It’s the end of a controversial era for Sydney’s nightlife. Venues will no longer be required to use plastic cups after midnight, and 3.30am will no longer mean last drinks.

From freshwater pearls strung on silk to pick-and-mix combinations of jade, lapis and onyx, these designs by Lucy Folk, Gohar World and Cleopatra’s Bling deserve a spot in your trinket tray.

From fragrance wardrobes and the body care boom to biohacking and the next generation of it-ingredients, 2026 is set to be shaped by shifting focuses in the beauty industry. In partnership with Disney+, beauty journalist and co-founder of Gloss Etc Sarah Tarca shares what to expect in the year ahead.

With fashion pieces from Issey Miyake and Yves Saint Laurent, heart-shaped mirrors, an interactive DJ booth and more, Danielle Brustman’s Let’s Party! goes way beyond a typical exhibition.

Douglas Powell’s sculptural designs defy expectation, blurring the line between function and art. And they’re on display as part of the prestigious 2025 NGV Rigg Design Prize.

Santa Monica was our first encounter with the illusion-packed museum – and now Sydney locals can experience it for themselves. In partnership with the Museum of Illusions, a Broadsheet writer experienced its holograms, gravity-defying rooms and 3D illusions – and met her inner child in the mirrors.

Lox in a Box’s candle-lighting ceremony. Record-breaking blood donations. Bread for a cause. Donated meals. Millions gifted. And where to find free mental health support.