The Sydney swimming spots that locals want to keep secret

Marrinawi Cove at Barangaroo

A swim in the glittering waters of Sydney Harbour may be appealing, but Marine Rescue NSW deal with hundreds of people in trouble and the Harbour’s ecosystems also need protecting. There are plenty of safe swimming spots though – here are some of the best.

Sydney Hay St Market: the ultimate guide

Hay St Market in Sydney's Haymarket is the city's hottest food destination. Image supplied.

Hay St Market, the brand-new food hub at the historic Paddy’s Markets, opens today. This expansion has been in the works for three years now, with Sydneysiders pleased to see the space being given a new lease of life. Hay St Market is part of the larger Market City precinct, known for its vibrant shopping

4 best Sydney speed dating events for all ages

Two people at a speed dating event.

Breaking news: no one likes dating apps. While Tinder’s dubious experts insist that the app is for finding genuine romance and the only good one, Hinge, losing its appeal, more people are beginning to look for authentic, organic ways to find true, off-app love. Though the rom-com cliche of locking eyes with the love of

10 haunted places in Sydney that will give you chills

A haunted mansion in Sydney

Ghostly aspirations, dramatic cold shifts and spooky sounds are common occurrences at Sydney’s most haunted places. If you really want to scare yourself silly this Halloween, we recommend paying a visit to some of the locations below, all of which are noted for their sinister pasts and feared for their present poltergeists. A woman in

The best day spas in Sydney

Gillian Adams is one of the best spas in Sydney

Dip your toe into the city’s world-famous wellness culture and try some of the best spas in Sydney. It’s no secret that Australia loves to keep fit and healthy. Here, wellness is a lifestyle, not just a trend. To that end, the country is one of the world’s leading destinations for wellness tourisms, with oversees

Graffiti art, quirky bars and you’ll meet the locals with Local Sauce Tours

Redfern Street art featured in Sydney tours

We spent a happy afternoon on Local Sauce Tours small bars and street art tours of Chippendale and Marrickville, and it was truly a journey of discovery. Let’s start with the street art. Our tour guide Justin, a former corporate lawyer who also owns the business, hates comparisons. But who knew Sydney had it on