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This year’s Vivid Food Program to be “largest yet” with huge takeover of iconic Sydney mall

This year, Vivid Sydney is dialling things up, unveiling what Destination NSW is calling its "biggest food program yet". At the heart of it is one standout event set to transform one of the city's most iconic retail landmarks, the historic Strand Arcade, into an intimate long-table dining experience.

I was arrested in Sydney last night. My punishment was four cocktails

Last night, I donned an orange jumpsuit and was thrown behind bars with two of my friends. Our crimes? Bootlegging, smuggling and inciting revolution. Our punishment? Four expertly shaken cocktails.

Sink your teeth into the Australian Museum’s bloodthirsty new exhibition

Looking for a bloody good time these school holidays? The Australian Museum has you covered, thanks to its globally acclaimed, award-winning new exhibition, Bloodsuckers: Nature's Vampires.
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Paddington’s new luxury hotel will be the largest and priciest on Oxford Street

Paddington’s new luxury hotel will be the largest and priciest on Oxford Street

In 2021, it was announced that the long-vacant space on Oxford Street, formerly home to the West Olympia Theatre and later the Grand Pacific Blue Room, would be transformed into…
City2Surf 2025 Road Closures & Tips to Avoid the Crowds in Sydney

City2Surf 2025 Road Closures & Tips to Avoid the Crowds in Sydney

City2Surf is one of Sydney’s favourite events— if you’re running it. But if you live in the inner city or Eastern Suburbs and aren’t taking part, the widespread road closures…
Western Sydney is getting a massive $700 million indoor snow resort

Western Sydney is getting a massive $700 million indoor snow resort

For Sydneysiders who don’t regularly climb over to Perisher and Thredbo during ski season, it’s easy to forget snow exists. We get none of the fluffy stuff out this way,…
The winning portrait of the Archibald’s People’s Choice was painted without a brush

The winning portrait of the Archibald’s People’s Choice was painted without a brush

The people have spoken: Loribelle Spirovski is the winner of the 2025 Archibald People’s Choice Award for her piece Finger Painting of William Barton. Her portrait of William Barton, a…
Last chance to catch the British & Irish Lions in Sydney — here’s how to score the final tickets

Last chance to catch the British & Irish Lions in Sydney — here’s how to score the final tickets

It’s the final game of the British & Irish Lions tour in Australia, which has seen nine matches played out across the course of a month. The final Test match…
‘A Succulent Chinese Musical’ manifests its way to Sydney Fringe Festival

‘A Succulent Chinese Musical’ manifests its way to Sydney Fringe Festival

We’ve already seen a musical based on that Australian breakdancer who went viral for doing embarrassing things in Paris, with comedian Steph Broadbridge pew-pewing at everyone’s least favourite, and most…
What’s on in Sydney this August: City2Surf, Drag Bingo, Cherry Blossom Festival and more

What’s on in Sydney this August: City2Surf, Drag Bingo, Cherry Blossom Festival and more

From iconic fun runs to hilarious musicals, foodie experiences and community street festivals, Sydney is buzzing with activities this August. Whether you’re chasing adrenaline, craving some family fun, or simply…
Good Things 2025 Sydney bucks the dying festival trend

Good Things 2025 Sydney bucks the dying festival trend

While an official line-up is still weeks away, Good Things Festival have announced venues for this year’s touring festival, showing significant growth for the event. It’s rare to see good…