The view from Circular Quay Station platform places it firmly in the list of the best train journeys in Sydney.

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

Lewis Capaldi Sydney Australian tour

Lewis Capaldi Sydney 2025: singer announces Australian tour hot off the heels of his Glastonbury comeback

Usher in Sydney

Usher cancels Aussie tour – were high prices or too many stars to blame?

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Lewis Capaldi Sydney Australian tour

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 Sydney

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.
Anastasia Sydney tour

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.
SongRites at Sydney Opera House

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

Rise After Dark Felons Manly

A new era of nightlife: Manly and Cronulla join Sydney’s after-dark renaissance

Sydney’s nightlife revival continues with the announcement of two more Special Entertainment Precincts. Want to explore them already? Here are five of the best venues in each suburb.

Zafferano Trattoria is closing down

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
TOKI North Sydney

10 Best New Restaurants in Sydney (July 2025 Update)

Sydney’s dynamic dining scene is constantly changing and never has this been more obvious than in the past few years. After a swift recovery from the pandemic, the city started demanding more luxurious, world-class restaurants and was given a big … Read more
Ette Sydney interior

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

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Penrith Nepean River

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Children at SEA LIFE Sydney

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The sunset over Manly Beach

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Hay St Market in Sydney's Haymarket is the city's hottest food destination. Image supplied.

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DFO Homebush is a premium outlet mall located 15 miles west of Sydney CBD.

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Ace your first time in Sydney with our ultimate guide

The ultimate guide for your first time in Sydney

Essentials

A weathered stone lion sits beneath a vibrant red and gold Chinese archway; people stroll through a bustling Chinatown street

Chinatown

This area dates from the 1920s and offers a bustling array of shops and restaurants, plus bargain shopper heaven in Paddy’s Market and a Chinese Garden. 

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Barangaroo

Named after Bennelong’s wife, an indigenous leader in colonial times, this new precinct showcases shops, restaurants, offices, the Crown resort and a harbour pool.
A coastal city is seen from above

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.
A jacaranda tree blooms purple in a park overlooking Sydney Harbour, the Sydney Opera House

Royal Botanic Garden

Australia’s natural masterpiece and our oldest botanic garden, overlooks Sydney Harbour and embraced by The Domain, another urban oasis worth exploring.
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