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Isabelle JamesIsabelle James

There’s nothing like a fresh pair of eyes to show you a new way of seeing a city. And that’s exactly what Isabelle brought with her when she moved to Sydney from London in 2023. Looking at the city through the lens of both a traveller and a local, Isabelle, a writer on arts and culture for more than three years, knows the best way to spend time in Sydney. Covering everything from hidden ocean pools and vintage markets to gallery openings and the best new bars, Isabelle writes from firsthand experience. Her curated local guides are up to date and thoroughly researched.

Meet the lucky winner of our Sydney Seaplanes competition

October 2, 2026October 2, 2026 by Isabelle James
Sydney Seaplanes

Congratulations to Nicole from Quakers Hill, who is the lucky winner of our Sydney Seaplanes competition!

Categories News Tags Competition, Sydney Seaplanes

We ate our way through XOPP’s yum cha and signature dishes — here’s what you should order

October 1, 2026October 1, 2026 by Isabelle James
yum cha spread

Read our review of XOPP, the Darling Square offshoot of Sydney institution, Golden Century.

Categories News Tags Cantonese Restaurant, XOPP, XOPP by Golden Century

The Laneway Festival 2027 lineup has officially dropped

September 30, 2026 by Isabelle James
Adela Laneway Festival 2027

Laneway Festival has officially dropped its lineup for 2027, with the huge annual festival set to celebrate 22 years in style.

Categories News Tags Laneway Festival 2027

A huge 40-metre sculpture has arrived at Tallawoladah Lawn

September 29, 2026 by Isabelle James
a sculpture on Tallawoladah Lawn in Sydney Harbour

A huge new commission has arrived on Tallawoladah Lawn, stretching 40 metres across the site.

Categories News Tags Neil Balnaves Tallawoladah Lawn Commission, Tallawoladah Lawn

Sydney’s live music scene just got a major shake-up — here’s what you need to know

September 25, 2026 by Isabelle James
Botany View Hotel Sydney

The NSW Parliament has passed the Contemporary Music Act 2026, marking the first major legislative reform affecting the state’s music industry since 2020. Here’s what it means.

Categories News Tags Contemporary Music Act 2026, live music

Where to buy the best Mooncakes in Sydney

September 25, 2026September 25, 2026 by Isabelle James
Traditional mooncakes on a tray

Read our guide to the city’s best mooncakes to help you feast your way through the festival.

Categories Cafes and Bakeries Tags Mid-Autumn Festival, Moon Festival, Mooncakes

The Strokes to headline Centennial Park’s new concert series

September 24, 2026 by Isabelle James
The Strokes Band performing under bright lights

Sydney Summertime has found its headliner: Grammy Award-winning rock band The Strokes will lead the lineup for Centennial Park’s new concert series.

Categories News Tags Sydney Summertime, The Strokes

Review: Spezia, the new Italian restaurant found in one of Sydney’s most beautiful buildings

September 23, 2026 by Isabelle James
Spezia

We tried Sydney’s newest Italian restaurant, set in the stunning heritage walls of The Lands by Capella precinct.

Categories Restaurants Tags Lands by Capella Precinct, Spezia, Spezia Review

34 things to do in Sydney in October

September 30, 2026September 22, 2026 by Isabelle James
Sydney Harbour at sunset with skyline.

As October rolls around, Sydney starts to bring out some of its best events, spanning art, music, theatre and sport.

Categories Things to do Tags October in Sydney, things to do in October

These are our fave new restaurants in Sydney right now (Updated September 2026)

September 22, 2026 by Isabelle James
Riva Rose Bay

To help guide locals and visitors around Sydney’s new dining scene, we’ve listed our favourite new Sydney restaurants for you to check out.

Categories Food & Drink Tags best new restaurants, new restaurants
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