dry dock dining

Review: A traditional Australian pub with award-winning hatted food

The Dining Room at the Dry Dock Hotel is not only worth the trip to Balmain, for a special night it’s worth the price too.

Naomi Toy

Sydney Opera House at sunset

25 things to do in Sydney this weekend (April 24-27)

Looking for things to do this weekend? Welcome to your curated guide to the top events, activities and unique experience in and around Sydney.

Isabelle James

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dry dock dining

Review: A traditional Australian pub with award-winning hatted food

The Dining Room at the Dry Dock Hotel is not only worth the trip to Balmain, for a special night it’s worth the price too.

Naomi Toy

High Tea is the only way to celebrate Mother's Day this year in Sydney

The 10 best Mother’s Day high teas in Sydney in 2026

High tea has never looked so sweet as it does in Sydney for Mother’s Day this year

Rose Kelly

Mountain Culture Brewery Redfern

Eat, drink, be merry! The best bars and restaurants to go to during the Sydney Comedy Festival

We’ve rounded up the best places to drink and dine around each of the 13 Sydney Comedy Festival hubs.

Isabelle James

Martini at Bar Bridge

Sydney has martini mania, and we’re mad for it

Whether you take yours dry or wet, dirty or with a twist, Sydneysiders are downing martinis across the city like they’re going out of style.

Isabelle James

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Sydney Royal Easter Show 2026 food prices: splurge or save?

The Sydney Royal Easter Show is back at Sydney Showground, serving up all the classics (yes, cheese on a stick is back) alongside a wave of viral treats. To help you snack smart, we’ve taken a look at this year’s food prices, so you know exactly what’s worth the splurge and what you might want to skip.

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Lady Baks Rooftop views Bakstown Western Sydney

Things to do in Bankstown: The ultimate guide

This vibrant suburb in the southwest of Sydney is known for its food, community spirit and lovely streets of heritage houses.

Lucy Jones

Sydney Airport Master Plan 2045

Flying from Sydney Airport in 2045: You’ll be at your gate in 15 minutes

Sydney Airport is aiming to make your journey through the airport faster, easier, and far less stressful. A newly released Master Plan 2045 promises to transform how millions of passengers move through Australia’s busiest gateway, ensuring that flying out of …

Peter Lynch

neapean river penrith

I spent the perfect day in Penrith – here’s what to do in Sydney’s adventure capital

Running along the western edge of Sydney, on the banks of the Nepean River and close to the foothills of the Blue Mountains, Penrith feels a world away from the hustle of the city. This quiet, leafy suburb hides an …

Isabelle James

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The Cutaway Barangaroo

The Cutaway, Barangaroo’s new 24/7 cultural hub, has officially reached completion

Barangaroo is having a moment. With the new metro station boosting access and its long-awaited cultural space, The Cutaway, now complete, the precinct is ready to step into the spotlight.

Isabelle James

The Sydney Biennale at the White Bay Power Station in 2026

Don’t bag the Biennale! I just went for the first time and I loved it

Mixed reviews and harsh criticism have begun to plague the festival and Rose Kelly gives us her take on the 2026 Biennale.

Rose Kelly

The Lion King musical

The Lion King Musical roars back to Sydney with full cast revealed

If you’re a theatre fan, there’s no doubt you’ve heard the news that six-time Tony-winning musical The Lion King is coming to Sydney this April. The blockbuster musical is set for a Sydney season at the Capitol Theatre, starting from …

Chris Singh

Michael Paynter

Michael Paynter to channel the legendary John Farnham in world-premiere musical

Australian singer-songwriter Michael Paynter has been cast as music legend John Farnham in Whispering Jack: The John Farnham Musical.

Isabelle James