Elizabeth McDonald

The city’s Italian scene is boasting an array of new dining experiences – whether you’re after plates of handmade pasta eaten beneath the soaring ceilings of a grand trattoria, New York-ish pepperoni pizzas at a train station or classic Italian dishes with Aussie inflections.

Whether you’re keeping cosy solo or with a special someone (or someones), these locally owned sex toys will help you stay warm indoors as the temperature drops.

From underwhelming meteor showers to barely-there green comets, not all astronomical events deliver on expectations. But this eclipse is in a league of its own according to one astronomer, who describes it as “terrifying … [a] jet-black hole surrounded by this ghostly white corona.”

The festival will feature Lizzo, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Flume, Lewis Capaldi, the Smith Street Band and heaps more.

The company’s founder has cited deteriorating economic conditions for the sudden closure, which will see more than 400 staff laid off on Friday.

The Kitchen Nightmares heavyweight will team up with Sydney’s Matt Moran for an exclusive and premium dining experience.

And the first 12 have been announced. Explore the personal journey of a member of the Stolen Generation, a coming-of-age story featuring Penelope Cruz, and a marching band of rugby fans courtesy of Taika Waititi.

The globally successful Australian hair, skin and body label has been sold by its parent company in a record-breaking deal with the French cosmetics powerhouse.

The inconspicuous south Sydney diner has gained a strong following for its Cantonese and Singaporean take on a smokehouse. Now, it has its sights set on Melbourne.

Some of Sydney’s finest restaurants have been recognised in the headline top 50, while four Melbourne steakhouses were named in the longer list of 101 restaurants.

This will be the largest exhibition by the mystery activist to hit Australia. It features some of his most famous works, including Flower Thrower, Laugh Now and Girl With Balloon.

The initiative is designed to encourage voters and partygoers alike to support live music and our night-time economy.