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Naomi ToyNaomi Toy

Naomi has worked as a journalist in Sydney for more than 30 years while raising two kids and a dog, so she knows the Harbour City inside out. She loves a late night out and an early morning by the water.

Vivid Sydney: First Nations artists, talent, food, and culture set to shine in 2026

May 5, 2026 by Naomi Toy
Mindy Woods and Danielle Alvarez for Vivid with vegetables and food. Sydney First Nations program

First Nations storytelling, culture and cuisine take centre stage at Vivid Sydney 2026 with an exciting line-up of artists and events across the Light, Music, Ideas and Food programs. Here’s a complete list of everything to see and experience.

Categories Vivid Sydney 2026 Tags sydney indigenous culture, vivid

Jack Johnson brings Ben Harper and John Butler to Sydney’s Domain in November 2026

May 5, 2026 by Naomi Toy
Musician Jack Johson holds a guitar in a tropical setting

Multi-platinum singer songwriter Jack Johnson is returning to Australia on a tour which will see him bring special guests Ben Harper and John Butler on to the bill for a massive concert in The Domain in Sydney.

Categories Entertainment, Gigs and Concerts, Things to do Tags Concerts, the domain

Mother’s Day in Sydney: Top tips from local mums for the perfect day

May 11, 2026May 4, 2026 by Naomi Toy
Mother's Day Sydney

Mother’s Day in Sydney can be hard to plan – and get right. So Sydney Travel Guide asked the experts: real, local Sydney mums for their honest picks for making the day genuinely lovely, no matter what kind of mum needs spoiling this Mother’s Day.

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Admission prices are rising in Sydney: What you’ll pay at the city’s top attractions

May 7, 2026May 1, 2026 by Naomi Toy
A compilaton of three images of the Art Gallery of NSW, the sydney opera house and the MCA

A day out at Sydney’s top visitor attractions is more expensive than ever as price hikes are quietly added.

Categories Things to do, News Tags Sydney, things to do

First look: The Archibald Prize 2026 Finalists and Packing Room Prize Winner have been announced

April 30, 2026 by Naomi Toy
packing room prize winner Sean Layh

The Art Gallery of NSW has unveiled the 2026 Archibald finalists, with Sean Layh taking out the coveted Packing Room Prize with his first ever entry.

Categories Things to do, News Tags art gallery of nsw, Sydney

The Taronga Zoo Sky Safari is coming back – here’s what it means for your next visit

April 29, 2026April 29, 2026 by Naomi Toy
Taronga Zoo Sky Safari artists impression with harbour bridge in distance

For the past few years, a visit to Taronga Zoo hasn’t been quite the same but we are one step closer to welcoming back the popular Sky Safari – and it promises to be bigger and better.

Categories Things to do Tags Taronga Zoo

Up to 50 “shooting stars” an hour: Where, when and how to see the Eta Aquariids meteor shower in Sydney this May

April 28, 2026April 28, 2026 by Naomi Toy
silhouette of a man watching a meteor shower

Wish upon a star – or several – this May when the Eta Aquariids meteor shower lights up the night sky above Sydney.

Categories Things to do, Nature & Wildlife Tags families, Sydney

The Lion King review: pure theatre magic without digital tricks

April 28, 2026April 24, 2026 by Naomi Toy
scar and mufasa in the lion king

The puppet masters return in The Lion King at the Capitol Theatre with this vibrant, uplifting musical.

Categories Things to do, News Tags Capitol Theatre, lion king

The Sydney Comedy Festival is what we all need right now – here’s why you must see a show

April 24, 2026April 23, 2026 by Naomi Toy
a packed theatre watching a comedian

Hit the reset button with a good laugh at the Sydney Comedy Festival – you won’t regret it.

Categories Things to do Tags Sydney Comedy Festival

Review: A traditional Australian pub with award-winning hatted food

April 23, 2026April 23, 2026 by Naomi Toy
dry dock dining

The Dining Room at the Dry Dock Hotel is not only worth the trip to Balmain, for a special night it’s worth the price too.

Categories Food & Drink, Things to do Tags balmain, Dry Dock
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