48 hours of free travel in July: make the most of fare-free trains with the 10 best train journeys in Sydney
Trains and Metro lines will be fare-free on Thursday, July 31 and Friday, August 1, so climb aboard some of the best train journeys in Sydney to make the most of the two days. Sydney’s trains have been a little … Read more
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Entertainment
Lewis Capaldi Sydney 2025: singer announces Australian tour hot off the heels of his Glastonbury comeback
In the words of the man himself: “My name is Lewis Capaldi and I’m [expletive] back, baby.” The Scottish singer-songwriter has announced a number of tour dates and Sydney’s one of the lucky cities that will welcome him later this year. Here’s everything you need to know.
Pretty Woman musical is coming to Sydney – who plays Richard Gere and Julia Roberts?
It’s the film that made Julia Roberts a star, and now it’s a hit theatrical musical. Pretty Woman: The Musical will make its Australian debut this year, and this is what we know about the Sydney shows.
Sydney dates for the Anastasia musical are revealed and tickets are now on sale
If you planned to get tickets when news of the Anastasia musical coming to Sydney broke, now’s your time. Pre-sale tickets are on sale now and the dates have been revealed, so you can plan your night at the theatre.
Sydney Opera House just announced SongRites, a new three-day series that will showcase First Nations artists
Four days of First Nations artistry will take over the Western Foyer venues at the Sydney Opera House in September. Here’s everything we know about the new September series, including the full program.
Food & Drink

Paddington restaurant’s viral closure sparks debate about big venue dominance of Sydney food
Sicilian restaurant Zafferano Trattoria Mediterranea in Paddington has gone viral this week, after posting a reel to their Instagram announcing their closure. In the candid video, owner Isobel Galloway, who runs the restaurant with her partner, Sicilian-born chef Simone Crivello, … Read more
Review: Ette is the CBD’s best-kept secret for chic, affordable dining
You’d be forgiven for wondering if Sydney really needs another ‘small plates and good wine’ spot. As I made my way down to the recently opened Ette, discreetly tucked away on the ground floor of an unassuming office tower, I … Read more
Sydney Guides
Essentials
Chinatown
This area dates from the 1920s and offers a bustling array of shops and restaurants, plus bargain shopper heaven in Paddyโs Market and a Chinese Garden.ย
Barangaroo
Named after Bennelongโs wife, an indigenous leader in colonial times, this new precinct showcases shops, restaurants, offices, the Crown resort and a harbour pool.
Bondi Beach
A globally famous 1-kilometre stretch of sand and glittering water featuring great surf, ocean pools, coastal walks and nearby bars, restaurants, shops and markets.
Royal Botanic Garden
Australiaโs natural masterpiece and our oldest botanic garden, overlooks Sydney Harbour and embraced by The Domain, another urban oasis worth exploring.