Melbourne Cup Horse Racing

Where to watch the Melbourne Cup in Sydney

Australia’s biggest and most prestigious horse racing event returns next Tuesday, and although NSW isn’t granted a public holiday like Victoria, Sydney is still gearing up for a day of major celebrations.

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Sydney Festival

Exclusive: 10 reveals from the Sydney Festival 2026, including a Town Hall roller derby and $49 seats

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Kesha locked in to headline Mighty Hoopla Sydney on Bondi Beach

Fuzzy’s returning New Year’s Eve festival isn’t the only large-scale music event set to take over Bondi Beach in the coming months, with the UK’s cult Mighty Hoopla festival pitching its Australian debut on Sydney’s most iconic sands. And they’re doing it in a big way, bringing none other than pop superstar and LGBTQI+ icon …

Chris Singh

The Sydney Fringe Festival is back in September for its 2024 edition.

Sydney Fringe Festival had a record-breaking year in 2025

It’s official: Sydney Fringe Festival 2025 was one for the record books, posting the highest ticket sales and largest number of participating artist’s in the festival’s 15-year history. Across September, the Sydney Fringe’s $15 flash sale accounted for more than …

Chris Singh

Diwali in Sydney

Sydney lights up for Diwali, but celebrations are thin

The Sydney Opera House sails have become a year-round canvas to celebrate the city’s multiculturalism, and just this week they’ve gone gold in honour of our large South Asian community. It’s part of the NSW Government’s annual Diwali event, which …

Chris Singh

Clovelly Beach

Sydney’s first perfect day in months felt like a long overdue catch up

The beaches were packed, the city felt alive with shoppers, brunchers and tourists milling about, and Sydney Harbour was teeming with all sorts of boat life. Saturday, October 11, 2025 was a very good day to be in Sydney. There’s …

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Sydney Festival

Exclusive: 10 reveals from the Sydney Festival 2026, including a Town Hall roller derby and $49 seats

The new Sydney Festival director has revealed his top ten picks for the Sydney Festival 2026 event ahead of the official launch next month – including a Town Hall roller coaster derby and $49 seats. Speaking at a Business Sydney event at the Collective Bar and Restaurant complex in The Rocks, Kris Nelson gave guests …

Peter Lynch

Kesha

Kesha locked in to headline Mighty Hoopla Sydney on Bondi Beach

Fuzzy’s returning New Year’s Eve festival isn’t the only large-scale music event set to take over Bondi Beach in the coming months, with the UK’s cult Mighty Hoopla festival pitching its Australian debut on Sydney’s most iconic sands. And they’re …

Chris Singh

Sydney Mardi Gras float

Sydney’s Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras 2026 will be a joy to behold

Sydney is about to shimmer even brighter. The city’s most dazzling festival — the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras 2026 — has officially set the mood for 2026, unveiling a theme that sounds like a spell, feels like a …

Peter Lynch

The Sydney Fringe Festival is back in September for its 2024 edition.

Sydney Fringe Festival had a record-breaking year in 2025

It’s official: Sydney Fringe Festival 2025 was one for the record books, posting the highest ticket sales and largest number of participating artist’s in the festival’s 15-year history. Across September, the Sydney Fringe’s $15 flash sale accounted for more than …

Chris Singh

Food & Drink

Berowra Waters

Sydney’s secret hatted restaurants: From Lidcombe to Windsor

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 …

Chris Singh

25hours hotel the Olympia

25hours Hotel The Olympia: A lifestyle hotel designed for Paddington posers

25hours Hotel the Olympia is one of the new genre of hotels: all about design and nothing about hospitality.

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Jaaks Restaurant and Bar

Jaaks at Kyle Bay: A Greek Island Escape on Sydney’s Shores

Jaaks at Kyle Bay is the latest to ride the Aegean culinary wave, in a location that is a Sydney gem.

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First look: I went to Sculpture by the Sea 2025 and these are my favourites

I took the first peek at Sculpture by the Sea 2025. These are my favourite works of the exhibition so far, with most shifting position due to weather damage on the Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk.

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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.

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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.

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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 …

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