Newtown is getting 3 new restaurants from the Continental Deli crew

The team behind Continental Deli in Newtown

The CBD has mega venues like Shellhouse and the Ivy. North Sydney had a shake-up when Etymon Projects opened an ambitious four-in-one earlier this year. Circular Quay took more than a few steps forward when Hickson House opened with its various restaurants and bars. Sydney’s deathless love of foodie precincts knows no bounds. From Tramsheds … Read more

Experimental cinema returns to Newtown this September with Sydney Underground Film Festival

The Sydney Underground Film Festival brings weird cinema back to Newtown

The three-day Sydney Underground Film Festival returns to Dendy Newtown this September, gearing up for another eccentric program of boundary-pushing cinema. Kicking off on September 12th, SUFF ’24 will continue a long legacy of showcasing experimental filmmaking and divisive stories, courting controversy with a small collection of independent films from local and international directors. Now … Read more

Newtown

Two people browse and work amidst numerous books and records in a well-stocked record store

The eclectic urban village of Newtown, home to Sydney University, is bursting with funky style, bohemian vibes and colourful street art. Here, in the shops that line Newtownโ€™s main drag of King Street, discover one-off vintage finds, curious coffee table books and original fashion.