Felix Merivale

10 best French restaurants and bistros to celebrate Bastille Day in Sydney

Celebrate Bastille Day in style at 10 of Sydney’s best French restaurants and bistros. Bastille Day has arrived, and Sydney is more than ready to raise a glass – or a fork – in honour of la belle France. Whether … Read more

Felons Seafood

Australia’s coolest lager is poured straight from a frozen tap at Felons Seafood on Manly Wharf

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City2Surf 2025: Here’s everything you need to know

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Lorde Australia Sydney show

Lorde Australia 2026: dates, tickets and everything you need to know

After a string of surprise appearances and a brand-new album drop, the alt-pop icon is officially back – and she’s bringing her signature ethereal energy to Australian stages in early 2026. Find out tour dates, presale tickets information and our setlist predictions.

Usher cancels Aussie tour

Usher can’t Get Wit It: why his tour cancellation won’t rock Australia’s boat

The Australian music scene is never dull, and this November and December will see an extraordinary parade of global superstars. Our very own rock titans, AC/DC, are not just selling tickets; they’re obliterating records, moving over 320,000 tickets in a … Read more
Sabrina Carpenter Australian Tour Short n Sweet

Sabrina Carpenter Australia tour: what Sydney fans need to know

Pop music’s It Girl of the moment has been all over our feeds since starting her Short n’ Sweet Tour last year, and rumours of an Australia announcement are swirling. Here’s what we know so far and how to sign up for updates.
Full Buck Moon Sydney

When Is Full Buck Moon in July 2025 in Sydney

From July’s Full Buck Moon to December’s Cold Moon, here’s your month-by-month guide to every full moon lighting up Sydney’s sky this year. There’s something magical about watching a full moon rise over the Sydney skyline or shimmer across the … Read more

Entertainment

Lorde Australia Sydney show

Lorde Australia 2026: dates, tickets and everything you need to know

After a string of surprise appearances and a brand-new album drop, the alt-pop icon is officially back – and she’s bringing her signature ethereal energy to Australian stages in early 2026. Find out tour dates, presale tickets information and our setlist predictions.

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I’ve performed at the Edinburgh Fringe – 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.
Rusalka Sydney Opera House

From stuffy to steamy: Is Opera Australia entering its raunchy new era?

Curious about the mysterious world of opera? Soprano Nicole Car makes the case for opera as the most intimate, immersive art form of all, ahead of her return to Sydney Opera House in Rusalka.
Usher cancels Aussie tour

Usher can’t Get Wit It: why his tour cancellation won’t rock Australia’s boat

The Australian music scene is never dull, and this November and December will see an extraordinary parade of global superstars. Our very own rock titans, AC/DC, are not just selling tickets; they’re obliterating records, moving over 320,000 tickets in a … Read more

Food & Drink

Felix Merivale

10 best French restaurants and bistros to celebrate Bastille Day in Sydney

Celebrate Bastille Day in style at 10 of Sydney’s best French restaurants and bistros. Bastille Day has arrived, and Sydney is more than ready to raise a glass – or a fork – in honour of la belle France. Whether you’re after a buttery croissant and café au lait, or a full feast of steak … Read more

Felons Seafood

Australia’s coolest lager is poured straight from a frozen tap at Felons Seafood on Manly Wharf

Felons Brewing Co is going from strength to strength, rejuvenating Manly Wharf and expanding with its new venue, Felons Seafood. While the food menu is impressive, it’s the specialist beer that’s making a splash.
Cake and cocktail Rovollo

Review: Rovollo is the new Italian restaurant in Martin Place that’s here to shake things up

Flambéed carbonara served from a cheese wheel, 24-layer chocolate cake and cocktails are genuinely exciting: that’s just some of the pleasure that awaits at Rovollo, where they are pioneering industry change right in the heart of the CBD.
best ramen bowl sydney

14 Best Ramen in Sydney: Slurp Away At These Top Restaurants in Sydney

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 … Read more

Sydney Guides

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What’s on in Sydney this July: Festivals, ice rinks, theatre and more

Penrith Nepean River

Top 8 Things to do in Penrith 2025

Children at SEA LIFE Sydney

20 winter things to do in Sydney during the school holidays

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Best things to do on a rainy day in Sydney

The sunset over Manly Beach

Things to do in Manly: The ultimate guide

Hay St Market in Sydney's Haymarket is the city's hottest food destination. Image supplied.

Sydney Hay St Market: the ultimate guide

DFO Homebush is a premium outlet mall located 15 miles west of Sydney CBD.

DFO Homebush: the ultimate shopping outlet guide

Ace your first time in Sydney with our ultimate guide

The ultimate guide for your first time in Sydney

Essentials

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Chinatown

This area dates from the 1920s and offers a bustling array of shops and restaurants, plus bargain shopper heaven in Paddy’s Market and a Chinese Garden. 

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Barangaroo

Named after Bennelong’s wife, an indigenous leader in colonial times, this new precinct showcases shops, restaurants, offices, the Crown resort and a harbour pool.
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Bondi Beach

A globally famous 1-kilometre stretch of sand and glittering water featuring great surf, ocean pools, coastal walks and nearby bars, restaurants, shops and markets.
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Royal Botanic Garden

Australia’s natural masterpiece and our oldest botanic garden, overlooks Sydney Harbour and embraced by The Domain, another urban oasis worth exploring.
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