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The iconic Brett Whiteley Studio reopens this weekend: here’s a first look

After more than two years of building upgrades, the Brett Whiteley Studio reopens this Saturday, and we were among the first to step inside.

Parramatta is giving you the keys to its most impressive buildings for one day only

Sydney Open, the city's biggest architecture and design event, is heading west this August, unlocking some of Parramatta's most significant buildings and hidden spaces for one day only.

Mon Dieu! A French chef proving American food can taste good

Executive Chef Bernard Fiemeyer, an acclaimed chef, is a Frenchman on a peculiar mission. He has set out to prove that American food can be good.
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Travellers’ Guide: Sydney’s safest beaches with protection from sharks

Travellers’ Guide: Sydney’s safest beaches with protection from sharks

Shark attacks have given Sydney a reputation as a dangerous swimming city. So it may surprise you to learn that Sydney remains one of the safest cities in the world…
Review: Wake up call – how the Irish love to celebrate life after death

Review: Wake up call – how the Irish love to celebrate life after death

What do you get when you cross Riverdance, the phenomenon which brought Irish dance to the global stage, with Cirque du Soleil?The answer: Wake, a heady mix of dance, camp…
Review: I must have seen Turandot a dozen times, but this is the first time I got the story

Review: I must have seen Turandot a dozen times, but this is the first time I got the story

Opera Australia has opened a nine-week season of Turandot with a brand new production. Director Ann Yee has boldly broken the mould and gone for an almost-black and white set…
Is Gateway the best place to eat in Circular Quay? Find out in our new Sydney Weekender segment

Is Gateway the best place to eat in Circular Quay? Find out in our new Sydney Weekender segment

Introducing Gateway: Circular Quay's ultimate dining hub offering up bites and sips from an array of incredible eateries, all under one roof.
Four hidden gem Sydney walks away from the crowds

Four hidden gem Sydney walks away from the crowds

Check out my favourite Sydney walks that I was tempted to gatekeep...
Official Government rundown of Australia Day 2026 events: What’s happening in Sydney?

Official Government rundown of Australia Day 2026 events: What’s happening in Sydney?

Here are all the best events for Australia Day 2026: key events, where to eat and what are the family friendly options.
An extraordinary Indigenous evening of dance and feasting in Sydney

An extraordinary Indigenous evening of dance and feasting in Sydney

Peter Lynch uncovers the ultimate Indigenous evening under the sails of the Sydney Opera House. A dance company of women performs traditional stories. A meal at an Indigenous restaurant completes…
Where Sydney locals go to escape a heatwave

Where Sydney locals go to escape a heatwave

With temperatures forecasted to hit 40–42 degrees Celsius, and the UV index an extreme 14, we're here to help you escape the heat by sharing the best (locals-approved) places to…