Bernadette Chua

(20 Published Articles)

The Ultimate Weekend Away in Penrith

Theo's in Penrith

Located at the foot of the Blue Mountains and just an hour’s drive from the Sydney CBD, Penrith is filled with action-packed adventures, combines with a huge array of dining venues. If you love culture and history, there are some treasures to be found but if you love extreme sports, you can go skydiving, whitewater … Read more

The Ultimate Weekend Away in Camden

A couple at the B85 Bakery in Camden

The beautiful historic township of Camden is rich in history. The area has charming streets filled with heritage buildings, hinting at the town’s historical signficance. There are lovely restaurants, pubs as well as artisinal bakeries along the main drag, Argyle Street. For nature lovers, theres an abundance of mountain bike tracks and gardens surrounding the … Read more

The Ultimate Weekend Away in Blacktown

Skyline Diner in Blacktown

This multicultural enclave has everything from cultural experiences to adrenalin-pumping activities. Spend the weekend encountering exotic animals, becoming a race car driver or indulging in delicious night food markets. Spend the weekend in Blacktown and discover what this area is all about. Saturday Morning Afternoon Night Sunday Morning Western Sydney Parklands is Blacktownโ€™s backyard, with … Read more

A day trip to Parramatta: What to see, eat and do

A group of friends drinking a cocktail at Nick and Nora's in Parramatta

Sydneyโ€™s second city and the unofficial capital of Western Sydney, Parramatta is a bustling mix of shiny skyscrapers, leafy parks and historic buildings, with a flourishing art scene and fascinating museums. Itโ€™s incredibly diverse โ€“ almost 70% of the population have a first language other than English โ€“ so you can expect delicious cuisine, vibrant festivals and plenty of local colour.

Bookings open for the 2025 Sydney Fringe Festival including free events

Shit Theatre Or What's Left Of Us

Sydneyโ€™s quirkiest and most unique festival has opened early bird bookings for the first highlights of its 2025 program. The Sydney Fringe Festival โ€“ known for its avant-garde and mind-boggling performances โ€“ will be taking over the city from September 1-30. Itโ€™s the 12th year of the Sydney Fringe Festival, and there are some new … Read more

The Norfolk to reopen on April 23 with a new look and menu

The new team at the Norfolk

The Norfolk, one of Redfernโ€™s most beloved pubs, has gone through many lives. It is considered one of the oldest landmarks on Cleveland Street. But with the times, the pub has gone through three defunct hospitality groups. The first was Drink n Dineโ€™s House of Crabs Era, followed by The Norfolk House & Hotel, run … Read more

Cafe Freda’s returns to its homeground of Chippendale

Bar Freda's

Cafรฉ Fredaโ€™s has found a new home after calling last drinks on its Darlinghurst venue in December last year. But owners Dave Abram and Carla Uriate will return home to their OG suburbs of Chippendale. They have joined forces with hospitality group Solotel who own venues like The Clock, The Erko, and The Marly. What … Read more

Western Sydney set to get a $700 million snowsports resort

Winter Sports World

Work has started on an ambitious new sports centre โ€“ not any kind of sports centre but one for snow lovers. Construction has started on a huge new indoor snowsports facility which is on track to open in Penrith in 2028. The proposal to build the Winter Sports World in Sydneyโ€™s Western Suburbs was granted … Read more