Review: Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru, Australian Museum

Ai Apaec at the Machu Picchu exhibition at the Australian Museum

The world could do with mythological superhero Ai Apaec right now. Peruvians believe he reunited the earth, sun and oceans when he feared the planet would go dark 2000 years ago. But he did have to fight some pretty fearsome foes like The Decapitator to save his world. Sound like an early climate activist? Possibly. … Read more

2025 Sydney Festival ticketing computer crashes as demand soars – here is all you need to know

Dark Noon Sydney Festival

It was billed as a way to give festival goers a cost-of-living break to ensure they didn’t make the January event part of their budget cuts. So when tickets for the 2025 Sydney Festival went on sale, some were priced at $49 until December 2, 2024. But organisers needn’t have worried. So many fans hit … Read more

Why Sydney fell for the fake Crumbl cookie caper

Crumbl image

How the Crumbl Cookie Sydney pop-up exposed our city’s gullibility for viral foods, and gave us a masterclass in culinary scams. Sydney’s obsession with “social media famous” food has made it a prime target for culinary scams. In a city where viral Instagram moments and TikTok food reviews hold as much value as the meal … Read more

Titanique will float your boat as the funniest musical in Sydney

Titanique playing at the Grand Electric Surry Hills

It’s certainly overboard. And at times, skating on thin ice. But if you love slap-stick, camp musicals – and Celine Dion! – this show will definitely float your boat. It’s playing at the Grand Electric Theatre in Surry Hills  –  and we hope it finds another venue for a longer voyage. What is Titanique about? … Read more