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Naomi’s journalism career spans more than 30 years, covering Sydney from every angle her entire working life. She began on Sydney's Daily Telegraph and went from covering the crimes that shocked the city to the ones that made it hum when she became one of the first editors of Sydney Confidential and turned her attention to entertainment and celebrity stories. She’s worked at the New York Post, Woman's Day and, before joining Sydney Travel Guide, at Who Magazine where she was Associate Editor. There she wrote the weekly Drink Notes column, covering Australia’s bar and venue openings, a role that kept her across the city’s exciting food and drink scene. Having raised two children and a dog in the Harbour City, Naomi knows it inside out. She loves live music and comedy, a late night barhopping and an early morning by the water. She brings newsroom attitude and accuracy to the way she covers the city.

Enjoy Vivid Sydney without actually doing Vivid – and avoid the crowds

May 19, 2026May 15, 2026 by Naomi Toy
A man and woman with their back to the camera look at a view of the Sydney Harbour Bridge at night during Vivid away from the crowds

Want all the Vivid Sydney magic without the huge crowds? This is your guide to bars, restaurants & hotels serving Vivid-themed drinks, views & vibes.

Categories Things to do, Vivid Sydney Tags bars, Hotels, restaurants, Vivid Sydney, Vivid Sydney 2026

Steel Magnolias: Lisa McCune tells why this play is funnier than you might think

May 19, 2026May 12, 2026 by Naomi Toy
Actress Lisa McCune in character in Steel Magnolias wearing a hairnet and smock

Lisa McCune stars as M’Lynn in Steel Magnolias at Theatre Royal Sydney from May 13- May 30. She tells us why the role hits close to home as a mother, and why being in Sydney is so special.

Categories Entertainment, Theatre & Opera Tags lisa mccune, steel magnolias, Theatre, Theatre Royal

Sydney Writers’ Festival 2026: Free events to suit everyone

May 19, 2026May 12, 2026 by Naomi Toy
An overhead shot of people shopping for books at several tables

There’s something for everyone at the Sydney Writers’ Festival, which runs from May 17-24, and so much of it is free. Here’s a guide to the best of the festival that won’t cost a cent.

Categories Things to do, Entertainment, Free Activities Tags Art, Carriageworks, culture, families, Family Friendly, Festivals, Sydney

All the free things at Vivid Sydney (2026): Lights, music, food & more

May 8, 2026May 8, 2026 by Naomi Toy
Sydney Opera House sails Opera Mundi Vivid Sydney

In 2026, most of Vivid Sydney is free. So don’t worry if you haven’t got a ticket to a blockbuster event – here’s your full guide to everything free at Vivid. You won’t have to spend a cent.

Categories Vivid Sydney, Things to do Tags Concerts, Darling Harbour, families, Festivals, restaurants, Sydney, Sydney CBD, sydney opera house, Vivid Sydney

Vivid Sydney: First Nations artists, talent, food, and culture set to shine in 2026

May 5, 2026 by Naomi Toy
Mindy Woods and Danielle Alvarez for Vivid with vegetables and food. Sydney First Nations program

First Nations storytelling, culture and cuisine take centre stage at Vivid Sydney 2026 with an exciting line-up of artists and events across the Light, Music, Ideas and Food programs. Here’s a complete list of everything to see and experience.

Categories Vivid Sydney Tags sydney indigenous culture, vivid

Jack Johnson brings Ben Harper and John Butler to Sydney’s Domain in November 2026

May 5, 2026 by Naomi Toy
Musician Jack Johson holds a guitar in a tropical setting

Multi-platinum singer songwriter Jack Johnson is returning to Australia on a tour which will see him bring special guests Ben Harper and John Butler on to the bill for a massive concert in The Domain in Sydney.

Categories Entertainment, Gigs and Concerts, Things to do Tags Concerts, the domain

Mother’s Day in Sydney: Top tips from local mums for the perfect day

May 11, 2026May 4, 2026 by Naomi Toy
Mother's Day Sydney

Mother’s Day in Sydney can be hard to plan – and get right. So Sydney Travel Guide asked the experts: real, local Sydney mums for their honest picks for making the day genuinely lovely, no matter what kind of mum needs spoiling this Mother’s Day.

Categories Things to do

Admission prices are rising in Sydney: What you’ll pay at the city’s top attractions

May 7, 2026May 1, 2026 by Naomi Toy
A compilaton of three images of the Art Gallery of NSW, the sydney opera house and the MCA

A day out at Sydney’s top visitor attractions is more expensive than ever as price hikes are quietly added.

Categories Things to do, News Tags Sydney, things to do

First look: The Archibald Prize 2026 Finalists and Packing Room Prize Winner have been announced

April 30, 2026 by Naomi Toy
packing room prize winner Sean Layh

The Art Gallery of NSW has unveiled the 2026 Archibald finalists, with Sean Layh taking out the coveted Packing Room Prize with his first ever entry.

Categories Things to do, News Tags art gallery of nsw, Sydney

The Taronga Zoo Sky Safari is coming back – here’s what it means for your next visit

April 29, 2026April 29, 2026 by Naomi Toy
Taronga Zoo Sky Safari artists impression with harbour bridge in distance

For the past few years, a visit to Taronga Zoo hasn’t been quite the same but we are one step closer to welcoming back the popular Sky Safari – and it promises to be bigger and better.

Categories Things to do Tags Taronga Zoo
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