Isabelle James 
Running along the western edge of Sydney, on the banks of the Nepean River and close to the foothills of the Blue Mountains, Penrith feels a world away from the hustle of the city. This quiet, leafy suburb hides an adventurous spirit with thrilling activities on the water or in the air. Refuel at chic
The people have spoken: Loribelle Spirovski is the winner of the 2025 Archibald People’s Choice Award for her piece Finger Painting of William Barton. Her portrait of William Barton, a Kalkadunga man and internationally acclaimed composer, captures him smiling as he holds a yidaki (also known as a didgeridoo). Remarkably, the striking likeness and expressive
It’s the final game of the British & Irish Lions tour in Australia, which has seen nine matches played out across the course of a month. The final Test match (and the tenth game of the tour) sees the Lions face the Wallabies one last time. With the series wrapped up at 2-0, the Lions
From iconic fun runs to hilarious musicals, foodie experiences and community street festivals, Sydney is buzzing with activities this August. Whether you’re chasing adrenaline, craving some family fun, or simply looking for exciting ways to fill your weekends, there’s no shortage of things to do. Culture lovers can catch internationally-acclaimed artists and French-inspired markets, while
This week marks the debut of Uber Eats’ Dine Out, a new restaurant booking feature that will give Sydneysiders access to hundreds of in-person deals. With Sydney leading the global rollout, all eyes are on whether the industry giant can shake up the way we eat out. How does the feature work? Chances are you’ve
Two meteor showers will converge over Australian skies this week, offering the potential for a dazzling celestial display for those willing to keep an eye on the night sky. While these showers overlap every year, it’s rare to catch both peaking so close together, making this an unmissable moment for anyone with a love of
Don’t want to fork out $30 for a single pilates class? Barangaroo has your back, with the Barangaroo You Wellness Month. They’re offering a free four-week program, packed with fun fitness classes, from full-body boot camps and meditative yoga sessions. It’s no secret that Sydney has a health and wellness obsession. Just ask the 90,000
In exciting news for Sydney’s bookworms, a year-round literature hub is launching at the State Library of NSW in September 2025, creating a vibrant new home for storytelling and literary events. Backed by a $1.5 million investment from the NSW Government, the initiative is a joint effort by the Sydney Writers Festival and the State
What’s City2Surf without a Bondi kick on and a well-earned schooner to rehydrate? The beach will be busy but get ahead of the game and lock in your post-run plans with our guide to the best places.
From the writers of South Park, The Book of Mormon is a boundary-pushing musical that had all of Sydney talking last time it was here – and now it’s back. The Book of Mormon is no stranger to Sydney. The hit musical made its Sydney debut on February 28, 2018, as part of its original
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