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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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Barangaroo is hosting free wellness sessions throughout August

Barangaroo is hosting free wellness sessions throughout August

Don’t want to fork out $30 for a single pilates class? Barangaroo has your back, with the Barangaroo You Wellness Month. They’re offering a free four-week program, packed with fun…
State Library of NSW opens a new chapter with $1.5 million literature hub

State Library of NSW opens a new chapter with $1.5 million literature hub

In exciting news for Sydney’s bookworms, a year-round literature hub is launching at the State Library of NSW in September 2025, creating a vibrant new home for storytelling and literary…
11 of the best City2Surf kick-ons for the ultimate post-run party

11 of the best City2Surf kick-ons for the ultimate post-run party

What's City2Surf without a Bondi kick on and a well-earned schooner to rehydrate? The beach will be busy but get ahead of the game and lock in your post-run plans…
Sydney has one of the best burgers I’ve ever had – here’s where to find it

Sydney has one of the best burgers I’ve ever had – here’s where to find it

The conversation around Sydney’s best burgers may have slowed in the past decade (it was ferocious in the early 2010s), but there’s no mistaking one of the world’s most recognisable…
Has this year’s Bondi Festival turned into a suburban Saturday market

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…
Two meteor showers will light up NSW skies next week

Two meteor showers will light up NSW skies next week

Catch two stunning meteor showers in Sydney next week as the Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids peak just days apart. Find out when to see them, plus the best viewpoints…
The Book of Mormon is back in Sydney — here’s everything you need to know

The Book of Mormon is back in Sydney — here’s everything you need to know

From the writers of South Park, The Book of Mormon is a boundary-pushing musical that had all of Sydney talking last time it was here – and now it’s back.…
Photography takes centre stage at Sydney Contemporary 2025

Photography takes centre stage at Sydney Contemporary 2025

One of Sydney’s biggest, brightest and boldest yearly arts events is set to return as Sydney Contemporary 2025 stages a takeover at Carriageworks from Thursday, September 11 to Sunday, September…