Sydney
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Stay in style, Australia
With private beaches and rooftop bars aplenty, we present the latest hotel openings from Perth to Sydney, Mollymook to Byron Bay. Plus, a grooming pick to ensure you look the part.
Art market
We speak to Simon Mordant, collector and chairman of the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia.
Made in Australia: Røde Microphones
Sydney's Røde Microphones, founded by Peter Freedman, designs and manufactures audio gear from raw materials to finished product. A commitment to self-sufficiency has made them a global competitor in professional audio.
Form and function: The Seidler House, Sydney
Australia’s architectural heritage has been elevated by modern interpretation to become something more elegant and enduring. Monocle crisscrosses the country to pick out some prime examples of design-led residences.
Talking shop: Aussie retail
Australia’s retail market is proving resilient. We've compiled a selection of shops setting a global example with well-thought-through experiences, offering inspiration for any new venture.
Australian DJs: FBI
Australia’s wireless provides a crucial platform for overlooked stories and offbeat music. Monocle dials into four of the country’s most singular radio voices to meet the people behind the microphone.
G’day, world
Our nation special puts the spotlight on the sprawling land down under. We’ve batted away the clichés to get to the real red centre of what Australia represents today.
Fashion
Watches, boots, shoes, sunglasses, shorts and belts – not to mention a boutique shop in former church.
Inventory no.91
Our round-up of Aussie-designed goodies, from a US-inspired tipple and tasteful totes to an appealing planter, coffee beans and blankets.
Observation
As Monocle marks 10 years, editor in chief Tyler Brûlé looks back at his formative years in Australia, a country he greatly admires and is keen to see realise its potential.
