Chris Singh 
Following what could have only been a ferocious competitive tender process, Sydney’s iconic Opera Bar is set for its biggest change since the venue first opened in 2001, shadowed by the sails of Sydney Opera House. Running along the edge of Sydney Harbour, the bar has for the past 24 years been guided by veteran
Spring is about to begin, but not before Sydney says adios to the coldest month of the year with the annual Soft Centre festival, one of our most unique celebrations of cutting-edge electronica, arts and experimentation. And it’s all going down in and around the historic, red-rust bones of the increasingly present White Bay Power
It seems like Ultimo’s order-via-Instagram Blood’s Bakery is back at it again, this time getting their social media followers hyped up with the introduction of another monstrously large, unique pie that’s got “viral” written all over it (in a good way). Posted earlier this week on their Instagram page, the Taiwanese beef shank and tea
Linkin Park have announced their first Australian tour since 2013, with presenters Live Nation and Triple M today confirming the legendary rock band for three shows in March 2026. It will be the first time we’ve seen the millennial icons since their revival with new vocalist Emily Armstrong. The band’s unimpeachable legacy will trail behind
Hotel dining has never really been a thing in Sydney. Even some of our most luxurious properties could never quite nail their signature restaurants, and the only exceptions for many years were Gowings at QT Sydney and The Gantry (now PIER Dining) at Pier One Sydney Harbour. And yet, that’s all changed drastically in the
Having a minister or specific body dedicated to nightlife (and only nightlife) is clearly the way forward for cities who want to build up their hugely important Night-Time Economy. Taking inspiration from behemoth cities like New York and London, an aggressive push for a better and more seamless nightlife is starting to take on great
For Sydneysiders who don’t regularly climb over to Perisher and Thredbo during ski season, it’s easy to forget snow exists. We get none of the fluffy stuff out this way, so anyone would be shocked to hear you suggest heading out to Penrith for some snowsports. But they won’t be after until the arrival of
If an Instagram influencer wanted to trick their readers into thinking they just jetted off to a European summer, all they would need to do is go to Penrith. Yes, Penrith. The riverside enclave that precedes the Blue Mountains has almost always been seen as a gateway to a much bigger adventure. But recent years
Loulou’s new CBD outpost feels like it could pull Martin Place into a brand new era of boozy French breakfasts, infallible power lunches and punchy group dinners. Martin Place, now conceived as the MP District, has been the focal point of great change in the past few months. There’s already been a push to turn
Potts Point’s effervescent village vibe sets the perfect scene for Sydney’s best cafes to rally local community and experiment with bold flavours. Though Macleay Street is its main artery, the increasingly affluent suburb’s best bits are scattered all over the shop. When Room 10 owner Andrew Hardjasudarma opened his class-leading cafe on the north end
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