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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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Sydney Opera House Events: What’s on for spring and summer?

Sydney Opera House Events: What’s on for spring and summer?

Can you imagine what this city would be without the Sydney Opera House? Just the very sight of those pointy sails invokes our harbourside lifestyle. But while Jørn Utzon’s iconic…
NSW to trial $60 taxi fare from the airport. But how safe are Sydney taxis?  Here’s how to avoid being scammed

NSW to trial $60 taxi fare from the airport. But how safe are Sydney taxis? Here’s how to avoid being scammed

For many tourists, their first experience of Sydney is stepping into a taxi at the airport. But over the years, there have been reports of visitors being stung by unexpected…
Ghost Festival, a free four-day Halloween event, returns to The Rocks

Ghost Festival, a free four-day Halloween event, returns to The Rocks

After a successful debut last year, The Rocks Ghost Festival is back for another year of spooky soirees and haunted hangs, launching the historic neighbourhood into an immersive four-day horror…
The best hotels for your weekends away in Western Sydney

The best hotels for your weekends away in Western Sydney

Never underestimate the power of a staycation. With some of the city’s best hotels, Western Sydney is the perfect place to get away from it all – without going very…
Wake up, Sydney! Why going clubbing is good for your health

Wake up, Sydney! Why going clubbing is good for your health

Pubs, clubs, theatres and restaurants are being revived as the State Government considers 55 recommendations to bring the life back into Sydney nights. Better transport, dumping outdated laws that mean…
September is Negroni Month in YCK Laneways, and you can win $2,500

September is Negroni Month in YCK Laneways, and you can win $2,500

Get ready to paint the town red – Negroni red that is – as YCK Laneways kicks off a month-long festival to celebrate this iconic cocktail. To mark the 13th…
A new night market has launched in Haymarket

A new night market has launched in Haymarket

With spring in the air, longer evenings and warmer weather, what better time to launch a new night market in the heart of the city?
The 48th annual Manly Jazz Festival is ready to soar

The 48th annual Manly Jazz Festival is ready to soar

The 48th annual Manly Jazz Festival is right around the corner, set for September 19-21 across four main stages as well as venues scattered all around the iconic beachside suburb.…