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Review: Shirley Valentine: Natalie Bassingthwaighte’s triumphant reinvention

First, the good news: Natalie Bassingthwaighte is utterly brilliant in this revival of the British stage classic Shirley Valentine. And now the bad: it’s only on in Sydney for four short nights before transferring to Brisbane. It’s a travesty to have such a magnificent performance snatched from local audiences so quickly — I suggest writing ...

Are these the best new restaurants in Sydney right now?

A Spanish tapas gem overlooking Bondi Beach, Chinese food done differently, a local edition of one of London’s best eateries, and a long overdue sister to Melbourne’s famous Lee Ho Fook. This is a snapshot of Sydney’s new restaurant scene as of October 2025. Sydney’s dynamic dining scene is constantly changing, and that has never ...

Silent discos in car parks and street fiestas: here’s what’s on at Parramatta Lanes

Parramatta Lanes kicks off this week for four days of Eats, Beats and Art. Here's what's on at the huge free street festival.
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6 excellent theatre shows to book in Sydney this September

6 excellent theatre shows to book in Sydney this September

Theatre in Sydney is coming out swinging this September, with excellent stage shows featuring heavy-hitters like Andrew Loyd Webber, Shaun Tan and Kip Williams. From psychological thrillers to sing-a-long cabarets,…
7 Best Day Spas in Sydney 2025

7 Best Day Spas in Sydney 2025

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,…
Raise a glass to the past with Balmain and Rozelle’s epic Heritage Pub Trail

Raise a glass to the past with Balmain and Rozelle’s epic Heritage Pub Trail

Balmain pubs are some of the best and most storied in Sydney. This Heritage Pub Trail offers a unique blend of history, community, and top-notch tipple.  For those of us…
These impressive artworks are redefining Sydney’s new Metro stations

These impressive artworks are redefining Sydney’s new Metro stations

With Sydney’s long-awaited Metro line between Sydenham and Chatswood now open, daily commuters and tourists are in for a treat for the dynamic Sydney Metro Art program. Metro stations in…
AGNSW expands Indigenous art collection with 193 newly gifted works

AGNSW expands Indigenous art collection with 193 newly gifted works

A New Zealand philanthropist and his late wife have donated a substantial collection of Australian Aboriginal art to the Art Gallery of New South Wales—the largest number of artworks ever…
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘Sunset Boulevard’ is coming to Sydney Opera House

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘Sunset Boulevard’ is coming to Sydney Opera House

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Tony-winning musical, Sunset Boulevard, will begin its debut season at the Sydney Opera House this month. From Wednesday, August 28, Sydney’s most iconic venue will welcome the…
This North Sydney bar is doing all-you-can-eat fajitas every Friday

This North Sydney bar is doing all-you-can-eat fajitas every Friday

Head to the other side of the Sydney Harbour Bridge every Friday for all-you-can-eat fajitas. You could even score some free tacos as well. Popular Neutral Bay bar SoCal is…
Hello Kitty comes to Auburn for the cherry on her birthday cake

Hello Kitty comes to Auburn for the cherry on her birthday cake

The world’s famous cat is coming to Auburn to celebrate her 50th Birthday at the Sydney Cherry Blossom Festival.  But will we at last solve the massive mystery about her…