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Melbourne bars that (almost) make us want to move down there Melbourne bars that (almost) make us want to move down there

There’s no doubt Melbourne’s bars are amongst the best in the world. From hole-in-the-wall laneway bars that add an extra dimension to the CBD to cocktail lounges where the primary focus is on the drinks, …

Hangover cures and remedies Hangover cures and remedies

Hangover cures – ah, we know them well. After countless mornings of waking up to find ourselves in a fresh new form of hell, we’ve decided to provide our guide to hangover cures and remedies …

Sydney New Year’s Eve party guide Sydney New Year’s Eve party guide

Looking for a place to celebrate New Year’s Eve? Here’s our top 10 guide to Sydney NYE 2009 events, based largely on views but also on entertainment:

Underground (and not-so-underground) clubs in Sydney Underground (and not-so-underground) clubs in Sydney

When I wrote this feature on Sydney’s underground clubs for The Sydney Morning Herald I was surprised not only by the number of illegal venues that were operating but also by the quality of them. …

The best dive bars in Sydney The best dive bars in Sydney

When I’m not sipping martinis and jet-setting to Monte Carlo (ok, I’ve never jetsetted to Monte Carlo but I have been to Maroubra) I like nothing better than to kick back in a casual, unpretentious …

Judgement night: how to get past doorhosts and bouncers Judgement night: how to get past doorhosts and bouncers

It’s interesting that while most businesses struggle to attract customers in this economic crisis, the bar industry still pays people – ie door hosts and bouncers – to turn them away.
Sometimes this is fair …