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Isabelle JamesIsabelle James

Isabelle is an arts and culture writer with over three years' experience. Outside of the office, she's most at home on coastal walks, thrifting at Glebe Markets or soaking up a late-night jazz set in Surry Hills.

Ron Mueck’s Encounter is Sydney’s new must-see exhibition

December 11, 2025December 5, 2025 by Isabelle James
Front of Couple Under an Umbrella

We got a first look at Encounter by Ron Mueck, which features the Australian debut of many of his striking, hyperreal sculptures, plus a never-before-seen commission, made especially for Sydney.

Categories News Tags art gallery, art gallery of new south wales, art gallery of nsw, ron mueck

We climbed the Sydney Harbour Bridge and lived to tell the tale

December 5, 2025December 4, 2025 by Isabelle James
Rose on bridgeclimb

Here’s our experience of the iconic BridgeClimb, along with our top tips for conquering the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Categories Things to do Tags BridgeClimb, Sydney Harbour, Sydney Harbour Bridge

First look at Sydney’s full New Year’s Eve fireworks, music and lights program

December 4, 2025 by Isabelle James
NYE fireworks on the harbour bridge

We attended the City of Sydney’s official preview to learn all about this year’s program, the featured artists and the themes on display.

Categories News Tags new years eve, new years eve fireworks, new years eve program

5 Christmas musicals in Sydney you need to see in 2025

December 8, 2025December 3, 2025 by Isabelle James
Love Actually The Musical Parody, Christmas musicals in Sydney

These Christmas Musicals are bound to get you in the festive mood in the lead-up to the big day.

Categories Entertainment, Families Tags Christmas, musicals, Rooty Hill, sydney opera house

My favourite things to do during Christmas in Sydney

December 3, 2025December 2, 2025 by Isabelle James
people wear santa hats on Bondi Beach during Christmas in Sydney

Summer is here, silly season is upon us, and an Aussie Christmas is in order. Here are all my favourite things to do during Christmas in Sydney.

Categories Things to do Tags Christmas, Christmas Concerts, Christmas Markets, Sydney Christmas

WIN 1 of 5 family passes to Taronga Zoo valued at $168 each

December 2, 2025November 28, 2025 by Isabelle James
Seals for the Wild at Taronga

Find out how you can win one of five family passes to Taronga Zoo this summer.

Categories Things to do Tags Taronga Zoo, zoo

Are these the best new restaurants in Sydney right now?

November 28, 2025 by Isabelle James
Flaminia Circular Quay

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 Barangaroo, manly, Newtown, Paddington, Redfern, Surry Hills, Sydney CBD, Western Sydney

30 Things to do in Sydney in December

December 5, 2025November 26, 2025 by Isabelle James
Santa raising his arms up in front of the Sydney Harbour Bridge

Here’s your guide to wrapping up 2025 in style, with Sydney staples, festive highlights, theatre, art, live music and more.

Categories Things to do Tags christmas events, december, festivals, Sydney CBD, sydney opera house, things to do in december

Sydney just got Stranger: here’s my honest review of Stranger Things The Experience

November 24, 2025 by Isabelle James
stranger things: the experience

We got an exclusive sneak peek at the new experience, and survived the Upside Down to tell the tale.

Categories Entertainment Tags families, Luna Park, stranger things the experience, Sydney

A guide to the Art Gallery of NSW: current exhibitions, tickets, opening times and more

January 27, 2026November 21, 2025 by Isabelle James
Large purple sculpture with visitors nearby

The Art Gallery of NSW welcomes more than two million visitors each year, making it one of Australia’s most significant cultural institutions. Here’s how to make the most out of your visit.

Categories Museums & Galleries, Entertainment Tags Art, art gallery, art gallery of new south wales, art gallery of nsw
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