Western Sydney’s Best of the Best revealed at 2025 tourism awards
Western Sydney’s best tourism venues have been revealed at the Western Sydney Tourism Taskforce’ awards night. Plan your trip with these places to stay, eat and play.
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Western Sydney is about to get Australia’s airport of the future – here’s what travelling will be like
Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport is taking shape as Australia’s first “paperless” gateway, knitting biometric ID checks into every step of the journey—from check-in to boarding. From its beautiful local sandstone interiors to round-the-clock operations when it opens in late 2026, WSI will change the face of Greater Sydney. On a visit this week,
First taste: Neil Perry’s switch from noodles to gnocchi at Gran Torino
Our waiter, Oscar, explained the menu in exquisite detail. From the delicious garlic prawns to the duck and pasta, Oscar might have been waiting on tables in Rome all his life. Except five days ago, he was standing in the same spot explaining a Cantonese menu. Neil Perry’s extraordinary switch from Chinese Songbird to Italian
Neil Perry’s make or break weekend as he opens Gran Torino in Double Bay – full menu and food offerings
When you Google Gran Torino, don’t be surprised if you end up being told about epic Clint Eastwood movie. “When Walt Kowalski’s neighbour, Thao, tries to steal his 1972 Gran Torino, he decides to help him reform. However, Walt gets involved in a feud with a local gang leader when he saves Thao from them.”
Opera Australia Celebrates 70 Years with New Productions in 2026
Opera Australia has unveiled its highly anticipated 2026 season, a glittering program celebrating the company’s 70th anniversary. And one brave but extraordinary highlight will be My Fair Lady, featuring Julie Andrews as the Director. Wouldn’t it be Lovely? Oh, yes. We can Dance All Night to this news. The season is more than just a
Bankstown Bites is just the entree for a Western Sydney feast of cultural cuisine
The Bankstown Bites Food Festival celebrated 20 years this year with a big show of cultural cuisine that was all about what’s best about this Western Sydney destination.
Kyiv Social: A heartwarming celebration of Ukrainian food, culture and courage
Tucked away in the inner-city streets of Sydney is a restaurant that not only fills your belly, but lifts your spirits. Kyiv Social, part of the remarkable Plate It Forward group, is far more than just a place to eat – it’s a powerful symbol of resilience, pride, and hope. At its core, Kyiv Social
Review: Opera Australia’s Rusalka is The Little Mermaid – without the Disney happy ending
There’s a reason why this season of performances by Opera Australia at the Sydney Opera House is particularly brilliant: the company has been brave enough to make the stories appeal to a contemporary audience. First, there was Danielle de Niese’s sultry Carmen. Now there is Australian soprano Nicole Car’s much more aggressive Rusalka. Both play
Has this year’s Bondi Festival turned into a suburban Saturday market
The Bondi Festival, once a vibrant winter spectacle, appears to be at critical stage in its life. For those who fondly recall its “heyday” around 2017 – with an ice rink near the iconic Pavilion on the beach, kites soaring over the sands, and a diverse food presence – the current reality feels like a
Review: Opera Australia’s Carmen resonates with today’s women – that’s why it’s attracting more young ticket buyers than ever
Before Andrew Lloyd-Webber, there was Georges Bizet. His great opera Carmen is 150 years old this year, and remains amongst the world’s most performed works. Yet when it opened on March 3, 1875, it was panned by critics and scandalised French society with its raw story of the working classes and a seductive gypsy girl.
