Jane Ede as The Witch in Opera Australia's production of Hänsel & Gretel

Review: Hansel and Gretel is a deliciously dark welcome to opera

Read our review of Opera Australia’s deliciously dark production of Hansel and Gretel.

Isabelle James

Visitors in the Grand Courts of the Naala Nura at the Art Gallery of NSW

I’m proud of Sydney’s museums and galleries – these are my favourites

Chris Singh

Sydney Harbour Bridge

23 things to do in Sydney this weekend (January 30-February 1)

Isabelle James

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Saint Peter has reopened at the Grand National Hotel

Best Hatted Restaurants in Sydney – SMH Good Food Guide 2026

This year, Sydney boasts a smorgasbord of hatted restaurants, between the one, two and three hat awards . Which means 2026 is going to be a gastronomer’s year to party. The Sydney Morning Herald’s Good Food Guide has done all the ground work in dining, defining, discerning and deliberating all the top gongs, but now …

Rose Kelly

The Botanist Valentine's Day

The 22 best Valentine’s Day dinners in Sydney for 2026

From boujie dining on a budget to Galentine’s Day brunch and fancy set menus for those looking to impress, here’s our pick of the 20 best Valentine’s Day dinners in Sydney.

Isabelle James

new boatshed pyrmont

It’s new beginnings and bittersweet goodbyes for this Sydney Fish Market operator

The highly anticipated new Sydney Fish Market opens its doors tomorrow morning at 7am after five years under construction. As the retailers prepare to settle into their long-awaited new home, one of the most enduring family operators is making the …

Isabelle James

Hurricane's Bar and Grill

Is Gateway the best place to eat in Circular Quay? Find out in our new Sydney Weekender segment

Introducing Gateway: Circular Quay’s ultimate dining hub offering up bites and sips from an array of incredible eateries, all under one roof.

Bernadette Chua

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Welcome to the summer edition of the Sydney Travel Guide where the city comes alive with frivolous fun and festivities. It’s the best time to explore the city’s natural wonders – we have a guide to the best beaches, summer activities for the kids and a calendar full of events.

From music concerts and sporting events, to outdoor cinemas and new gallery exhibitions – there is something for everyone.

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Editor’s Pick

Street art Liverpool Western Sydney

Things to do in Liverpool: The ultimate guide

The hub of southwest Sydney, Liverpool is set along the Georges River and is one of the city’s fastest growing suburbs.

Peter Lynch

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

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

A group of friends drinking a cocktail at Nick and Nora's in Parramatta

A day trip to Parramatta: What to see, eat and do

Sydney’s second city and the unofficial capital of Western Sydney, Parramatta is a bustling mix of shiny skyscrapers, leafy parks and historic buildings, with a flourishing art scene and fascinating museums.

Bernadette Chua

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Blak Powerhouse

How to celebrate Indigenous culture in Sydney this Australia Day

When celebrating Australia Day, it’s important to acknowledge that the date holds profound and complex significance for First Nations Australians. For the traditional custodians of the land, Australia Day marks the beginning of British colonisation, a date of trauma for Indigenous Australians, known as Invasion Day. While many Australians and tourists celebrate the 26th as …

Isabelle James

Sydney Festival launch

Sydney Festival is back: here’s your first look, plus the Director’s “don’t miss” event

We attended the official opening and got a first look at two exciting acts, along with insight from Director Kris Nelson, who highlighted one 2026 Sydney Festival event you absolutely can’t miss.

Isabelle James

Hari the One-horned Greater Rhino

Meet Hari: The 1.8-ton Greater One-horned Rhino who just arrived at Taronga Zoo

Taronga Zoo has announced the arrival of what they’re calling the “Fab Four” at the newly opened Rhino Reserve, welcoming a Greater One-Horned Rhino named Hari alongside a trio of stunning Asian Water Buffalo.

Isabelle James

Front of Couple Under an Umbrella

Ron Mueck’s Encounter is Sydney’s new must-see exhibition

We got a first look at Encounter by Ron Mueck, which features the Australian debut of many of his striking, hyperreal sculptures, plus a never-before-seen commission, made especially for Sydney.

Isabelle James

A stylized logo displays the word SYDNEY in large, bold lettering

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