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The existing billboard fronting Taylor Square, Darlinghurst, and a photomontage of the proposed billboard that did not receive planning approval.

Is this Sydney’s Times Square? The battle over an Oxford Street billboard

A court battle has uncovered the startling revelation that the coveted advertising spot on the corner of Oxford and Flinders streets has not had council approval for decades.

  • Michaela Whitbourn

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Dining at Bar Vincent.

Bar Copains team takes over food lovers’ haunt and chef hangout Bar Vincent

“When you’re in a position to buy such a great restaurant, you do”: Seasoned chefs Nathan Sasi and Morgan McGlone have snapped up the Liverpool Street venue, only weeks after opening their latest project, Bessie’s.

  • Scott Bolles
Jenny Allum

Head of top Sydney private girls’ school to retire after 30 years

The SCEGGS school board announced Jenny Allum would retire at the end of this year after serving as principal since 1996.

  • Lucy Carroll
A.P Bread & Wine’s front courtyard.

A.P Bread & Wine

Canelé and chardonnay, together at last.

  • Erina Starkey
The outdoor tables at Cafe Freda’s are hot property.

Redevelopment claims one of Sydney’s most popular late-night venues

The popular people-watching spot at the junction of Oxford and Flinders Street will reopen in a new location in 2025.

  • Erina Starkey
Sesame fried chicken, cheese, pickled zucchini and curry mayo sandwich.

‘Great sandwich, great coffee!’: This Japanese-inspired cafe channels convenience store vibes

Darlinghurst cafe Punpun has quickly gained a loyal following for its pillowy sandwiches filled with steamed custard, sesame-crusted fried chicken and smashed beef patties.

  • Lee Tran Lam
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 Avia.
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‘Hands-on and handmade’ is the motto behind this fresh neighbourhood tratt

Focaccia, pasta, vinegars, sausages are all made from scratch at small Darlinghurst spot Avia.

  • Terry Durack
The riser of smaller homes.

The Sydney suburbs where home buyers pay top dollar for tiny blocks

Architects have come up with clever ways to live in terraces and small homes close to parks and playgrounds, and buyers are on board.

  • Kristy Johnson
A render of the approved redevelopment of the former T2 building at Taylor Square.

It was a bank, a nightclub and a failed bike hub. Now this Oxford Street icon has a new fate

A Taylor Square landmark that has sat dormant for more than 15 years is set for a new lease on life after plans were approved to add three storeys and a rooftop, and transform the basement into a live music venue.

  • Michael Koziol
Gyoza from Nom in Darlinghurst.
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Top-notch snacks inside a humble drinking den.

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