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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 drizzle of lemon some Himalayan salt sprinkled by bae and you’re out of pocket to …

Rose Kelly

Opera Australia's Phantom of the Opera

Opera Australia adds an extra week for Phantom of the Opera

Handa Opera on Sydney harbour has just announced an extra week of performances for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera. Due to record breaking bookings for the spectacular Phantom of the Opera production set against Sydney’s spectacular skyline, Handa …

Rose Kelly

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 …

Chris Singh

Fireworks in Sydney Harbour for NYE

Less than 60 sleeps to go: Sydney prepares for epic New Year’s Eve fireworks display

Few New Year’s Eve celebrations around the world can compete with Sydney on December 31. Our New Year’s Eve fireworks display is magnificent, and it’s still improving each year with more launch points, a wider scope and even more vantage …

Chris Singh

Entertainment

Opera Australia's Phantom of the Opera

Opera Australia adds an extra week for Phantom of the Opera

Handa Opera on Sydney harbour has just announced an extra week of performances for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera. Due to record breaking bookings for the spectacular Phantom of the Opera production set against Sydney’s spectacular skyline, Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour have released an additional week of tickets. Tens of thousands of …

Rose Kelly

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

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

Shirley Valentine Sydney

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 …

Peter Lynch

Food & Drink

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 drizzle of lemon some Himalayan salt sprinkled by bae and you’re out of pocket to …

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

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 …

Chris Singh

Editor’s Choice

Opera Australia's Phantom of the Opera

Opera Australia adds an extra week for Phantom of the Opera

Handa Opera on Sydney harbour has just announced an extra week of performances for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera. Due to record breaking bookings for the spectacular Phantom of the Opera production set against Sydney’s spectacular skyline, Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour have released an additional week of tickets. Tens of thousands of …

Rose Kelly

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