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Middle Eastern Tapas Bar CANESS Opens in Paddington

Sydney, April 8: Paddington is set to welcome a new dining spot with the opening of CANESS, a Middle Eastern tapas bar, on April 15 at 348 Oxford Street.
The 60-seat restaurant brings together Middle Eastern flavours and Mediterranean tapas culture, led by hospitality entrepreneur Erez Nahum and co-owner Juan Colmenares. The kitchen is helmed by chef Ido Zarmi, who has designed a menu of share-style plates that highlight simplicity and bold flavour.
Dishes include Prawns Saganaki in a tomato and feta sauce, and Grilled Octopus with herb and caper salsa. The drinks list features 80 wines with over 20 by the glass or carafe, and 10 signature cocktails like the Clear Gazpacho and Figroni.
Designed with an open kitchen and bar, CANESS aims to create a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere for diners looking to enjoy vibrant food and genuine hospitality.

GITEX Asia Debuts Singapore

Singapore, April 16: GITEX ASIA x Ai Everything Singapore will debut from April 23–25, 2025, at Marina Bay Sands, marking the first Asian edition of the world’s largest tech and startup event.
Organised by Dubai World Trade Centre and KAOUN International, the event aims to unlock Southeast Asia’s US$1 trillion digital economy potential, drawing over 700 tech firms, 250+ investors, and 400 startups from more than 70 countries.
The event will explore themes across AI, cybersecurity, biotech, green tech, and smart cities, with over 330 speakers delivering 180+ hours of content.
Participating nations include the Netherlands, UAE, China, India, Vietnam, and Serbia. Major tech companies such as Nvidia, Oracle, Alibaba Cloud, and Ericsson will also exhibit.
Programmes include AI 100, Singapore 100, and the Supernova Challenge, while GITEX Cyber Valley Asia will gather 200 global CISOs to address regional cyber resilience and ransomware threats.
The event is backed by partners including SGTech, Singapore Tourism Board, and several national security and digital agencies across Asia.

MyHeritage Offers Free Access

Sydney, April 28: MyHeritage is giving Australians and New Zealanders a unique opportunity to connect with their heritage by offering free access to 2.3 billion historical records from 24–29 April 2025.
This special access includes military records such as the Anzac Memorial archives and the Australian WWII Nominal Roll (1939–1945), along with a major update of 24 million pages from 1,705 historical newspaper titles across Australia.
As part of the experience, users can explore the LiveMemory™ feature on the MyHeritage app, which animates historical portraits, including images of soldiers from The Queenslander newspaper before WWI, offering a moving way to bring ancestors’ stories to life.
These resources provide a powerful way for families to discover new insights into their relatives’ military service and personal histories, creating a deeper connection to Anzac Day.
Spokespeople at MyHeritage are available for interviews, and imagery or animated WWI portraits can be provided upon request. More details can be found at myheritage.com/oceania.

Bastille Festival Expands

Sydney, April 28: Bastille Festival returns to Sydney from July 17–20, 2025, bringing four days of French food, wine, music, and art to Circular Quay and The Rocks. Entry is free, with over 120 exhibitors, 80 dishes, and extensive wine offerings from eight French regions.
The festival will also feature over 100 free performances, including concerts, cabaret, and fire shows.
For the first time, Bastille Festival will expand to Adelaide, launching a new edition from May 30 to June 1, 2025, at Festival Plaza.

Harbour 10 Launches July

Sydney, April 30: A new era of running begins on Sunday 27 July 2025 with the launch of the Real Insurance Harbour 10, a reimagined 10km and 5km race built by runners, for runners. Officially opening for registration on May 1, the event promises more than just a race — it’s designed to bring connection, community, and energy to Sydney’s winter running scene.
“This is about more than splits and finish times,” said Wayne Larden, Race Director. “It’s about that electric moment on the start line with your run crew, the crisp winter air in your lungs, a spectacular flat Harbourside course and the kind of finish line energy that stays with you long after you cross it.”
Set against Sydney’s iconic harbour backdrop, the event caters to everyone from first-timers to PB chasers and aims to be a mid-winter highlight for the city’s running culture. An after party will follow the race, enhancing the social vibe.
The event also has a philanthropic edge, supporting the Australian Cancer Research Foundation (ACRF), with funds going toward cancer research. Since 2022, the race has raised significant contributions toward this cause.
Registrations open from 10am on May 1 at www.harbour10.com.au.