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New South Wales’s newest and largest museum is opening with a cultural and culinary party, with a Jannawi Dance Clan performance, Western Sydney chefs cooking Lebanese, Vietnamese and Cantonese food, Priya Ragu live and Es Devlin’s first Australian exhibition.
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Best known for its party-friendly European tours, Contiki has 76 new and reimagined trips for a generation with changing travel tastes.
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From a French-brasserie take on fish and chips to a nostalgic Indian dish with a modern twist, American Express Secret Dishes is giving Sydney diners a fresh reason to book a table.
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Win a day out in your city for you and a plus-one, with a private driver and $500 each to spend on boutique shopping.
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From Greg Davies and Dara Ó Briain to an Opera House Gala and late-night showcases, here’s where to start with Sydney’s spring comedy calendar.
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Here are 23 homegrown footwear labels to have on your radar now.
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