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St Mary's Cathedral Christmas lights

Plan ahead: Christmas comes early for Sydney with these annual events

Christmas events in Sydney for 2025 are now starting to pop up. Halloween marks more than the spooky season around the world, but it’s about this time that major cities start to plan their holiday season. Sydney is no different this year, already kickstarting what should be an exciting December as sketches of our Christmas …

Chris Singh

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

Twilight at Taronga 2025

Twilight at Taronga 2026 will feature The Preatures, Bliss N Eso and more

Heavy on Aussie nostalgia with shows from The Preatures, Cloud Control and Sons of the East, the super popular series will also have Bjorn Again, Xavier Rudd and – possibly the biggest act to hit the stage – Emma Memma

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Sydney Opera House confirms all-star cast for New Year’s Eve Opera Gala

Is it already that time of year? Nothing signals the approaching holiday season than watching our cultural institutions prepare for the New Year. Sydney Opera House has started looking to 2025’s home stretch by locking in a star-studded line-up for …

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St Mary's Cathedral Christmas lights

Plan ahead: Christmas comes early for Sydney with these annual events

Christmas events in Sydney for 2025 are now starting to pop up. Halloween marks more than the spooky season around the world, but it’s about this time that major cities start to plan their holiday season. Sydney is no different this year, already kickstarting what should be an exciting December as sketches of our Christmas …

Chris Singh

Opera Australia

Sydney Opera House confirms all-star cast for New Year’s Eve Opera Gala

Is it already that time of year? Nothing signals the approaching holiday season than watching our cultural institutions prepare for the New Year. Sydney Opera House has started looking to 2025’s home stretch by locking in a star-studded line-up for …

Chris Singh

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Review: Shirley Valentine: Natalie Bassingthwaighte’s triumphant reinvention

First, the good news: Natalie Bassingthwaighte is utterly brilliant in this revival of the British stage classic Shirley Valentine. And now the bad: it’s only on in Sydney for four short nights before transferring to Brisbane. It’s a travesty to …

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Wu-Tang Clan perform in Sydney

Wu-Tang Clan are heading to Sydney for the very last time

Iconic hip-hop collective Wu-Tang Clan have announced an Australian leg of their current farewell tour, The Final Chamber, marking the last time we’ll see all nine members on stage after 33 years of game-changing rap.

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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 punters not knowing whether they should sit down or stand up. Now Premier Chris Minns …

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Food in Potts Point

Are these the best new restaurants in Sydney right now?

A Spanish tapas gem overlooking Bondi Beach, Chinese food done differently, a local edition of one of London’s best eateries, and a long overdue sister to Melbourne’s famous Lee Ho Fook. This is a snapshot of Sydney’s new restaurant scene …

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Berowra Waters

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From Berowra Waters to Hurstville and Lidcombe, these hatted restaurants break the usual geographic mould, proving that world-class dining in Sydney isn’t confined to a few specific areas.

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Would you try this beef, pigeon and foie gras wellington from The Charles?

After months of experimentation, Billy Hannigan, Executive Chef at the CBD’s big and beautiful The Charles Brasserie & Bar, has nailed the beef wellington with a unique recipe that refines the notoriously hard-to-cook classic. Just weeks ago, the chef posted …

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Twilight at Taronga 2025

Twilight at Taronga 2026 will feature The Preatures, Bliss N Eso and more

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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.

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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.

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