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Bell Shakespeare 2026 Program

Bell Shakespeare announces its 2026 program, featuring a “camp reimagining” of Macbeth

The Bell Shakespeare 2026 program has been unveiled, and the lineup is looking better than ever, featuring iconic Shakespearean works alongside a “camp reimagining” of Macbeth.

Crown Sydney dinner

Nobu, a’Mare and Woodcut to unite for exclusive dinner at Crown Sydney

Although its opening was marred with controversy and delays, Crown Sydney has successfully built up an insular dining precinct worth that Sydney can be proud of. Favourites like Woodcut, a’Mare, Golden Century and Nobu have all been widely celebrated by …
Sydney Contemporary

I previewed Sydney Contemporary 2025 – here’s why it’s worth going to this weekend

Carriageworks has turned into a carnival of art for the 9th annual Sydney Contemporary, set for four days of glorious gallery hopping spread all across the enormous Eveleigh institution. Photography, resin works, painting, sculpture, printmaking, drawing, steel sculptures. The variety …
State Library of NSW news

The State Library of NSW plans massive $27 million expansion

Good news for anyone who loves books, public space, or just a peace of quiet in the city: our gorgeous State Library of NSW is getting a vastly overdue expansion valued at $27 million. Central to this, a new 3000-square-metre …

Entertainment

Bell Shakespeare 2026 Program

Bell Shakespeare announces its 2026 program, featuring a “camp reimagining” of Macbeth

The Bell Shakespeare 2026 program has been unveiled, and the lineup is looking better than ever, featuring iconic Shakespearean works alongside a “camp reimagining” of Macbeth.

SXSW Sydney locks in Bruce Springsteen biopic

SXSW Sydney Screen program locks in Bruce Springsteen biopic premiere

With SXSW Sydney coming up next month, we’ve now got an idea of what the 2025 Screen Festival will look like as it’s threaded amongst the music, brand activations, parties and networking events the week-long event has become known for. …
Australian Turf Club

Your ultimate guide to the Sydney Spring Carnival for 2025

More than $87 million is up for grabs over the next two and a half months as the Sydney Spring Carnival rolls around for yet another year of fascinator-fuelled fun at some of Australia’s biggest races. The world’s leading jockeys …
Sydney Harbour New Year's Eve fireworks

Here are 42 of the best view points for the Sydney New Years Eve Fireworks

The Sydney New Years Eve fireworks display is famous across the world, with thousands travelling to see it. Don’t leave planning to the last minute โ€” here’s what you need to know ahead of the big day. Ask me about …

Food & Drink

Golden Chocolate Bar

This golden chocolate bar oozes with $50,000 worth of prizes

Luke Mangan is having his Willy Wonka moment. One of Sydney’s most bankable celebrity chefs has just created a fantastical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory-inspired dessert, steeped in pure imagination, for a limited-edition experience at several of his restaurants, including Luke’s Kitchen at Kimpton Margot and Luc-San in Potts Point. The Golden Chocolate Bar, a …

Crown Sydney dinner

Nobu, a’Mare and Woodcut to unite for exclusive dinner at Crown Sydney

Although its opening was marred with controversy and delays, Crown Sydney has successfully built up an insular dining precinct worth that Sydney can be proud of. Favourites like Woodcut, a’Mare, Golden Century and Nobu have all been widely celebrated by …
Moon Festival

Where to celebrate Moon Festival 2025 in Sydney

For more than 20 years, the Western Sydney suburb of Cabramatta has been a source of boundless energy, life and laughter in early October. That’s for the Cabarramatta Moon Festival, one of the most colourful, delicious and vigorous celebrations in …
Icebergs dining room

Sydney Airport’s T3 Terminal just scored Icebergs, Loulou and more

Sydney Airport’s T3 dining precinct has now been fully revealed, and it’s even more exciting than we expected. Qantas’ domestic terminal began drip-feeding news of a complete overhaul to its retail and dining offerings in August, announcing the arrival of …

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Ghost Festival movie night

Ghost Festival, a free four-day Halloween event, returns to The Rocks

After a successful debut last year, The Rocks Ghost Festival is back for another year of spooky soirees and haunted hangs, launching the historic neighbourhood into an immersive four-day horror festival. From October 30, Ghost Festival 2025 reshapes The Rocks with themed feasts, spooky storytelling and terrifying interactive experiences. And yes, that popular immersive Halloween …

Reunion in Newtown is a top spot for secondhand shopping in Sydney

Chanel on a budget? This is the coolest way to shop in Sydney right now

The pre-loved fashion scene is thriving and itโ€™s never been cooler (or easier) to find one-off vintage gems and designer faves for a fraction of the price. Whether you’re shopping on a small budget or have cash to splash, hereโ€™s your guide to curating an It Girl-approved wardrobe, no matter your budget.
a pub garden during edinburgh fringe festival

I’ve performed at the Edinburgh Fringe โ€“ here’s how I think Sydney Fringe Festival compares

Edinburgh Fringe Festival transforms the city each August and, as a fan (and performer), I was eager to discover Sydney Fringe and how it compares to its Scottish counterpart.
best ramen bowl sydney

14 Best Ramen in Sydney: Where to Slurp Top Noodles

There’s nothing more soulful than sitting down to a big bowl of ramen during winter . Thankfully, there’s plenty of spots around Sydney where you can do just that, from Chinatown to Crows Nest. Each ramen institution has it’s own …