering straight from the…

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Kid Kyoto is Sydney’s new music-inspired Japanese restaurant

Today the team behind INDU and Mejico swing open doors for their grungy Japanese restaurant Kid Kyoto. Positioned on Bridge Street in the CBD, the 120-seater restaurant will be pushing into the tail-end of 2017 with a strong focus on izakaya-style dining meshed with an aesthetic inspired by the music of the 80’s and 90’s….

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Remi is leading a Melbourne cultural takeover at Kings Cross Hotel this month (Sydney)

Across all five-levels of Kings Cross Hotel will be a pop-up showcase of Melbourne kinetic culture, spanning live music, art, food and drink. Fashioned as Melbourne After Dark, the one-off travelling pop-up will land in Sydney to highlight the world’s most livable city (and maybe show us Sydneysiders a thing or two about nightlife) across…

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Review: Mama’s Buoi adds extra spice to Harold Park Tramsheds (Sydney)

Soaking in the authentic flavours of Vietnamese home-style dishes, Mama’s Buoi has been spicing up Sydney from Surry Hills to Crows Nest since ’14. Now restaurant owner, Bao Hoang has taken his inspiration from his mother’s cooking to the boutique food hall of Harold Park Tramsheds, adding a necessary ingredient to the dynamic food precinct….

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Games Review: DOOM (Switch, 2017): Non-stop demon destruction, now in your pocket

God, DOOM is good. It’s so good. It was good when we reviewed it on PS4 last year and it remains good now, almost 18 months later, as it debuts on the Nintendo Switch. One of the biggest questions gamers had for the Switch at launch was whether it could support portable versions of major AAA releases….

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