Over 75 per cent of the program is free at Vivid Sydney 2025

Romance Was Born's projections for Customs House

Destination NSW is working the cost-of-living crisis into the 15th annual Vivid Sydney this year. In a nod to accessibility, event organisers have made more than 75% of the program completely free for Sydneysiders and visitors hoping to fully immerse themselves in one of the world’s most prized arts and lifestyle festivals. “This year’s festival

International Women’s Day Events in Sydney 2025

Women listen intently at a talk for International Women's Day

Want to celebrate International Women’s Day in Sydney this year but have no idea where to start? We’ve put together a list of different events that champion female voices and recognise the power of womanhood. There are lots of incredible talks happening this week, with speakers including sporting stars, pioneers within the creative industry and

Australian Museum extends Machu Picchu exhibition due to huge demand

Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru

The Australian Museum has extended the runtime for its current Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru exhibition in response to soaring demand. Originally slated to end on February 23, the comprehensive collection of Peruvian artefacts, Andean gold and cutting-edge technology will now run through to Sunday, May 11. That’s plenty of time for

15 Romantic Things to do in Sydney for Couples

Kayakers toasting at sunset sydney

You’re in luck if you’re looking for the best couples activities in Sydney. While most people immediately think of Paris in any discussion on the world’s most romantic cities, it’s impossible to question Sydney’s uncanny ability to inspire feelings of love, affection and joy. That’s why there are plenty of romantic things to do in

New Openings Sydney 2025: Restaurants, Hotels, Bars, Musicals & More

a courtyard with trees

2024 was a banner year for Sydney. Not only did we finally get the futuristic next phase of Sydney Metro and the revival of Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, but we also got an exhaustingly long list of high-profile food and drink openings from Olympus Dining and Neptune’s Grotto to Joji and Letra House. Other big things

Sublime ocean photography on show at Australian Maritime Museum

Ocean photographer of the year winner

A critically endangered Cuban crocodile mouths the Shane Gross’s camera dome in Cuba, the detail on its teeth intensified by the glassy water. Over in the narrow watery stretch of Indonesia’s Lembeh Strait, photographer Ipah Uid Lynn catches an incredible, and slightly terrifying, portrait of a skeletal shrimp dancing with its prey. The beauty of

COMO to open new gallery space in Marrickville

COMA's new Marickville space

A new art gallery is coming to Marickville – the team at COMA will launch the new warehouse art venue on January 31, 2025 with a solo exhibition of new works by New Mexico-based Australian artist, Justin Williams. The space is inspired by the major warehouse-style galleries of Los Angeles. The 490-square-metre space is located