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Lucy Bell Bird is Broadsheet's national assistant editor.

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Where Chefs Eat: The Cool Room’s Drew Dawson Will “Always Shout Out” This Indonesian Gem
Food & Drink
Where Chefs Eat: The Cool Room’s Drew Dawson Will “Always Shout Out” This Indonesian Gem
Plus, the old-school Italian spot where he celebrates all his milestones, the burger he loves, and the banh mi that reminds him of travelling through Vietnam.
Where Chefs Eat: The Kin Kin Hotel’s Oscar Holgado Says This Thai Spot Is Queensland’s Best
Food & Drink
Where Chefs Eat: The Kin Kin Hotel’s Oscar Holgado Says This Thai Spot Is Queensland’s Best
Plus, the Noosa wine bar that does wonders with a single burner, an “all-round good time” pizza joint, and a new Brisbane French spot he loves.
The People’s Choice Winners of Sculpture by the Sea Cottesloe’s 2026 Exhibition Announced
Art & Design
The People’s Choice Winners of Sculpture by the Sea Cottesloe’s 2026 Exhibition Announced
Two sculptors – Tim Storrier and Drew McDonald – won big for their works featuring a mirrored pelican and soaring dolphins.
Where Chefs Eat: Vasili Petropoulos Wants To Gatekeep This Tiny Cafe
Food & Drink
Where Chefs Eat: Vasili Petropoulos Wants To Gatekeep This Tiny Cafe
Plus, the yum cha spot he loves, a takeaway spot that nails goat curry, the gelato shop that’s become a weekly ritual, and more.
July Goes Beyond Baggage Claim With a Range of Workbags, Purses and Weekenders
Fashion
July Goes Beyond Baggage Claim With a Range of Workbags, Purses and Weekenders
The Melbourne-born brand teamed up with fashion writer and editor Zara Wong on the curation, which includes 16 fashionable pieces that mark a new era for the luggage line.
Stephanie Alexander, Jacinda Ardern, Kayla Jade: The 40th Melbourne Writers Festival Line-Up Is Here
Entertainment
Stephanie Alexander, Jacinda Ardern, Kayla Jade: The 40th Melbourne Writers Festival Line-Up Is Here
More than 150 authors appear over four jam-packed days, exploring the themes of visions and revisions.
Seven To Try: The Best Hot Cross Buns in Perth in 2026
Food & Drink
Seven To Try: The Best Hot Cross Buns in Perth in 2026
Whether you’re a fruit bun purist or a more-is-more chocolate lover, these are the best HCBs in Perth to ring in Easter 2026.
Seven To Try: Brisbane’s Best Hot Cross Buns To Ring in Easter 2026
Food & Drink
Seven To Try: Brisbane’s Best Hot Cross Buns To Ring in Easter 2026
It’s HCB season! From traditional fruit buns to indulgent chocolate-filled takes, here are the best Brisbane hot cross bun options this Easter.
Just In: After Six Years, the Parker Group To Close CBD Stalwart, Fleur
Food & Drink
Just In: After Six Years, the Parker Group To Close CBD Stalwart, Fleur
You have until April to say goodbye, but the site won’t stay quiet for long.
Just In: Barry Parade Public House Is Closing, but You’ve Still Got Time To Say Goodbye
Food & Drink
Just In: Barry Parade Public House Is Closing, but You’ve Still Got Time To Say Goodbye
The team is closing things out with a bang with two epic Sunday sessions.
More Is More at Never Enough, the Crowbar Team’s Restaurant and Record Bar, Opening Later This Month
Food & Drink
More Is More at Never Enough, the Crowbar Team’s Restaurant and Record Bar, Opening Later This Month
Trad Nathan and Tyla Dombroski have teamed up with Trent Lymn (ex-The 203) to open a late-night spot in Fortitude Valley.
Where Chefs Eat: So What Stereo’s Meek Brikshavana Reckons This Is the Best Beef Birria in Brisbane
Food & Drink
Where Chefs Eat: So What Stereo’s Meek Brikshavana Reckons This Is the Best Beef Birria in Brisbane
Kawid “Meek” Brikshavana shares his favourite special-occasion spot, a cafe serving matcha until 4pm, the Japanese listening bar on his bucket list, and more.