Is Sydney finally on track to become a 24-hour city?

The notorious Kings Cross nightlife district was once decimated by Sydney's lockout laws

It looks like things are starting to really pick up for Sydney’s night-time economy, if the latest plan from the City of Sydney Council is anything to go by. Announced this morning, Sydney’s new 24-hour entertainment precinct plans will make it possible for clubs, pubs, nightclubs and even cafes and retail shops to extend trading … Read more

You can do your own Royal Tour of Sydney and retrace the steps of King Charles & Queen Camilla

Royal tour of Australia.

With a trail of fansโ€”and protestorsโ€”behind them, King Charles and Queen Camilla are in the midst of a whirlwind five-day tour that has seen them jump from Canberra to Sydney with a packed itinerary that includes the Australian War Memorial, Kirribilli, Parramatta and the Sydney Opera House. Supporters have been scrambling to trace the royal … Read more

Jimeoin, Arj Barker to headline Sydney Comedy Festival’s 20th anniversary

Arj Barker at Sydney Comedy Festival

The Sydney Comedy Festival has just announced the first details for its milestone 20th anniversary, celebrating the hugely successful laugh-a-thon with big-ticket international and local performers. For two decades, Sydney Comedy Festival has brought some of the world’s most lauded comedians to our shores, showcased brilliant up-and-comers and celebrated the razor-sharp wit of local legends. … Read more

Sydney’s oldest luxury hotel becomes its newest sanctuary

Sofitel Sydney Wentworth's lobby

The historic Sofitel Sydney Wentworth this week revealed the first phase of an impressive $70 million redevelopment project, transforming the age-old celebrity favourite into a modern masterpiece with brand new restaurants, a complete overhaul to all 436 rooms and suites, and a marvellous fifth-floor horseshoe terrace that follows the unique curvature of the eccentric post-war … Read more

Why Sculpture by the Sea will be different this year

Sculpture by the Sea has kicked off for another year

The 26th annual Sculpture by the Sea launched over the weekend, transforming the famous 2km coastal walk from Bondi to Tamarama with 100 visually engaging sculptures from artists across 16 countries. Around 450,000 people are expected to attend across the art trail’s 18-day run before it wraps up another year on November 4. And with … Read more

10 Haunted Places in Sydney That Will Give You Chills

A haunted mansion in Sydney

Ghostly aspirations, dramatic cold shifts and spooky sounds are common occurrences at Sydney’s most haunted places. If you really want to scare yourself silly this Halloween, we recommend paying a visit to some of the locations below, all of which are noted for their sinister pasts and feared for their present poltergeists. A woman in … Read more

Sculpture by the Sea: Everything you need to know about Sydney’s art trail

An image from Sculpture by the Sea 2023

The annual Sculpture by the Sea is coming back to sandwich over 100 sculptures between Bondi and Tamarama from mid-October to early November. Details for one of the world’s most beautiful art walks have been announced ahead of the 18-day run, which should see over 450,000 visitors head to the iconic Bondi to Tamarama coastal … Read more

Indian creatives are taking over Sydney this month

Indian artists at Sculpture by the Sea

Two of Sydney’s major events for October, SXSW and Sculpture by the Sea, have both announced sizeable showcases for India’s creative scene. Indian musicians and artists are front and centre at Sydney’s lifestyle events this month. While SXSW Sydney has curated a dedicated (and free) one-day showcase with more than seven Indian musicians, the long-running … Read more