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Looking for suburban bliss? You won’t find it here … mercifully

Sydney needs Darlinghurst. Even if it’s lost some of its bohemian edge, it was and is a remedy for everything that’s boring about Sydney.

  • Vince Sorrenti

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Long-running tensions within the Darlinghurst Public School gates have ignited into civil war.

The inner Sydney school, the warring parents and a missing principal

Long-running tensions at Darlinghurst Public School have flared into civil war as highly invested parents demand answers from the Education Department.

  • Alexandra Smith and Emily Kowal
13 Banks Street, Maroubra NSW 2035

Five of our favourite renovated homes in Sydney for sale right now

Looking for your next home? From a coastal stunner with ocean views to a Californian bungalow, here are our top picks.

  • Shona Hendley
Pepperoni pizza at Appizza.

Appizza

New-haven style pizza by the A.P Bakery team.

  • Erina Starkey
Itadakimasu.
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Is onigiri the new sushi roll? Sandoitchi’s stylish spin-off is doing a next-level version

The triangle-shaped, nori-wrapped rice ball was one of Japan’s earliest portable snacks. Here, they’re made to order using rice cooked throughout the day, and served alongside a full drinks menu.

  • Helen Yee
Claret Club.
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Wine bar downstairs, restaurant up, this spot from gun sommeliers is revitalising Stanley St

Owners Harry Hunter and Bridget Raffal bring experience from three-hatted Sixpenny, Where’s Nick and Bentley to their new labour of love, which feels a little like the caves à vin of Paris.

  • David Matthews
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24 Hodgson Avenue, Cremorne Point NSW 2090

‘Box ticking’ lower north shore home sells to couple for $9.8m

The renovated five-bedder with Mosman Bay views has an outdoor kitchen, pool and wine cellar. The buyers are from the east, while the vendors plan to upgrade.

  • Robyn Willis
Mapo’s granita, from left: Watermelon-lime, blackberry, almond and lemon.

Mapo

Mapo’s latest outpost adds granita and brioche to the menu.

  • Lee Tran Lam
The dining room.

Claret Club

A top-notch Darlinghurst wine bar from the owner of Where’s Nick.

  • Erina Starkey
Claret Club owners Bridget Raffal and Harry Hunter.

Old boys club gets Where’s Nick makeover at charming new Darlinghurst wine bar

A first look at Darlinghurst’s Claret Club, which promises 30 excellent wines by-the-glass and a European menu from a former Dry Dock chef.

  • Bianca Hrovat