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Stephanie Lake Seven Days

Stunning new Australian ballet to debut tomorrow – here’s what it’s about

Seven Days is part of a bold new triple bill called Prism, which will begin a short run at the Sydney Opera House tomorrow.

Isabelle James

Salty Brine

Sydney Festival’s HUGE 50th anniversary program revealed

Sydney Festival, the city’s ultimate cultural takeover, returns in just two months, running from January 8 to 25.

Isabelle James

Oasis will perform at Accor Stadium on 7th and 8th November

Your Oasis concert guide for the ultimate comeback tour

The Oasis world tour 2025 is one of the most widely anticipated musical tours of all time. Not just because they are one of the best selling music artists of all time but because this world tour marks their first …

Rose Kelly

Sydney Dance Company

The Sydney Dance Company releases an empowering 2026 calendar

Next year is lining up to be a bold new year of ever evolving collaborations and choreography for The Sydney Dance Company. The official lineup of performances has been released and looks set to celebrate contemporary dance with an empowering …

Rose Kelly

Entertainment

Salty Brine

Sydney Festival’s HUGE 50th anniversary program revealed

Sydney Festival, the city’s ultimate cultural takeover, returns in just two months, running from January 8 to 25.

Isabelle James

Oasis will perform at Accor Stadium on 7th and 8th November

Your Oasis concert guide for the ultimate comeback tour

The Oasis world tour 2025 is one of the most widely anticipated musical tours of all time. Not just because they are one of the best selling music artists of all time but because this world tour marks their first …

Rose Kelly

Sydney Dance Company

The Sydney Dance Company releases an empowering 2026 calendar

Next year is lining up to be a bold new year of ever evolving collaborations and choreography for The Sydney Dance Company. The official lineup of performances has been released and looks set to celebrate contemporary dance with an empowering …

Rose Kelly

Lincoln Elliot, Joel Granger in Phar Lap (c) John McCrae

Review: Phar Lap The Musical is horsey, saucy fun

If there’s one way to get excited for this year’s Melbourne Cup, it’s by going to Phar Lap: The Electro Swing Musical.

Isabelle James

Food & Drink

Sails on Lavender Bay

Sails on Lavender Bay has the best harbour view in Sydney (and the food’s good too)

Sails on Lavender Bay does laidback luxury perfectly, with a spot that boasts one of the best harbour views in Sydney. Here’s why you should book that table.

Isabelle James

Breakfast for under  at The Brother's Cafe, Darlinghurst

Sydney’s best breakfast for under $30

Gone are the days when a simple smashed avo on toast would be the norm at a brekkie spot. Now, it’s the gourmet menu item, and almost impossible to find for less than $30. Throw in some fresh coriander, a …

Rose Kelly

Rick and Sarah Stein are launching Rick Stein at Coogee Beach

Bookings are open for Rick Stein at Coogee Beach

Simply titled Rick Stein at Coogee Beach, this freshly announced addition to the Eastern Suburbs dining scene is set to hit the mark, launching in December.

Rose Kelly

The Old Fitz in Sydney

So Sydney: Premier and Lord Mayor battle over whether you can drink standing up outside a bar!

Sydney: It’s an argument that would have the city’s millions of foreign visitors – and many from Interstate – scratching their heads. Should you be allowed to drink standing up without a table? A long-standing drinking rule in Sydney has …

Chris Singh

Editor’s Choice

The Lovers Theatre Royal

Review: The Lovers – much ado about nothing

According to director Nick Skubij of The Lovers, now showing at the Theatre Royal, Sydney, “The Bard would be bopping in his grave knowing that his classic comedy has received a 21st century remix for the ages”. And indeed, this musical with a live rock band and a cast of six, promises so much. A …

Peter Lynch

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 it’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, here’s your guide to curating an It Girl-approved wardrobe, no matter your budget.

Amy Hughes

a pub garden during edinburgh fringe festival

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.

Isabelle James

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 …

Chris Singh